Whales of iceland can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. In the summer of 2014, i saw the minke whale feeding off the coast. Iceland is literally a country which takes your breath away. Inspiring scenery at every turn, extraordinary landscapes, and astounding natural wonders. Whale watching tour from reykjavik experience the best iceland has to offer with spectacular whale watching opportunities. Iceland travels terms and conditions contain legal obligations. See more ideas about whale watching, whale and iceland. In iceland, up to eleven different whale species can be observed. The declining demand for both minke and fin whale meat has forced hvalur hf to dispose of excess whale meat creatively. Whale watching is as essential a part of any trip to iceland as seeing northern lights, hot springs and glaciers. Iceland travel offers a variety of tours, packages tickets and services products through its website icelandtravel. Iceland refuses to recognise the ban and currently allocates its whalers a quota to kill endangered fin whales the second largest creature on earth as well as minke whales. Salka whale watching is a family run and owned company emphasizing on personal service and comfort for our passengers.
Its an opportunity to get up close to these massive mammals in their natural habitat. Whale watching and puffin tours allow you to adventure into the worlds of some of the most magnificent creatures. Most of the whale watching tours sail out from the old harbour in reykjavik as well as neighbouring areas in reykjanesb. Whale watching tour from reykjavik, iceland arctic.
Elding whale watching offers year round whale whatching tours from downtown reykjavik in iceland. Tour the famous golden circle, with its stunning glaciers and waterfalls, or head west for a visit to the snaefellsnes peninsula. Theres also some places for opportunistic whale watching while doing a regular nature tour, i. If you have a rental car we recommend driving to dalvik village in north iceland for a whale watching tour. Embark on an incredible and affordable whale watching excursion from reykjavik.
Whaletrips iceland the best tips for whale watching in. The best places to go whale watching in iceland is husavik, reykjavik, sn. Mar 03, 2016 that would be the answer to many of the questions we have had. The cold waters off the coast play host to a diverse marine life. Icelandic whalers have slaughtered more than 1,700 whales fin, minke and sei whales since the global ban on commercial whaling came into force in 1986. Especially in the north, you have very good chances to meet blue whales. Experience the best iceland has to offer with this whale watching opportunity. Check out the following handy information to help plan your visit to iceland. Whale watching tours in the north of iceland dalvik if youre based in the north of the country, a whale watching trip from dalvik is the ideal option for you. Whale watching from reykjavik whale watching iceland. Our whale watching tours take you to traditional whale watching areas on a beautiful oak boat.
All the year around youll be able to see a variety of whales by the coast, from the minke, humpback and killer whales to whitebeaked dolphins and harbor porpoises. If you have a rental car we recommend driving to dalvik village in north iceland for a whale watching tour, they have the highest success rate. Whale watching adventure available from reykjaviks old harbour. Whale watching tours are a fun activity that can be enjoyed by travelers of all ages and group sizes. The fjord is incredibly sheltered from most winddirections, meaning we rarely have to cancel tours. She has worked as a whale watch guide in tysfjord and lofoten in northern norway, where hundreds of orcas gathered to feed on overwintering herring. Whale watching tour from reykjavik must see in iceland. Watch icelands vast array of whales breach from the ocean and our lovely puffins swoop down from the cliffs. During the summer months in particular, the shores become a veritable feeding ground for multiple species of large marine mammals, giving visitors a chance to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Tips for an epic icelandic road trip mapping megan. Around 20 species of whale can be found in the sea surrounding the country but the most common are the beaked whale, the humpbacked whale, dolphins and a few others. Iceland is a wild, rugged country offering exciting trips that connect you with nature you simply wont find anywhere else. Whale watching hauganes in north iceland whale watching.
A unique experience and a show rare to be seen is the scene of killer whales coming to coastal waters to find some food. Whether you are looking for a classic whale watching tour or thrilling rib boat experience, we have a wide variety of tours in dalvik, reykjavik and snaefellsnes. Iceland on the web can plan you a very friendly and inexpensive package for whale watching in reykjavik. All year around whale watching tour from reykjavik youll be able to see a variety of whales by the reykjavik coast. Katla whale watching experience the amazing wild life katla whale watching is the perfect way to experience the amazing wild life found in faxa bay, on whose southern shore the capital reykjavik is located.
It wasnt until my trip to reykjavik, iceland that this dream came true. On this escorted tour of iceland start and end in reykjavik, and witness these natural wonders while enjoying fun and unique experiences. And their customer service is excellent i get prompt responses to all of my emails. That makes us one of the oldest operating whale watching company in iceland. We received a discount from go campers for our iceland road trip, although all of the opinions are completely our own. Iceland is a great place for whale watching and its something that everyone should try when in iceland.
