Whale Watching Eyjafjörður: From Árskógssandur
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Step aboard our traditional wooden vessel and sail around the scenic Eyjafjörður fjord as you watch humpback whales and dolphins in their summer dwelling. Our experienced crew will provide information and knowledge about these amazing creatures throughout the tour.
- Duration
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Very easy
- Season
- October to December
- Getting there
- Boat
- Book by
- 30 minutes before
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before
from
12.990 ISK
per adults
Check dates & bookNext departures
- Thu 1 Oct · 10:30
- Sat 3 Oct · 10:30
- Sun 4 Oct · 10:30
- Mon 5 Oct · 10:30
Runs: October to December
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
- No account needed
The Grapevine's take
Whale Watching in Eyjafjörður
Our panellists were unanimous: whale watching in Eyjafjörður is among the best tours North Iceland has to offer. Boats leave from Árskógssandur, half an hour north of Akureyri, into one of the calmest fjords in the country. Nothing is guaranteed, but humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins and harbour porpoises all turn up here.
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Prices
| Adults16+ years | 12.990 ISK |
|---|---|
| Toddler0 - 6 years | 0 ISK |
| Youth7 - 15 years | 6.990 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
Step aboard our traditional wooden vessel and sail around the scenic Eyjafjörður fjord as you watch humpback whales and dolphins in their summer dwelling. Our experienced crew will provide information and knowledge about these amazing creatures throughout the tour.
While sailing in the calm seas of Eyjafjörður, we make sure you stay warm and cosy by offering warm overalls, homemade hot chocolate and freshly baked cinnamon buns on board.
After a successful whale watching tour, make sure to visit the amazing Beer Spa in Árskógssandur with an outside tub and a wonderful seaside-view restaurant.
What's included
- Professional whale watching guide
- Warm overalls and raincoats if needed
- Hot chocolate and cinnamon buns
- English guidance
What to bring
- Warm clothes
Good to know
The tour starts at the harbour in Árskógssandur. The meeting point is at the reception of Hotel Kaldi, down by the harbour. Please arrive at our ticket office in Árskógssandur no later than 30 minutes before departure.
Where it starts
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 Whale Watching Eyjafjörður: From Árskógssandur?
- About 2 hours 30 minutes.
- How much does Whale Watching Eyjafjörður: From Árskógssandur cost?
- From 12.990 ISK. Adults (16+ years): 12.990 ISK. Toddler (0 - 6 years): 0 ISK. Youth (7 - 15 years): 6.990 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 Ticket Office Hotel Kaldi, Sjávargata 6, Árskógssandur. Most people drive there themselves.
- When does it run?
- October to December, 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 very easy.
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