Viator Rating : 5 (124 reviews)
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Reykjavik's Premium Puffin Paradise: An Unforgettable Birdwatching Adventure
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Overview
The Premium Small-Group Puffin & Bird Watching tour offers an intimate encounter with Iceland's birdlife. Aboard a custom RIB boat with an expert guide, witness puffins and other seabirds up close. Enjoy provided gear for a comfortable experience. Limited to 12 passengers for personalized viewing. Runs daily from May to August. 
Highlights
Expert Birdlife Guides: Gain insights from seasoned birdlife experts, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of Iceland's avian species.
Intimate Small-Group Setting: Enjoy personalized attention and unobstructed views with a maximum of 12 passengers per boat.
Comfortable and Safe Experience: Benefit from provided warm overalls, gloves, goggles, and safety equipment, ensuring a comfortable and secure tour.
Unforgettable Puffin Encounters: Witness charming puffins in their natural habitat, creating lasting memories.
Sentiment Analysis
Encountering puffins up close is an unforgettable experience
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The expert guides provide insightful commentary
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Small group sizes enhance the viewing experience
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The provided gear ensures comfort in varying weather
The tour is highly dependent on weather conditions
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The experience is relatively short
Review Summary
Customers generally say this Premium Small-Group Puffin & Bird Watching tour from Reykjavík offers an intimate and excellent birdwatching experience with knowledgeable guides and comfortable RIB boats that get close to puffin colonies. Positive feedback highlights the expert commentary, the ability to see many puffins up close, and the small group size that enhances the experience. Some negative comments mention occasional sea spray or splash on deck and recommend weather-appropriate clothing. Overall, travelers appreciate the efficient operations, friendly guides, and memorable wildlife sightings near Reykjavík.
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