Whales of iceland in reykjavik attraction frommers. The focus is naturally on the giants of the sea and we hope to see minke and humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked. Orca watching and northern lights holiday in iceland. Whale watching in iceland tips and tricks for families.
Whale watching from reykjavik iceland vacations goway travel. Special tours wildlife adventures have now partnered with whales of iceland, the spectacular whale exhibition, giving you the opportunity to experience the different whales found around iceland from both land and sea. Iceland travels terms and conditions contain legal obligations. The lights also rely on solar wind activity, which can be difficult to predict. Whales are beautiful animals and one of natures most extraordinary sights. Even if luck isnt on your side when it comes to seeing the northern lights, theres still plenty to do during icelands winter months. Winter whale watching is a unique experience and a whole other adventure compared to our summer tours. Seeing the northern lights in iceland travel guide audley. Orcas in grindavik whale watching reykjavik special tours. Whale watching reykjavik tours, iceland special tours.
Iceland unlimited is a wellestablished independent travel company and tour operator in iceland. Award winning iceland travel agency in reykjavik iceland tours. Orca watching iceland how to reach snaefellsnes in the. 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. Icelandic nonprofit seeks to protect orcas the reykjavik. If you are looking for a whale watching company in reykjavik, you will have quite a few to choose from.
Its worth downloading one of the many apps available that provide a northern lights forecast, so you know which nights are worth staying up for. 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. Whale watching iceland tour iceland holidays icelandair. We are very excited about our our renewed trips to iceland in march 2017. Whale watching tour from reykjavik, iceland arctic. Breathe in the fresh air of reykjavik, iceland, the most northerly capital in the world and truly unique destination. Amazing day and a highlight of our first trip to iceland. Our tour selection combines of whale watching, northern lights by boat, puffin, rib and sea angling tours among other exciting adventures. When is the best time to see orcas in iceland as we are dealing with nature and wild animals, we cannot predict orca sightings for the future. Whale watching adventure available from reykjaviks old harbour. At least one of the reykjavik whalewatching operators publishes their trip diary on the web, so you can read their trip diary for last september and see just what it was like, how many trips were cancelled due to rough seas, how many whales they saw and of what kind.
Is it possible to see the humpback whales and where would it be the best spots for whalewatching. The northern lights and orcas in the wild the independent. Each year continues to surprise us with the wildlife it offers. Whale watching from olafsvik day tours iceland travel. Over 20 species of whales inhabit the waters around iceland, appearing during different seasons of the year and at varying levels of frequency. Visit our website for bookings and further information. Selfdrive a few years ago i was at a function with someone who owns and runs accommodation in grundarfjor. The lowlying sun is something not to be missed, as it casts a warm glow over the snowcapped mountains surrounding the bay, often painting the sky bright orange or pink. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and norway. There are many whale watching companies that will help you see the massive sea animals in their natural habitat. Although a tiny city, reykjavik has a big personality with its interesting culture, food, and history. Pull on a pair of provided coveralls and then stay on the lookout for harbor porpoises, whitebeaked dolphins and whales as you cut through the still waters of faxafloi bay. The largest whale exhibition in europe, this museum opened on the western harbor in 2014.
Orcas in iceland orca whale watching iceland laki tours. Whale watching tour from reykjavik arctic sea tours. Whale watching in reykjavik wildlife tours tips in iceland. I would say, put the camera down and dont try to capture the moment for instagram. In general, the different whale watching companies share information, and so most trips see nearly the same whales.
Laki tours is the only tour operator in this area that offers whale watching tours from grundarfjordur during winter and trips from olafsvik in summer. We specialize in meticulously handcrafted travel packages that vary from selfdrive tours to privately guided experiences in iceland, greenland, and the faroe islands. Elding whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland. Please note that pick up from reykjavik is not available for this tour. The minke whales are cheerful and in large numbers, along with the quick and quirky whitebeaked dolphins. Does anyone know how good the whale watching is out of reykjavik at that time of year. The nonprofit in question, orca guardians iceland, sent a press. Whale watching reykjavik special tours 2020 what to. The summer is a great time to go whale watching from reykjavik harbour.
Spend 7 days travelling the south west of iceland enjoying northern lights, amazing wildlife and more. Orcas or killer whale, are easily identified by their striking tall black dorsal fin. The high season for whale watching starts in april and lasts until midoctober. Faxafloi bay is the home to many different species of whale throughout the year, and they are more than willing to say hello to you. Our experienced guides on board will share their wealth of knowledge on the whales, as well as passing on some interesting facts and old sea stories about encounters with these magnificent creatures. When you go whale watching from reykjavik you will get a spectacular view of the city as well as seeing the whales. Whale safari iceland reykjavik 2020 all you need to. In the bay resides a large variety of whales, dolphins and birds that happily enjoy the long days and bright nights of the icelandic summer. Be prepared to capture a photo of the giant whales of iceland. It might be quite difficult to catch them by camera i can say especially if the weather is not the best. It wasnt until my trip to reykjavik, iceland that this dream came true.
With this trip you will have the entrance to the whales of iceland exhibition, where you will check, in real, how big are these mammals, as they are real scale handmade models that will make you feel that you are swimming in the ocean with them, listening them singing under the water, and also you will see how do their filters and different parts of their bodies like. On a whale watching tour from reykjavik with special tours wildlife adventures you will be able to experience some of icelands rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sealife, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked dolphins among other whale species. We are planning a 7 days trip to iceland in mid october and are very interested in whalewatching. As reykjavik continues to rise as a popular destination for travelers from around the world, more and more options are popping up for whale watching.
