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65.5027°N, 24.5286°W · Westfjords
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Getting there- Road 612 (Látrabjarg)
Off the main road- 26.5 km from Route 62
Nearest town- Patreksfjörður — 26.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 194 km in a straight line
What else is close- 26 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Puffin watch
Puffin Express by RIB Speedboatfrom 11.490 ISK · 1 h
Puffin Expressfrom 7.990 ISK · 1 h
Reykjavík Premium Puffin Watchingfrom 12.450 ISK · 1 h
Reykjavík Classic Puffin Watchingfrom 8.300 ISK · 1 h
04F - Horses and Puffinsfrom 19.500 ISK · 8 h
Puffin Watching Yacht Cruise from Downtown Reykjavík – Small Group Experiencefrom 7.490 ISK · 1 h
FJORD WANDERING - bikingfrom 23.900 ISK · 6 h
GRAND WEST - Látrabjarg, Rauðasandur & morefrom 34.900 ISK · 6 h
SPLENDID COMBINATINON - Dynjandi waterfall & villagesfrom 28.900 ISK · 6 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionPuffin watch weather and conditions
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8°Clight drizzle · feels 3°C8 m/swind9 h 35 mdaylight · 08:36 – 18:11
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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km column = your drive
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Latrabjarg 19 07 2010< 1 km - 2
Von Latrabjarg Nach Rothasandur< 1 km - 3
Latrabjarg< 1 km - 4
Patreksfjörður, Latrabjarg< 1 km - 5Patreksfjörður< 1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður27 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð33 km
- 3Pollurinn42 km
Fuel
- 1
Patreksfjörður27 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Tálknafjörður35 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Bíldudalur47 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours 
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours 
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Puffin watch hike?
The Puffin watch trail is about 0.5 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Puffin watch trailhead?
Puffin watch is in Westfjords. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Puffin watch safe to hike alone?
Puffin watch sits 27 km from Patreksfjörður, and 27 km from Route 62. The uploader rated it easy. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Puffin watch?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · odie22 / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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