This whale watching tour is your best chance to see whales in their natural habitat and enjoy diverse birdlife and breathtaking scenery
Highlights
* Get close to some of the planet's largest animals
* See white-beaked dolphins surfing the waves
* Observe Harbour Porpoises playing at the surface
* Enjoy the diverse bird life of Faxaflói bay
* Beautiful seascapes and refreshing ocean breeze
included with
* Complimentary pick up and drop off for hotels, guesthouses and bus stops
* Professional tour guide on the Whale Watching Tour
Essential
Information
* In the rare event that no whales are spotted on your tour, you can have another whale watching tour for free
Itinerary
Sailing out from the Old Harbor in Reykjavik this whale watching tour gives you the chance to observe whales, dolphins and variety of other marine wildlife in its natural environment.
The most common sightings include dolphins, humpback whales and on rare occasions, minke whale and killer whales. Local bird life is also diverse including Puffin, Arctic Tern, Gannet and many varieties of Gull. Expert guides inform you about whales, birds and nature of the area.
Specially built for whale watching the spacious vessel offers variety of platforms for watching the whales as well an indoor viewing area with large windows. To keep you warm and comfortable there are warm overalls on board, but there is also hot drinks and light refreshments in the on-board café.
After the tour you can explore the Whale Exhibition Centre to find out more about the mysteries of the ocean. It is situated in an old Capelin-fishing vessel “Fífill” which has been transformed into an exhibition and information centre on whales and sea birds.
