Puffin Tour Grundarfjörður
A must for birdwatchers is our puffin tour from Grundarfjordur. See hundreds of puffins on and around Melrakkaey island just outside of Grundarfjordur. On Láki, our traditional, oak boat, we get as close to the island as possible to see these small birds. Melrakkaey island is a unique place to see puffins in Iceland.
Season: June 1 until 20 August
(dependent on the when puffins leave)
TOUR DETAILS
DURATION
1-1.5 hours
GUIDED LANGUAGES
English
INFORMATION
We recommend warm clothes
SEASON
June-August
Puffin Tour Grundarfjordur
The presence of hundreds of puffins on and around Melrakkaey Island with its basalt columns is a sight to behold. On our traditional oak boat, Láki, we get as close to the cliffs as possible to see these small birds with their brightly coloured beaks.
Great Place for Bird Watching in Snaefellsnes
We then sail around the island nature reserve to get a view of the other birds that nest there, including shags, cormorants, guillemots, kittiwakes and many others. A one-hour plus tour on Láki offers the maximum potential to see these endearing creatures in their nesting environment. On our way home, we get to soak up the beautiful scenery of the fjord which includes Mt Kirkjufell, the most photographed mountain in Iceland. This tour is a perfect family outing and a great opportunity for photographers.
Location: Nesvegur 5, 350 Grundarfjöður.
GPS: La: 64.926713 Le:-23.257011
Daily departures from Grundarfjörður:
Season 2023
Our puffin tour from Grundarfjordur is available between June 1 and approx 20 August (depending on when the puffins leave)
1 June to 30 June – daily departures at 13:00 and 15:00
1 July to 20 August – daily departures at 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00
