Theres also some places for opportunistic whale watching while doing a regular nature tour, i. Whale watching tours iceland with laki tours snaefellsnes. Join us for a chance to encounter the incredible whales and dolphins of faxafloi bay. The best places to go whale watching in iceland is husavik, reykjavik, sn. Whereas agriculture is the mainstay of rural areas, the towns depend upon fishing, industry, trade and a range of services, with each village having its own characteristics though they all prove hospitable hosts. Over twenty species of whale and dolphin frequent icelands waters, many of them throughout the year, whereas atlantic puffins nest in their millions along coastal cliffs and on islands from april to august. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins cetaceans in their natural. Your whale watching reykjavik adventure with special tours begins at the old harbour, just minutes away from the city centre.
Whale watching is a popular, cheap and fun activity to do in iceland. Check out our selection of whale watching tours in iceland. Great sighting success and five stars on tripadvisor. Iceland special tours whale watching and other tours from. Oct 20, 2017 your whale watching reykjavik adventure with special tours begins at the old harbour, just minutes away from the city centre. On this whale watching excursion you will be able to get up close to some of icelands amazing wildlife.
After selecting a departure time to suit your schedule, climb aboard a traditional icelandic oak ship and set sail for a prime whalewatching destination on the icy. Whale watching reykjavik special tours 2020 all you. Mar 03, 2016 the ocean around iceland is cold during winter time and thats when the whales go south to warmer waters, to the caribbean wouldnt we all. Whaletrips iceland the best tips for whale watching in. The whaleplanner july a whale watching infographic whaletrips. We only seat 12 passengers per boat, and each boat has a. Whale watching adventure available from reykjaviks old harbour. Great possibility to see northern lights and whales on this special onceayear combination of iceland land tour and iceland fjord cruise where you can get to know the land of fire and ice both on land and at sea. Whale watching tours are a fun activity that can be enjoyed by travelers of all ages and group sizes. In general, tours in the late afternoon seem to have fewer people on them. Iceland whale watching tours with laki tours leave from both olafsvik and grundarfjor. Workshop on the legal aspects of whale watching, punta arenas, chile, 17 20111997. Whale watching tour from reykjavik, iceland arctic adventures. Here you can get an overall if you feel cold or just.
Whale watching tours are often combined with sea angling and puffin watching. Whale watching, northern lights by boat, puffin watching, sea angling and much more. They form the basis on which bookings are accepted by iceland travel. Boatbased whale watching tours are available out of the hermanus new.
If you prefer volcanoes, waterfalls and glaciers, iceland is the best choice. Whale watching reykjavik special tours all you need to. Not only is seeing whales a unique experience but also a trip by boat a nice change from the tours operated on land. From whale watching and snorkeling to glacier hiking, waterfalls, black sand beach, and hot springs, john has managed most of the best selling iceland tours and iceland packages for. Northern lights and whales watching tour in iceland with.
Whale watching is an activity you should not miss out on. The high peak season for whale watching is from april to october, but of course the ocean is always full of adventures. Since then, whale watching from husavik has become one of the most popular activities of visitors to iceland increasing year by year. Whale watching takes place in the picturesque landscape of eyjafjordur and fishing inside the majestic mountains of. Seeing those beasts in all their glory is a magnificent experience. Iceland travel offers a variety of tours, packages tickets and services products through its website icelandtravel. The ocean around iceland is cold during winter time and thats when the whales go south to warmer waters, to the caribbean wouldnt we all. Elding is the original whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland, offering also sea angling, puffing watching and northern lights tours.
Meeting point is the harbour where you go on board, at the elding whale watching company. Get app whales of iceland the largest whale exhibition in. The best time for whale watching is during the summer months mayaugust when the whales are feeding and breeding. More details about this whale trip under this link. In recent years, iceland has become a very popular destination for whale watching cruises. Whale watching from hjalteyri day tours iceland travel. In dalvik, you have an exceptionally good chance to encounter the great humpback whale and often we spot whitebeaked dolphins, minke whales, the small harbor porpoises and sometimes even the majestic blue whale, fin whales or killer whales.
Other whales in the area are humpback and sperm whales. Several companies located in reykjavik that are operating the tours, take care that the cruise will be comfortable and inviting for every tourist. Whale watching is operated from various locations around iceland. Whale watching in iceland nightlife and food tours in iceland. Our tours have a 98% success rate for whale sightings thanks to the favorable icelandic waters. Special tours whale watching and other tours from reykjavik. Whale watching tour from reykjavik arctic sea tours. Location iceland adventure tours reidvad 7 110 reykjavik, iceland kt. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and save the. We only offer this tour and are unable to arrange holidays to iceland at any other time. Whale watching in reykjavik iceland on the go tours us. We are very excited about our our renewed trips to iceland in march 2017. Whales populate the area yearround due to the unique sea conditions.
