Whale Watching and Northern Lights Boat Tour from Reykjavik

This two-part experience offers an incredible mix of whale watching, sightseeing, and the majestic Northern Lights from Reykjavik!

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Course of events

Whale Watching Tour

- Arrival at the meeting point in Reykjavík (please arrive 30 minutes before the departure time)

- Meet your experienced guide and Captain

- Board the boat

- Receive a thermal flotation suit

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- The adventure begins!

- Cruise to Faxaflói Bay

- 2-3.5-hours of whale watching

- Return to the original departure point in Reykjavík

Northern Lights Boat Tour

- Arrival at the meeting point in Reykjavík 30 minutes before the departure time, which is the same as the Whale Watching tour but later in the evening

- Welcome from your guide and Captain

- Receive a thermal flotation suit

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- The adventure continues!

- Set out in search of the Northern Lights at sea

- Return to the original departure point in Reykjavík

Objectives

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the departure time.

All excursions are subject to weather conditions and sightings cannot be guaranteed. If there are no sightings on the tour, you can use your ticket to join the next available trip.

Since both the Northern Lights and whales are natural phenomena, their presence is never guaranteed.

Snacks and beverages are available to purchase onboard at an additional fee.

The whale-watching tour's duration is 2 to 3.5 hours long and the Northern Lights portion of the excursion ranges from 2 to 3 hours in the evening. Your guide will share the Northern Lights departure time which is either at 9:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.

Meeting point:
Old Harbour Reykjavík, Special Tours, Geirsgata 11, 101, Reykjavík, Iceland
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Captain
  • Guide
  • Thermal flotation suit
  • Free WiFi onboard
  • Seasickness tablets
Excluded
  • Hotel transfers
  • Food and beverages
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothing
  • Warm underlayers
  • Thick wool socks
  • Winter boots
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Scarf
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera