Commonly, we see humpback whales, minke whales, harbour porpoise, and white beaked dolphins. Iceland is a wonderful place to go whale watching and this tour is promising both in summer and also in winter. Superior a higher standard of accommodation with a better range and quality of facilities, often in a good location typically 4 stars. Blue whales are also regular spring and summer visitors, particularly off the coast of north iceland in top whale watching locations like skjalfandi bay and eyjafjordur. Unsplash has the perfect desktop wallpaper for you. Your guide to summer whale watching in iceland discover. A great deal that is hard to compete with, book your big experience now. Explore iceland on a northern lights cruise with highlights like iceland s.
Yet still, due perhaps to their immense intelligence, their strong social bonds. Elding is the original whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland, offering also sea angling, puffing watching and northern lights tours. Iceland is surrounded by the cool blue tones of the northern atlantic ocean. Iceland whale watching holiday 9 days selfdrive tour with focus on whale watching. Even in the winter time, iceland is one of the best places to watch whales. This northern lights and orca photography holiday is a small group trip, max 10 people, and it focusses on west iceland s stunning snaefellsnes peninsula. The best time for whale watching is during the summer months mayaugust when the whales are feeding and breeding.
Iceland travels terms and conditions contain legal obligations. Our wallpapers come in all sizes, shapes, and colors, and theyre all free to download. Have a whale of a time in iceland with this classic 3 night city break in reykjavik. In 1982, the international whaling commission iwc agreed to stop all commercial whaling by 1986. While the fin whale meat is exported to japan, most of the minke whale meat is served to tourists. From blue whales in california and humpbacks in mexico to the magnificent orcas of iceland, here are 10 of the best places in the world to see these mesmerising marine mammals in. This is a great value winter break jam packed full combining whale watching and.
If contemplating visiting for the first time, even on a short fiveday iceland tour, you wont be disappointed by the adventures that await. It seems to have the highest chance of encountering whales in winter. Whales are currently the largest species on earth, and yet it can be hard to fully comprehend how enormous and boisterous these creatures are when encountering them in their natural habitat. We are an atol and abta registered company based in uk but owned and run by icelanders, so we know the best that iceland has to offer. Husavik is the whale watching capital of iceland and the towns offshore waters are home to 15 different species of whale, including orca and humpback. This fantastic iceland holiday includes return flights from your chosen uk airport, 3 nights hotel, a whale watching boat trip, a full day golden circle tour and the blue lagoon tour with entrance fee. When do we recommend you go to see northern lights and whales. The whales most frequently seen on tours are the minke whales, humpback whales, dolphins and porpoises other speces are sometimes spotted. Icelandic whalers have slaughtered more than 1,700 whales fin, minke and sei whales since the global ban on commercial whaling came into force in 1986. Whether youd like to swim with them or spot them from a boat, browse our excellent selection of whale watching holidays and find one to suit you. View gallery download holiday overview download trip. Climb aboard your boat to search for the aurora borealis, a spectacular celestial display of. Come and explore the whales of iceland from both land and sea.
You will enjoy a fantastic scenery, birdlife, and of course the diverse range of whale species of eyjafjordur. This tiny town, population 2,8, borders the skjalfandi bay, home to the greatest diversity of whales perhaps in europe. Please tick if you would like us to keep you updated with ideas and tips for special occasion trips from our. Toprated reykjavik whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. Holiday companies will talk you through the regions you could visit, the time you might like to take it all in, and the type of vehicle you require. Iceland holidays specialises in iceland breaks, reykyavik holidays, northern lights iceland and blue lagoon iceland. Once you have arrived and made it through customs at keflavik international airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation in the heart of reykjavik. A live guided tour of whales of iceland, offered daily at. Whales and dolphins are at their greatest numbers during the summer months between april and october when the marine beasts come to feed on the plankton that thrives on the nutrientrich deposits of iceland s bays. Thanks to their epic migrations, phenomenally deep dives, great age and the virtual impossibility of keeping them in captivity there are still many mysteries surrounding these great mammals of the sea.
Whale tours can best be taken starting at husavik or the snaefellsnes. Explore the landscapes of south and west iceland on this winter flydrive adventure. Whale watching and northern lights in iceland artisan travel. View gallery download holiday overview download trip notes. Whale watching hauganes in north iceland whale watching.
Gems of iceland with whale watching zrs 6 day tour from reykjavik to reykjavik active pace. June, july and august are the best months for whale watchers because the seas are at their most lively at this time of year. A holiday highlight is the opportunity to see beautifulyetdeadly killer whales feeding in the fjords of. Iceland is a country known for its natural wonders. Arctic adventures northern whale watching tours have a 98% success rate when it comes to whale sightings. A combination of a whale watching tour with special tours and a visit to the largest whale exhibition in europe at whales of iceland. Waterfalls, geysers, volcanic landscapes, hot springs, whale watching, iceland offers all this and so much more.
