Premium Whales & Midnight Sun

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During Icelandic summer nights the daylight just seems endless. This unique whale watching tour departs in the evening from Reykjavík's Old Harbour. Experience the wildlife and nature adventure of a lifetime on our most personal whale watching tour.

Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
May to August
Minimum age
10 years
Getting there
Boat
Book by
30 minutes before
Cancellation
Free up to 24 h before

from

24.900 ISK

per passenger

Check dates & book

Next departures

  • Sun 16 May · 20:00
  • Mon 17 May · 20:00
  • Tue 18 May · 20:00
  • Wed 19 May · 20:00

Runs: May to August

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
  • No account needed

Why it's on Icebreaker

Whale Safari Reykjavík

Whale Safari runs the small, fast option out of the Old Harbour: twelve-seat RIB speedboats that leave from the ticket office on Ægisgarður, kit you out in warm flotation overalls and skip across Faxaflói far quicker than the big boats, so more of the two hours is spent with the animals. In summer the route calls first at the puffin islands just off the city, then heads out for minke and humpback whales and white-beaked dolphins, engines switched off when something surfaces, and returns along the shoreline past Harpa. The evening departure runs under the midnight sun. A one-hour puffin-only tour does the islands alone, with a guide who will answer every question about the birds. Puffin season is roughly mid-April to mid-August. Not for pregnant passengers or anyone with heart or back trouble.

From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.

Prices

Passenger24.900 ISK

Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.

About this tour

During Icelandic summer nights the daylight just seems endless. This unique whale watching tour departs in the evening from Reykjavík's Old Harbour. Experience the wildlife and nature adventure of a lifetime on our most personal whale watching tour. Our custom made RIB boats are specially designed to get you closer to the whales and puffins than any boats can offer. These fast, stable and safe boats also allow us to cover more area as we search for the wildlife, thus increasing your chances of spotting whales, dolphins and birdlife.

When possible we switch the engines off completely to give the wildlife (and you) the serenity to fully enjoy the nature under the colorful hues of the evening sky.

What better way to fully experience the uniqueness of those bright Icelandic summer nights. This adventurous evening tour is the ideal way to make the most of your day in Reykjavík. As the whales never fully sleep we can expect encountering the same wildlife on this premium whale watching tour as on our regular day tours. 

This great whale watching tour starts from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík and we first visit the puffins in their natural habitat on the islands in the bay. Then we speed up for the thrilling ride and head out to Faxaflói bay in search of the whales. During these bright summer nights few things will beat the experience of seeing the whales and dolphins as up close as you can from our RIB boats. After our whale safari we travel back to Reykjavík, where we will take ride along the city's shore line, viewing it from the sea. Including a stop at the harbour side of Iceland's most famous building, the glittering Harpa Concert Hall.



What's included

  • Two hour expertly guided whale whale watching tour in a 12 seater RIB boat. 
  • Small Group - Only 12 passengers with expert guide & captain
  • High quality suspension seats for extra safety and comfort
  • Puffins are also seen on this tour!
  • Reykjavík sightseeing with panoramic views off the Sun Voyager & Harpa Concert Hall. 
  • Whale Guarantee! If we are unlucky and can't seem to find whales or dolphins on the RIB tour you can try again for free on the Classic Whale Watching on the larger boats either in Reykjavík or in Akureyri.
  • We supply warm overalls, gloves, goggles and all necessary safety equipment.

What to bring

Dress warmly for our northern ocean, so if you have it, bring warm outdoor clothing like a  wool or fleece sweater, some warm headgear and gloves. Sturdy shoes are recommended.**

Good to know

This tour may not be suitable for pregnant women. Consult your doctor before signing up

This tour is not recommended for those with history of back or knee problems or severe heart conditions. 

This tour has an age limit of 10 years and a height limit of 145 cm

We will require you to sign a safety waiver at our ticket office prior to departure

Ideal evening tour after your day tour and dinner in Reykjavík

Less time then the “Classic Whale Watching tour”, only 2 hours from harbour to harbour.

“Whale Guarantee” If we find no whales on your tour you get a free return ticket on our “Classic Whale Watching Tour”.

Where it starts

Whale Safari Ticket OfficeÆgisgarður, Reykjavík

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Questions

How long is Premium Whales & Midnight Sun?
About 2 hours.
How much does Premium Whales & Midnight Sun cost?
From 24.900 ISK. Passenger: 24.900 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
Where does it start?
There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Whale Safari Ticket Office, Ægisgarður, Reykjavík. Most people drive there themselves.
What is the minimum age?
10 years.
When does it run?
May to August, going by the departures listed for the next twelve months.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it moderate.

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