ICELAND
73 Tours Reviewed
Iceland does not do small. This day pairs a Faxaflói Bay whale-watching cruise with the Golden Circle’s biggest hitters, so you get both sea action and classic inland scenery in one go. The best part is the structure: hotel pickup…
Ice and fire, side by side. This Reykjavik combo pairs a whale watching cruise in Faxaflói Bay with a Reykjavik live lava show you can see up close in a controlled, safe setting. You get guided education about what you’re…
Two cruises. One Reykjavik night plan. This Super Saver stitches a Northern Lights search with a Faxaflói Bay whale-watching trip, so you get both sky and sea action without moving hotels or stacking separate bookings. I like that the comfort…
Foggy fjords and big tails. This whale watching tour from Akureyri is built for comfort as much as for spotting wildlife: you get a boat with multiple viewing areas, a guide who explains the local sea life, and warm gear…
Midnight whale spotting is for real. This cruise turns Reykjavík’s night into a living show, with Iceland’s near-24-hour daylight glowing over Faxaflói Bay as you hunt for whales. I really like that the company builds comfort into the experience with…
Two boats. One wildlife mission. You’ll sail out of Reykjavik’s Old Harbour into the Atlantic to look for humpback whales and minke whales, then shift gears to puffin island time with the kind of scenery Iceland does best. I love…
Three and a half hours of Atlantic wonder. This Reykjavik experience pairs a real whale watching sail from downtown with a very hands-on visit to the Whales of Iceland exhibition. I like that it’s built for day-to-day reality: warm gear,…
Iceland does not do half-measures at sea. This half-day combo strings together daylight whale watching and an evening northern lights search, all built around comfort and a realistic plan for weather. You’re on the water for a few hours, then…
Whales are the prize, but the ride matters. From Reykjavik’s Old Harbour you cruise Faxafloi Bay with guides scanning the water for whales and other marine mammals, with great city-and-coast views along the way. I love the heated indoor cabins…
Whales, right off Akureyri. This 3-hour outing in the waters of Eyjafjörður fjord turns the gorgeous mountain scenery into a real wildlife mission, guided by live marine commentary. I especially like the heated indoor cabin when the wind picks up,…
Two wild Iceland days, one tight plan. This combo tour pairs Icelandic horse riding outside Reykjavik with a fast boat ride to whale country in Faxaflói Bay. You get guided time on both sides, plus the right gear so you…
Faxaflói Bay rewards you for getting out fast. This premium whale watching trip runs from Reykjavík Old Harbour on a small-group RIB speedboat, so you spend your time on the water looking for real wildlife rather than sitting in a…
A boat ride off Reykjavik can change your whole day. This whale watching tour puts you in Faxafloi Bay, just a few minutes from downtown, where ocean mammals often show up close to shore. You also get practical marine explanations…
Wildlife hunting, the Iceland way. This combo pairs a 1-hour puffin cruise from Lundey with a longer 3-hour whale search out in Faxaflói Bay, all starting and ending at Elding Whale Watching in Reykjavík. I like that you stay comfortable…
Whales show up fast here. This 3.5-hour outing takes you from Hauganes out into the sheltered Eyjafjörður fjord, where the timing and the captain’s whale-pattern know-how help you find the right water. I love the comfort-first touches: warm overalls plus…