Whale tours can best be taken starting at husavik or the snaefellsnes. Whale watching tours are often combined with sea angling and puffin watching. A true iceland expert, cathy has worked as a guide in iceland for 30 years, is author of the horizon visitors guide to iceland and contributor to several other publications on travel on the island. This summer has been particularly good for whale watching in north iceland. Whale watching is operated from various locations around iceland. In the period from january to march they invade waters around snaefelsnes peninsula, bringing other colourful water life with them. The high peak season for whale watching is from april to october, but of course the ocean is always full of adventures. Just 10 minutes north of hauganes is the scenic village of dalvik, at the mouth of svarfa. Choose which days and in what order you wish to take the tours, then wrap up warmly and head for the harbor. Experience the gentle giants of husavik the whale capital of iceland.
A great deal that is hard to compete with, book your big experience now. Iceland special tours whale watching and other tours. Whaling in iceland began with speardrift hunting as early as the 12th century, and continued in a vestigial form until the late 19th century, when other countries introduced modern commercial practices. The best time for spotting whales around iceland is the summer. Iceland is a country known for its natural wonders.
The chance to see these majestic creatures in the flesh is something that you wont want to miss. Iceland road trip by camper van photos by jp bervoets. Orca watching and northern lights holiday in iceland. See a variety of whales by the coast on this tour that operates year round, including. At least one of the reykjavik whale watching operators publishes their trip diary on the web, so you can read their trip diary for last september and see just what it was like, how many trips were cancelled due to rough seas, how many whales they saw and of what kind. Be prepared to capture a photo of the giant whales of iceland. Glide around the rocky shores of akurey island and watch enchanted as puffins nest and dive. Whale watching in dalvik north iceland tours arctic. Express whale watching is operated during the summer months and is a fasterpaced tour, perfect for those seeking a bit more adventure or with less time in their schedules. Whale watching is an incredible experience for people of all ages. Join us on a icelandic whale watching tour from the old harbor of reykjavik. Even in the winter time, iceland is one of the best places to watch whales. Come and explore the whales of iceland from both land and sea.
Whales and dolphins are at their greatest numbers during the summer months between april and october when the marine beasts come to feed on the plankton that thrives on the nutrientrich deposits of iceland s bays. Year round whale watching tours from reykjavik iceland. Does anyone know how good the whale watching is out of reykjavik at that time of year. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and norway. Many species of whales, dolphins and even seals are to be found in these waters. Whale watching tour from reykjavik arctic sea tours. The girlfriend is obsessed with whales despite never seeing one and would love to see one while we are over there. To make travel in iceland safer for your safe return safetravel. Iceland the best tips for whale watching in iceland whaletrips. Whale watching in september iceland lonely planet forum. Whale watching is a mustdo for everyone visiting iceland. The high season for whale watching starts in april and lasts until midoctober. Whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland elding. Whale watching akureyri is a boat tour operator running a daily schedule from north iceland.
Dalvik is an old fishing village and a commercial port for fisheries and goods in the area. The best time for whale watching is during the summer months mayaugust when the whales are feeding and breeding. Check out our selection of whale watching tours in iceland. Aug 20, 2016 iceland whale watching recommendations. Since iceland resumed whaling in 2003 first under the guise of scientific whaling, later as commercial whaling greenpeace has worked to stop whaling in iceland, shares norman. Whale watching holmavik whale watching westfjords with. Epic iceland road trip itinerary for 12 days wandering. Watch iceland s vast array of whales breach from the ocean and our lovely puffins swoop down from the cliffs.
In that project a number of companies, public institutions and individuals join hands and the goal is to lower the rate of accidents in travel and tourism in iceland. Our tours have a 98% success rate for whale sightings thanks to the favorable icelandic waters whales populate the area yearround due to the unique sea conditions. The capital reykjavik has a few whale watching operators that offer tours year round. Toprated reykjavik whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. Some of the links in this article are for affiliates, though we only advocate for businesses and brands that we know and trust. Whale watching around 20 species of whale can be found in the sea surrounding the country but the most common are the beaked whale, the humpbacked whale, dolphins and a few others. Visit our website for bookings and further information.
