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Iceland Whale Watching and the Blue Lagoon

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  • Get an up-close look at the wild and wonderful marine life of Iceland on a thrilling whale-watching excursion
  • Discover the many secrets of whales at a unique exhibition
  • Enjoy a rejuvenating afternoon at a geothermal spa
  • Be taken straight from the spa to the airport if your vacation in Iceland is winding down

Take an unforgettable boat ride on Faxaflói Bay and see whales, dolphins, and porpoises in their natural environment.

Stand on the deck of your boat and look for majestic whales or playful dolphins to break the surface.

Complete your tour with an afternoon of perfect tranquility at a geothermal spa. Sink into the reviving waters of the Blue Lagoon, a secluded natural paradise surrounded by beautiful scenery where you can enjoy enriching spa treatments.

You can choose between a drop-off at your hotel or at the Keflavik International Airport if your time in Reykjavik is drawing to a close.

Customer reviews

As we had been to the Blue Lagoon the previous day, we just went on the boat trip and spent the afternoon sightseeing, dining and getting ready for our third attempt to see the...

Sarah Cox United Kingdom
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A great and very enjoyable morning at sea with some great whale views. Highly recommend this tour to everyone and if like us you don't own the right clothing for this sort of...

MR R J GARDINER United Kingdom
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Itinerary

This tour comes in two options: A whale watching and Blue Lagoon direct tour and a whale watching, Blue Lagoon tour with a drop-off at Keflavik Airport.

Your tour begins with a pick-up by bus from your Reykjavik hotel or guesthouse where you’ll meet your English-speaking guide.

Whale Watching and Blue Lagoon Direct:

Your bus will take you to Reykjavik harbor. Board a boat bound for Faxaflói Bay, where all nature of magnificent marine life inhabit the emerald waters. The area is home to a unique variety of the Minke Whale, the Humpback, the Harbor Porpoise, and the White-Beaked Dolphin.

Scan the horizon for massive and incomparable whales, which epitomize poetry in motion when they arch themselves up from the water to breach. Hopefully you’ll see dolphins and porpoises dallying playfully by the side of the boat.

Keep one eye trained on the wide waters, and another on the sky, as the Puffin, Arctic Tern, Gannet, and many varieties of Gull dance among the clouds. Your whale-watching trip will last between 1-1½ hours.

Return to Reykjavik Harbor and explore the Whale Exhibition Centre, where you’ll learn about the biology of whales and other mysteries of the depths. The exhibition room is situated in an old capelin-fishing vessel, Fifill, which rests in the harbor.

Enjoy a lunch break in downtown Reykjavik (payable direct) before you continue by bus to the Blue Lagoon.

Arrive at this magical geothermal spa, which is situated in the youngest lava field in West Iceland. Bathe in soothing blue-green waters as steam rises in spectral wisps from the surface. Take a walk through the enchanting lava fields that surrounds the lagoon, or release the stress from your shoulders under a healing waterfall.

Your time at the Blue Lagoon is at leisure. We do not include the bathing fee in the tour price as many people choose to simply wander and take in the beauty of the area or have a meal at the restaurant. If you wish to bathe you may pay the fee locally

You will be dropped back at your hotel in Reykjavik at tour’s end.

Whale Watching, Blue Lagoon tour with a drop-off at Keflavik Airport:

This tour is the perfect send-off for those about to depart from Reykjavik. It begins in the same manner as the tour above with a 1-1½ hour whale watch, but there is no stop at the Whale Exhibition Room and no lunch break in Reykjavik.

Instead, you will drive straight to the Blue Lagoon, where you can wind down your vacation in steaming geothermal waters or treat yourself to a massage and other spa treatments (payable direct).

With bags in hand, you will be dropped off at the Keflavik International Airport, feeling relaxed and ready to travel. See the list of Reykjavik hotels with pickup


Please note
Pick-up from hotels and guesthouses is one hour before start time
if you are taking the option with Airport drop-off your luggage is safely kept in the bus while you enjoy the amenities at the Blue Lagoon
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details
The fee to bathe at the Blue Lagoon is not included in the price. If you wish to bathe you will need to pay the following fees:
Adults 16 years and over approx €30
Youth 14-15 years approx €12
Children under 13 may bathe for free if accompanied by a full paying adult.
A charge also applies if you wish to hire towels approx €5 and bathing suits approx €5
Pick-up is available from major hotels and guesthouses in the greater Reykjavik area. Pick-up services not provide from private addresses.
Inclusions
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Whale Watching and Blue Lagoon Direct)
  • Hotel pick up and airport drop-off (Whale Watching, Blue Lagoon tour with a drop-off at Keflavik Airport)
  • Transportation by bus
  • English-speaking guide
Exclusions
  • The fee to bathe at the Blue Lagoon is not included in the price. If you wish to bathe you will need to pay the following fees:
  • Adults 16 years and over approx €30
  • Youth 14-15 years approx €12
  • Children under 13 may bathe for free if accompanied by a full paying adult.
  • A charge also applies if you wish to hire towels approx €5 and bathing suits approx €5
What happens after I book?
  • A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
  • Print all pages of the voucher
  • Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance
Activity schedule
When does it run?
01 Apr – 30 Sep : Daily
Duration
Flexible
Start time
0900h (09:00am)
Meeting point
Your hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavik (Please mention your hotel / guesthouse details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.) Pick-up from hotel or guesthouse at 0800h (08:00am)
Ending point
Whale watching and Blue Lagoon direct tour: Your hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavik
Whale watching, Blue Lagoon tour with a drop-off at Keflavik Airport: Drop off at Keflavík Airport (Departures from the Blue Lagoon to Keflavík Airport at: 1400h (02:00pm) & 1500h (03:00pm)
Sale price
$123.23
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Additional information
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have
Dos & Don'ts
Don’t forget your camera
Bring a light jacket for the boat

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