Note that the recent volcanic activity in Iceland is not causing any issues with arriving and departing from Iceland.
All regular tours and activities are operating as scheduled with the exception of Blue Lagoon visits and Reykjanes tours. The volcanic activity is limited to an area on the Reykjanes peninsula, with no effects on the capital area or other areas in Iceland.
In the case of any cancellations due to Blue Lagoon closures or other interruptions, a full refund will be provided.
Tour Operator: Special Tours 7 hours Travel method:   Boat Region / Starts from: Capital Region
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Horses & Puffins (Elfin Tour)

This comfortable package includes a 1.5-2 hour horseback riding tour with Eldhestar in the morning, followed by a puffin express tour in the afternoon. After your horseback riding tour you will be dropped off at Reykjavík's Old Harbour, a beautiful area of the city very close to the city center. There are plenty of cafe's, museums and design shops to explore. Approximately one hour after arriving to the Old Harbour you will board our beautiful traditional Icelandic oak boat, perfect for puffin watching.

Elves are known to reside in Iceland and they get to decide where roads can go and houses can be built! On the Elfin horseback riding tour with Eldhestar you will see places populated by these magical creatures. You will pass the small cleft Alfakví and the old sheep house that cannot be removed without serious consequences! On the way you will have a good opportunity to experience the famous Icelandic horse gait called the tölt on numerous excellent tölt paths. At the end of the tour you are invited for a light lunch at Hotel Eldhestar.

When arriving at the harbour (around 13:00) we recommend strolling around and enjoying this wonderful area of the nation's capital.

Special Tours is a pioneer in Puffin Watching in Iceland. We have over 20 years of experience and use our especially dsigned boat, Old Skúli, making us the leading expert in the area. The puffin watching tour is conducted from the charming traditional Icelandic boat and only takes one hour - reaching the puffin island in only 15 minutes! On this great tour you will learn all about this charismatic bird, hearing romantic stories and fun facts!

NEW

Special Tours Iceland app with 5 languages (English, German, French, Spanish and simplified Chinese) available for Android and Apple. It is available for all clients to download during their tour, with both text and audio information. The app will is as close to an audio guided wildlife adventure as possible



Best price guarantee
No hidden costs
Very easy
Free cancellation until 23 hours before the departure
Cancellation fees:
+23 hours - No charge
<23 hours - 100% of total reservation value
What is included

Horseback Riding

  • 1.5 - 2 hours riding tour
  • Light lunch at Hotel Eldhestar
  • Hotel pick-up from 8:00-8:45
  • Drop-off to harbour area at approx. 13:00



Puffin Express Tour

  • Guided boat tour (1 hour)
  • 100% sightings!
  • Binoculars on board

Meeting point
Pick up for the Horse riding (Elfin Tour) is at 8:00 and you will be back in Reykjavik Harbour around 13:00 (Puffin Tour starts at 14:30).
Important information

We recommend bringing warm clothes and sunscreen during the summer months!

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