Private Tour
Puffin Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Adorable puffins are guaranteed on this tour of some of our busiest local puffin roosts with an experienced ecologist. Whether you have your own transportation or not, we will get you that sighting. But more importantly, the magical experience of the Caithness puffin colonies. Watch them take off and climb into their burrows to nestle and feed their young, flying overhead amongst other seabirds such as common and black guillemots, fulmar, razorbills, cormorants using high powered binoculars. Look out for our grey seals, or on a lucky day, out local whales and dolphins. There are easy routes for young children or tougher trails that get you up close for hardier hikers, roosts accessible by car or by public transportation from any Caithness Town! We'll suit this tour to you. Good walking boots are essential, and bookings are subject to cancellation during bad weather, which can cause dangerous conditions. Binoculars and ID guides provided.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Binoculars, ID guides
What To Expect
Duncansby Head
Adorable puffins are guaranteed on this tour with with an experienced ecologist. But more importantly, the magical experience of the Caithness puffin colonies. Watch them take off and climb into their burrows to nestle and feed their young, flying overhead amongst other seabirds such as common and black guillemots, fulmar, razorbills, cormorants using high powered binoculars. Look out for your grey seals, or on a lucky day, out local whales and dolphins. There are easy routes for young children or tougher trails that get you up close for hardier hikers, roosts accessible by car or by public transportation from any Caithness Town! We'll suit this tour to you. Good walking boots are essential, and bookings are subject to cancellation during bad weather, which can cause dangerous conditions. Binoculars and ID guides provided. All tours depart from Thurso Harbour Car Park. Booking cancellations are subject to poor weather - high winds make many areas unsafe for walking.
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Puffin Tour
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour!
ManonH1790,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour! Jess was very knowledgable and kind, really catered the tour to our preferences. And we saw a lot of puffins and other wildlife, even an otter! I highly recommend this tour.
Perfect puffin tour
Amielouisa27,
Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent sunset puffin tour, well organised and Jess was friendly and knowledgeable about the puffins, wildlife and local history in general. We had ample opportunities to spend time spotting birds and wildlife. Would highly recommend this tour.
Informative and fun!
pinn,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great informative tour! Jess was great to communicate with prior to the tour and delivered exactly as promised. We had seen puffins before but Jess made sure we knew about Puffins, that was the difference. Jess is passionate about the wildlife she shows you and that was what really makes the difference on this tour. It was also wonderful engaging with Jess and her husband about what life was really like in this remote part of Scotland. Thanks so much for for the wonderful evening.
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