Northern Lights Excursion and Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavík

Experience the magic of whale watching during the day and the captivating Northern Lights in the evening on this 2-part excursion from Reykjavík!

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From€190
6 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 6 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

Whale Watching Tour (afternoon departure)

- Arrival onsite or pick up from one of the listed meeting points in Reykjavík (please see 'special terms')

- Transfer to Reykjavík's 'Old Harbour'

- Board the boat

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Receive your insulated flotation suit

- The adventure begins!

- Whale-watching tour in Faxaflói Bay (approximately 2.5 hours)

- Onboard café with drinks and snacks (not included in the ticket price)

- Learn fun facts about marine life from your knowledgeable guide

- Enjoy amazing panoramic views!

- Return to the original departure point in Reykjavík

Northern Lights Excursion (evening departure)

- Arrival onsite or pick up from one of the listed meeting points in Reykjavík (please see 'special terms')

- Meet your experienced guide

- Board the minibus

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- The adventure continues!

- Head outside of Reykjavík to the best spot to view the Northern Lights

- Several stops

- Return to the original departure point in Reykjavík

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Pick-up is offered from the following locations in Reykjavík, please specify when booking:

  • Bus Stop #06 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House)
  • Bus Stop #08 – Hallgrímskirkja
  • Bus Stop #09 – Snorrabraut
  • Bus Stop #12 – Höfðatorg
  • BSÍ Bus Terminal (By the taxi stand)
  • Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32
  • Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14
  • Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel – Brautarholt 10
  • 22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24
  • Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38
  • Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2
  • Hótel Ísland Spa & Wellness - Ármúli 9
  • Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels – Suðurlandsbraut 12
  • Dalur Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34
  • Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19
  • Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10
  • N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði
  • To Be Announced
  • Reykjavík Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels – Nauthólsvegur 52

For the Whale Watching excursion, pick-up starts at noon from one of the listed meeting points in Reykjavík and is 2.5 hours long.

For the Northern Lights tour, pick-up is at either 20:30 (8:30 p.m.) or 21:30 (9:30 p.m.), depending on the season, from the above-listed meeting points.

For both the Northern Lights and whale-watching sections of the tour, it can take up to 30 minutes to collect all of the guests. Your patience is much appreciated.

Since the Northern Lights and wildlife are both unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.

Snacks and beverages can be purchased at the onboard café for an additional fee.

Meeting point:
Pick-up is offered from select locations in Reykjavík (please see 'special terms') or meet at the Special Tours Office, Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland
Spoken languages:English, Icelandic
Included
  • Transfers from listed locations in Reykjavík
  • Captain
  • Guides
  • WiFi onboard the boat and bus
  • Whale Watching Boat Tour
  • Insulated flotation suit
  • Northern Lights Bus Excursion
  • Northern Lights photos
Excluded
  • Food and beverages
  • Transfers from unlisted locations
Do not forget to bring
  • Wind and waterproof coat and pants
  • Several warm underlayers
  • Winter boots
  • Wool socks
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Small backpack
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Camera