The best time to visit iceland for whale watching is from april to october, with the summer months being the peak season. Due to the covid19 pandemic we have decided to cease our activities until may 1st the earliest. Whale and puffin watching tours are conducted by boat from ports all around iceland. Whale watching hauganes 2020 all you need to know before. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Stay in remote countryside hotels, and as the evenings plunge the rugged landscapes into darkness, head out in search of the incredible aurora borealis. Get a boat trip from faxafloi bay and see if you can spot grey, minke and pilot whales gracefully breaking the waters surface. Click here to download a free pdf version of this break. Audio guide at whales of iceland with over 10 languages available.
Whale watching hauganes is the oldest whale watching tour operator in iceland based just 25 minute drive north from akureyri. In this article we want to share with you a few photos from our whale watching tour on january 24, 2019. This area boasts many wonderful landscapes, but in addition to photographing these, we hope to photograph two of the countrys most iconic attractions. Best in the summer months when the seas teeming with wildlife, your boat will take you across the waters to spot mammals including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked. Whale watching tours in the north of iceland dalvik if youre based in the north of the country, a whale watching trip from dalvik is the ideal option for you.
Norway and iceland also provide great opportunities to combine seeing orcas with the northern lights. Experience two of iceland s most incredible natural sights as you go whale watching and search for the northern lights with this package of two separate excursions from reykjavik. Splash out on an iceland whale watching holiday and interact with whales such as minke, humpbacks and blue whales in their natural surroundings. Actually im also going to iceland next february and thinking of going on a whale watching tour thats how i found that place.
Visit the whales of iceland exhibition with lifesized models, an interactive installation and virtual reality experience. This holiday offer includes flights, accommodation and a half day whale watching tour with local specialists elding. Whale watching iceland city break iceland holidays. This is why one of the best places to go whale watching in iceland is the northern icelandic town of husavik. Orca watching and northern lights holiday in iceland. Check out our selection of whale watching tours in iceland. Iceland whale watching in january orcas in snaefellsnes. A classic short break to iceland with two excursions included in the holiday package. Skjalfandi itself actually translates to trembling in icelandic. Iceland whale watching holiday iceland selfdrive tour. They form the basis on which bookings are accepted by iceland. Beautiful, free images gifted by the worlds most generous community of photographers. Northern lights and whales in iceland on your aurora trip.
Get app whales of iceland the largest whale exhibition in. Whalers in iceland hunt endangered fin whales as well as to minke whales. Iceland the best tips for whale watching in iceland whaletrips. When vast shoals of overwintering herring gather along the coast of west icelands snaefellsnes peninsula, its one of the best places for an unforgettable orca watching experience.
Our new and exclusive into the blue smallgroup holiday encompasses iceland s top three whalewatching locations as you explore the country under. Iceland refuses to recognise the ban and currently allocates its whalers a quota to kill endangered fin whales the second largest creature on earth as well as minke whales. Over twenty species of whale and dolphin frequent icelands waters, many of them throughout the year, whereas atlantic puffins nest in their millions along coastal cliffs and on islands from april to august. Whale watching tours are operated from the old harbour in reykjavik. Whilst whale watching is included in your holiday, the days are primarily free for you to explore iceland your own way. Whilst whale watching has traditionally been a summer activity in iceland, the last 2 winters have proven that the incidence of sightings in the winter is very good too at about 70%, so now you can see whales and the northern lights at the same time. Self drive holidays in iceland also called fly drive holidays are tailor made to suit your interests.
Plus, snaefellsnes is a wonderful region for winter whale watching in iceland. This region of iceland is very quiet during winter and you can experience iceland in a very authentic way. Scansaver early booking discounts when booking before sepetember 1st 2018. Iceland travel offers a variety of tours, packages tickets and services products through its website icelandtravel. Reykjavik and keflavik auroras, whales and the blue lagoon. Iceland orca whale watching on snaefellsnes killer. Does anyone know how good the whale watching is out of reykjavik at that time of year. Based in the peaceful town of grundarfjordur, this smallgroup holiday led by wanderlust award winning guides, puts you in prime position for whale watching. Iceland whale watching holiday iceland selfdrive tour for 9 days. At least one of the reykjavik whale watching operators publishes their trip diary on the web, so you can read their trip diary for last september and see just what it was like, how many trips were cancelled due to rough seas, how many whales they saw and of what kind. The north of iceland is known as the capital of whale watching. Our new and exclusive into the blue smallgroup holiday encompasses iceland s top three whalewatching locations as. Dolphins and humpback whales are often spotted in the fjord, just outside of the harbour area of hjalteyri. Iceland whale watching holidays discover the world.
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