You can rent our boats privately and dream up any adventure, we will do our best to make it happen. When you go whale watching from reykjavik you will get a spectacular view of the city as well as seeing the whales. Whale watching iceland best destinations and tours. Spot the minke whale and humpback whale, in the silent, environmentallyfriendly, electric boat. Come and explore the whales of iceland from both land and sea. Be prepared to capture a photo of the giant whales of iceland. Whale watching tour including admission to the whales of. Icelandic whalers have slaughtered more than 1,700 whales fin, minke and sei whales since the global ban on commercial whaling came into force in 1986. Iceland travel offers a variety of tours, packages tickets and. A classic whale watching tour from reykjavik old harbor. You can choose to see an approximation of tour prices in the below listed currencies. Most common are minke whales and whitebeaked dolphins, but killer whales are also frequently seen. Iceland is among the best locations in europe for whale watching. Hauganes whale watching is the oldest whale watching tour operator in iceland.
Expect a threehour whale watching tour, in which you explore the abundant wildlife of icelands coastline. Iceland travel offers a variety of tours, packages tickets and services products through its website icelandtravel. Check out our selection of whale watching tours in iceland. Iceland whale watching from reykjavik reykjavik, iceland. Please be aware that due to environmental reasons during certain times of the year our trips may be delivered on a shared boat with one of our partners. The minke whale was the most commonly sighted whale species when whale watching tours started to run from husavik. Whale watching sea angling tours in north iceland whales. Spend the day watching whales at sea, in their natural habitat, and then learning more about them in. All the year around youll be able to see a variety of whales by the coast, from the minke, humpback and killer whales to whitebeaked dolphins and harbor porpoises. On this combo tour of whales and puffins, we experience amazing wildlife directly from reykjaviks charming old harbour. We are here to help and hold out hope for when things get back to normal. This fascinating exhibit, the largest in europe, displays 23 lifesize models of whale species found in the ocean waters around iceland, along with the history and interesting.
The cool, clear north atlantic ocean encircling iceland is rich with food for whales of various sizes and species. Rib whale watching is a thrilling experience from dalvik village in north iceland. Other species that are commonly spotted here include sperm whales and pilot whales. Founded in 1993, we specialize in whale watching and sea angling. The views during the tour are over the shoreline of reykjavik, its colorful houses, the musical hall harpa, and often to the island of vi. Puffin and whale watching tours in iceland iceland advice. In dalvik, you can also do your adventure oldschool style and join a whale watching tour in a regular wooden boat, and go sea angling. Join us on a icelandic whale watching tour from the old harbor of reykjavik.
Iceland is a country known for its natural wonders. Weve had the same owners and same captains from the start. If you are interested in this tour package, you may like to take a look at the best iceland south coast tour we have on offer. Enjoy whale watching from harbours all around icelands coast many species of whales can be seen in the waters around iceland. A combination of a whale watching tour with special tours and a visit to the largest whale exhibition in europe at whales of iceland. Gems of iceland with whale watching zrs 6 day tour from reykjavik to reykjavik active pace. We bring you to the best places to watch whales in iceland. Katla whale watching experience the amazing wild life katla whale watching is the perfect way to experience the amazing wild life found in faxa bay, on whose southern shore the capital reykjavik is located. Whale safari is reykaviks original small groups whale watching tour operator. Whale and puffin watching tours are conducted by boat from ports all around iceland.
The best time for whale watching is during the summer months mayaugust when the whales are feeding and breeding. With private touring, youll have your own dedicated tour director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. The cruising speed is up to 24 knots which allows you to get out to the whale watching area in half the time only 1520 minutes. We offer the best whale watching tours conducted while on board a boat that departs from one of many harbors in iceland. During the summer, wildlife in the bay is at its peak, with sightings of harbor porpoises and other whale species, including orcas and even fin whales. Whale watching tours are operated from many of icelands harbors. During the tour, youll be treated to light refreshments, a cup of hot chocolate and some cinnamon buns. A great deal that is hard to compete with, book your big experience now. In the winter, its a whole new experience with the fresh, crisp air and a lowlying sun casting a. Northern lights tour in iceland that takes you to see a spectacular natural phenomenon which happens during the winter months. Black sand beach and waterfall tour with our wonderful. See our selection of whale watching and puffing tours in iceland. Iceland is perhaps one of the best places on earth to go on a whale watching tour.
Express whale watching is operated during the summer months and is a fasterpaced tour, perfect for those seeking a bit more adventure or with less time in their schedules. Jump on a boating adventure to see some of the most fascinating animals in the entire world, including adorable puffins, icelands favorite bird, and the worlds largest mammals, the majestic whale. Yesssssssss its such a beautiful things but here a few things you should ask your self before choosing what company to go with and if. Whale watching hauganes is located in a village called hauganes on the west coast of eyjafjordur bay in north iceland. Iceland refuses to recognise the ban and currently allocates its whalers a quota to kill endangered fin whales the second largest creature on earth as well as minke whales. Private sea tour the ocean is big and full of adventures. When you book this tour today with icelandair holidays, the opportunity is yours to view these phenomenal creatures up close at the great whales of iceland exhibition. From minke and humpback whales to dolphins, orcas, porpoises and birds, icelands remote coastal areas are teeming with a wide range of marine creatures. Whale watching tour from reykjavik gray line iceland. Browse our private tours below or contact us if you have special requests and our travel specialists can tailor make tours matching your requests. Whale watching is a mustdo for everyone visiting iceland. The group learns about different whale species and the differences between a baleen whale and tooth whale and bones and teeth are examined a live guided tour of whales of iceland is offered daily at. The high peak season for whale watching is from april to october, but of course the ocean is always full of adventures.
They form the basis on which bookings are accepted by iceland travel. Whales and dolphins are at their greatest numbers during the summer months between april and october when the marine beasts come to feed on the plankton that thrives on the nutrientrich deposits of icelands bays. Iceland travels terms and conditions contain legal obligations. Gems of iceland with whale watching zrs 6 day tour from reykjavik to reykjavik. Add either lunch or dinner and make this an unforgettable experience. Whale watching reykjavik special tours 2020 all you. Experience the best iceland has to offer with spectacular whale watching opportunities. Whether you are looking for a classic whale watching tour or thrilling rib boat experience, we have a wide variety of tours in dalvik, reykjavik and snaefellsnes. These magnificent creatures spend their days around the icelandic shore as its full of fish for them to feast on. Private tours in iceland custom tours tailor made tours. All tour operators have a high success rate, however, those in the north can boast the best success rates of all. That makes us one of the oldest operating whale watching company in iceland. Before we get on the boat we visit the whale museum but then its on the boa. If you dont see a whale on the tour, you have the option to take the tour again for free.
This whale watching tour is operated by our partner elding reykjavik whale watching that picks you up from your hotel, guest house or at your designated bus stop and takes you directly on the tour. Get to visit breathtaking natural landscapes in iceland on this guided trip. This viator tour entitles whales of iceland from land and sea allows you to learn about these magnificent creatures through the whales of iceland exhibition in reykjavik, before taking a three hour tour from the reykjavik old harbour. We offer multiple departures on our rib boats from the 1st of april until the 31st of october. The life sized whale models at the exhibition will help you to understand more about the icelandic whale species. Our whale watching tours have been operating since 1993 but we first started looking out for whales in our neighborhood in 1989, before anyone else in iceland. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience. Extreme iceland offers private tours to locations all over iceland for groups and individuals.
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