Puffin Watching and Scenic Drive from Seyðisfjörður Port

5 hours • Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided • Operated by Your Friend in Reykjavik

Why we love it?

The Puffins & Peaks: Borgarfjörður Eystri Tour from Seyðisfjörður Port offers a unique opportunity to observe puffins up close during their nesting season from May to August. This five-hour tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and photography lovers, providing a relaxed pace with flexible stops for capturing the stunning landscapes of East Iceland. Participants will enjoy a scenic mountain drive, visit the mystical Elf Rock to learn about local folklore, and may have the chance to explore the Lindarbakki turf house, time permitting. The itinerary begins at Seyðisfjörður Harbour and concludes in Borgarfjörður Eystri, making it a distinctive way to experience Iceland's natural beauty and cultural heritage.
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Inclusions

  • Observe puffins up close at Hafnarhólmi during nesting season (May–August)
  • Enjoy dramatic East Iceland landscapes on a mountain drive
  • Visit the mystical Elf Rock and learn about local folklore
  • Optional visit to Lindarbakki turf house (time-permitting)
  • Relaxed pacing with flexible stops for photography and short walks

Itinerary

Departure from Seyðisfjörður Harbour

Meet your guide at the port.

Begin your journey through the scenic Eastfjords, passing dramatic coastal views and crossing a picturesque mountain pass.

Arrival in Borgarfjörður Eystri (Bakkagerði)

Explore this remote and colorful village nestled between rugged peaks.

Learn about the area’s rich folklore, especially stories of elves and hidden people.

Puffin Watching at Hafnarhólmi

Visit one of Iceland’s most accessible puffin colonies.

Enjoy close-up views of thousands of puffins from a safe and well-designed viewing platform.

Spot other seabirds like kittiwakes and fulmars.

Álfaborg (The Elf Rock)

Hear local legends about the elf queen who is said to reside here.

Enjoy the mystical charm of this culturally important site.

Optional Stop at a Local Café (Time-permitting)

Warm up with a cup of coffee and taste traditional Icelandic pastries in a cozy setting.

Return to Seyðisfjörður

Scenic drive back to the port in time for your ship’s departure.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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