Please contact for tours and booking information.
Sea Angling
Westfjords Adventures
Þórsgata 8a, 450 PatreksfjörðurWestfjords Adventures offers various travel services and leisure activities in the scenic, spectacular and picturesque Southern Westfjords (planned to be Iceland’s next natural park for its astonishing natural beauty).
We offer guided bus tours to the majestic Látrabjarg Cliff, Rauðasandur Beach, Dynjandi Waterfall and other scenic places. As well we offer super jeep tours in the area including one of the most thrilling off-road trail in Iceland, guided hiking and walking tours, scenic boat trips and bird- and seal- watching in the nearby fjords. We also rent mountain bikes and cars for the travelers who like to enjoy the moment on their own.
We tailor our services to the interests of different travelers, nature lovers, photographers, birdwatchers, wildlife spectators, hikers, bikers, adrenaline kickers, sea anglers, seal watchers and those seeking to inhale the tranquility of unspoiled nature.
The tour can start in Patreksfjörður, where we are based, or in Keflavík International airport and Reykjavík Domestic airport (or any other place in Iceland). In Patreksfjörður we offer all kinds of accommodation as well as other travel services.
Don’t forget to check out our summer bus schedule between Patreksfjörður – Brjánslækur and Ísafjörður!!
Drangey Tours
Skagfirðingabraut 6, 550 SauðárkrókurOur boat tours to Drangey Island start from Sauðárkrókur marina, surrounded by the stunning landscape of Skagafjordur in North of Iceland.
Drangey island is a birdwatching paradise. The island is a nesting colony for thousands of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, gannets, kittiwakes, fulmar, shearwaters along with ravens and gyrfalcons. The island is a sheer sided palagonite rock aproximately 180m high and provides a wonderful view over the whole fjord.
A trip to Drangey is a unique experience combining sightseeing, birdwatching, sailing, hiking with personal service and guidance. There is a man made path to the top of the island along the face of the cliffs. While hiking you can get up close to the puffins that frequently sit resting within a few meters of the path. During the hike our tour guides tell the ancient stories of Grettir the strong, a viking that lived on the island in excile and more recent ones of how the islands resources have harvested from past to present. The tour is suitable for both groups and individuals of all ages. The tour duration is approximately 4 hours.
It´s not a problem if someone does not wish to take on the hiking part of the trip to the top of the island. Those who wish can stay on the boat or go on shore at the small harbor in Drangey, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenes of nature all around.
Over the summer months, June 1st - August 20 st, we offer daily trips to Drangey from Sauðárkrókur at 9:30 am.
In May and September are no scheduled tours but tours can be arranged on request.
FishIceland
Lundur 11, íbúð 503, 200 KópavogurHIGHLAND ADVENTURE
FISHING FOR TROUT AND CHAR
Fish for truly wild brown trout and Arctic char in the purest mountain lakes and streams amidst the untouched wilderness.
Once inaccessible to all but a few, this region is traversed by gravel roads which only open during the summer months. Your personal guide will transport you by four-wheel-drive vehicle across the black sands and lava fields, past bizarre volcanic landforms, through unbridged rivers and geothermal areas, deep into the interior.
If you are an angler with a sense of adventure then this tour will tick all the boxes: exciting fishing in remote, awesome locations for beautiful brown trout and hard-fighting Arctic char weighing up to 8lbs (3.5kgs).
Floating lines and small black flies are vital although it’s good to have slow sinking lines for use in deeper water. A special selection of Icelandic trout flies can be provided if requested in advance.
Self-catering accommodation is included in traditional huts and basic lodges. Longer trips available.
Departures
Daily at 8:30am from 20 June to 20 August 2011
Duration
8-12 hours per day
Included
Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in the greater Reykjavik area and Akureyri
English speaking guide with 4x4 vehicle (fuel cost included)
Lunch and light beverages provided
Fishing permits, licences and all taxes included.
