Reykjavík Whales & Northern Lights One-day tour

Description

This magnificent combo tour unites some of the most popular winter attractions in Iceland!

Duration: Approx. 5-7 hrs. total
Available: 1 September - 15 April
Departures:
1-30 September at 13:00 and 22:00
1 October - 14 March at 13:00 and 21:00
15 March - 15 April at 13:00 and 22:00

You start the day with a 3 hr. whale watching tour at 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! If no wildlife is spotted on the tour, we offer a free ticket to try again! Check our Whale diary for details on past sightings and information about future tours. 

After having explored the wonderful seabirds and marine life of the bay, you return to shore in time to walk around the city centre and have a cosy dinner before it is time to join us at the harbour again for an amazing night at sea!

The approximately 2 hr. magical evening cruise departs at 21:00 / 22:00 (depending on the season), taking you into the Southern part of Faxaflói bay, away from the bright city lights. Heading out into the open bay under the vast starry sky is a wonderful experience and certainly not to be missed as a part of your Iceland holiday. We know that you don't have many days to chase the lights, so we want to maximise your chances by always running the tour, no matter if the forecast is in our favour or not. In our experience, the weather changes very quickly and a fully clouded sky can clear up within minutes. If the lights fail to appear, we offer a free ticket to try again the next day! Check our Northern Lights diary for previous sightings and details on upcoming tours.

Please keep in mind that if you select pickup for this combo, you will be collected at your hotel or bus stop nearest to your hotel for the whale watching tour and are only returned after the northern lights cruise.

For your safety and enjoyment, both tours are weather dependent.

What´s Included

• 3 hr. Classic Whale Watching tour
• 2 hr. Northern Lights Cruise
• Excellent guidance
• Use of overalls onboard
• Free WiFi 
• Entry to Wildlife Exhibition

What to bring

Please dress according to weather and remember to bring a hat, gloves and sturdy footwear. Feel free to borrow our thermal overalls, if needed.

Additional information

The total duration of the tours varies depending on tour start times you choose, but keep in mind that in between the two tours, you will have several hours of free time. Upon booking, you will receive an email with information on the exact duration and departure times for each tour.

Note that if you select hotel pick-up, you will be collected before the whale watching tour and returned after the Northern Lights Cruise. Extra transfers can be arranged upon request. 

This tours are subject to suitable sea conditions and therefore one or both could get cancelled on short  notice. We will do our best to notify you in good time in this case, but please check our website for updates!

While Reykjavík offers the ideal conditions for aurora viewing and whale watching, they are both highly unpredictable. If no sightings are reported on your tour(s), you will be offered a complimentary return ticket, which is valid for two years. 

Would you prefer to join the tours on separate days? No problem! Contact us directly via e-mail and we’ll adjust your bookings manually!