Day 1

Arrival at Leifur Eiriksson International Airport in Keflavik, where our representative welcomes you. Transfer to the popular Blue Lagoon where you enjoy bathing and relaxing in its geothermal seawater, known for its positive effects on the skin, rich in natural minerals, white silica mud and algae. After the Blue Lagoon we drive along the coastline to small towns of Hveragerði or Selfoss for accommodation  Along the way you might see some bird species, such as seagulls, Puffin, Razorbill, Guillemots and Gannet. The Artic Tern is common, as well as Fulmar, Golden Plover, White Wagtail….

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Örk in Hveragerði or Hotel selfoss in Selfoss

Day 2

The Floi Bird Reserve

Today we start the day with a lecture by the Icelandic bird specialist, Jóhann Óli Hilmarsson, who has great knowledge on Icelandic birds. After that he will guide us to the bird sanctuary area by Eyrarbakki village where wildfowl, waders and some other wetland birds are to be seen: Red-throated Diver, Wigeon, Tufted Duck, Red-breasted Merganser, Oystercatcher, Dunlin, Black-tailed Godwit, Red-necked Phalarope, Meadow Pipit and more. If time and tide are favourable, some shore watch can be included. When all birdwatchers are satisfied, we will get a superb lobster feast at Fjöruborðið, a restaurant by the sea in Stokkseyri.

Day 3

Þingvellir - Snæfellsnes

For this day we have planned to visit the National Park of Thingvellir and the biggest lake in Iceland, Thingvallavatn. In Thingvellir we will see many species of ducks, like Barrow’s Goldeney and hopefully some Harlequin ducks, there is also a good possibility for the Great Northern Diver. We’ll spend the next 2 nights in the village Stykkishólmur which is a lovely small town on the north side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula.

Day 4

Snæfellsnes

In the morning we set for a trip around the peninsula, looking for birds and seals along the coast of Snæfellsnes there we hope to find the rare Northern Shoveler, Horned Grebe and more wetland- and shorebirds. In the afternoon we’ll go on a boat trip from Stykkishólmur, where we’ll see nesting Shags, Kittiwakes and “the king of birds”, the White-tailed eagle. During the trip the staff on the boat will set out a scraper and give us a taste of fresh delicacy from the sea for example Sea Urchin (Uni) and Scallops.

Day 5

Látrabjarg

We start the day going out to sea again and now we sail across the Breiðafjörður to reach Latrabjarg bird cliff, the westernmost point of Iceland and of Europe.  It is a spectacular sight and is up to 400m high and full of nesting seabirds, with Puffins on the edge.On skerries beneath the cliffs, we can see Grey Seals resting and swimming around. After spending a few hours enjoying the spectacular nature we head back to our hotel for the night. Flokalundur is a nice little hotel and after dinner there is a possibility to go to their natural hot pot down by the beach and relax and enjoy the nature. The nature in this area is absolutely breathtaking because of beautiful mountains and wildlife.  White-tailed Eagle, Ptarmigan, Gyrfalcon, Wren and Redpoll are among the breeding species in the area.

Day 6

Flókalundur-Bjarkalundur

Today we drive back along the coast in the direction of Reykhólar and we will most likely be stopping a lot to watch the amazing birdlife on the way.  Great Northern Diver, Red-throated diver and White-tailed Eagle are not a rare sight in this area. We’ll reach our hotel Bjarkalundur for dinner and overnight. In the evening, we can take a walk around and look for Owls (Short-eared Owl) that hunt around there in the evening.

(Hotel Bjarkalundur does not have a bathroom in every room)

Day 7

Reykhólar

Today we’ll spend the day bird watching at Reykhólar and there’s a great place to walk see many species feeding their young ones in the area. We will get a local guide who knows where we can spot and see Gyrfalcon and their nests.

(Hotel Bjarkalundur does not have a bathroom in every room)

Day 8

Reykjavík

Today we set course to Reykjavík, where we end our journey.  On the way we will take a look at the main stronghold of Shelduck in Iceland, in the Borgarfjörður fjord.

Please contact our office for price.

Tel: +354 482 1210

E-mail gtyrfingsson@gtyrfingsson.is

            gt@gtbus.is

Included in price:

A green and new coach from Guðmundur Tyrfingsson Ltd, a guide, meals each day (packed lunch and dinner), hotel and more.

Min: 10 passengers

Max: 20 passengers

The best time for bird watching in Iceland is from the 15th of May to the 15th of August.

Note: We reserve the right to change the program according to road and weather conditons.