Prices
1 adult: €499
2 adults: €580 (€290 per person)
3 adults: €750 (€250 per person)
Additional services
Fly fishing rod, reel and flies:
€18 per person
Fishing rod for bait, lures and spinning: €18 per person
Waders: €18 per person
English, German and Scandinavian guides are available on request.
How to book
Call Jón Sigurðsson on +354 534 8082
or email: info@fishiceland.com
WWW.FISHICELAND.COM
FISHING FOR SILVER BARS OF SALMON
With over one hundred self-sustaining Atlantic salmon rivers in Iceland, each fishing up to 20 rods per day, there is a wealth of fishing opportunities to enjoy in this unique country. However, to first-time anglers, visitors new to the island or salmon junkies who want to escape for just a day or two, finding out where to go, what’s available, how to get there and sourcing tackle hire can be a daunting prospect.
By booking a day trip in the company of a professional angling guide everything will be taken care of so all you have to do is wear the appropriate clothing and be ready on collection. The ability to cast a fly rod (9-12 feet long) will help you to make the most of your time on the water, but it is not necessary. Fly fishing instruction can be provided on the river and your day will be planned to suit individual or group requirements.
Amongst those rivers which may be selected for your fishing, (depending on the latest catches and availablity), are the River Sog, River Korpa, River Laxa, River Brynjudalsa,
River Hvita, River Stora Laxa, River Affall, River Thvera, River Skoga, River Ranga Junction and others.
Your dedicated guide will provide transport, impart friendly advice and help identify likely hotspots. Children aged 10 and over can also actively participate and hopefully
share in the excitement of catching their first salmon.
Departures
Daily at 7.00am from 20 June to 10 October 2011
Duration
8-12 hours
Included
Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in the greater Reykjavik area and Akureyri
English speaking guide with 4x4 vehicle (petrol cost included)
Lunch and light beverages provided
Fishing permits, licences and all taxes included.
Prices
1 adult: €620
2 adults: €780 (€390 per person)
3 adults: €1050 (€350 per person)
Additional services
Fly fishing rod, reel and flies:
€18 per person
Fishing rod for bait, lures and spinning: €18 per person
Waders: €18 per person
English, German and Scandinavian guides are available on request.
How to book
Call Jón Sigurðsson on +354 534 8082
or email: info@fishiceland.com
WWW.FISHICELAND.COM
Elding / Reykjavík Whale Watching
Ægisgarður 5, 101 ReykjavíkElding Adventure at Sea Is a family-owned company and the first to offer whale watching from Reykjavík. Over the years we have increased our service into other adventures at sea. Now we also offer Sea Angling, Puffin Watching, the ferry to Viðey Island, Imagine Peace Tours, Northern Lights Cruises and various exclusive and incentive tours.
The tours we offer are wildlife excursions and as a result each tour is unique. Our naturalist guides provide entertaining and valuable information about the wildlife on the scenery on the tours. Our boats are comfortable and stable, renovated with passenger comfort in mind. They are equipped with restrooms, on board café and indoor saloons. Elding passengers get free entry to the Whale Watching Centre, a multimedia showroom, café and shop in the old harbour.
We are committed to provide high quality tours in a way that minimizes the environmental impact caused by our activities while allowing visitors to enjoy nature. Our focus is to continue to implement our environmental policy and to develop research projects on board. Elding is EarthCheck certified and Elding boats carry the Blue Flag. In 2008 we received the Environmental Award of the Icelandic Tourist Board and in 2012 VAKINN Environmental Class Gold as well as the status of a Certified Travel Service.
You’ll find us conveniently located in Reykjavík’s old harbour, no more than a 5-minute walk from the downtown Tourist Information Centre. We also offer pickup from hotels and guesthouses in the capital area for a small charge.
Tickets are available through our online booking system and our ticket office in the old harbour before the tours.
Please see our schedule and prices here .
Make sure it’s Elding!
