Puffin Watching and Gufufoss Waterfall Tour from Seydisfjordur

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

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Our Puffin and Waterfall Shore Excursion from Seyðisfjörður highlights both the wildlife and the natural beauty of this remote eastern region. Enjoy an up-close encounter with nesting Atlantic Puffins, explore quaint Icelandic fishing villages, and witness the stark beauty of Gúfufoss waterfall. All in just 5 hours.

Borgarfjörður-Eystri is a remote coastal village. Life here centers around the harbour and see. Hafnarhólmi is a small and easily accessible islet connected to the mainland by a man made harbour. Its cliffs are widely held to be one of the worlds premier puffin-watching paradises.

Next explore the charms of this cute little village. Lindarbakki turf house is an example of how Icelanders lived as late as the early 20th century. In pristine condition, one sees how Icelanders used thick turf walls to insulate their homes from the harsh climate.

Finally we visit Gufufoss, a remote waterfall whose waters cascade down a rugged cliffside, filling the air with a fine mist.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The tour duration of 5 hours includes driving time

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

WiFi on board

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

What To Expect

East Region

Hafnarhólmi is a small islet by the harbour of the small fishing village, Borgarfjordur-Eystri. This rocky outcrop is home to one of the world´d biggest Altantic Puffin colonies. Every summer, nesting couple return here to raise their pufflings. Hafnarhólmi, is very accessible, allowing everyone to get an up close glimpse of this wondeful species.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

Lindarbakki

Located in the quaint village of Borgarfjordur-Eystri is this pristine example of the classic Icelandic turf house. The thick turf walls, and grass lined roof provided essential insulation against the elements in times past. Many Icelanders continued to live in house like this into the early 20th century.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Puffin Watching and Gufufoss Waterfall Tour from Seydisfjordur

Reviews

4.86

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great the guide was good...
ganesh p,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great the guide was good very cooperative would definitely recommend excellent Great, wonderful frien friendly
Good opportunity to see...
Carl C,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Good opportunity to see puffins in their natural habitat. Scenic drive. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, but a little difficult to understand.
Lots of puffins!
Tonya D,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The waterfall is gorgeous and an easy walk, just take care in the stones. There were so many puffins and were fun to watch.
Fabulous trip
Gail B,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great day. Johanna was a fabulous guide and very informative. Saw so many things - a long day but really worth it.
Puffins
Patricia P,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was the first tour we booked in Iceland. Ave was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable of all the history of the area. I would absolutely tour with Viator again!