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Puffin Watching and Gufufoss Waterfall Tour from Seydisfjordur

Location East Iceland, Iceland, Europe
$199.00
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Overview

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.
Puffin Watching and Gufufoss Waterfall Tour from Seydisfjordur
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Other
  • Lunch

Meeting point
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 details
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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Alfaborg
    Alfaborg, or elf rock, 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.
  • 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.

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour duration of 5 hours includes driving time
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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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    Puffin Watching and Gufufoss Waterfall Tour from Seydisfjordur

    Location East Iceland, Iceland, Europe
    $199.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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