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TOURS FROM REYKJAVÍK: 27th SEPTEMBER

Classic Whale Watching:

Departure at 09:00 - CONFIRMED

Departure at 13:00 - CONFIRMED

 

Premium Whale Watching:

Departure at 10:00 - CANCELLED

Departure at 14:00 - CONFIRMED

 

Northern Lights Cruise:

Departure at 22:00 - 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.

Duration
3:00 Hours
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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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2:00 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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A group of people hold hands around the Imagine Peace tower on Videy island.
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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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TripAdvisor comments

  • Amazing Experience! Premium whale watching tour from Reykjavik

    So happy we booked the Premium whale watching tour from Reykjavik. So worth the extra cost! Even just riding the fast boat was worth the cost, we were able to get so close to the whales. We got lucky and saw different kinds of whales and a baby porpoise. The Tour Guide was so informative and fun to listen to. I really recommend this company, they were professional and we felt safe.

    moni_maci016
    tripadvisor

Popular Combo Tours

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whales and northern lights cruise combo
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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!

Duration
5:00 Hours
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whales and lava show
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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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4 hrs.
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whales and flyover iceland combo tour 2
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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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4:00 Hours
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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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8:00 Hours
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Other Popular Tours

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atv safari quads
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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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55 min.
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Whale Diary

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    • CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 9:00, 13:00
    • PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 10:00
    • PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 14:00

    This morning we found a pod of 4 harbour porpoises, a pod of 5 to 6 white-beaked dolphins and in the middle of all the commotion, a minke whale showed up to greet our presence with a very close swim by.

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    Due to the strong winds we headed towards mt. Esja for protection. On our way, we spotted 2 harbour porpoises and soon after we saw a minke whale. In the afternoon we did manage to spot a blow or two but didn't manage to see the individual producing it. We therefore decided to give out complimentary tickets to our passengers!

Northern Lights Diary

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    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00

    Tonight we are expecting an aurora activity of 2/9, E 3 m/s and 9°C. Currently the moon is Waxing Gibbous and 95% illuminated. Partly cloudy skies are forecasted in the area.

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    • NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00

    Despite our best efforts at blowing the clouds away they did not go away. Although we got glimpses of the auroras at some point, we offered our passengers complimentary tickets so they can come back again another night!