Northern lights and whale watching cruise in iceland. Midnight sun whale watching tour reykjavik, iceland. Starting in reykjaviks old harbour, your whale watching adventure is located right in the city centre. Actually im also going to iceland next february and thinking of going on a whale watching tour thats how i found that place. They can be seen around the west of iceland from late spring aprilmay to late summer augustseptember and tend to be solitary male sperm whales.
Whale watching tours are often combined with sea angling and puffin watching. The north of iceland is known as the capital of whale watching. Winnipeg, manitoba arrive in winnipeg and transfer to the fort garry hotel, built in 19 by the grand trunk pacific railway. Arctic sea tours whale watching dalvik 2020 all you. That is why akureyri whale watching tours are particularly suitable for families with smaller children, elderlies and people who tend to get seasick. Whale watching activities are usually an intimate affair with a small group of passengers. Although whale watching tours are offered yearround, the best time to go is between april and september when the weather is mild and daylight is plentiful. In general, tours in the late afternoon seem to have fewer people on them. Other whales in the area are humpback and sperm whales. This evening whale watching tour leaves from reykjaviks old harbour in. On this whale watching excursion you will be able to get up close to some of icelands amazing wildlife. As in all other whale watching spots in northern iceland, the main species seen in akureyri are humpback whales, though minke whale, dolphins and harbour porpoise can be spotted sometimes. 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.
The boat used is a traditional woodenhulled trawler you stay outside on deck for the entire trip, but a full set of warm protective clothing is provided. Whale watching in patagonia, punta arenas civitatis. Whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland elding. Husavik and dalvik, plus akureyri in the north and olafsvik on the west coast. In iceland today, the main political pressure point is from the whale. Calculations of sunrise and sunset in reykjavik iceland for may 2020. The best time to see the whales is in the summer june, july, and august. The blue whale calves, for instance, weigh about 2,5 tons approx. At least one of the reykjavik whalewatching 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.
Whale watching from olafsvik day tours iceland travel. Does anyone know how good the whale watching is out of reykjavik at that time of year. Iceland guided tours 2020, 2021 atlas cruises and tours. Seeing how these mammals look up close is a familyfriendly way to learn more about the vast underwater world. Whale watching reykjavik special tours updated april. One of the best winter whale watching tours in iceland. Get app whales of iceland the largest whale exhibition in.
Whale watching in reykjavik iceland on the go tours us. Much of iceland s popularity is due to its natural features, including glaciers, hot springs, geysers, active volcanoes, incredible peaks, and vast lava deserts. Iceland travels terms and conditions contain legal obligations. Whale watching takes place in the picturesque landscape of eyjafjordur and fishing inside the majestic mountains of. The big tour group companies tend to book tours that last from, say, 9 am until 7 pm. Circle, so that neither midnight sun nor polar nights can be experienced here. Whale watching tours are a fun activity that can be enjoyed by travelers of all ages and group sizes. Midsummer for 24hour daylight is an experience, but the drama of a snow covered volcano or a.
Whale watching from dalvik close to akureyri north iceland with arctic sea tours is adventure on sea. Whales of iceland joined forces with the marine research institute of iceland for an excursion to eyjafjor. The focus is naturally on the giants of the sea and we hope to see minke and humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked. Bar drinks and musician on board plus absolutely beautiful views of the late setting sun and reykjavik harbor. All you need to know about whale watching in iceland. Husavik whale watching the original tour with north sailing. Whale watching tours in iceland are also great ways to see some of icelands beautiful islands and the wildlife that inhabits them.
Discover the magnificent nature of skjalfandi bay observing whales, dolphins, and seabirds in their natural habitat. We can provide our guests with whale watching tours, departing both from reykjavik harbor and various fishing towns in iceland, e. During icelandic summer nights the daylight just seems endless. Iceland the best tips for whale watching in iceland whaletrips. Whale watching reykjavik special tours 2020 all you. Adding an exciting whale watching tour to the famous golden circle will give you quintessential iceland in a day.
Therefore it is quite easy to include this activity in your wider tour. The high peak season for whale watching is from april to october, but of course the ocean is always full of adventures. As a disclaimer i havent been there myself but i guess it should be ok because its off route 1 which gets plowed year round. 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.
