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Contact Info
- Úlfarsbraut 113, Reykjavík
- Phone: +354 556 6868
- Email: info@iceland-highlights.com
- FAQs
Vigur Island, also known as Puffin Island by many travelers, is a hidden gem in the Westfjords. Its peaceful atmosphere, serenity, and abundant birdlife, including puffins, create a breathtaking and almost otherworldly landscape that leaves visitors feeling enchanted.
With its well-deserved reputation as a must-visit destination, Vigur Island should be included in any traveler’s itinerary for an unforgettable experience.
Having a guided tour is a great opportunity to learn about the place’s history, culture, and natural beauty, and to get an insider’s perspective from a local guide. The homemade refreshments add a personal touch that can make the experience even more special and memorable.
Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this type of experience can offer a unique and enjoyable way to explore and discover the island.
Please be ready at the pier 30 minutes before departure. The boat ride to the island takes 30 minutes.
The 3-hour tour starts as we depart from Ísafjörður and after a half an hour boat ride we get to the shore of the island.
Upon arrival, a guided walk is led around the island. It is a perfect opportunity to see the abundance of birds in their natural environment. The island is a home for thousands of birds e.g. eider ducks, arctic terns, puffins & black guillemots during spring and summer. Most of the birds fly off to their winter homes around mid-august
The island family will serve homemade refreshments in an old mid-19th-century cow house which has been restored into a beautiful and welcoming reception area — the perfect way to complete your visit before your boat ride to Ísafjörður.
Vigur is a privately owned island, which means that the owners have the final say in how many guests they can welcome at a given time. As the island is small in size, there are limitations on the number of visitors that can be sent there. This is because having too many people on the island can spoil the experience for guests.
Additionally, the boats used to transport guests to Vigur are also utilized for other purposes, such as boating plans in Hornstrandir and other organized trips. As a result, it is not always possible to find a boat that is available at the exact time that suits the passengers of the cruise ship.
If you plan to travel with a group of more than 10 people, please contact us at booking@iceland-highlights.com and provide us with the following information: the date of your intended visit, your requested departure time, the total number of passengers in your group, the name of your cruise ship, and a contact phone number. We will do our best to accommodate your group, but please keep in mind that there are limits to the number of visitors allowed on the island at any given time.
Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for the physically disabled nor for people using wheelchairs as the tour includes a walk on uneven paths.
The guide will be waiting for you at Sjóferðir – Ásgeirsgata, Isafjordur Pier. SEE ON THE MAP
See our cancellation policy information below.
If we cancel the tour due to bad weather, you will receive an email and an offer to reschedule. If rescheduling does not work, we will refund the full refund.
Kindly note that prices in all currencies, except ISK, may change due to currency exchange rates.
Monday to Friday
9:00 – 18:00 (9 AM – 6 PM)
Saturday – Sunday
10:00 – 16:00 (10 AM – 4 PM)
Iceland Highlights Travel Agency
Úlfarsbraut 113, Reykjavík
VAT: 129034
Phone: +354 556 6868
Email: info@iceland-highlights.com