Guided Tours

From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Puffin Watching Guided Tour

Combine puffin watching by boat with Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle, bringing together Arctic wildlife and famous natural landmarks on one guided day trip.

Start with hotel pick-up in Reykjavik and board a traditional boat for close-up puffin watching. Binoculars are provided, and sightings are guaranteed.

Look out for whales, seals, and other seabirds during the boat trip, while getting close-up views of puffins without disturbing their natural habitat.

Explore Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall with an English-speaking guide.

Watch the geyser erupt every 8–10 minutes at the Geysir geothermal area and discover the geological wonders along the Golden Circle route.

Travel in a minibus with free Wi-Fi and enjoy a small-group experience capped at 19 guests for more personal attention from your guide.

Visit to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Visit to the Geysir geothermal area

Visit to Gullfoss waterfall

Entry to Kerid crater lake

Guaranteed puffin sightings

English-speaking guide throughout the tour

Small-group of up to 19 guests

Round-trip transfers from Reykjavik

Minibus transportation with free Wi-Fi on board

Binoculars on board

Food & drinks

TOTAL DURATION9 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Meeting point
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1. Puffin-watching boat tour
1 activity
Guided tour, Scenic views & Wildlife viewing
Set sail aboard Old Skúli from Reykjavík's Old Harbor. Enjoy views of Reykjavík and Mount Esja as you make the approximately 15-minute journey to the puffin-watching area around the nearby islands.
Things to do
Watch puffins and other wildlife in their natural habitat
Included in price
2. Reykjavik Harbour
1 hr 30 min
Free time to explore
3. Golden Circle tour
Scenic views & Guided tour
4. Thingvellir National Park
3 activities
Guided tour, Scenic views & Explore place
5. Gullfoss Waterfall
Scenic views, Photo stop & Explore place
6. Geysir Geothermal Area
Sightseeing, Guided tour & Photo stop
7. Kerio crater lake
Scenic views & Explore place
End point
Meeting point
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Waterproof clothing: Wear warm and waterproof outdoor clothing to stay comfortable in changing Icelandic weather conditions.

Gear: Bring headwear and gloves to protect yourself from wind and cold during the tour.

Sturdy shoes: Wear sturdy shoes suitable for walking on uneven or potentially slippery terrain.

Crampons: If you are visiting between mid-October and mid-April, bring lightweight crampons or shoe spike grips for added safety on icy paths.

Additional information

Pickup: Pick-up begins at 9am from your hotel or a nearby authorized meeting point in Reykjavik, and collecting all guests may take up to 30 minutes.

Location: If you prefer to meet on location, please arrive at the old harbor in downtown Reykjavik no later than 9:15am.

Two separate tours: The experience consists of a puffin-watching boat tour and a Golden Circle sightseeing tour. If one tour is canceled, the other will still be available for you to join.

Minimum age: The minimum age for this experience is 6 years old.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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