The focus is naturally on the giants of the sea and we hope to see minke and humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked dolphins. Award winning iceland travel agency in reykjavik iceland. Is it possible to see the humpback whales and where would it. She has worked as a whale watch guide in tysfjord and lofoten in northern norway, where hundreds of orcas gathered to feed on overwintering herring. Here we would recommend our buddies at reykjavik sailors, a new company on the scene. During the summer, wildlife in the bay is at its peak, with sightings of harbour porpoises and other whale species, including orcas and even fin whales. 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. They form the basis on which bookings are accepted by iceland travel.
Explore the landscapes of south and west iceland on this winter flydrive adventure. However the tour is also a good way to see the city of reykjavik from the coast. The elding whale watching tour is located in reykjaviks harbour. Aug 20, 2016 two of the reykjavik whale watching companies publish daily posts with updates about their whale watching trips. Whale watching tours are often combined with sea angling and puffin watching. Our specially made rib boats are made to get close to the whales, dolphins and puffins of the faxafloi bay. A true iceland expert, cathy has worked as a guide in iceland for 30 years, is author of the horizon visitors guide to iceland and contributor to several other publications on travel on the island. Special tours whale watching and other tours from reykjavik.
Stay in remote countryside hotels, and as the evenings plunge the rugged landscapes into darkness, head out in search of the incredible aurora borealis. Whale watching in iceland is becoming more and more popular. Join us on a icelandic whale watching tour from the old harbor of reykjavik. With cousel from marine biologist edda elisabet magnusdottir, who helped gather information and illustrative material, they have created a warehouse filled with 23 lifesize models made of foam and steel and. Whale watching is operated from various locations around iceland. Hop aboard and sail out on faxafloi bay to meet the largest inhabitants of iceland, the whales. Orca watching iceland go to snaefellsnes by public transportation if you do not drive, it is, unfortunately, a bit more difficult to reach snaefellsnes via public transportation. Seeing the northern lights in iceland travel guide. From reykjavik to snaefellsnes you need more than 3 hours by bus. They are running a great ship with a cozy saloon with snacks and drinks and whatever you might need for a comfortable sail on the waters of iceland. Just enjoy the moment of your whale watching adventure. The north of iceland is known as the capital of whale watching.
Iceland orca whale watching on snaefellsnes killer. Iceland travel offers a variety of tours, packages tickets and services products through its website icelandtravel. This threehour cruise provides you the chance to see minke, whitebeaked and humpback whales. Discover the ethereal land of fire and iceone of the worlds most enchanting and distinctive destinationson this specially designed sevennight circumnavigation cruise of this stunning nordic island nation. Set off in search of minke whales, humpbacks and more on this whalewatching cruise from reykjavik. Starting in reykjaviks old harbour, your whale watching adventure is located right in the city centre. Prices and tours for 201516 northern lights and orca season to be confirmed. Minke whales, harbor porpoises, whitebeaked dolphins and humpback whales are the most commonly spotted sea creatures on our whale watching tours from reykjavik. We are also proud to be the first travel agency in iceland, specialized in. Throughout your cruise, listen to the knowledgeable guides insightful commentary, and have your camera ready to. Seeing the gentle giants in their natural surroundings in an awesome experience.
In the winter, its a whole new experience with the fresh, c. I dont think it makes sense to head out there just for the whale watching. Whale watching from reykjavik harbour regent holidays. This smaller group and in a minibus vs a coach did not disappoint and we would definitely book with trips and sigthor again. We made extra stops on the way to the three advertised golden circle sites learning about about icelandic names, cooking, geothermal energy, salmon steps and volcanos. Whale watching in reykjavik iceland on the go tours. Whale watching reykjavik special tours updated april. This page is about killer whales in iceland, and the research conducted by the icelandic orcas project. On this whale watching excursion you will be able to get up close to some of icelands amazing wildlife.
It is a great sea excursion that will leave you amazed. Whale watching tour from reykjavik, iceland arctic adventures. Many species of whales, dolphins and even seals are to be found in these waters. Summer season is great for whale watching, as the wildlife in the bay is at its highest peak. Summer whale watching april september at various times summer season is great for whale watching, as the wildlife in the bay is at its best and the minke and humpback whales are at their most abundant. Special tours offers amazing sea adventures from reykjavik, iceland. Book whale watching tours reykjavik iceland at guaranteed low prices with handpicked reliable suppliers. We recommend to read on our blog about the best options to reach snaefellsnes especially. I will be visiting iceland in august this year and am hoping someone might be able to tell me where to go for the best chance of seeing orca. Whale watching reykjavik special tours 2020 all you.
Departing from reykjavik old harbour, this roughly threehour tour takes you out cruising through prime whale watching areas in firstclass comfort on board the ambassador. Whale watching reykjavik special tours all you need to. Whale safari iceland reykjavik 2020 all you need to know. A holiday highlight is the opportunity to see beautifulyetdeadly killer whales feeding in the fjords of. Add either lunch or dinner and make this an unforgettable experience. For more expert tips, holiday ideas and travel inspiration, download or order. Star, expedition vessel le bellot, featuring only 92 suites and staterooms and the worlds first multiensory underwater. Departing from reykjaviks historic harbour, a whale watching boat tour provides an exciting opportunity to see natures giants upclose. Elding is the original whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland, offering also sea angling, puffing watching and northern lights tours. Whale watching reykjavik special tours 2020 all you need. While out in the bay looking at the whales, you might not fully understand how amazingly big these animals are. We only seat 12 passengers per boat, and each boat has a expert whale watching guide and captain on board. Most of the whale watching tours sail out from the old harbour in reykjavik as well as neighbouring areas in reykjanesb.