Cape Ingólfshöfði is a small isolated island between the black sands on the southern coast of Iceland and the North Atlantic Ocean. It is located between Skaftafell and Jökulsarlón.
The isolation makes Ingólfshöfði a perfect nesting place for thousands of seabirds. The many types of birds that inhabit Ingólfshöfði include the common murre, razorbill, puffins, fulmar, and many other birds that choose to breed at Ingólfshöfði. There is a great view to be had at Ingólfshöfði as it is not passable by car and is very hazardous for those that do not know the way by hand as the wet sand can cause trouble for those with little experience
This historical cape is 76 meters high and is named after one of the first settlers of Iceland, Ingólfur Arnarsson, who spent his first winter there with his family after moving to Iceland around 874-875 A.D.
A local family runs the guided tours to Ingólfshöfði to see the beautiful black sand beach and wildlife. In spring and summer, this beautiful isolated nature reserve is overrun with nesting puffins, skuas, and other seabirds. There is also a chance to see whales offshore.
Ingólfshöfði is only accessible by booking a tour with a guide. Book here.
The drive from the meeting point to Ingólfshöfði is around 6km over waters, marshes and sands in a tractor-drawn hay cart. It takes around 25 minutes each way and around a 1 and a half hour hiking trip around the cape. The hike around the reserve is around 2 to 3 km long. It starts with a steep hike up a sand slope, then through rocky terrain, and then it gets easier as the rest of the hike is on flat grass with many stops along the way. We do not recommend that people unable to do this hike participate in this trip.
Be prepared and bring outdoor clothing for this trip, the area has a chance to be hit by periods of winds, rain, and sometimes even sand storms. But sometimes it is also possible to wear shorts and shirts on the trip. Protective clothing is not provided so book in advance and make sure to be equipped for any weather since the tour will not be canceled unless there are very strong winds. Rain and wind is fine as the puffins like that kind of weather anyway. 
Be prepared and bring outdoor clothing for this trip, the area has a chance to be hit by periods of winds, rain, and sometimes even sand storms. But sometimes it is also possible to wear shorts and shirts on the trip. Protective clothing is not provided so book in advance and make sure to be equipped for any weather since the tour will not be canceled unless there are very strong winds. Rain and wind is fine as the puffins like that kind of weather anyway.
