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Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik

4.6(24 reviews)
5 hours
From $198
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Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik
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About This Tour

This magnificent combo tour unites some of the most popular winter attractions in Iceland! You start the day with a 3 hr. whale watching tour at 09:00/13:00 with departure from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík. The most common species seen in Faxaflói bay in winter are the minke whales, dolphins, porpoises and humpback whales. The views and landscape on the horizon are not to be missed as they are astonishing in the winter glow! In between the two activities, you will have several hours of free time in the city. We recommend exploring the charming Old Harbour and Grandi areas, filled with cozy restaurants and small shops. The 2 hr. magical evening cruise departs at 21:00/22:00 (depending on the season), taking you into the Southern part of Faxaflói bay, a bit further away from the city. Heading out into the open bay under the vast starry sky is a wonderful experience and the northern lights are something you don't want to miss out on your trip to Iceland!

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Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik
Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik
Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik
Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik
Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik
Winter Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik

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What's Included

Excellent Live Commentary in English
Use of Warm Overalls and Blankets
Pictures taken by crew (if any)
Sighting guarantee - or try again for FREE
Two separate tours (3 hr. whale watching & 2 hr. northern lights cruise)
Access to Wildlife Exhibition

What's Not Included

Food / Drinks (available for purchase on board)
Pick up / Drop off (can be arranged with operator directly for a fee)

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 13 years of age are required by law to wear life-vests for the duration of the tour.
Please note that our fleet is not completely wheelchair accessible as there are steep stairs between lower and upper decks and high thresholds to get from the decks into the saloon as well as from the saloon to the toilets.
Wheelchair users are welcome to bring a foldable chair onboard our bigger boats, but if possible, please advise our office prior to departure as we may need to assist with boarding.

Meeting Point

Meet us in the ELDING ticket office located at Ægisgarður 5c by the Old Harbour district in Reykjavík. Once at the pier, simply follow the red colour to find us! Be sure to arrive at least 15 min. before departure to ensure enough time to check in and to board the boat.

Special Instructions

Meet us at our ticket office at the Old Harbour in Reykjavík, not later than 15 minutes before departure to ensure enough time to exchange your voucher with boarding tickets and to board the boat.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

Elding Whale Watching

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Guest Ratings

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Based on 24 verified reviews

4.6

Average rating

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Dest ID: 905 (Reykjavik)
Slug: reykjavik