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Head out to sea and enjoy whales and puffins under the midnight sun

Reykjavík, Iceland

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Head out to sea and enjoy whales and puffins under the midnight sun
Walrücken im Meer bei goldenem Sonnenuntergang, ruhige See und Vögel am Horizont.
Ein Wal schwimmt knapp unter der Wasseroberfläche, Kopf und Rücken sichtbar, gedämpftes Licht.
Schwarm fliegender Vögel als Silhouetten vor orangefarbenem Abendhimmel

Experience whales and Atlantic puffins on an evening midnight sun boat tour from Reykjavík.

What you can experience here

Experience the magical midnight sun on an unforgettable boat tour from Reykjavík. The tour takes you out onto the Atlantic Ocean, where you have the chance to spot majestic whale species such as the humpback whale, common minke whale and, with a bit of luck, even the orca. Alongside the giant marine mammals you can watch lively Atlantic puffins in their natural habitat, especially during the summer months when they nest in large numbers along Iceland’s coasts. Let yourself be enchanted by the diversity of the marine ecosystem and discover other seabirds and marine life.

The roughly two-hour tour starts in the evening and is run in small, safe RIB boats for a maximum of 12 people. As you navigate through the waters, you benefit from the explanations of experienced nature guides, who introduce you not only to the impressive wildlife but also to the geological features of Reykjavík bay. At the end of the tour you glide along Reykjavík’s coastline and pass sights such as the Sun Voyager while you enjoy the unique atmosphere of the midnight sun.

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Good to know when planning

  • Max. 12 people per boat
  • Tour duration approx. 2 hours

Where you can book it

  • Midnight Sun Whale Watching Tour

    3:00 h · from €95

    Operator: Elding Adventure at Sea

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    What others say about Elding Adventure at Sea

    Nutzer loben die freundliche, kompetente Crew und die gut organisierte Buchung. Häufig erwähnen sie beeindruckende Tierbeobachtungen und Flexibilität bei Terminänderungen. Einige bemängeln jedoch unzureichende Sichtungen und Unannehmlichkeiten während der Tour.

    Operator reviews are based on travellers' opinions and were summarised with the help of AI.

Categories

  • Wildlife watching
  • Tours
  • Birdwatching

Where you'll find it

Bootstour · Elding, AEgisgardur, Reykjavík, Island

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What else you can do nearby

Photo credits: Elding Adventure at Sea, Sandholt Reykjavik

Midnight Sun Whale Watching Tour

from €95 · Elding Adventure at Sea

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