Highlights
- Whales
- Puffins
- Reykjavik from sea
- Puffin Islands
- Akurey Island
- Viðey Island
- Faxaflói Bay
- Esjan Mountain
- Engey Island
About Tour
Discover the unexpected joy of combining Whale Watching and Puffin Watching right from the heart of Reykjavík! A brief boat ride from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík transports you to the enchanting world of these charming birds. Aboard our authentic oak boat, Skúlaskeið (“Old Skúli”), specially designed for puffin watching, you’ll experience an up-close encounter with these delightful creatures on their island studio apartments.
Guided by our knowledgeable experts, well-versed in the thriving birdlife around Reykjavík, you’ll have the choice between two distinct whale-watching experiences: the Classic and the Express.
The Classic boat, one of Iceland’s largest whale-watching vessels, offers a 3-3.5-hour tour with an educational and interactive focus. Meanwhile, the Express boat, a speedy catamaran, completes the whale-watching adventure in just 2-2.5 hours, ensuring a quicker journey while spending the same amount of time in the whale-watching area.
Included
- Experienced Whale Watching Guides Fluent in English
- Cozy Thermal Overalls Provided
- Reykjavik Boat Tour Experience
- 1-Hour Guided Puffin Tour with a Guaranteed 100% Sighting Rate
- Complimentary Onboard WiFi
- Binoculars Available for Use on the Boat
What to bring
- Sturdy Footwear
- Cozy Outerwear
- Headgear and Gloves
- Camera (Optional)
Good to know
- Advance booking is required for this tour.
- Reykjavik pick-up service is provided.
- The designated meeting point is Geirsgata 11, Reykjavik’s Old Harbour.
- All whale watching tours are weather-dependent, and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Tour cancellation may occur due to adverse weather conditions.
- In the event of no sightings during the tour, your tour ticket remains valid for the next available day.
- Optional pick-up services can be booked for an additional fee during the reservation process.
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
The meeting point for the tour is at Reykjavik Old Harbor.
Address: Geirsgata 11 101 Reykjavik
You should schedule to be at our departure point 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
You can book pick up from your hotel in Reykjavik for this tour. You can book the pick up in the booking process.
The price for the pick up is ISK 4.000
Pick up will start 45 minutes before the tour departure.
Adults: ISK 2.000
Children 7-15 years: ISK 1.000
Children 0-6 years: ISK 0
If the tour gets cancelled due to weather you can choose between rescheduling the tour for another departure or receiving a full refund.
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the tour. If you cancel within 1 day notice, a 100% fee will be charged.
However, we always ask you to cancel the tour as soon as possible so we can adjust the schedule for the day depending on how many people will be joining the tour.
There is a cafeteria / Snack bar onboard
We have almost 100% sightings on this tour.
Yes, and you definitely should! The setting on the tour is full of amazing, scenic views.
This is, of course, a personal choice, we have often had pregnant women on our trips. This tour is listed as easy so if you do not feel uncomfortable on a boat, this tour should be ideal for you.
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