Our best price guarantee covers retail and prepaid rates available to the general public. Whale watching was a quite disappointing event, especially in winter time when no whale can be seen. With calmer winds, fewer storms and clearer skies, not only are whale watching tours less likely to be cancelled, but your chances of seeing cetaceans breaking the flat surface of the water. These amazing creatures, also known as killer whales, are known for gathering in this area in the winter months. Whale watching reykjavik special tours 2020 all you. It seems to have the highest chance of encountering whales in winter. See the humpback whales, white beaked dolphins and minke whales. The adventure begins as we head out north of the peninsula.
Elding is the original whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland, offering also sea angling, puffing watching and northern lights tours. Of course, the unpredictable winter weather of iceland can raise a few challenges when it. Make the most of your winter break with this guided small group tour along the scenic south coast of iceland. Book amazing self drive tours in iceland with cheap 4x4. Winter whale watching iceland a whale watching tour with. They form the basis on which bookings are accepted by iceland travel.
There are more than 20 species of whale in the waters around iceland and the island. Winter whale watching also opens up the opportunity to see some of the many seabirds that call iceland home, including fulmars, guillemots, gannets, cormorants and eider ducks. Iceland on the web can plan you a very friendly and inexpensive package for whale watching in reykjavik. Whale watching hauganes in north iceland whale watching. Out tours start from grundarfjordur in snaefellsnes. Auroras at whales of iceland is a northern lights themed visit to the spectacular whales of. We only seat 12 passengers per boat, and each boat has a expert whale watching guide and captain on board. Whale watching and northern lights in iceland artisan travel. Even in the winter time, iceland is one of the best places to watch whales. This tour was by far the best effecient and economical way to see the country of iceland. Whale watching in summer has one obvious appeal over whale watching in winter. Their arrival time has varied from year to year and we can not guarantee sightings. With this trip you will have the entrance to the whales of iceland exhibition, where you will check, in real, how big are these mammals, as they are real scale handmade models that will make you feel that you are swimming in the ocean with them, listening them singing under the water, and also you will see how do their filters and different parts of their bodies like. Ambassador whale watching akureyri 2020 all you need.
Iceland whale watching december winter whale watching. Learn about the whales and wildlife of iceland on this whale watching boat tour departing from the harbor in reykjavik. The best time for whale watching is during the summer months mayaugust when the whales are feeding and breeding. The most common whales during winter season are whitebeaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, humpback whales and killer whales.
The ocean around iceland is cold during winter time and thats when the whales go south to warmer waters, to the caribbean wouldnt we all. Iceland, dalvik watching crazy humpback whale from the. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and save the graphic on the next page. Iceland orca whale watching on snaefellsnes killer. Iceland whale watching in december is a unique experience. Winter whale watching is different from summer whale watching not only because you see other species, but also because the weather can be quite. Light and sea conditions were stunning and we were lucky enough to come across a pod of about 12 whitebeaked dolphins.
Enjoy the wondrous winter scenery, majestic northern lights, idyllic ice cave, the. With convenient location, excellent sighting rate and high quality service, the companies reputation grew fast and it quickly became one of the biggest whale watching companies in eyjafjord. Our experience and flexibility allows for a more comfortable and reliable winter whale watching adventure, but going from other harbours means that we may need to take a bus anywhere from 2060 min. Iceland is a wonderful place to go whale watching and this tour is promising both in summer and also in winter. Jump on a boating adventure to see some of the most fascinating animals in the entire world, including adorable puffins, iceland s favorite bird, and the worlds largest mammals, the majestic whale. Iceland travel offers a variety of tours, packages tickets and services products through its website icelandtravel. View gallery download holiday overview download trip notes. As a disclaimer i havent been there myself but i guess it should be ok because its off route 1 which gets plowed year round. The blue whale calves, for instance, weigh about 2,5 tons approx.
