Puffins & Peaks: Borgarfjörður Eystri Tour from Seyðisfjörður
5 hours
Max 16 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Egilsstadir, Iceland
About this activity
This 5-hour shore excursion is designed exclusively for cruise passengers arriving in Seyðisfjörður, experience East Iceland’s friendliest puffins in a fairytale setting
Highlights
- Borgarfjörður
- Bakkagerði
- Hafnarhólmi Puffin Watching
Full 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.
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.
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
Know before you go
- Warm, layered clothing (windbreaker recommended)
- Bring comfortable shoes
- Binoculars or camera with zoom lens
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
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
Reviews
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20263.0
...i did not get water as ordered.the driver was a very good fellow but nt a guide
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20263.0
Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Diane
Jun 20265.0
Excellent! Our guide was wonderful and kept the pace appropriate for my husband who has mobility issues. Although we didn’t see many cats, we learned a lot of interesting things about the city.