Northern lights and whales watching tour in iceland with. Great sighting success and five stars on tripadvisor. Be sure to dress in layers, as it gets cold out on the water even in summer. Book whale watching tours reykjavik iceland at guaranteed low prices with handpicked reliable suppliers. Generic astronomy calculator to calculate times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset for many cities, with daylight saving time and time zones taken in account. The laugavegur hiking trail already sold out the entire summer of 20. Great possibility to see northern lights and whales on this special onceayear combination of iceland land tour and iceland fjord cruise where you can get to know the land of fire and ice both on land and at sea. Whale watching is an incredible experience for people of all ages. Whale watching is operated from various locations around iceland.
The best time to visit iceland 2020 month by month. 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. Chile, greenland, hawaii, iceland, manitoba, mexico, new england, new. Whale watching in north iceland on a powerful boat. Complete iceland 14 days nights guided group tours. More details about this whale trip under this link. Whale watching cruise in the midnight sun from reykjavik 2020. Iceland travel offers a variety of tours, packages tickets and services products through its website icelandtravel. The frenchstyle chateau is still the grande dame of winnipeg, offering firstclass hospitality in manitobas capital. This unique whale watching tour departs in the evening from reykjaviks old harbour. Whale watching season in iceland is from april to october. Enjoy the smooth, safe sailing of a traditional icelandic oak boat with a cup of hot cocoa and a cinnamon bun. Day tour tour tt33 why not add a golden circle express tour in the afternoon for a full day of fun.
On this whale watching tour you can see the whales in their native environme. Iceland, the country with the chilly name, is rapidly becoming one of europes hottest destinations. 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. Iceland special tours whale watching and other tours.
Husavik whale watching the original tour experience the original husavik whale watching tour that has built a reputation for the town of husavik as the whale watching capital of iceland. About whales of iceland open since 2014 lifesized models. The ocean around iceland is cold during winter time and thats when the whales go south to warmer waters, to the caribbean wouldnt we all. Please be at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before departure. This is a special time of the year when summer surrenders to autumn colors and northern lights. Best whale watching spots in iceland guide to iceland. Argentina bolivia brazil chile colombia ecuador french guiana galapagos islands. Our tour selection combines of whale watching, northern lights by boat, puffin, rib and sea angling tours among other exciting adventures. The sperm whale is found in the open ocean and can dive down to 2,250 metres, staying submerged for up to an hour at a time. Whale watching in iceland tips and tricks for families. Day tour whale watching and golden circle afternoon.
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. Whale watching reykjavik tours, iceland special tours. The route combines popular attractions along the famous ring road, like the glacier lagoon, golden circle and south coast, as well as the lesserknown gems of the westfjords. Orca watching and northern lights holiday 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. Enjoy the golden hours of the seemingly endless midnight sun out on the waters. Whale tours can best be taken starting at husavik or the.
Other popular places to go whale watching are akureyri, dalvik, husavik, and the vestmannaeyjar islands. Get a boat and sail into this new exciting adventure. Learn more about when to visit iceland with our responsible travel guide. 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. In addition to its expansive landscape, it has a rich history and folklore tradition. However, many whales stay in the icelandic waters throughout the year. Whales of iceland exhibition after whale watching, you can visit the whales of iceland exhibition which is the largest of its kind in europe and features around twentyfive lifesize specimen of whales that live in the waters around iceland. Whale watching in the midnight sun from reykjaviks old harbour. Experience the best iceland has to offer with spectacular whale watching opportunities. Visit our website for bookings and further information. Midatlantic offers a great platform for travel industry professionals from around the world to meet, work together and exchange ideas, in iceland a hub between europe and. Whales are drawn by fish and so every selfrespecting tourist is there to see the miracle. Elding is the original whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland, offering also sea angling, puffing watching and northern lights tours.
The high season for whale watching starts in april and lasts until midoctober. Try a unique whale watching tour from the charming village of hjalteyri, a well kept secret in the heart of north iceland, only a 15 minute drive from akureyri. Whale watching reykjavik special tours all you need to. Due to the hours of daylight this mornings whale watching trip in the fjord will starts at around 10. 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 icelands bays. We recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to departure. Workshop on the legal aspects of whale watching, punta arenas, chile. You can find tours that run out of reykjavik every day in iceland. If there are no sightings on the tour, you can use your ticket number to reschedule your reservation and join another tour for free. This is a perfect combination of tours bt01 whale watching and tt02 golden circle afternoon.
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