Puffins and Peaks: Explore the Borgarfjörður Eystri
Overview
This 5-hour shore excursion is designed exclusively for cruise passengers arriving in Seyðisfjörður, offering a rare opportunity to see puffins in their natural habitat—with no hiking required. Journey with us to the tiny village of Borgarfjörður Eystri (Bakkagerði), nestled in the colorful mountains of Iceland’s remote Eastfjords and home to one of the most accessible puffin colonies in the country.
Departing from your ship, we travel through stunning fjords and over a scenic mountain pass toward Borgarfjörður, a place steeped in both natural beauty and elf folklore. At Hafnarhólmi, a specially built viewing platform lets you get incredibly close to thousands of puffins—perfect for photos and quiet observation. The area is also home to other seabirds.
You’ll also explore the charming village of Bakkagerði and hear local tales of the elf queen who is said to reside in nearby Álfaborg (the Elf Rock). Time-permitting, we can stop for coffee and Icelandic treats at a cozy local café.
What's Included
- Observe puffins up close at Hafnarhólmi during nesting season
- Optional visit to Lindarbakki turf house (time-permitting)
- Visit the mystical Elf Rock and learn about local folklore
- Enjoy dramatic East Iceland landscapes on a mountain drive
- Relaxed pacing with flexible stops for photography and short walks
- Tip or gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick up right from the parking lot of the cruise terminal!Your expert local guide will either wear a light blue jacket or black vest with our logo on it.Also keep your phone turned on to ensure a seamless departure!
What To Expect
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Bakkagerði
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hafnarhólmi
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alfaborg
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Observe puffins up close at Hafnarhólmi during nesting season.
- Optional visit to Lindarbakki turf house (time-permitting).
- Visit the mystical Elf Rock and learn about local folklore.
- Enjoy dramatic East Iceland landscapes on a mountain drive.
- Relaxed pacing with flexible stops for photography and short walks.
- Tip or gratuity.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Puffins and Peaks: Explore the Borgarfjörður Eystri is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Puffins and Peaks: Explore the Borgarfjörður Eystri will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Observe puffins up close at Hafnarhólmi during nesting season
- Optional visit to Lindarbakki turf house (time-permitting)
- Visit the mystical Elf Rock and learn about local folklore
- Enjoy dramatic East Iceland landscapes on a mountain drive
- Relaxed pacing with flexible stops for photography and short walks
- Tip or gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
