Top 5 Shore Excursions

1.Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Puffin Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $63Our pick

Cruise from Reykjavik’s Skarfabakki Harbour to Akurey Island, where puffins gather on the cliffs, water, and around their burrows. Your guide explains local birds and plants, loaner binoculars help with distant views, and the small boat can approach the rocky shoreline. Guides may include Joel, Patricia, Oscar, or Rebekah.

“I'm sorry to say but this excursion was very underwhelming. It was a big group of folks (31). We went near the island but couldn't really see the puffins and binoculars were not offered. Also, we weren't required to put on lifejackets which is poor water safety. A few facts about Puffins were offered, but I would have liked way more information to keep us engaged. I would definitely NOT recommend this excursion. It was pricey as well and not worth it in my opinion. However, I did do several other tours that I booked through Viator that were awesome - South Coast tour and Golden Circle for example -…”

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2.Punta Tombo Cruise Shore Excursion – Walk among penguins

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $120

Travel 170 kilometers from Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo, where a guide such as Mariana or Maria leads you along a 1.5-kilometer trail among Magellanic penguins. Expect a packed lunch, English or Spanish commentary, groups under 22, and a long but worthwhile drive.

“Excellent. The box lunch can be improved with the sandwiches that are better tasting. The water can be stored in some iced chest to be cold. But overall, excellent.”

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3.Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Sanctuary and Rainforest Wildlife Center

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $272

Travel from Ketchikan to Herring Cove for a guided forest walk, Eagle Creek wetlands, and seasonal wildlife viewing. You may see bald eagles, bears, seals, and marine birds, then visit reindeer, raptors, a sawmill, and a totem carver. Guides such as Gavin and Angie have earned high marks.

“There is no wildlife center or Eagle sanctuary. This is false advertising as the rescue portion was closed down over a year ago. We did not get a tasting of salmon or anything else. We walked for 1.5 hours through a privately owned rain forest to learn about the flora and fauna (literally). He was very knowledgeable and was the only hood part of the trip. There was no wildlife and of course a gift shop area at the end of the walk with shopping, a blacksmith, and a bar. What we paid was extremely expensive for just getting the tour through the rainforest. No eagles, no wildlife at all.…”

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4.Shore Excursion – Flamingos ,Dune7,Welwitschia, Moonlandscape,Oasis,Swakopmund.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $171Top rated

From Walvis Bay, JP and the Red Dune Safaris Namibia team take you to flamingo-filled shores, Goanikontes oasis, ancient Welwitschia plants, Dune 7, and Swakopmund. Expect four to six hours, a capped group of 20, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and some extra cash for lunch and Dune 7.

“Pick up from Port on time. Saw what was advertised but nothing more. 10 seat vehicle was rough and Guide didn't turn on air con so windows were down and smell of fuel strong inside. Minimal commentary could not be heard as no microphRead more”

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5.Walvis Bay Shore Excursion: Flamingos, Dune 7, Swakopmund

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $200

Meet guides such as JP or Jacques at Walvis Bay Port for a full day of flamingos, Dune 7, Welwitschia plants, Moon Landscape, Goanikontes Oasis, and Swakopmund. Transport, water, and port return are included, while dune entry and lunch cost extra.

“That was a really great shore excursion - many thanks to JP. We were 4 participants in 4x4 car. JP showed and explained a lot to us. This excursion was the best option for our stay in Walvis Bay. Everything worked great. We can expressly recommend booking with JP.”

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