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TOURS FROM REYKJAVÍK: 8. DECEMBER

Classic Whale Watching:

Departure at 13:00 - CONFIRMED

 

Northern Lights Cruise:

Departure at 21:00 - CONFIRMED

 

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 operator
from Reykjavík

Popular 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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3:00 Hours
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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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2:00 Hours
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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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Available on New Year's Eve each year, our 'celebration at sea' is set by the shores of Reykjavík where we have ample views of the capital's magnificent fireworks from sea. Enjoy the firework show with a warm drink in hand as we cheers to the new year!

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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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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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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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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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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 the best techniques!

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Viðey Island is a unique place that combines history, art and nature. It is only a few minutes away from the city by boat and is well known for its tranquillity and the spirit of bygone centuries.

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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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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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An ATV tour is the perfect way to get a true taste of Icelandic nature. Great for the whole family, this quad bike experience offers breathtaking mountain views and guaranteed fun. And all only 15 minutes from downtown Reykjavik.

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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.

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We ride in the scenic surroundings of our farm, for example across the river Varmá and through a lava field area, ending on good riding paths in the meadows south of our farm.

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Lava Show Reykjavik
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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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Whale Diary

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    • CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 13:00
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    This sunny and afternoon we sailed out and soon spotted a big blow, and went to investigate - it was a humpback whale! This whale was extremely active, showing us its pectoral fins as well as tail slapping and making lots of splashes! After a while we saw another blow from another humpback whale that surprised us by coming close to our boat.

Northern Lights Diary

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    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

    Tonight we are expecting an aurora activity of 2/9, E 4 m/s and -2°C. Moon is currently at Waning Crescent and 21% illuminated. Clear skies is forecasted in the area.

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    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

    With the clearest skies and many shining stars, we set sail and there were already northern lights in the sky! A large green arch right from the very beginning and we could even see a strong red color with it as well. A brilliant tour!