ActivitiesInterest 4/5Guide required
Puffin Adventures RIB Safari
Puffin Adventures runs guided RIB safaris from Hafnarhólmi in Borgarfjörður eystri, heading out to sea cliffs and coves that are hard to reach on foot. The tour focuses on Atlantic puffins and coastal wildlife, with possible sightings of seals, dolphins, and whales.
Region
East Iceland
Coordinates
65.5425° N, 13.7568° W
Important to know
- Guide required
- The RIB safari is operator-led and Puffin Adventures states there is a guide on board every tour.
Plan the stop
- Who it suits
- 10+
- Legally limited to ages 10 and up. Best for older children, teens, and adults who will enjoy a fast open boat and can tolerate cold spray, engine noise, seated safety rules, and motion; not appropriate for pregnant travelers or people with back or heart problems.
- Allow
- 1 hr 30 min
Accessibility
- Wheelchair · Limited
- RIB boarding, flotation suits, and open-water conditions make wheelchair access unlikely.
- Limited mobility · Limited
- Participants need to board a RIB boat and tolerate motion, sea spray, and a seated open-water ride.
- Sensory · Limited
- The activity can involve engine noise, wind, sea spray, cold, and fast boat movement.
- Cognitive · Partial
- A guide is on board, but participants must follow safety instructions, wear provided gear, and remain seated during the ride.