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131 Tours Reviewed
Whales are why you come to Húsavík. This 3-hour Skjálfandi Bay outing by Gentle Giants focuses on real-time searching for whales and dolphins from a traditional oak boat. You’ll also get a proper, coast-from-the-water view of Iceland’s north, not just…
Fast water, big smiles, Iceland style. This family-friendly rafting trip takes you into a dramatic volcanic canyon of basalt cliffs, with steaming geothermal hints and a gentle-but-real Class II+ run that works for beginners. I like that the crew doesn’t…
Cold water. Big thrills. This RIB speedboat tour is built for the Húsavík-style of whale watching: fast runs across Skjálfandi Bay, guided by people who know where to look, and wrapped in warm safety overalls so the cold stays outside…
Cold water turns into a rush fast. This small-group rafting day on the East Glacial River Gorge on the Jökulsá-Austari river is built for big canyon scenery and serious whitewater energy, even if you only have one day to spare.…
Two waterfalls in one day—fast and focused. This Lake Mývatn and Godafoss cruise excursion is built for shore time, packing in major geothermal scenery without wasting the clock, and it starts with the big wow of Godafoss plus the geology…
Steam and waterfalls in one tight day. This tour gives you a smart introduction to northern Iceland in about six hours, stitching together powerful waterfalls, eerie geothermal ground, and lava shapes you won’t forget. I like how the day is…
Warm ocean speed hits different. This is a 2-hour RIB whale watch designed to put you close to Eyjafjord wildlife while keeping the group tight. The Eyjafjord setting is all glacier-carved mountain drama, and the boat’s size helps you see…
Whales close to shore. That is the draw. This Húsavík RIB tour is built for quick spotting in Skjálfandi Bay, then for close views that feel personal on a small boat. I especially like that your guide focuses on you…
North Iceland feels like another planet. This 6-hour day trip from Akureyri packs big-picture geology into a tight route: Mývatn geothermal terrain, the black-lava moonscape around Dimmuborgir, and the sulfur-and-mud world of Námaskarð. I especially like that it’s built for…
Cold air, big sea energy. This is a whale-watching cruise that starts right in downtown Akureyri, then pushes out into Eyjafjord for a long, focused search. I like how you get multiple indoor and outdoor viewing areas, so you can…
Winter fog and whale tails make quite a combo. This 3-hour Akureyri tour takes you into Eyjafjörður, Iceland’s longest glacier fjord, to search for humpbacks and other marine wildlife while you cruise past dramatic water and ice-cut scenery. A lot…
