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title: Reykjavik Premium Puffin tour | Close Up and Personal
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 96
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.65
reviews: 93
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 14 of 21 (Whale & Puffin Watching)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-premium-puffin-tour-close-up-and-personal/
---

# Reykjavik Premium Puffin tour | Close Up and Personal

In our comparison: #14 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Leaving from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík, this is the ultimate puffin adventure tour. 

This tour is operated in our custom made RIB boats. They are specially designed to get you as close as possible to the islands and when possible we can switch them completely off to give the birds (and you) some peace and quiet to enjoy nature. During the tour your guide and captain will tell you interesting facts and tales about the puffins and the surroundings. 

Our RIBs are also the fastest boats in the harbour, meaning that on a short tour you will spend the majority of you time with the birds.

Elding is an environmentally friendly company and recognised worldwide for its environmental efforts. The aim, mission and goal is to minimise the operational impact on the environment while offering an unforgettable experience at sea.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet us in the ELDING ticket office…
- 4 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Age rule: Minimum age is 10 years or 145 cm

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €96 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 93 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Elding Whale Watching
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00, 10:30, 13:00, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.65 from 93 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 86 of 93.

- 5 stars: 75 (81%)
- 4 stars: 11 (12%)
- 3 stars: 2 (2%)
- 2 stars: 2 (2%)
- 1 star: 3 (3%)

## What's included

- Excellent live guidance
- 1 hr RIB tour
- Necessary safety equipment
- Warm flotation suit

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snacks

## Itinerary

1. **Meet the adorable puffins in their natural habitat** (40m)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 10:30, 13:00, 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Meet us in the ELDING ticket office located at Ægisgarður 5c by the Old Harbour district in Reykjavík. Once at the pier, simply follow the red colour to find us! Be sure to arrive at least 30 min. before departure to ensure enough time to check in and to board the boat. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 10 years or 145 cm

## Compared with other Whale & Puffin Watching

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #14 of 21** | €96 | 1h | 4.65 (93) | shared |
| [Reykjavik's Finest Catch: Guided Sea Angling Tour for All Levels](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-s-finest-catch-guided-sea-angling-tour-for-all-levels/?format=md) | €150 | 3h | 4.93 (114) | shared |
| [1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/1-hour-small-group-sightseeing-boat-tour-in-vestmannaeyjar/?format=md) | €140 | 1h | 4.88 (173) | shared |
| [2 hour Round Trip in Vestmannaeyjar on a RIB Boat](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-hour-round-trip-in-vestmannaeyjar-on-a-rib-boat/?format=md) | €205 | 2h | 4.96 (91) | shared |

Ranked #14 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €55 to €870, median €149; typical length 3h. 2 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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