Flatey island is a natural haven for birdlife and is extremely rich and diverse. Whale watching husavik, iceland gentle giants whale. Why are there hardly any whale watching tours in iceland during winter. Our whale watching boat, rosin the rose, offers an absolute innovation in whale watching adventures in iceland, it is fast and a luxurious whale watching boat, one of its kind in iceland, providing security and luxury for all. Iceland was absolutely stunning and im already dying to go back. Winter tours in iceland, summer tours in iceland, we. Rib express whale wathing this is a once in a lifetime boat experience. Hi all, just wondering if anyone knows if there is much chance of seeing anything on a whale watching tour in february. Whale watching reykjavik special tours 2020 all you. With this trip you will have the entrance to the whales of iceland exhibition. Weve had the same owners and same captains from the start.
Were proud to say that we have great sighting success and five stars on tripadvisor. Arctic adventures northern whale watching tours have a 98% success rate when it comes to whalesightings. You can find the exhibition in reykjavik, icelands capital city. If you want to see whales but are concerned about being on the ocean, this is the trip for you. My husband and i are planning our 10 year anniversary trip and have decided to go to monterey to see the aquarium and san francisco, but trying to figure out where we should go to see whales while we are out there. See all 7 whales of iceland tickets and tours on tripadvisor. Elding is the original whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland, offering also sea angling, puffing watching and northern lights tours.
Aug 22, 2017 this is a part of our journey to iceland contains shots from the whale watching tour organized by arctic sea tours from dalvik. Iceland is the perfect location for whale watching. We spent 12 days in iceland in midoctober, the weather wasnt perfect for the majority of the trip but it was still stunning. Tours whales of iceland the largest whale exhibition. They form the basis on which bookings are accepted by iceland travel. Whale watching reykjavik special tours 2020 all you need. Experience the best iceland has to offer with spectacular whale watching opportunities. Were the oldest whale watching company in iceland, since 1993. Get up close to iceland s majestic wildlife on this reykjavik super saver that combines a 1hour puffin cruise and a 2. Our whale watching tours have been operating since 1993 but we first started looking out for whales in our neighborhood in 1989, before anyone else in iceland. Whales of iceland reykjavik 2020 all you need to know. Our tour selection combines of whale watching, northern lights by boat, puffin, rib and sea angling tours among other exciting adventures. Over the last two decades, iceland has become one of europes premier whale watching destinations.
Tours from there will usually include a 34 hour trip around. Whales of iceland partners with several whale watching companies around iceland. This ocean adventure grants you a fantastic opportunity to see a wealth of marine and bird life, without taking considerable time away from your holiday. Whale tours can best be taken starting at husavik or the snaefellsnes peninsula, but tours are also offered starting from the capital reykjavik or from akureyri close to husavik. Best value whale watching trip from reykjavik guide to iceland. The reason is that the whales are busy far away in the caribbean, relaxing and taking care of their newly born offspring. Whale watching reykjavik tours, iceland special tours. Watching whales has become one of the most common activities among foreign visitors to north iceland. We offer scheduled whale watching tours from reykjavik and in north iceland. Sail to the deep blue waters of faxafloi bay, which plays host to some incredible marine species, including minke whales and whitebeaked dolphins, harbor porpoises and humpback whales. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Whale watching from dalvik close to akureyri, the capital of north iceland, with arctic sea tours is truly a fun sea adventure you wont forget. Whale watching in iceland tips and tricks for families.
Iceland special tours whale watching and other tours from. Iceland, dalvik watching crazy humpback whale from the rhib. Whale watching sea angling tours in north iceland whales. Whale watching tour from reykjavik, iceland arctic adventures. Not everyone is lucky enough to get 12 days in iceland for this itinerary so check out natashas post on her weekend adventures around iceland. A combination of a whale watching tour with special tours and a visit to the largest whale exhibition in europe at whales of iceland. Icelanders can download app to help with coronavirus contact. Special tours offers amazing sea adventures from reykjavik, iceland. On a whale watching tour from reykjavik with special tours wildlife adventures you will be able to experience some of icelands rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sealife, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked dolphins among other whale species. With this trip you will have the entrance to the whales of iceland exhibition, where you will check, in real, how big are these mammals, as they are real scale handmade models that will make you feel that you are swimming in the ocean with them, listening them singing under the water, and also you will see how do their filters and different parts of their bodies like. The cruising speed is up to 24 knots which allows you to get out to the whale watching area in half the time only 1520 minutes. This article provides everything you need to know about whale watching in ice land, plus some fun facts about whales in iceland. Get app whales of iceland the largest whale exhibition in.
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