Popular Winter Tours
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Popular Summer Tours
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.
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.
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.
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!
TripAdvisor comments
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Totally Unforgettable One In A Lifetime Experience
I could not recommend Elding more highly to others seeking a whale watching experience above all others.Christine Rtripadvisor
Popular Combo Tours
This combo unites some of the most popular winter attractions in Iceland - classic whale watching and northern lights from down town Reykjavík!
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!
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
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!
Other Popular Activities
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!
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!
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.
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.
Step inside the only planetarium in Iceland and take a visual journey through the unique landscape of Iceland to observe Northern Lights. Located in Reykjavik's most iconic building, Perlan – Wonders of Iceland, offers unforgettable experiences of Iceland’s rare and astonishing natural wonders.
Whale Diary
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After about 30 minutes sailing from the harbour, we spotted a blow in the distance - it was a humpback whale! It was moving unpredictably, probably feeding, teasing us with its dives! We then spotted another blow, much closer to land. This time, the humpback whale was calmer and much more cooperative - fluking very gracefully!
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As we got closer to Viðey island we realised that we had the same humpback whale we saw yesterday - still feeding! While waiting for it to reappear, we also saw around 4 grey seals. One of the seals actually started following the whale and doing synchronised dives for 20 min! By the end of the tour we had also found 3 harbour porpoises feeding!
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
The forecast was looking great, but we soon realised it wasn't quite accurate. There were large cloud covers across the bay, and while we did manage to see some northern lights on our phones, we decided to issue complimentary tickets.