Ticket2Iceland.is
Sólarvegur 14, 545 SkagaströndSkype id. Samvinn
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Beffa Tours / Harbour Inn Guesthouse
Dalbraut 1, 465 BíldudalurBeffa Tours is a family owned and operated boat tour company, in Bíldudalur.
Join us on an enjoyable and exciting adventure at sea and experience the incredible whales of Arnarfjörður, try your luck sea angling or a little bit of both. In the summer we offer daily whale watching tours. The fjords backdrop is the "Westfjords Alps" which you will enjoy on the cruise. Our boat is a comfortable family crusing boat which can carry up to 7 passengers.
We offer private and semi private tours. Included in the price is safety gear, refreshments on board and blankets. It is recommended to dress according to weather, although if you get cold you are welcome to sit inside the boat and have a chat with the captain while searching for the whales.
Whale watching schedule:
June 20th- August 20th: Upon request, duration 2 hours
August 20th- October 31st: upon request, duration 2 hours
Sea angling schedule:
Book on our website or by phone.
Private tours:
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Arctic Sea Tours
Hafnarbraut 22-24, 620 DalvíkArctic Sea Tours offers Arctic whale watching, Grímsey Arctic Island and Arctic Sea Angling tours from Dalvik close to Akureyri in North Iceland. Our location is 66°N close to the Arctic circle which lies just north of Iceland and through Grimsey island. We operate licensed oak passenger boats, equipped according to strict standards set by the Icelandic Maritime Administration. We emphasize on personal service and small groups of passengers. We do our best to make your tour a special one and provide you with an unforgettable experience. Private charter available all around the year.
Arctic Whale Watching. A great adventure and unique experience for everyone. In Dalvík you have an exceptionally good chance to encounter the great humpback whale or 94% and often we spot white-beaked dolphins, minke whales, the small harbour porpoises and sometimes even the majestic blue whale. Overall we see whales in 98% of our tours. 3 hour whale watching tour. Warm overalls to secure your comfort on board. Hot drinks and local refreshments. 15 minutes sea angling at the end of the tour. Grill of freshly caught fish once back in Dalvík. Departure every day all around the year at 13:00, more departure times in summer.
Whale watching schedule
Morning departure 09:00 from 15th may - 30th september
Midday departure 13:00 all around the year
Afternoon departure 17:00 15th june - 10th august
Evening departure 20:30 1st july
Grímsey Arctic Island Have you ever wanted to cross the arctic circle? Well this is your chance! You will sail over to Grimsey island where you will be able to cross over the arctic circle and experience local culture and food! 10 hour day tour! Transfer to Grímsey island and back with the ferry Sæfari. Guided tour while on the island. A light lunch. A stop at one of the best bird watching areas in Iceland. Seeing the work of the locals. Meeting the locals for a light chat. Departure 3 times a week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 09:00
Arctic Sea Angling. Fishing is fun for all ages! If you want to experience Icelandic culture this tour will give you exactly what you are looking for – with the fresh arctic air, fishing and a taste of the freshly caught catch, you will leave Iceland feeling like a true fisherman! 1-6 hour sea angling tour. No need for experience – we will teach you. Experienced fishermen on board. Fishing equipment & protective clothing. Taste of grilled fish at the harbour! Upon request all around the year.
Reykjavik Sightseeing Invest
Skógarhlíð 10, 105 ReykjavíkReykjavik Sightseeing is a leading operator of guided day tours in Reykjavik city and the southwest of Iceland. The company is owned and run by pioneers in the Icelandic travel industry.
Reykjavik Sightseeing is proud of the superior service it provides. We operate a new fleet of coaches where each seat is equipped with a touch screen tablet complete with our unique "In Bus Audio Guide". This electronic guide provides all you need to know on each tour in 10 different languages.
For further information and bookings go to - www.reykjaviksightseeing.is - our webpage has been translated in ten languages like all of our tours so you can read in your own language about Iceland's top attractions.
