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Sky Lagoon Transfer
Transfer to the famous Sky Lagoon
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About this activity
Combine two premier Icelandic whale watching experiences in a single 2-day adventure, departing from both Reykjavík and Akureyri to maximise your chances of spotting minke whales, humpbacks, white-beaked dolphins, and occasionally orcas. With a 91.4% historical sighting success rate and tours operating year-round, this combo offers unmatched flexibility for wildlife enthusiasts exploring Iceland's north and south coasts.
Are you crazy about whales, wildlife or nature in general? - Then why not make the most of your stay and go whale watching in South and North Iceland!
By booking this combo you have the opportunity to join our classic whale watching in Reykjavík AND Akureyri! Please make sure to write in 'special remarks' which day you wish to do which tour - after booking the combo we recommend reconfirming with our sales team directly.
Available: All year
Duration: 3 hrs. approx. each tour
Whale Watching in Reykjavík: Summer season is great for whale watching, as the wildlife in the bay is at its highest peak. This is the time when the minke whales are at their most abundant, along with the white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and humpback whales, giving us the chance to enjoy and understand them in their natural environment. Our sighting success on previous tours is 91.40% however the cetacean abundance is unpredictable and varies with the food availability of our shores. The most common cetacean in the area are the Minke whales, White-beaked dolphins, Harbour porpoises, Humpback whales and occasionally Killer Whales/Orcas and even Fin whales! Duration: 2,5-3,5 hrs (3-5 hrs in winter)
Whale Watching in Akureyri: Eyjafjord is home to many Humpback whales, that year after year return to the fjord for it's plentiful food. Our newly renovated and specially modified whale watching ship is capable of carrying 200 persons with spectacular views from our “cinema styled” viewing platforms. Its speed guarantees availability of whale watching tours from Akureyri, where ever the whales might be located in the deepest fjord in Iceland. With ample indoor and outdoor seating, bar and cafeteria, you can be sure that the ride is comfortable and pleasant, even at speed. Our sighting success of Humpback whales in summer 2016 is 100% and among them there have been reports of Blue Whales and White-beaked dolphins. Duration: 2,5-3,5 hrs
Here you can find more information about our classic tours departure times and opening hours in Reykjavík and Akureyri. Remember our amazing wildlife guarantee: If you don't see a whale, you are welcome to join the tour again, free of charge!
*These tours are operated by Elding and its sister company Akureyri Whale Watching*
Highlights
- ✓Dual tours in Reykjavík's bay and Akureyri's Eyjafjord for species variety
- ✓91.4% historical whale sighting success rate
- ✓Minke whales, humpbacks, white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises; occasional orcas and fin whales
- ✓Newly renovated ship with cinema-style viewing decks (Akureyri tour)
- ✓Flexible scheduling year-round; summer offers peak wildlife abundance
Insider tips
- ★Book tours on separate days and confirm your preferred schedule directly with the supplier after purchase to lock in times
- ★Summer (June–August) delivers the highest cetacean activity; winter tours run 3–5 hours for deeper hunting grounds
- ★Dress in waterproof layers regardless of season—North Atlantic spray is inevitable and rewarding
Good to know
- •Each tour lasts 2.5–3.5 hours (summer) or 3–5 hours (winter); plan accordingly with other itineraries
- •Akureyri ship holds up to 200 passengers with designated viewing areas
- •Sightings are weather and food-availability dependent; no guarantees, though success rate is historically high
- •Meeting point and embarkation details will be confirmed during final coordination with supplier
Who it's for
Wildlife and marine biology enthusiastsNature photographers seeking cetacean subjectsFamilies and couples exploring Iceland's north–south corridorTravellers wanting multiple ecosystems in one multi-day experience
Best time to visit
Summer (June–August) features peak minke whale and humpback abundance with shorter tour windows; winter (November–March) extends tour duration as whales move to deeper fjords. Both seasons operate; choose summer for brevity and wildlife density, winter for extended immersion.
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