Attention:

All Viðey ferry services will be suspended between 28 October - 7 November due to construction. Service will resume once completed!

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REYKJAVÍK: 6. NOVEMBER

Classic Whale Watching:

Departure at 09:00 - CONFIRMED

Departure at 13:00 - CONFIRMED

 

Northern Lights Cruise:

Departure at 21:00 - CANCELLED

 

You can book your ticket here or come to our ticket office to purchase your ticket.

Whale Watching

Elding is a 
family company

and the original whale watching 
tour operator from Reykjavík!

Popular Winter Tours

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This is the original whale watching tour from Reykjavík! Join our highly enthusiastic and experienced team in the search for whales, dolphins and birds of Faxaflói bay! Most common wildlife encountered are humpbacks, minkes, dolphins and porpoises.

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Search for northern lights on this thrilling winter cruise where we maximise your chances of sightings! Watching the auroras dance in the vast starry space with the gentle lull of the ocean beneath us is an experience of a lifetime.

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Enjoy a relaxing evening dedicated to Yoko Ono and John Lennon’s continuing campaign for world peace. The tour unites history, art and nature and is set on the beautiful island of Viðey, mere minutes from Reykjavík by boat.

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Here is your chance to see the incredible whales and dolphins of Iceland in their natural habitat. The vast fjord's vibrant life and plenitude of food bring the larger-than-life Humpback whales that call Akureyri their home.

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More Summer Tours

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An exhilarating premium tour starting from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík, with daily departures from 1 Apr - 31 Oct. A personal, small group tour with only 12 person per boat, a specially trained wildlife guide and a certified RIB boat captain.

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A 2 hour whale & bird watching tour from downtown of Akureyri. Experience and get close to the incredible humpback whales of the Eyjafjord, starting from the capital of North Iceland.

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This is the most convenient way to see the Atlantic Puffin from Reykjavík! We will take you to one of three islands just outside the city, where these charming birds are known to nest.

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This is the ultimate puffin adventure tour, only a few minutes from Reykjavík's city centre! Enjoy an uninterrupted visit to the puffins and seabirds of the Faxaflói Bay on this small-group Premium tour.

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A Reykjavik fishing tour that's fun for everyone! Breathing in the fresh air, being out in the open ocean and catching your first fish of the day is an experience not soon forgotten. On this small group tour we travel to the best fishing grounds the bay has to offer and our crew will teach you all the best techniques!

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Only a few minutes away from the busy city life is Viðey island, a special place that combines history, art and nature in a unique way. Daily ferry departures from 15 May - 31 Aug and on weekends from 1 Sept - 14 May.

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TripAdvisor comments

  • AWESOME PUFFIN TOUR!

    LOVED! We absolutely loved Elding’s RIB Puffin tour! It was one of the highlights of our Iceland vacation. We saw tons of puffins! Our tour guide Mike was extremely knowledgable about puffins and other birds we saw. You can see he cares about the puffins and other oceanic birds. Megan was an excellent captain of the boat. It was great fun riding the RIB boat through the harbor and to the two islands and then back to the harbor. We highly recommend this company’s puffin tour if you are in Reykjavik.

    NotreDameNYC
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Popular Combo Tours

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This combo unites some of the most popular winter attractions in Iceland - classic whale watching and northern lights from down town Reykjavík!

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Witness two awe-inspiring spectacles in one epic tour - the Classic Whale Watching and Lava Show Combo offers an extraordinary opportunity to encounter majestic marine life and witness the raw power of nature's volcanic forces!

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Enjoy the landmarks of Reykjavík from land and sea - hear captivating stories, enjoy amazing local food and see whales in the wild!
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This combo brings together some of the most popular activities in Reykjavík. After riding between lava fields and black sands, up and down the mountains admiring the view of the city and whale watching area its fantastic to spend the afternoon at sea expl

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Explore the sights of Iceland with state of the art technology that gives you a true feeling of flight, before or after joining a Classic Whale Watching tour in Faxaflói bay!

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This tour combines two fun activities that are perfect for nature and animal lovers - whale watching and horse back riding!

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Other Popular Tours

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The Reykjavík Food Walk
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We are a small group of proud local food lovers who are passionate about sharing Iceland’s incredible cuisines with fun, hungry and curious travellers! Experience the best of the delicious foodie scene in Reykjavik with a friendly local guide in the highest rated foodie tour in Iceland!

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Are you fascinated with lava, volcanoes, and geology? Would you like to see red-hot lava up close in a safe environment? If the answer is yes, you need to experience Lava Show Reykjavik. It is the only live lava show in the world and has become one of the must-see experiences in Iceland! 

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FlyOver Iceland is located in the exciting Grandi Harbor District, this all season attraction takes you on a breathtaking journey across Iceland. Soar over land, sea and ice. Move with the arctic winds. The ride utilizes state-of-the-art technology to give the guest the feeling of flight.

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Aurora Reykjavík is Iceland’s first and only Northern Lights Center, and the not-to-be-missed place to start your Iceland adventure. Take a walk through history and learn how cultures around the world saw this mystical phenomenon. Discover the science behind the phenomenon via interactive displays, and try your camera settings in the unique Northern Lights photo simulator.

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Riding the wonderful Icelandic horse in hardened lava fields and beautiful nature is something you have to experience at least once in your life!

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Whale Diary

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    • CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 09:00
    • CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 13:00

    Today's 09:00 tour is cancelled due to weather. The 13:00 tour is pending until further notice!

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    • CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 9:00, 13:00

    Whale Watching Tours are ON SCHEDULE today

Northern Lights Diary

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    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

    Due to unfavourable weather conditions, we have decided to CANCEL the Northern Lights Cruise tonight!

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    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

    Due to unfavourable weather conditions, we have decided to CANCEL the Northern Lights Cruise tonight!