Whale and Puffin Watching Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Spot majestic humpback whales
- Observe playful minke whales
- See adorable puffin colonies
- Enjoy panoramic ocean views
- Learn from expert naturalist guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided boat tour from Reykjavik harbor
- Expert naturalist guide
- Warm overalls and blankets
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Book this tour for a chance to encounter whales in the wild and puffins in their natural habitat! This deal includes two separate tours; a 1 hour puffin watching tour on a smaller boat and a 3 hour whale watching tour on a larger boat.
Puffin Watching: We will take you out on one of our smaller passenger boats and sail up to one of three islands that are home to thousands of Puffins during breeding season. Borrow our binoculars or bring a zoom camera to get a good view!
Between the two tours, you will have a couple of hours free time. We suggest spending lunch at one of the many restaurants at the charming Old Harbour. Ask our staff for recommendations!
Whale Watching: Sailing out into the biggest bay in Iceland, Faxaflói, we will search for minke whales, humpback whales, porpoises and dolphins. Our tour has a sighting guarantee, which means that in the unlikely event that you don't see cetacean on our tour, you can try again another day free of charge!
Meeting point
Start Location
Elding Whale Watching, Ægisgarður 5c, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Tours operate from April to October; check availability
- Children under 6 years old may not be permitted on the tour
- Booking in advance is recommended due to limited availability
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to stay warm during the tour
- Bring a camera to capture the wildlife and scenery
- Be prepared for potential sea spray and wind
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children under 13 years are required by law to wear life-vests for the duration of the tour.
Traveler reviews
2 in 1 puffin / whale watching tour
The tour was well organized. The guide was knowledgeable. The puffins are cute. They are hard to see since they are small. We saw some whales - mink whales. It was fun. We thought we wouldn’t see anything because it was windy and cloudy but when we found them - it calmed down a little bit that we saw it flipped its tail a couple of times.
Incredible
Absolutely first class in every way. Amazing experience. Trip is accompanied by a knowledgeable marine biologist who shares his knowledge freely. Respectful of the wildlife throughout, great customer care. Overall a top class experience.
Great trip out to see the...
Great trip out to see the puffins, guides are very knowledgeable and available to answer any questions. Also, a nice feature about this activity is they take pictures and make them available free through dropbox
Great experience!
Very organized, they are on time so don’t be late. The employees and staff were very friendly and polite. And we saw 3 humpback whales! Loves that they emailed us their professional pictures from our experience - that was a wonderful surprise!
Disappointed with the Puffin tour, wasn’t at the island long and the boat was possibly too big to get close enough!
The puffin tour wasn’t long enough and the boat didn’t get close enough to the island to see the Puffins properly. There wasn’t as many puffins on the one island we visited.