Iceland Whale Watching Tour
- Hotel pick-up & drop off
- Transportation by bus to Reykjavik Harbor
- English-speaking guide
- Whale-watching boat trip
- Entrance fee to Whale Exhibition Room
Key Highlights
- Iceland is one of the world’s best destinations for Whale Watching
- Marvel at the great variety of whales and other marine animals near Reykjavik
- See a range of magnificent creatures in a stunning natural environment
- Explore the Whale Exhibition Room at Reykjavik Harbor to learn about the magnificent creatures
- The tour is led by a local expert guide
- Hotel pick-up is available for this tour
- No need to print! Smartphone voucher accepted.
Overview
Stand on the deck of your boat and look for creatures of the deep to break the surface, whether it’s the frolicsome White-Beaked Dolphin or the majestic Humpback Whale.
Activity Schedule
Itinerary
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You will be picked up by bus from your hotel in Reykjavik, where you’ll meet your English-speaking guide, who will help you spot the whales of Faxaflói Bay. Your bus will take you to Reykjavik harbor. Board a boat bound for Faxaflói Bay, where all nature of magnificent marine life inhabit the blue-green 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. Return to Reykjavik Harbor and explore the Whale Exhibition Room, 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, Filfil, which rests in the harbor. Hotel dropoff may not be directly in front of the hotel, depending on the route and traffic restrictions.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up & drop off
- Transportation by bus to Reykjavik Harbor
- English-speaking guide
- Whale-watching boat trip
- Entrance fee to Whale Exhibition Room
Useful downloads
Please note
Voucher information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other device.
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details
Hotel drop-off may not be directly in front of the hotel, it will depend on the route and traffic restrictions.
Pickup from hotels, guesthouses and bus stops starts 45 minutes before tour departs.
Pick-up services not provided from private addresses.
Pickup and drop-off service is not possible directly from hotels in the city center, instead you need to go to a nearby conveniently located bus stop.
Viewing of whales is never 100% guaranteed however our local partner's expertise affords you the best possible chance.
Covid-19 restrictions in Iceland: People who present a vaccination certificate or a certificate of previous infection are allowed to enter the country. Other visitors must stay in a government quarantine facility for 5-6 days with double PCR testing. Unnecessary traveling from high-risk countries is banned.
Additional info
Customer Reviews
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Great tour!
Laura Allen, United Kingdom 05/14/2018 -
Fab experience
Ishbel Cooke, United Kingdom 12/14/2017 -
No whales but not disappointed
Armando G Caldarello, United Kingdom 12/14/2016
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