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Borgarfjörður Eystri tours

Borgarfjörður Eystri is a small, remote village in East Iceland, known for an easily accessible puffin colony and hiking trails through colourful rhyolite mountains. Tours are arranged by a local travel agency in Iceland.

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6 tours · prices per person unless marked private
Puffins & Borgarfjörður EystriDay tourLarge groupEast IcelandPuffins & Borgarfjörður EystriAbout 5 hoursFrom the cruise portSummer (May–Sep)From, per person26,990 ISKSee datesBorgarfjörður Eystri Hiking Tour to Mt. SvartfellDay tourSmall groupEast IcelandBorgarfjörður Eystri Hiking Tour to Mt. Svartfell3.5 hoursAll yearFrom, per person10,990 ISKSee datesNature & Wildlife RIB safari with puffinsShore excursionEast IcelandNature & Wildlife RIB safari with puffinsShore Excursion from SeyðisfjörðurAbout 5.5 hoursFrom the cruise portSummer (May–Sep)From, per person48,500 ISKSee datesVíknaslóðir Wilderness E-Bike Tour from Borgarfjörður EystriDay tourSmall groupEast IcelandVíknaslóðir Wilderness E-Bike Tour from Borgarfjörður Eystri4.5 hoursFrom, per person19,990 ISKSee datesBorgarfjordur Eystri & PuffinsShore excursionPrivateEast IcelandBorgarfjordur Eystri & PuffinsPrivate Seyðisfjörður Shore ExcursionAbout 5 hoursFrom the cruise portSummer (May–Sep)Private tour from267,799 ISKSee datesThe Grey Ridge Mountain Bike Tour in Borgarfjörður EystriDay tourSmall groupEast IcelandThe Grey Ridge Mountain Bike Tour in Borgarfjörður Eystri2.5 hoursJun–SepFrom, per person10,990 ISKSee dates

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About Borgarfjörður Eystri tours

Borgarfjörður Eystri sits well off the Ring Road in East Iceland, and the drive in itself passes through dramatic mountain scenery, including a stretch of colourful rhyolite similar to what you find in the highlands.

The village has one of the most accessible puffin colonies in Iceland at Hafnarhólmi, with a viewing platform close enough to watch the birds without disturbing them.

Hiking trails around the village range from short walks to longer routes into the surrounding mountains, popular with hikers looking for quieter trails than the more visited parts of Iceland.

Puffins are present roughly from April to August, and the village is best visited between late spring and early autumn when access and services are easiest.

Questions people ask

Where can I see puffins in Borgarfjörður Eystri?

At Hafnarhólmi, a small harbour with a viewing platform right next to the nesting cliffs, one of the easiest places in Iceland to see puffins up close.

How far is Borgarfjörður Eystri from Egilsstaðir?

About 70 km, roughly an hour's drive through mountain scenery.

When are puffins in Borgarfjörður Eystri?

Roughly April to August, though they are most reliably seen from May to July.

Is Borgarfjörður Eystri good for hiking?

Yes, it has a range of trails from easy walks to longer hikes into the colourful mountains around the village.

Can I visit Borgarfjörður Eystri in winter?

It is possible but the drive in can be affected by weather, and some services and the puffin colony are seasonal, so summer is the easier time to visit.