The success rate of the summer tours is over 95%, in the north, this is even higher at 98%. Sail to the deep blue waters of faxafloi bay, which plays host to some incredible marine species, including minke whales and whitebeaked dolphins, harbor porpoises and humpback whales. The summer months are great for whale watching, as the wildlife in the bay flourishes. A part of the exhibition focuses on conservation where the multiple threats and their solutions that whales face in the ocean today are showcased. Now john is committed to organizing the ultimate iceland tours, based on his own experiences. The high season for whale watching starts in april and lasts until midoctober. Book whale watching tours reykjavik iceland at guaranteed low prices with handpicked reliable suppliers. Whale watching from dalvik close to akureyri north iceland with arctic sea tours is adventure on sea. On this whale watching excursion you will be able to get up close to some of iceland s amazing wildlife. We downloaded the free whale museum tour app and were able to listen and learn about each of the. Whale watching reykjavik special tours 2020 all you need. Starting in reykjaviks old harbour, your whale watching adventure is located right in the city centre. With this trip you will have the entrance to the whales of iceland exhibition.
Our tours have a 98% success rate for whale sightings thanks to the favorable icelandic waters whales populate the area yearround due to the unique sea conditions. Visit the whales of iceland exhibition with lifesized models, an interactive installation and virtual reality experience. With the large windows and inside warmth, you can enjoy the animals of the north atlantic from a very comfortable view. In the beginning minke whale was the most commonly sighted whale on our whale watching tours from husavik but over the years more whale species have entered the bay increasing the diversity in whale sightings. This is the original whale watching tour from reykjavik and one of the most popular attractions in iceland. Whale watching from olafsvik day tours iceland travel. Whale safari iceland reykjavik 2020 all you need to know. Our boats are built so that you have the option to watch the whales from inside as well. Aug 20, 2016 in general, tours in the late afternoon seem to have fewer people on them. 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 iceland s bays. 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. 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. Whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland elding.
Watching whales has become one of the most common activities among foreign visitors to north iceland. However the tour is also a good way to see the city of reykjavik from the coast. The bay of gibraltar or algeciras bay is a breeding and nursery area for. After selecting a departure time to suit your schedule, climb aboard a traditional icelandic oak ship and set sail for a prime whale watching destination on the icy. The whales of iceland exhibition showcases 23 lifesize whale models with a lot of indepth information, interactive experiences and underwater footage of whales shown on a 8 meter long screen. The focus is naturally on the giants of the sea and we hope to see minke and humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked dolphins. Visit our website for bookings and further information. Whale watching from reykjavik with special tours youtube. Workshop on the legal aspects of whale watching, punta arenas, chile, 1720111997. Since 1929, iceland s oldest tour operator, offering over 250 fixed departure tours from 515 days in iceland and greenland for groups or individuals. Special tours offers amazing sea adventures from reykjavik, iceland.
Sea angling at the end of tour 100% whale watching does not include the sea angling all tours are 2,53 hrs long. Whale watching in dalvik north iceland tours arctic sea tours. Our tour selection combines of whale watching, northern lights by boat, puffin, rib and sea angling tours among other exciting adventures. This is the time when the minke whales are at their most abundant, along with other whale species such as whitebeaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and humpback whales. Our whale watching boat, rosin the rose, offers an absolute innovation in whale watching adventures in iceland, it is fast and a luxurious whale watching boat, one of its kind in iceland, providing security and luxury for all. This is a special time of the year when summer surrenders to autumn colors and northern lights. Around 20 species of whale can be found in the sea surrounding the country but the most common are the beaked whale, the humpbacked whale, dolphins and a few others. Whales of iceland reykjavik 2020 all you need to know before. Iceland best guides whalewatching cruise another iceland. Iceland travels terms and conditions contain legal obligations.
Over the last few years large pods of orca have been coming to the west coast of iceland from january to april, remarkably close to a small fishing village from where we will be based. The focus is naturally on the giants of the sea and we hope to see minke and humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked. Jan 15, 2016 1967 shelby gt500 barn find and appraisal that buyer uses to pay widow price revealed duration. America and is a known summer nursery for mother right whales with calves. Tours whales of iceland the largest whale exhibition in europe. If you have the change you should not miss joining us on a whale watching excursion. Since 1929, icelands oldest tour operator, offering over 250 fixed departure tours from 515 days in iceland and greenland for groups or individuals. Whale tours can best be taken starting at husavik or the snaefellsnes peninsula, but tours are also offered starting from the capital reykjavik or from akureyri close to husavik. Experience the best iceland has to offer with spectacular whale watching opportunities. One of the best winter whale watching tours in iceland. Whale watching in iceland with laki tours boarding call. In iceland today, the main political pressure point is from the whale.
The big tour group companies tend to book tours that last from, say, 9 am until 7 pm. Realize your dreams of watching humpback whales and orcas in their natural environment on a 3hour original whale watching tour from husavik, capital of whale watching in iceland. We only seat 12 passengers per boat, and each boat has a expert whale watching guide and captain on board. Substantial numbers live off the coasts of great britain, ireland, iceland. Most of the whale watching tours sail out from the old harbour in reykjavik as well as neighbouring areas in reykjanesb. Arctic sea tours whale watching dalvik 2020 all you need. Whale watching is an incredible experience for people of all ages. Whale watching in iceland tips and tricks for families. Whale watching reykjavik special tours updated april. Deutsch whale watching iceland tours whale watching hauganes. The blue whale calves, for instance, weigh about 2,5 tons approx. Exhibition whales of iceland the largest whale exhibition in.