3-Hour Whale Watching Cruise Tour from Reykjavik
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• 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
Itinerary
The most common sightings include dolphins and humpback whales and, on rarer occasions, minke whales and killer whales..
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 are 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.
Meeting & Transfer Info
100 Iceland Hotel Laugavegur 100 Reykjavík 101
Please stand by for pick up at bus stop no 9 - Snorrabraut
101 Guesthouse Laugavegur 101 Reykjavík 101
Please stand by for pick up at bus stop no 9 - Snorrabraut
101 Hotel Hverfisgata 10 Reykjavík 101
Please stand by for pick up at bus stop no 6 - Safnahúsið / Culture House
105 - A Townhouse Hotel Háteigsvegur 1 Reykjavik 105
Please stand by for pick up in front of hotel
22 Hill Hotel Brautarholt 22 Reykjavík 105
Please stand by for pick up in front of hotel
41 - A Townhouse Hotel Laugavegur 41 Reykjavík 101
Please stand by for pick up at bus stop no 8 - Hallgrímskirkja
4th Floor Hotel Laugavegur 101 Reykjavík 105
Please stand by for pick up at bus stop no 9 - Snorrabraut
Airport Domestic Reykjavik Reykjavik Airport Reykjavík 101
Please stand by for pick up in front of terminal entrance
Alba Guesthouse Eskihlíð 3 Reykjavík 105
Please stand by for pick up in front of guesthouse
Alda Hotel Reykjavík Laugavegur 66 Reykjavík 101
Please stand by for pick up at bus stop no 9 - Snorrabraut
What’s Included
- Complimentary pick up and drop off for hotels, guesthouses and bus stops
- Professional tour guide on whale watching tour
Special Notes
- Please have your e-voucher or ticket out to show the driver.
- Shuttles pick up passengers 45 min. before the scheduled tour departure time.
- This whale watching tour is operated by our partner "Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching" that picks you up from your hotel, guest house or at your designated bus stop and takes you directly on the tour.
- To help ensuring the quickest possible collection we kindly ask you to stand by for pick up in front of your hotel, guest house or at your designated bus stop when pick up starts.
- Shuttles transfer passengers to the departure and return point for this tour at Reykjavik Harbour, by Ægisgarður pier
- Please note: after the tour, passengers are dropped off at either their pick-up point or the closest possible point.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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