Our Most Popular 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.
Sail into Faxaflói bay, where Reykjavík's glittering cityscape meets the Northern Lights. A unique winter adventure that sails whenever conditions allow, giving you the best possible chance to enjoy the auroras and city skyline in comfort.
Enjoy a relaxing guided evening walk 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 August and on weekends from 1 September - 14 May.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
TripAdvisor comments
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First time nothing, second time.... EVERYTHING!
On our day of arrival we booked the tour straight away with Elding. However we didn't spot any whales or dolphins during this trip. Because of that we got a free ticket to try again at the end of our trip... And I'm so happy we tried again! We saw more than 12 mink whales, 10 white beaked dolphins and a lot of Harbour porpoises which were playing with us. A unique experience told our very enthousiastic and friendly guide Elena. She is the best... We learned a lot from all the information she gave during the trip! Thanks a lot for this amazing experience!!!
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Combo Tours
Discover Reykjavík’s vibrant wildlife on two exciting tours! Cruise to small islands near the city to see thousands of puffins, then hop aboard the whale watching tour to encounter Iceland’s giants!
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
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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!
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.
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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Preview textToday started with a low lying sun and barely any wind. Soon after leaving the harbour, we found our 2 humpback whales near Viðey island. As we got closer, they did a fluke dive and went down for about 5 minutes before resurfacing. After 30 minutes, we decided to explore other areas of the bay without luck, so we got one last look at the pair before we sailed home.
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Preview textThe snow today made the visibility a bit challenging, but the flat seas helped and we soon found our beloved 2 humpback whales that decided to spend their winter in Reykjavík! We then spotted a harbour seal and finally at least 30 white-beaked dolphins, including a couple of babies! Some of them were jumping around, and others were feeding.
Northern Lights Diary
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Preview text- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
Tonight we are expecting an aurora activity of 2, S-E 3m/s and -2°C. The moon is Waning Crescent and 18% illuminated. Clear to partial cloud coverage are forecast in the area.
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Preview text- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
The sky was clear and stars clearly visible. We waited and kept our eyes open for the northern lights, but they never appeared, so we offered complimentary tickets to our patient guests so everyone has another chance to try again another night.
