Seyðisfjörður: Puffins, Reindeer & Eastfjords Tour
by Magic Iceland Travel · Puffins · East Iceland
- Fine on your own
- Suits older travellers
- Good with teenagers
from €190.79 per person
Next departure: Thu 1 Jul
1 / 21
Duration
6 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
May – Sep
Starts in
Seydisfjordur
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English, German
Departs
08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 …
Minimum age
6
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before
About this experience
Set out on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting landscapes of Seyðisfjörður, designed especially for cruise passengers.
Watch puffins glide over dramatic coastal cliffs at Borgarfjörður Eystri, one of Iceland’s best and most accessible viewing spots, where you can observe them up close from dedicated platforms.
Continue your adventure with a visit to a local reindeer park, where you can see Icelandic reindeer up close and learn about their unique place in the Eastfjords.
Along the way, discover the charm of Álfaborg, the legendary “Elf Rock,” and enjoy a short walk through a peaceful village featuring a traditional turf house, a small church, and a scenic swing overlooking the fjord.
The journey concludes with a stop at Gufufoss waterfall, a hidden gem often compared to Skógafoss, offering stunning views without the crowds.
This tour is carefully timed to match your ship’s schedule, ensuring a smooth experience and a return to the port at least one hour before departure.
Please note: The order of stops may vary depending on weather, road conditions, and operational needs, while all planned highlights will be included.
Description from the operator, Magic Iceland Travel . Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Reindeer Park Experience
- Borgarfjörður Eystri Puffin Viewing
- Álfaborg – Elf Rock & Scenic Swing Stop
- Gufufoss Waterfall Photo Stop
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at Seyðisfjörður Cruise Port
- Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Visit to Borgarfjörður Eystri puffin viewing area
- Entry to a local reindeer park
- Visit to Álfaborg (Elf Rock) and village walk
- Stop at Gufufoss waterfall
- Free Wi-Fi on board
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Toilets may require a small fee at certain stops
- Personal expenses
Good to know
- Warm layers
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Sturdy shoes suitable for uneven terrain
- Snacks and water
- Camera or smartphone for photos
- This tour is designed specifically for cruise passengers and is scheduled according to your ship’s arrival and departure times
- Return to port is guaranteed at least 1 hour before your ship’s departure
- The order of stops may vary depending on weather, road conditions, and operational needs
- Puffins are typically present from May to August
- This tour operates in all weather conditions
- Please dress according to the weather and be prepared for changing conditions
- We recommend wearing sturdy shoes and bringing waterproof and windproof clothing
- Wildlife and animal behavior may vary, but reindeer are observed at a local reindeer park
- Some stops involve short walks on uneven terrain
- Toilets are available at selected stops, but may require a small fee
- Food is not included, we recommend bringing snacks and water
- In case of extreme weather or unforeseen circumstances, the tour may be modified or cancelled for safety reasons (full refund applies if cancelled by us)
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is sea state — the skipper decides an hour or two before departure. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Magic Iceland Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Children under 6 cannot join this one.
- Not available in winter; the operator runs it roughly May to September.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Magic Iceland Travel is one of 204 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about Magic Iceland Travel
Read all 184 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
What a great tour at such a reasonable price! Went on the Golden Circle 9 hour tour today with Daniel (the guide) and Pavel (the driver). We survived so Pavel's obviously a good driver 😉 but the amount of information Daniel knew (despite not being a native Icelander) was astounding and presented in a very accessible manner. We had the cruise ship terminal pickup tour but they also pickup all around Reykjavík. Highly recommended to anyone looking for excellent value for money and a really interesting tour. We'll definitely use them again when we return to Iceland.
