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Full-Day Whale Watching and Golden Circle Shared Tour in Iceland
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11 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English
Overview
If you are only in Iceland for a short time, or you simply wish to fit in as much as possible, our Full-Day Whale Watching & Golden Circle Tour might just be the perfect option for you.
Start the day at sea, with a 3 hour adventure in the North Atlantic. Keep your eyes peeled for the breaching flukes of a number of whale species, most notably Minke and Orca. Our passionate guides will keep you entertained while we search for these elusive creatures.
The waters here are also home to dolphins, seals and sea-birds.
After a hopefully successful sighting, jump aboard our bus for your afternoon Golden Circle Tour. We stop at all the classic stops, including Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfall and Kerið Volcanic Crater.
Return to the city in time for dinner, where you can reflect on your fun-filled day spent exploring at sea and on land.
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Landing and facility fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Warm overalls are available for the whale watching boat tour
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
08:15 AM
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What To Expect
Reykjavik
Embark on a whale watching boat tour from Reykjavík historic Old Harbour. This 3 hour adventure takes you far out from Fáxaflóa bay to the cold waters of the North Atlantic. These waters teem with foodstuff for many species, including Minke Whales, Orcas, Dolphins and more. Our devoted guides will entertain you with stories and science, while we search for these sometimes shy sea beasts.
3 Hours 45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Circle Route
Golden Circle is the ultimate day tour route from Reykjavik. It includes three Iceland's iconic destinations: Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir national park.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Thingvellir National Park
After your whale Watching adventure, join your Golden Circle Afternoon tour. We meet you at Tour Bus Stop # 4, right by Reykjavík´s Old Harbour, where your boat tour termintates. The first stop on the Golden Circle tour is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a place with great cultural and historical interest for the Icelandic People. Walk along the Álmannagjá, a narrow gorge which makes the meeting point of the tectonic plates of Eurasia and North America. Your guide will give great insight into the history of this location, which served as the first meeting point for the Icelandic Athing, among the he oldest continuously meeting parliaments in the world.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Geysir
Geysir is among Iceland´s most famous and popular natural wonders. In fact, the generic English terms for this natural feature, geyser, is derived from the Icelandic word. Strokkur is the name of the geyser which can counted on to erupt every 5-10 minutes or so. So you will have time to catch several eruptions during your stop here. The spray can erupt up to 70 metres into the air. Take the walking paths through other bubbling and boiling pools.
1 Hours 20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gullfoss Waterfall
Gullfoss Waterfall, or Golden Falls in English, is a very powerful waterfall nearby to Geysir. With several viewpoints and walking paths, you can view the immense falls from may perspectives.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kerid Crater
Kerið Volcanic crater lake was formed in an immense volcanic eruption some 6500 years ago. The surrounding land as far as the eye can sea is covered in old lava fields, now covered in lush moss. Kerið features two walking paths options. You can descent the steps to the waters edge. Here the sides of the crater surround you, really giving you an idea of the scale. You can also walk on the path along the crater edge, giving you a bird's eye view of the the lake below.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total driving time on this tour is around 3h30mins
Operated by BusTravel Iceland
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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