Iceland · WILDLIFE
Every Iceland trip has one free day too few. These 4 wildlife tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Spend an hour in East Iceland on a small-group RIB safari for Atlantic puffins, seals, and possible whales near Bakkagerði.
“Great view of puffins and other animals, RIB is fun. The guides are very nice and knowledgeable. Comedy schtick wears thin. Overall highly recommend.”
See puffins up close on a small boat from Stykkishólmur, cruising Breiðafjörður Bay for wildlife, bird explanations, and great photo angles.
“Thank you very much for the tour, we were able to see puffins in the water up close, northern fulmars nesting and other species, seals and even a white-tailed eagle. Besides the amazing opportunity for bird watching you will get nice explanations about the birds, the island and it's history. We enjoyed the tour at 09:00 with a small group of 4 people in total. Mid August is near the end of the breeding season for the puffins, which is why we were really happy to get the chance to see them before they depart for the sea. The boat captain was really skillful getting us close to the birds…”
1.5-hour puffin and wildlife boat tour from Stykkishólmur to Breiðafjörður, with close birds, an English guide, and big sea views.
“Fantastic boat trip. Many many close up birds. Great captain and knowledgeable guide. 100% recommend.”
Whale watching and puffins from Reykjavik in one 4.5-hour combo, with Skúlaskeið, WiFi, and seasickness help.
“The whale watching boat was bigger, and it certainly rolls around in the sea when we are in a float pattern watching the whales, so consider that when you are joining. Smaller rib boats would be less that way. They do have dramamine tabletRead more”
Every kind of Icelandic day out, and the best of each.
