Reykjavik two-in-one: Whales & Puffins

Name: Reykjavik two-in-one: Whales & Puffins
Brand: Elding Whale Watching
SKU: 6f81fca2-8b5c-4af0-9144-d52485ea5f98

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Summary

Book this tour for a chance to encounter whales in the wild and puffins in their natural habitat! This deal includes two separate tours; a 1 hour puffin watching tour (starting at 10:00) on a 40 passenger boat and a 3 hour whale watching tour (starting at 13:00) on a 200 passenger boat. Schedule: 1 June - 15 August / 08:00 Puffins & 10:00 Whales 1 May - 15 August / 10:00 Puffins & 13:00 Whales 1 June - 15 August / 12:00 Puffins & 14:00 Whales (Summer of 2020 1 July - 15 August 09:00 / Whales & 14:00 Puffins) Puffin Watching: We will take you out on one of our smaller passenger boats and sail up to one of three islands that are home to thousands of Puffins during breeding season. Borrow our binoculars or bring a zoom camera to get a good view! Whale Watching: Sailing out into the biggest bay in Iceland, Faxaflói, we will search for minke whales, humpback whales, porpoises and dolphins. Our tour has a sighting guarantee, which means that in the unlikely event that you don't see cetacean on our tour, you can try again another day free of charge! We suggest spending lunch at one of the many restaurants at the charming Old Harbour. Ask our staff for recommendations!

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

This unique combination tour offers you the chance to view whales and puffins in their natural habitat. Join us on a 1 hr. puffin watching tour before embarking on our 3 hr. whale watching tour. Learn all about the wildlife of Reykjavík from our fantastic crew and enjoy some incredible views of the city and the surrounding landscape from a unique angle.

What’s included?

Two tours (3 hr. whale watching & 1 hr. puffin watching)
Use of protective clothing and binoculars
Heated indoor saloon with large viewing windows
Complimentary WiFi onboard
Whale guarantee (or try again for free)
Excellent Live Commentary in English
Access to Wildlife Exhibition
Food & Drinks (available to purchase on board)
Pickup / Dropoff (available to arrange for a fee)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Efforts are made to invite passengers to stay 2 meters apart from others whenever possible, but guests are asked to wear a face mask during the tour for their own safety. You can purchase a mask in our ticket office before departure. Hand sanitiser dispensers are available on board.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Elding Whale Watching

About operator:

Elding is a tour supplier in Reykjavik offering whale watching and other adventures at sea all year round. We are conveniently located just off Reykjavik's old harbor. The various types of whales commonly sighted include minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises and the popular humpback whales. We will be accompanied by sea birds such as gannets, puffins, guillemots, cormorants, gulls, kittiwakes, arctic terns, and many more. Check our online Whale Diary for daily updates on whale sightings. To make our tours even more comfortable, we provide our passengers with warm (and floatable) overalls and raincoats. For safety reasons, all children under 12 years of age are required to wear life jackets during the tour.