From Reykjavik: Full Day Whale Watching & Golden Circle Tour

This Full-Day Whale Watching and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik suits visitors with limited time seeking marine wildlife and iconic Icelandic landmarks.

Highlights

• Whale watching cruise in Faxafloa bay, a key feeding area for whales and other marine life
• Thingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet
• Geysir geothermal area with eruptions every 5 to 10 minutes
• Gullfoss waterfall, a powerful cascade fed by glacial rivers

Description

Begin your day with a 3-hour whale watching boat tour departing from Reykjavik Old Harbour. Pickup is available from multiple city locations by a fast and efficient bus. Reykjavik bay is rich in plankton and krill, attracting a variety of whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine animals. This tour has a 97 percent success rate for whale sightings. If you do not see whales, you can repeat the boat tour on another day at no extra cost.

After the whale watching tour returns to dock, walk to Tour Bus Stop #4 - Miðbakki, where you will board the coach for the Golden Circle bus tour. The Golden Circle region includes Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the active Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s largest and most powerful falls.

The tour concludes back in Reykjavik, with drop-off at the original pickup point. This full-day experience offers a combination of marine wildlife and renowned natural wonders all in one day.

Includes

• Guided coach tour of the Golden Circle
• Whale watching boat tour
• Use of warm coveralls during the whale watching cruise

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, dress warmly and bring waterproof clothing and sturdy shoes. Book your tour early to secure your preferred date during peak season.