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Puffin Watching and Gufufoss Waterfall Tour from Seydisfjordur
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Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 ...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WiFi on board
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Ferjuleira
Meeting point is Ferjubakki pier, Seyðisfjörður. Shore excursion buses meet passengers directly at the cruise terminal upon disembarkation.
Look out for signs with your tour´s title. Our guides will be waiting to greet you.
Return
Itinerary
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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
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Lindarbakki
While visiting the quaint village of Bakkagerði in Borgarfjordur-Eystri, you can find 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.
20 minutes
3
Alfaborg
For those that wish to do an easy hike while in the village of Bakkagerði could hike Alfaborg, or elf rock, which is a monument on a hill overlooking Borgarfjordur-Eystri. This stop was held to be the home of the elf-queen of Iceland. Learn more about Icelandic folklore and beliefs.
Even if you don´t hold much stock with folkloric tales, one can´t help but admire the dramatic views oen can enjoy from this hillside viewing point.
30 minutes
4
Gufufoss
Gufufoss is a small waterfall which cascades gently down a rugged cliffside. Due to it´s appearance, it is sometimes compared to its larger cousin in the south, Skógafoss.
The falls throws off a gentle mist, which accounts for its name - Gufu means steams in Icelandic.
30 minutes
Puffin Watching and Gufufoss Waterfall Tour from Seydisfjordur
(52) Reviews
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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 ...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WiFi on board
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Ferjuleira
Meeting point is Ferjubakki pier, Seyðisfjörður. Shore excursion buses meet passengers directly at the cruise terminal upon disembarkation.
Look out for signs with your tour´s title. Our guides will be waiting to greet you.