Reykjavik Sightseeing offers all the popular day tours from Reykjavik and in Reykjavík such as:
Golden Circle Classic tour - Departure on the hour every hour from 8:00 until 12:00 (Duration 7.5 hours)
Golden Circle with Snowmobile ride - Departure at 08:00 (duration 11.5 hours)
Golden Circle with stop in the Secret Lagoon - Departure at 08:00 and 09:00 (duration 9.5 hours)
South Coast Classic tour - Departure at 9:00 (Duration 11 hours)
South Coast with a Glacier walk on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Departure at 09:00 (Duration 11 hours)
South Coast with a ATV ride on the black sand beach - Departure at 09:00 (Duration 11 hours)
South Coast with a snowmobile ride on mýrdalsjökull glacier - Departure at 09:00 (Duration 11 hours)
Northern Lights & Stargazing tour - Departures at 20:00 and 21:00 or 22:00 (Duration approx. 3 hours)
Ice Cave Classic tour - Departures at 7:45 (duration 11 hours)
Ice Cave with Snowmobile ride - Departures at 7:45 (duration 11 hours)
Ice Cave and Lava cave combination tour - Departures at 7:45 (duration 11 hours)
Reykjavík Walking tour - Departure at 14:00 (duration 2,5 hours)
Reykjavík Cycling tour - Summer departure at 10:00 (duration 3 hours)
Reykjavík local beer and food tasting tour - Departure at 18:00 (duration 2 hours)
We have it all and much more in our selection you can see all of our tours on www.Reykjaviksightseeing.is
Ocean Adventures
Höfnin Stykkishólmi / Stykkishólmur Harbour, 340 StykkishólmurLax-a Angling Club
Akurhvarf 16, 203 KópavogurAngling Club Lax-a is Iceland’s largest sporting outfitter by far, with over 40 salmon rivers/beats exclusively leased.
Angling Club Lax-a now offers first class fishing destinations in Russia, Norway, Scotland, Argentina, Canada, Greenland and Mongolia to name a few countries. A few years ago we started to seriously expand our operations into hunting and wing-shooting, and we now offer shooting/hunting programs in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Africa – in several countries in each continent.
But the heart of our salmon fishing is in Iceland, we have many of the best rivers in the country under our wing and we treat them with care and respect.
Whale Watching Hauganes
Hauganes, 621 DalvíkWhale Watching Hauganes is Iceland's oldest whale watching tour operator, based in the heart of Eyjafjörður fjord from where the whales are usually just a few minutes away. We always see humpback whales in our tours but also minke whales, harbour porpoises and dolphins. With some luck you can see orca whales (killer whales) and blue whales.
It only takes you 25 minutes to drive to Hauganes from Akureyri.
We operate two classic Icelandic oak boats that are both spacious and extremely stable in the still fjord of Eyjafjörður fjord which is well sheltered from the open North Atlantic Ocean. Inluded in our Whale Watching & Sea Angling tours you can enjoy sea angling at the end of the tour where you can take the filleted fish with you to enjoy later on.
All our tours are carbon neutral as we plant one tree for each tour and blend the oil with bio-diesel made locally from frying oils from local restaurants.
Also in Hauganes you will find a lovely restaurant, Baccalá Bar, a campsite, and the extremely popular hot tubs down by the black beach of Sandvík. You will find the unique beer spas just 5 minutes north from us, the only one of their kind in North Europe.
Daily departures at 13:30 (1:30 pm) (if the minimum required is
reached).
Sea angling at the end of the tour. Tour duration: 2,5 - 3 hours. Included: warm overalls (are also flotations suits), fishing rods, coffee and hot chocolate and pastries.
For more info call +354 867 0000, send an email to whales@whales.is or check out www.whales.is
Wild Westfjords
Pollgata 2, 400 ÍsafjörðurWild Westfjords offers the following traveller services:
CUSTOMISED MULTI-DAY PACKAGE TRIPS
Whether you prefer self-drive, private guided, or something different like trekking or a winter visit - we are the most experienced travel planners in the Westfjords (since 2012). We take great pride in providing a friendly, flexible & professional service.
