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Papey Island Puffin & Seal Wildlife Boat Expedition

Sail to the remote island of Papey — one of Iceland's oldest inhabited islands — for extraordinary close encounters with Atlantic puffins, grey seals, and seabirds, plus Iceland's smallest wooden church.

What to expect

A short, scenic boat crossing from Djúpivogur harbour delivers you to Papey, a flat grassy island that erupts with birdlife in season. Atlantic puffins nest in the clifftops in astonishing numbers — you can watch them waddle, launch, and dive at arm's length. Grey seals haul out on the rocks nearby, utterly unperturbed by visitors. Iceland's tiniest wooden church, dating to 1807, stands improbably amid the wilderness. Your local guide shares the island's Norse settlement stories as you explore at a leisurely pace.

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Djúpivogur Tourist Information & Local Boat Tours (Papey Tours)
Approx. ISK 11,000–13,000 per person; confirm current rate directly with local operator at the Djúpivogur tourist office or east.is
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Good to know

Tours typically run mid-June to mid-August when puffins are nesting — confirm availability for your sail date. Journey takes 3–4 hours total, well within a typical port day. Book early; boat capacity is intentionally small. Wear windproof layers and grippy footwear.

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