This 5-hour shore excursion is designed exclusively for cruise passengers arriving in Seyðisfjörður, experience East Iceland’s friendliest puffins in a fairytale setting
Puffins & Peaks: Borgarfjörður Eystri Tour from Seyðisfjörður
Summary Description
Highlights
- Borgarfjörður
- Bakkagerði
- Hafnarhólmi Puffin Watching
Description
This 5-hour shore excursion is designed exclusively for cruise passengers arriving in Seyðisfjörður, offering a rare opportunity to see puffins in their natural habitat—with no hiking required. Journey with us to the tiny village of Borgarfjörður Eystri (Bakkagerði), nestled in the colorful mountains of Iceland’s remote Eastfjords and home to one of the most accessible puffin colonies in the country.
We travel through stunning fjords and over a scenic mountain pass toward Borgarfjörður, a place steeped in both natural beauty and elf folklore. At Hafnarhólmi, a specially built viewing platform lets you get incredibly close to thousands of puffins—perfect for photos and quiet observation. The area is also home to other seabirds like kittiwakes and fulmars.
You’ll also explore the charming village of Bakkagerði and hear local tales of the elf queen who is said to reside in nearby Álfaborg (the Elf Rock). Time-permitting, we can stop for coffee and Icelandic treats at a cozy local café.
Included / Excluded
- 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
- Tip or gratuity
- Food & Drinks
- Any extra activities not listed in the itinerary that extend the tour duration or require a ticket may be included for an additional fee.
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Bring curiosity for birds and legends alike!
- Timed for return to your ship with ease
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- Warm, layered clothing (windbreaker recommended)
- Bring comfortable shoes
- Binoculars or camera with zoom lens
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Terms and Conditions
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Your Friend in Reykjavik offers walking tours & driving experiences in and out of Reykjavik. With daily Food, Folklore, Beer, a City walk called a Walk With a Viking and now the Reykjavik Cat Walk to name a few.
Our driving experiences range from the classics, like The Golden Circle, Southcoast, Snæfellsnes and more but we also do bespoke experiences off the beaten path if the travelers would like to explore something different.
All private and bespoke walking and driving tours can be guided in various languages, like English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and more.
With thousands of five-star reviews, we know how to Edutain (Entertain and Educate).
All our guides are expert locals who have graduated from an Icelandic tour guide school.
Our driving experiences range from the classics, like The Golden Circle, Southcoast, Snæfellsnes and more but we also do bespoke experiences off the beaten path if the travelers would like to explore something different.
All private and bespoke walking and driving tours can be guided in various languages, like English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and more.
With thousands of five-star reviews, we know how to Edutain (Entertain and Educate).
All our guides are expert locals who have graduated from an Icelandic tour guide school.
Basic Information
- Duration: 5 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 16
- Category: Day Trips & Excursions
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