Our self-drive and private guided packages include accommodation, transport and activities - in addition to a detailed customised itinerary prepared especially for your trip. It's possible to book only the Westfjords section with us, but usually we plan the whole Iceland trip for our customers - including the Ring Road and other regions.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Isafjordur is one of the main cruise ship ports in Iceland and we have extensive experience servicing cruise travellers.
We offer an excellent selection of shore excursions in all the main ports of Iceland, with handpicked tours from our local partners.
DAY TOURS
Many travellers reach the Westfjords by car or flight and do local day tours to get the most out of their visit.
We offer an excellent selection of day tours in the Westfjords, along the Westfjords Way, and on the Snaefellsnes peninsula, with handpicked tours from our local partners.
Gentle Giants
Hafnarsvæði (Harbour Side), 640 HúsavíkGentle Giants is a family-run company which has been offering tours from Húsavík, the Whale Capital of Iceland, since 2002. We are proud of our strong roots in Skjálfandi Bay with more than 160 years of family history in the bay.
Gentle Giants operates a fleet of traditional Icelandic oak boats, modern RIB speedboats, a fibreglass boat and sea kayaks. This gives us the unique opportunity to offer almost any kind of adventure at sea. Apart from the bestseller whale watching, other tours that we offer are e.g. sea angling, bird watching, kayak tours, yoga retreat, island visits with BBQ, and all kinds of high-end private and tailor-made adventures for individuals and groups of all sizes.
The company’s aim is to create memorable experiences while raising awareness about the gentle giants of the ocean and their habitat. Whales are seen on up to 97-99% of our tours. Our staff consists of highly educated and fully qualified both local and international people with various backgrounds and experiences who all share a passion for the sea and work hard to make every passenger feel good.
We can offer you:
-Untamed and unpredictable nature
-Bigger and smaller boats
-More personal experience
-Higher chances of finding whales
-160 years of our family history in Skjálfandi Bay
-Great respect to nature and minimum environmental impact
-Good memories and natural happiness
-Discounts for GG passengers by various local companies in Húsavík
Welcome aboard!
Vogasjóferðir
Keflavíkurhöfn, 230 ReykjanesbærVogaseatours is a new small family company owned by Símon og Sigrún, started in 2017. In 2018 we bought the steelboat Særós. Særós is named after our two younger children Sævar and Rós.
We operate from the Keflavík harbor, only some 7 minutes from the Keflavik International Airport and just about 45 minutes from the city of Reykjavík.
We offer whale watching, sea angling and sightseeing by sea, and other tours.
Please contact us for any details and questions you might have - info@vogaseatours.com
Our website is vogaseatours.com
Arctic See Angling and Hunting
Böggvisbraut 6, 620 DalvíkPlease contact for tours and booking information.
Sport Tours
Ytri-Vík / Kálfsskinn, 621 DalvíkSport Tours is an authorized Travel Agency by the Icelandic Tourist Board and has been operating since 1994. The headquarters are in North-Iceland but we operate our tours all over Iceland and offer a variety of tailor made and activity-packed tours for groups and both private and schedule tours for groups and individuals.
Sport tours are specialists in this field and have been organizing package tours for many years. Our tours contain plenty of excitement and action blended with Iceland?s spectacular nature, relaxation in geothermal water, excellent food and good accommodation.
We specialize in making your trip fun. We can offer snowmobiles for small and big groups, catskiing, backcountry skiing and heliskiing.
The Old Farmhouse Ytri-Vík The old three-storey house was built in 1929 and was the homestead for farming and fishing for many years. In 1982, the lovely farmhouse achieved the new role of a friedly guesthouse. The house has been completely renovated and is now equipped with all modern facilities.
