Venture by RIB boat beneath the towering sea cliffs of Borgarfjörður Eystri to witness Atlantic puffins, seals, and whales in Iceland’s remote Puffin Capital.
There is a place where the Atlantic crashes against towering sea cliffs and thousands of puffins call the basalt ledges home. Borgarfjörður Eystri, a remote village in Iceland’s far east, has earned its reputation as the Puffin Capital for good reason. This is where we invite you to witness something extraordinary.
Our RIB boats carry you across the waters of this wild fjord, bringing you to the very base of cliffs that rise dramatically from the sea. From this unique vantage point at water level, you will observe Atlantic puffins in their element: nesting on rocky outcrops, diving for fish, taking flight in bursts of orange and black. Hidden coves, completely inaccessible by land, reveal themselves as we navigate the rugged coastline.
Beyond the puffins, these waters hold their own surprises. Seals often bask on distant rocks. Dolphins arc through the waves. Whales have been known to surface in the deep blue. Every journey here writes its own story.
The coastline of East Iceland unfolds before you in all its untouched majesty: dramatic cliffs, pristine fjords, and a sense of wilderness that few places on earth can offer. This one hour expedition is designed for those who seek authentic encounters with nature, far from the crowds, in one of Iceland’s most spectacular corners.