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Whale watching tour and Whales of Iceland exhibition entrance tickets

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£98.00

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Language: English

Availability: Daily

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Duration: Flexible

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Sail out and see whales in person before visiting the exhibition to see just how big these amazing animals are
Spot humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises
Learn more about these fantastic creatures at the Whales of Iceland exhibition

What to expect

On this combined tour, you'll learn about the amazing whales and head out to the sea to spot them! A whale watching tour in Faxaflói Bay outside of Reykjavik and a visit to the Whales of Iceland exhibition will give you a good insight into the lives of these fantastic creatures. You can choose if you want to start with a whale watching tour or a trip to the Whales of Iceland exhibition, they are located about a 12-minute walk from each other.

Set sail onboard a Classic or Express whale watching tour where you can spot whales in their natural habitat. Humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises are commonly spotted in Faxaflói Bay. It can be difficult to really understand how huge these animals are in the water, but on at the Whale of Iceland exhibition, you can see full-scale models of them and get a better understanding. Here you can see all 23 species that have been found in Icelandic waters throughout history in real size and you'll learn many interesting facts about the whales and their history.

What's included

Guided whale watching boat tour
Warm overalls (also available in children’s sizes)
Free WiFi onboard the boat
Entrance ticket to Whales of Iceland exhibition
Free audio guide available in 10+ languages at the exhibition

What's not included

Food and beverages (can be bought onboard the boat or at the exhibition)

Where

Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Meeting point:

If you've added transfer to your booking, it takes place 30-60 minutes before the tour. Please be ready at the pickup point 60 minutes before departure time. The starting point for the whale watching tour is the Special Tours ticket office, located at Geirsgata 11 Reykjavík 101. The Whales of Iceland Exhibition is located at Fiskislóð 23-25, 101 Reykjavík.

What to remember

If you've added transfer to your booking, it takes place 30-60 minutes before the tour. Please be ready at the pickup point 60 minutes before departure time
Warm clothes and sturdy shoes are recommended for the whale watching tour
There is a daily guided tour in English at Whales of Iceland at 10.30am and 1.30pm, open to anyone with a ticket to the exhibition at no extra cost
You only need to select a departure time for the whale watching tour, and not for the exhibition. The exhibition ticket is an open ticket, which means you can choose when you want to go on the day of your scheduled tour.
If the event that you do not spot any whales on the tour, you are welcome to join another tour free of charge

Provider

Special Tours Wildlife Adventures

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2024

Great
Overall rated
4/5
Nigel & Emma
From United Kingdom - February 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Caroline
From United Kingdom - February 2024

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The tour guide was really informative and knowledgeable. The tour saw lots of whale activity which was amazing to see them in their natural habitat. ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - November 2023

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Great trip. Very helpful staff and good guide.
Emma
From United States of America - March 2023

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Boat was lovely, I think it was rather crowded to be honest not much room to move or sit down if needed. Just disappointed with the value for money.
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - September 2022

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Brilliant

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