Rooms: 7 x 2 made up beds
Sleeping bag accommodation: 25 persons
Kitchen with all modern appliances
Dining Room: seats 30Log Cabins
There are also 7 log cabins at Ytri-Vík.
Arctic Trip
Sveinsstaðir, 611 GrímseyArctic Trip was founded in 2015 by Halla Ingolfsdottir, a highly experienced guide with over 20 years of experience in guiding travelers around North Iceland, in Eyjafjordur and in particular in Grímsey where she has spent most of her days. Although recently founded, Arctic Trip has been in the making for several years; collecting experience, making social and business connections, testing the natural elements and wildlife.
Halla has a passion for storytelling and the outdoors and she and her team is very excited to welcome you to the remote island of Grímsey, to be on top of the world!
Arctic Trip was founded with the mission that everybody should enjoy a relaxed stay, to nourish their mind. We believe people should spend their holiday renewing themselves and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
We respect the environment, the wildlife and the tender and fragile nature of Iceland. Preservation and respect for the nature is a key factor in the Arctic Trip manifesto.
Iceland Outfitters
Hrauntunga 81, 200 KópavogurPrivate boat tours from Reykjavik. Whale watching, sea angling, puffin watching, midnight sail.
Up to 10 passengers
Picnic included
Season, April 1st to November 30th
Iceland Outfitters is a travel agency and tour operator focusing on fishing, hunting and luxury travel tours. The Atlantic Salmon is a major attraction for anglers from all over the world and our regular guests visit us to fish every year for up to many decades. Iceland also offers trout, sea trout, char and arctic char fishing in our freshwater river and lakes. Life is better when you fish!
Most guests join us fishing / hunting for 3 - 6 days but fly fishing, sea angling and hunting day tours are also offered seasonally from Reykjavik, Akureyri and West Iceland.
Day tour fishing season: April 1 - October 20
Day tour goose and duck hunting season: September 15 - December 15
Iceland Outfitters also offers fishing and hunting tours to Greenland, Scotland, Estonia and Croatia.
Happy Tours Iceland
Hringbraut 68, 220 HafnarfjörðurHappy Tours is a small family business that was founded in May of 2009. We have been sailing fishing boats in the rough environment of the North Atlantic Ocean since 1970. Our captain has been on duty more or less for 40 years, but now it involves taking care of guests on our boat.
The main goal of Happy Tours is to provide a fun, curious and educating experience for our guests.
We offer wildlife excursion tours on our special boat Saga, (in Icelandic it means story) our charming old boat Saga is a 40 feet traditional fishing boat. It was built from oak in Iceland in 1970. The boat has now been qualified to serve passengers, and we have all the latest safety-equipment. Safety is our top priority.
We offer tours all year around.” Sea angling tours” and “Puffin tours” from Reykjavik during the summer by boat. “Northern light tours” and “Reykjanes peninsula sightseeing tours” during the winter by bus.
We want you to discover a new exiting angle on your environment and be inspired by icelandic wild nature. Since we only take a maximum of 20 passengers in our boat we are able to attend to each and every one, both in fishing tours and watching tours. Therefore, our tours provide more personal service than other similar tours.
Our bus takes max 15 passengers. In our tours we try to avoid crowd places . We want our passengers to get as close to the unspoiled nature as possible.
REYKJANES CRATERS AND CULTURE
Season: 3 Nov – 15 April On Saturdays
Duration: 6-7 hours
Departure: 10:00
Pick up in Reykjavik capital Area starts at 9:00
NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR
Season: 3 Nov – 15 April
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Duration: 2,5 hours
Departure: 21:30
PUFFIN WATCHING TOURS
Season: 1 May — 23 August / every day
Duration: Approx 1 hour
Departure: 15:00 – 17:00 and 19:00 from the Old harbour in Reykjavík, next to the Maritime Museum.
