Whale Watching and Northern Lights from Reykjavík
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Whale Watching and Northern Lights from Reykjavík
Difficulty: 2/5, easy.
Tour highlights: Whale watching tour, Seabird watching, Guided Northern Lights tour, Free Northern Lights photos
Whale Watching
Meet us at the charming old harbor in Reykjavík by the light teal houses that frame in the path to it. Your Special Tours´ guide, who will be operating the Whale Watching portion of your tour, will be waiting for you and give you gear to start your adventure.
The whales you will most commonly spot include minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises and even the majestic humpback whales. A wide variety of seabirds can also be observed on this tour.
The boats have spacious and finely decorated public areas with huge windows and a café providing refreshments for your convenience. The extra larger viewing deck boasts a fantastic panoramic view and is a great place from which to capture the fantastic scenery around. Experience this photographer's delight for yourself!
Northern Lights
This fascinating natural phenomenon known as the Northern Lights, is one of the most mesmerizing sights you will ever come across in your lifetime. The dancing colors and shapes in the dark arctic sky will simply leave you awestruck.
Firstly, your expert Northern Lights guide will pick you up at your selected pick up location in a minibus so you can properly enjoy a small group experience. On the search for the Northern Lights you will travel through some of Iceland's most spectacular natural sights by night time with a very informative guide.
Our guides take photos every time the Northern lights are spotted so you can be sure to get your picture taken with the Aurora.
Please note: As the success of the Northern Lights Explorer tour is heavily dependent on weather conditions, we reserve the right to cancel departures up until 18:15 on the day of the tour. If the tour goes ahead and no northern lights are seen we offer clients the chance to join another evening's departure free of charge upon availability. Note that you need to contact us to re-book.
Disclaimer: All adventure trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk
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What’s included
- Whale watching in Faxaflói bay
- Information provided by guides
- Warm floatable overalls to keep you warm and safe
- WiFi, Souvenirs and Café on board
- Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík
- Minibus Transport
- Expert Guide
- Northern Lights Photos
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Free WiFi on Board Your Bus
Not included
- Food and beverages are not included.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 6+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 12:00
Know before you go
- The Northern Lights are natural phenomena that are difficult to predict, but our guides do everything in their power to make sure you see the lights.
- Warm layers, a waterproof top layer, headwear, scarves, and hiking boots or sturdy shoes. If you have them, spikes which fit on your boots are useful in icy conditions. We recommend bringing gloves to wear inside the cave.
- What if I don’t own all of these clothing items?
- Don’t worry, you can always rent sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket, and pants in the booking process. We do not rent gear from locations, it must be ordered in advance.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Special Tours Office, Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavík
- Address
- Geirsgata 11, Reykjavík, 101, IS
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 64.15038, -21.94190
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 6 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Special Tours Office, Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Reykjavík, 101, IS.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 6 or older.
From AED 782 per person
