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Whale Watching Tour

164 review
All Year
Reykjavik Pier

Ultimate Whale Watching Adventure in Faxaflói Bay

Why You'll Love This Tour:

Embark on a magical journey into Faxaflói Bay with our expert crew and specially trained naturalists. Explore the whales of Reykjavík under the excellent guidance of our marine biologist guides and learn all about the incredible wildlife that call Iceland their home. This tour offers breathtaking views, diverse marine life, and an unforgettable experience on the ocean.

What to Expect:

  • Meet & Greet: Start your adventure at the ticket office by the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík. Exchange your pre-paid voucher for boarding tickets. Pickup is available from all hotels in downtown Reykjavik if needed.
  • Visitor Centre: A few steps down the pier, you will find our Visitor Centre on board a converted fishing vessel. Here, you can meet the crew and explore our unique floating wildlife exhibition in the hull of the boat, learning more about the animals you may encounter during the tour.

Onboard Experience:

  • Boarding: Board the whale-watching boat through the Visitor Centre. The boat features several outdoor viewing platforms, a heated indoor saloon with large viewing windows, a cafeteria for light refreshments, toilet facilities, and a cloakroom with blankets and overalls available for the duration of the tour.
  • Comfortable Viewing: Choose to stay outside in the fresh air or settle inside the heated lounge to observe from within. Enjoy live commentary from one of our excellent naturalists, who will notify you of any sightings and provide fascinating insights throughout the tour.

Wildlife Encounters:

  • Common Sightings: The most commonly encountered whale species include minke whales, humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoises.
  • Occasional Sightings: You may also see other species such as killer whales, fin whales, sei whales, and long-finned pilot whales, though they are less common.
  • Abundant Summer Whales: Whales are most abundant in summer, providing a great chance to enjoy and understand them in their natural environment.
  • Birdlife: The bay is full of birdlife, including puffins, gannets, guillemots, and more, actively feeding on the plentiful fish found in the bay.

Perfect For:

  • Nature Lovers & Wildlife Enthusiasts: Ideal for those who want to experience the beauty and diversity of Iceland's marine life.
  • All Ages: Suitable for everyone, with both outdoor and indoor viewing options to ensure comfort for all.

Book Your Whale Watching Adventure Today!

Don’t miss out on this incredible whale-watching tour in Faxaflói Bay. Book now and experience the thrill of seeing magnificent whales and diverse birdlife against the stunning backdrop of Iceland’s landscapes!

Important Information:

  • Pickup & Meeting Point: Meet at the ticket office by the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík or arrange pickup from all hotels in downtown Reykjavik.
  • Onboard Facilities: Outdoor viewing platforms, heated indoor saloon, cafeteria, toilet facilities, and cloakroom with blankets and overalls.
  • What to Bring: Warm clothing, comfortable shoes, camera, and a sense of adventure.

Daily Departures:

  • Flexible Timings: Multiple daily departures ensure you can choose a time that fits your schedule.

Ready for an unforgettable whale-watching adventure? Book now and explore the magnificent marine life of Faxaflói Bay with our expert guides!

Availability

All Year

Duration

3 Hours

Level

easy

Minimum age

0

Meeting point

Reykjavik Pier

Pick upo

Yes

Departs from

Reykjavik Pier

PRICE

12,990 ISK

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Kelsey M

This was by far one of our favorite parts during our time here at Iceland.

Lisa, our tour guide was a down to earth exciting person to have guided us in this buggy experience. I was terrified but she definitely assured any worries I had. I will preface with this, if you listen to the rules and listen to the guide the better the experience you will have and the faster the speeds you may go. We had some unfortunate poor souls who did not listen which affected our experience but Lisa did end up making it even more wonderful towards the end.

You may think you are going too fast but you do need to just understand that these are made for off road so do not be afraid to let the vehicle do what it’s suppose to do.

Overall this was amazing and we got to see the geothermal pipes and the lava field which hearing the history behind was also quite interesting. Especially since the guides see environmental differences almost on a daily basis. Would def do this again.

Arianne M.
Kate H

What a great and adventure filled family experience! Everything was very well done from the start. Safari Quads figured out a way to accommodate our family of 5 with only a few days notice. They also called to confirm and made sure we knew where to meet the group a day before.

Once we arrived everyone helped us with our safety and warm weather, rain gear. Thank goodness for all this gear because it rained most of our trip, but we stayed dry.

Sir Kaktuz was a fun and engaging guide. We traveled up and down mountains, through water, and over moon like rocks.

Aviya G.

We felt safe and very prepared to go on the ATV by the excellent guide, Sircactus and the team at Safari. The tour itself was amazing and very conveniently located to the facility we left from. It was incredible to see breathtaking views minutes away from the facility. We felt safe and also like we were having an incredible and unique adventure. These photos will be a treasure for a lifetime. Thank you so much to our amazing guide!!

TanyaPerth

This was absolutely the highlight of our trip, and I wish it was our first day instead of our last so we had time to go again!! Marina was our guide, she kept a great pace for the group while still making sure everyone was together and safe. Amazing views. A couple photo stops along the route with information. Would and will go again!

Company provides warm suit for over your clothes and gloves. Wear hiking or waterproof boots for a couple puddles. Bring sunglasses, even if it isn’t sunny.

Pioneer

Great Tour! we luckily had a tripple Peaks Tour due to our impressive driving. also we were in luck and just the guide and the 3 followers the guide was really nice unfortunatly i cant remember his Name (the german guy) but i Think he will know! Thanks for the Tour again. If ur in for an adventure do it u will not regret it trust me.
12/10 would do it again.

Marcel T

Such a fun tour and a very different et way to see the countryside around Reykjavik. When the tour says 2 hours, it means 2 hours out on the bike, gearing up and safety lessons are outside this time which was an unexpected bonus. The guide was friendly and helpful and they keep the group together without rushing anyone. Most of the tour was off road which i loved. 10/10 would do again if I ever go back to Iceland.

Olive

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All drivers must be 17+ years old and have a full valid driver's license in their home country. Passengers do not need a license. Motorbike or provisional licences are not sufficient due to Icelandic Law but they can ride as a passengers.
If you have any questions please contact us at safari@safari.is

No, everyone can drive them. Before each tour starts, our team will explain how to operate the ATV and explain all details so you are ready to hit the roads.

Yes, all of our tours have one or more stops where you can take as many amazing photos as you want! Even if you want a picture with one of the breathtaking views, our guides are more than happy to take them of you! But don't forget to take some time to simply relax and enjoy the icelandic beauty without worrying about getting the perfect shot.

Yes, we do! Our daily tours offer an optional transfer service for 3000 ISK per person. Please note that we offer transfer from all bus stops downtown. See more info here www.busstop.is *** Pick-up service is at 09:00, 13:00,,20:00 – Pickup can take up to thirty minutes.

All hotels in central downtown are in a no-pick-up zone. Therefore, you will need to walk to the nearest bus stop. You can check www.busstop.is for available bus stops. You can also search for them on Google Maps.

Yes, children can join as a passenger – they must be at least 6 years of age and in the company of an adult. Children between age 6 and 16 get a 25% discount.

The provided gear includes warm overalls, rain gear (if needed), a helmet, gloves & Balaclavas. Gear Size: we have gear for children & adults from XSmall – 3XL.

We suggest that you dress warm & accordingly to the weather on the tour day. We will provide all you need for the tour, but it's good to come with good underneath layers on cold days.

Yes, there will be a professionally trained guide for all our tours, speaking fluent English and Icelandic.

If you are two people and want to share a bike, in the booking widget, you will put two persons in sharing. If you have an odd number or a solo traveler, you must put 1 in a solo rider.

Yes, if you both have a valid driver's license, you can swap the seats to share the experience.

All drivers must be at least 17 to drive the ATV or buggies and have a valid driving license in their home country. The minimum age for a passenger is 6 years old.

220kg/530lbs per person as a solo driver. Combined weight per ATV/ Buggy = 240kg/530 lbs(double rider)

You can reschedule your tour anytime with a 24-hour notice.

Our address is Lambhagavegur 19, 113 Reykjavik. You can find it on Google Maps here. The estimated time is a 15-minute drive from downtown Reykjavik. You will need to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time. Showing up late and missing the departure will result in no refund; we don't like that! We have a FREE parking at our basecamp :) Please email us if you have any questions regarding meeting us on location.

We do not recommend women who are pregnant participate in our tours. If you are traveling in a group, you are welcome to travel with them and stay at our base camp while the group goes on the snowmobile part of the tour.

Full refund if canceled within 24hr of notice. Less than 24hr, no refund.

No Refund for no-shows and cancellations on location.

No Refund for showing up under the influence.

  1. Reschedule for another day.
  2. Find another tour to do and use the deposit for it.
  3. Receive a full refund.

No, before and during activities. Driving under the consumption of alcohol or illicit drugs is prohibited. If we suspect a participant is intoxicated, we will prohibit them from joining the activity.

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