Whale safari iceland reykjavik 2020 all you need to. In preparation for the tour i read the elding whale watching diary to see what the whales had been up to the previous days and the posts, telling tales of a blue whale and orcas, were promising. You can prepare yourself before visiting exhibition by downloading whales of iceland audio guided app to your phone or just on. The north of iceland is known as the capital of whale watching. When writing about iceland whale watching in winter we also have to mention the risk of a canceled tour. If you dont see a whale on the tour, you have the option to take the tour again for free. Whale watching is operated from various locations around iceland. The lowlying sun is something not to be missed, as it casts a warm glow over the snowcapped mountains surrounding the bay, often painting the sky bright orange or pink. It does not include discounts you may recieve from thirdparty organizations or special offers made as part of a membership program, corporate discount, daily deal, group or reward program. Our specially made rib boats are made to get close to the whales, dolphins and puffins of the faxafloi bay. Northern iceland is globally recognized as the best location to experience whales in the world. Your five days will be brimming with icelandic culture, history, and the unforgettable, snowy landscapes that make iceland a hot destination in winter.
The show includes multimedia images and videos of whales as well as fun facts about the cetaceans and other marine animals we are likely to come across on the tour. Just note that most of the information in this blog post applies to whale watching tours that sail from october until april. The winter low lying sun is also something not to be missed, as it casts a warm glow over the whitecapped mountains surrounding the bay and to breathe in the winter s fresh yet crisp. Whale watching tours are available all year round in iceland but there are usually less departures per day during the winter months. Take a winter whale watching tour with elding whale watching from reykjavik for the chance to see whales on your reykjavik iceland holiday. We have toured with travelers on whale watching since 1993. If the orca are not in the region at the time of your visit, alternative non whale. Were the oldest whale watching company in iceland, since 1993. Founded in 20, ambassador was the first whale watching company to operate tours from the town of akureyri in northern iceland. Please be aware that due to environmental reasons during certain times of the year our trips may be delivered on a shared boat with one of our partners. In order to increase your chances for a successful whale watching tour we highly recommend staying at least one night in snaefellsnes. Iceland the best tips for whale watching in iceland whaletrips.
On this combo tour of whales and puffins, we experience amazing wildlife directly from reykjaviks charming old harbour. When is the best time to see orcas in iceland as we are dealing with nature and wild animals, we cannot predict orca sightings for the future. The tour offers complimentary photos of you with the northern lights so the experience will be well kept in mind, memory, and pictures. The weather in iceland is unpredictable and especially in winter, there are days with strong winds and unfavorable weather conditions where it is not safe to go out at sea. Experience the drama and poetry of whales, seen on more than 95% of summer tours and 80% in winter. Over twenty species of whale and dolphin frequent iceland s waters, many of them throughout the year, whereas atlantic puffins nest in their millions along coastal cliffs and on islands from april to august. The main species we see on our tours are orcas and dolphins. Rib express whale wathing this is a once in a lifetime boat experience. The best winter vacation packages guide to iceland. Whale watching hauganes is extremely proud of being the oldest whale watching iceland company. Hauganes whale watching iceland tours whale watching. Orcas, sperm whales, and pilot whales are not very commonly seen in other whale watching tours.
The most common cetacean around iceland are minke whales, whitebeaked dolphins and harbour porpoises. Winter tours in iceland, summer tours in iceland, we. Come along on a 5day journey and visit the golden circle, the south coast, the blue lagoon and an authentic ice cave with this allencompassing winter package. Since herrings and small fish are abundant in winter in this area, these toothed whales unlike most baleen whales stay around all year long. If you have a rental car we recommend driving to dalvik village in north iceland for a whale watching tour. Each year continues to surprise us with the wildlife this season offers.
In order to increase your chances for a successful whale watching tour we highly recommend. Arctic adventures northern whale watching tours have a 98% success rate when it comes to whalesightings. If you are traveling in winter please note that we strongly recommend a 4x4 vehicle for all self drive tours during. The appearance of the orca to the shores of iceland is an unpredictable event. The whaleplanner december a whale watching infographic. Actually im also going to iceland next february and thinking of going on a whale watching tour thats how i found that place. We offer scheduled whale watching tours from reykjavik and in north iceland. Winter whale watching is a whole other experience and adventure compared to our summer tours. How to go whale watching in iceland whats on in iceland.
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