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
I did the Golden Circle with Surprise Tour in Reykjavik with tour guide Viktoria and driver Pawel on June 10, 2026. The tour totally exceeded my expectations. Viktoria was engaging and energetic and gave us information throughout the tour that was interesting and filled with humor. An added bonus is that she is a very good singer. Our driver Pawel was very courteous and helpful. They went out of their way to route the tour to try to minimized crowds and this was greatly appreciated by all. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Icelandic Adventure👌 If you’re in Reykjavik, stop scrolling and book this Golden Circle tour. Seriously 😉 Our guide, Thales, was an absolute legend. The man is a walking encyclopedia of Icelandic lore, but with way better jokes. He turned a scenic drive into a full-on masterclass about the land of fire and ice. The amazing stuff: Þingvellir: Walked between continents Geysir: Got some epic "eruption" videos Gullfoss: Absolutely mystical and magical Kerið Crater: amazing view from the top The "Surprise" (The Legend of the Shark): 🦈 The itinerary mentioned a "small local surprise." Thales whipped out some fermented shark. Let’s just say it’s a... unique culinary experience that stays with you (mostly in your nose). 🤣It was the highlight of the trip and had the whole bus laughing. An unforgettable day with a world-class guide. 10/10 highly recommend! 🤌👌🫶
★★★★★ · 5 months ago
We today had a fabulous Golden Circle tour! Our lovely guide Daniel made sure everyone felt comfortable. He is like a walking encyclopedia and conversations with him are fascinating. The beauty on this tour is beyond comprehension. I highly recommend it! Greetings from Latvia, Miks
Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026
Read before you book
- Reindeer in Iceland: where to see themWild reindeer live only in East Iceland. You are most likely to see them near the Ring Road in winter; in summer they are in the highlands and the sure thing is a park.
- East Iceland: Seyðisfjörður, Stuðlagil and puffinsSeyðisfjörður's rainbow street, the basalt columns at Stuðlagil and puffins at Borgarfjörður Eystri — how to fit the east into a Ring Road trip.
Reviews from our travellers
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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.
Puffins — questions people ask
When can you see puffins in Iceland?
Mid-April to mid-August. Puffins arrive at the nesting cliffs in April, hatch chicks in June and leave for the open sea by late August. July is the safest month for numbers and for chicks being fed. Outside this window there are none on land, and a tour sold as a puffin tour in October is a boat ride. Reykjavík puffin boats usually run May to August; check the tour page for the exact dates each year.
Can you see puffins from Reykjavík?
Yes. Two small islands in Faxaflói, Akurey and Lundey, hold puffin colonies ten to fifteen minutes by boat from the Old Harbour. One-hour trips like Elding's classic puffin watching (/experience/1299/) circle the islands slowly; you do not land. Bring binoculars, because the boats keep a respectful distance and puffins are small. It is the easiest puffin option in Iceland and a good fit for children or a spare hour before dinner.
Where is the best place to see puffins up close?
On land, at a cliff, not from a boat. Látrabjarg in the Westfjords, Borgarfjörður eystri in the east and Dyrhólaey on the South Coast let you sit a few metres from birds that ignore you. Vestmannaeyjar has the largest colonies. Reykjavík boat trips are convenient but distant. If you are travelling the Ring Road in June or July, the puffin tour from Seyðisfjörður (/experience/973294/) gets you to the eastern cliffs with a guide.
Are puffin boat tours good for kids?
Yes, mostly. They are short, an hour or so, and stay in the sheltered bay, so seasickness is rarer than on a three-hour whale trip. Children usually enjoy the boat as much as the birds. The downside is distance: puffins look like specks without binoculars, so ask if the boat has some to borrow. Combined whale-and-puffin trips (/experience/1569/) run six hours, which is long for under-eights.
Hotels
Where to stay for this tour
From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Seyðisfjörður, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.
from 24.570 kr.Lowest price
Guesthouse · Seyðisfjörður
Seyðisfjörður Guesthouse
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 36.645 kr.Mid-range
Hotel · Seyðisfjörður
Aldan Hotel & Restaurant
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 99.225 kr.Top end
Apartment · Seyðisfirði
Seyðisfjörður Apartment
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
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