Seydisfjordur puffins & reindeer tour: Cruise-timed return

See puffins and reindeer without missing your ship

A 6-hour guided tour from Seyðisfjörður cruise port through East Iceland's Eastfjords, with stops at a reindeer park, puffin viewing platforms at Borgarfjörður Eystri, the Elf Rock, and Gufufoss waterfall. The tour is timed to return you to the port at least one hour before your ship departs, so you can explore without the clock pressure of a typical shore excursion.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Seydisfjordur and Eastfjords wildlife

• Visit local reindeer park
• Observe puffins at Borgarfjörður Eystri
• Walk around Elf Rock and village
• See Gufufoss waterfall

The experience

The reindeer park comes first, where you observe Icelandic reindeer in a natural setting and learn how they came to the Eastfjords and what role they play in the region today. From there the tour moves to Borgarfjörður Eystri, one of Iceland's best spots to watch puffins during nesting season. You stand on specially designed viewing platforms just a few meters from the birds as they nest in the coastal cliffs, surrounded by dramatic fjord scenery that makes the moment stick.

After the puffins, a short walk through the village of Borgarfjörður Eystri takes you past a traditional turf house, a small local church, and a scenic swing overlooking the fjord: a natural photo stop. Then comes Álfaborg, the "Elf Rock" of Icelandic folklore, believed to be the home of the Elf Queen. The final stop is Gufufoss waterfall just outside Seyðisfjörður, a dramatic cascade often compared to the more famous Skógafoss but set in a much quieter landscape. Your professional English-speaking guide handles the route and commentary throughout, and the comfortable vehicle includes free WiFi for the drive.

The 6-hour window is built around cruise schedules, so you're back at the port with time to spare before departure. This matters if you want to see wildlife and landscape without the stress of cutting it close.

What’s included

• Entry to the local reindeer park.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• transportation in a comfortable vehicle with free WiFi.
• access to puffin viewing platforms at Borgarfjörður Eystri.
• visit to Álfaborg (Elf Rock) and the village of Borgarfjörður Eystri with its turf house and fjord-view swing.
• Gufufoss waterfall stop.
• pickup and drop-off at Seyðisfjörður Cruise Port.

Options for this experience

2 options

English DepartureAvailable from 1 Jul 2027Pickup is included

German DepartureGuide in English · Available from 1 Jul 2027Tour guide speaks German; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jul 2027

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 57

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Magic Iceland Travel

Is this one for you?Choose the English departure if you want full commentary on the wildlife and landscape. The German departure is available if that's your preferred language. Either way, the fixed 6-hour schedule is what keeps all four stops (reindeer park, puffins, Elf Rock, and waterfall) inside one shore excursion without rushing any of them.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I see puffins on this tour?

Yes. Borgarfjörður Eystri is one of Iceland's premier puffin viewing sites during nesting season, and you watch them from specially designed platforms just a few meters away in their natural habitat without disturbing them.

What happens at the reindeer park?

You observe Icelandic reindeer up close in a natural setting and learn about their history in the Eastfjords and their role in the region today. It's a chance to see them in their environment and get good photos.

How much time do I have to explore the village of Borgarfjörður Eystri?

The tour includes a short walk through the village where you see a traditional turf house, a local church, and a scenic swing overlooking the fjord, giving you a taste of local life and landscape without a long detour.

What is Gufufoss waterfall like?

Gufufoss is a beautiful waterfall just outside Seyðisfjörður with a dramatic cascade similar to Skógafoss but in a much quieter, less crowded setting. It's the final stop on the tour and a good spot for photos before returning to the port.

Will I have time to get back to my cruise ship?

Yes. The tour is guaranteed to return you to Seyðisfjörður Cruise Port at least one hour before your ship departs, so you can explore without worrying about missing departure.