SEA ANGLING GOURMET TOUR
Season: 15 april— 31 august / all days
Duration: Approx 3 hours
Departure: 11:00 from the Old harbour in Reykjavík, next to the Maritime Museum.
For additional information please visit our website
Harpa Yachts
Ægisgarður 5G, 101 ReykjavíkExperience Iceland from the sea in a unique way. Harpa Yachts offers private tours for groups that are tailored and customized to fit everyone. A selection of pre-made tours is available ranging from sea-angling, sightseeing, bird watching, and whale watching, tours ranging from one hour. With the option of specific customization for any tour regarding pick-up, food or drink offerings.
On board the yacht can service clients with everything from banquets, to meetings, anniversaries to birthdays or any other social gathering imaginable.
West Tours
Aðalstræti 7, 400 ÍsafjörðurWest Tours is a well-established travel agency and tour operator based in Ísafjörður, the capital of the Westfjords.
West Tours has more than 20 years of experience in the Westfjords tourism sector and is formed by shareholders and partners all around the region and wider. The agency is run by a young, encouraged team all year round and aims on selling activities and other touristic services all around the region.
We gladly assist individuals, groups, couples or families with their travel plans to the Westfjords peninsula, no matter if a longer trip, weekend trip or day trip with or without guide is on your wish list.
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Special Tours
Geirsgata 11, 101 ReykjavíkSpecial Tours Wildlife Adventures – Whale Watching and Other Sea Tours!
Special Tours was founded in 1996 as an operator for puffin watching tours for tourists, and for scientific trips for school children. The company has since steadily branched out by offering whale watching, sea angling, northern lights by boat, Reykjavík by sea and numerous incentive & group tours.
Whale Watching
Join Special Tours for an informative and exciting whale watching tour! Our boats are located very close to the city centre in Reykjavík‘s famous Old Harbour. The most commonly spotted whales in Faxaflói Bay are minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, humpback whales and harbour porpoises. An experienced guide will share their extensive knowledge and fun facts about the wildlife we encounter at sea. While searching for the whales, enjoy the beautiful scenery all around you on our way out and back.
Special Tours is proud to offer three types of whale watching tours!
CLASSIC Whale Watching (3-3.5 hours) – Hop on board Andrea, one of the largest whale watching boats in Iceland, with plenty of space to view the whales both inside and outside! This tour operates year-round, and we are happy to be able to offer German guiding during the summer season. There is a special educational and interactive focus on board, with whale bones, teeth and baleen plates for passengers to see and touch. A cafe, souvenir shop and restrooms are all on board. Free Wi-Fi and warm overalls are also provided for everyone!
EXPRESS Whale Watching (2-2.5 hours) – Offered from May – September, this express tour goes on a smaller and faster boat. It is perfect for those looking for a bit of adventure, or simply trying to fit in as much as possible during their vacation! In only 20-30 minutes you will have reached the feeding grounds, spending less time waiting. A snack bar and restrooms are on the boat, and free Wi-Fi and warm overalls are provided for everyone!
RIB EXPRESS Whale Watching (2 hours) – We have two powerful RIB boats that allows us to get extra close to the whales in a way that is safe for both the animals and our lovely passengers. Available from April 15 – October 31st, this exciting express tour is extra-fast and has built in shock absorbing seats to make it more comfortable. During the summer months we also visit the islands that the puffins nest on during our way out to the feeding grounds. We provide warm overalls, life jackets, gloves and goggles for all passengers!
Please note that these tours are weather dependant and sightings of wildlife cannot be guaranteed. If you are not able to see the whales on your tour you will get a complimentary ticket to try again on the next available day!
Puffin Express (1 hour) – During the summer Special Tours offers a quick 1 hour tour to see the famous puffins! The puffins are in Iceland for their nesting season (around May 1st – August 20th), and have breeding grounds on islands just off the coast of Reykjavík. In only 15 minutes you will be out watching these adorable little birds while getting amazing views of Reykjavík and the surrounding mountains. Our boats can get you extra close to the islands! We provide binoculars on board and recomend a good camera lens for close-up pictures.
