Whale Watching and Golden Circle Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Spot majestic whales in their natural habitat
- Explore the geological wonders of Thingvellir
- Witness the power of Gullfoss Waterfall
- Marvel at the erupting Geysir geothermal area
- Experience Iceland's unique natural beauty
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Whale watching excursion from Reykjavik
- Guided tour of Thingvellir National Park
- Visit to Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir geothermal area
- Meals and beverages during the tour
Itinerary
Embark on a whale watching boat tour from Reykjavík historic Old Harbour. This 3 hour adventure takes you far out from Fáxaflóa bay to the cold waters of the North Atlantic. These waters teem with foodstuff for many species, including Minke Whales, Orcas, Dolphins and more. Our devoted guides will entertain you with stories and science, while we search for these sometimes shy sea beasts.
Golden Circle is the ultimate day tour route from Reykjavik. It includes three Iceland's iconic destinations: Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir national park.
After your whale Watching adventure, join your Golden Circle Afternoon tour. We meet you at Tour Bus Stop # 4, right by Reykjavík´s Old Harbour, where your boat tour termintates. The first stop on the Golden Circle tour is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a place with great cultural and historical interest for the Icelandic People. Walk along the Álmannagjá, a narrow gorge which makes the meeting point of the tectonic plates of Eurasia and North America. Your guide will give great insight into the history of this location, which served as the first meeting point for the Icelandic Athing, among the he oldest continuously meeting parliaments in the world.
Geysir is among Iceland´s most famous and popular natural wonders. In fact, the generic English terms for this natural feature, geyser, is derived from the Icelandic word. Strokkur is the name of the geyser which can counted on to erupt every 5-10 minutes or so. So you will have time to catch several eruptions during your stop here. The spray can erupt up to 70 metres into the air. Take the walking paths through other bubbling and boiling pools.
Gullfoss Waterfall, or Golden Falls in English, is a very powerful waterfall nearby to Geysir. With several viewpoints and walking paths, you can view the immense falls from may perspectives.
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the availability of the tour on your preferred date
- Review the cancellation policy before booking
- Ensure you have the necessary travel documents for Iceland
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying weather conditions
- Bring a waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear for the tour
- Consider motion sickness remedies if prone to seasickness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Total driving time on this tour is around 3h30mins
Traveler reviews
Fantastic Whale watching! Golden circle not so great.
The Whale watching trip was fantastic, we saw a humpback whale within half an hour of the tour starting and the guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. Would definitely recommend whale watching with Special Tours. However the Golden circle which was operated by Bustravel Iceland was less organised. Our guide didn’t seem to know what he was talking about most the time, such as opening times of restaurants or facilities. We were also told that we couldn’t visit one of the stops because it was too late in the day and would be closed. However we went ourselves at the same time the next day and it was fully open. It all seemed very disorganised. I’m not sure I’d recommend this part of the tour as it doesn’t seem worth the money.
Wild fantastic trip
Absolutely fantastic trip. We saw lots of whales jumping. Super Golden Circle tour where everything just was so fascinating. Recommendation herfea
Great time
Brilliant tour guide and driver, lots of knowledge and very friendly and helpful. Coach was really nice.
Great Day Out
Fabulous few hours on Elding boat. 2 humpback whales kept us entertained for the whole trip. The golden circle was amazing and our tour guide Denis was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Iceland. Giving us great information between stops