Puffin Express by RIB Speedboat (1 hour) – The Puffin Express by RIB Speedboat is the perfect option for an exciting, fast tour that presents the opportunity to get really close to the birds! The adventure starts at the Old Harbour of Reykjavík and only takes one hour.
Sea Angling (2.5-3 hours) – Enjoy a real fishing experience and a BBQ on board during this sea angling tour, available from May 1st – September 15th. This tour is great for all ages and levels of experience, as our expert crew is happy to assist anyone who is not familiar with fishing. All necessary fishing equipment and protective clothing is provided. The catch is grilled on board for an exceptionally delicious fresh taste straight from the ocean!
Northern Lights by Boat (2-3 hours) – Watching the northern lights from the ocean is an amazing experience you will not want to miss! Join us in search for the northern lights at sea, escaping the light pollution from the city. There is plenty of space on the outer viewing decks, and warm overalls are provided! There are also heated indoor seating areas, a special northern lights video and refreshments for sale. Your guide will explain the science behind the lights and share facts, stories and myths about the lights from cultures around the world. Please note that this tour is weather dependant and sightings of naturally occurring phenemona cannot be guaranteed. If you are not able to see the lights on your tour you will get a complimentary ticket to try again on the next available day!
Northern Lights by Boat with a Backup Plan (NON-REFUNDABLE)
This Northern Lights by Boat with a Backup Plan tour is a great choice for people who want a guaranteed adventure, even if the weather does not agree with us! If the Northern Lights tour is confirmed to sail, you will join the regularly scheduled tour. If the Northern Lights tour is not able to sail due to weather or cloud coverage you are automatically placed on another tour that has been set up in partnership with the Whales of Iceland museum. Enjoy a tour of the museum, a special Northern Lights video and a Q&A session with one of our expert Northern Lights guides and a complimentary drink! You will also receive a ticket to join the Northern Lights by Boat tour on the next available day.
All of our boats are very comfortable and have great viewing areas. Our three largest boats, Andrea, Lilja and Rósin, have free wireless internet on board. Warm overalls are provided for all whale watching and northern lights tours, and protective clothing is provided for all sea angling tours. Andrea has a cafeteria and souvenir ship, three different indoor saloons and six restrooms. The outside view over the ocean is beautiful, with room for all – very family friendly! Our regular express boats have a snack bar, modern and comfortable indoor seating areas, restrooms and great viewing platforms outside. Our RIB express boat is fitted with comfortable shock absorbing seats and all necessary safety gear provided – a fun and exciting tour for all!
Safety is Special Tours‘ number 1 priority and we follow IceWhale‘s code of conduct for responsible and sustainable whale watching. Special Tours also has an extensive environmental policy, and we are proud to be a certified gold member of Vakinn – Quality & Environmental Label of the Icelandic Tourist board, and to carry the Blue Flag since 2011. In 2016 Special Tours received the environmental awared of Faxaflóahafnir, Associated Icelandic Ports.
Special Tours is conveniently located in Reykjavík‘s Old Harbour, only a 5 minute walk from the city center. Pick-up & drop-off services are offered for an additional fee from all hotels and guesthouses (or designated pick-up zones) in the greater Reykjavík area.
“WE GO THE EXTRA MILE”
Fly fishing in Iceland tour operator
Hringbraut 60, 220 HafnarfjörðurFly fishing in Iceland sets the standards expected for professional and expertise fly fishing guides. Our guides all work hard, with patience and determination, to give our guests a productive and memorable day of fishing. Our most senior guide has more than 15 years of experience of Fly Fishing guiding in Iceland.
We provide day trips or longer salmon or trout trips for anglers. The best advice we can give to make a reservation is send us an email and book your trip as soon as you know the exact date or dates you would like to fish. When inquiring please let us know the number of people in your party.