Whale Watching and Puffin Tour: Explore Iceland's Wildlife from Old Harbour in Downtown Reykjavik
3 hours and 30 minutes · From Reykjavík
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Whale Watching & Lava Show Reykjavik: Nature's Breathtaking Spectacle
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Experience the best Iceland has to offer with spectacular Whale Watching opportunities and Lava Show in Reykjavik.
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Whale Watching departure at 09:00 & Lava Show at 14:00
Whale Watching departure at 13:00 & Lava Show at 18:00
1. Whale Watching Tour
Experience the best Iceland has to offer with spectacular Whale Watching opportunities.
Our tours offer a unique experience and we do our best to make this a lifetime experience for you.
A Whale Watching adventure departing from Old harbour in downtown Reykjavik. We sail into Faxaflói bay in search of Minke and Humpback whales, Dolphins, Harbour porpoises and Killer whales (a rare sighting). On this tour, you will also experience the spectacular views of the mountains and islands around Reykjavik as well as the wonderful bird life. On board we have warm overalls, heated spacious indoor cabins, a nice bar and free WiFi.
NOTE: You should schedule to be at our departure point at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
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. At Reykjavik Sailors, we are committed to ensuring the environment is kept pristine by making sure fewer boats are on the water.
Please note: Whale Watching is a natural activity governed by the laws of the weather. If the trip is cancelled due to bad weather, the Whale Watching ticket is refunded if the following tour was not joined before or you can change your reservation to the next available day.
Please, check our DAILY DIARY before you come for the tour. All the important daily information of all our tours will be notified on our website.
If you don't see a whale, you have the option to take the tour again for free.
Disclaimer for pick-ups
Pick-ups must be booked with a minimum of one hour before the tour departure time, all pick-ups booked after that will be discarded.
Pickup service (round trip) fee applies to first boat tour, if due to lack of sightings tour is joined for free again, pickup service must be added and paid again.
Discover our passion for adventure and travel!
2. Lava Show - 50 minutes
The only live LAVA SHOW in the world!
Are you fascinated with lava, volcanoes, and geology? Would you like to see red-hot lava up close in a safe environment? Are you embarking on a journey through Iceland, the land of ice and fire? If the answer is YES, you need to experience LAVA SHOW Reykjavik. It is the only live lava show in the world and has become one of the must-see experiences in Iceland! Just look at the incredible reviews!
The address is Fiskislóð 73, Reykjavík 101, Iceland
Phone number +354 553 0005.
An incredible and unique experience
In order to recreate a miniature volcano eruption, they superheat real lava from the 1918 Katla eruption and once molten, pour it into a showroom full of people. It is an incredible, unforgettable experience. In an instant, the showroom heats up to a toasty temperature. And as the audience sits safe in their seats yet only a few feet away from the flowing lava, it is mesmerizing to see, hear, smell and feel the incredible heat that radiates from it. It truly is a sensational experience!
The show begins with a short welcome by the host and then a short educational video about Icelandic volcanism, the volcanoes close by - with special emphasis on the largest volcano eruptions in Icelandic history and the volcanic dangers surrounding the capital area
Once the lava starts flowing into the showroom, the host literally starts PLAYING WITH THE LAVA! It is an entertaining, unique, and educational experience, completely different from everything else you've ever experienced. And after the show, you truly see the rest of Iceland with different eyes and a newfound appreciation for nature. It really is a must see experience.
Explore Iceland with our expert partners!
ADDRESS
We start at Geirsgata 11 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/DatKA6eiZ5sXyxTW7)
Get there 30 minutes early to join the excitement.
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Please note that in case of cancellation of the whale watching tour, the price of the entire ticket will not be refunded, only the whale watching part. This is a combo booking; however, please note that if the whale-watching tour is canceled, the Lava Show ticket will remain valid only on the originally booked date and is non-refundable.
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About this activity
Duration
4 hours and 30 minutes
Location
Reykjavík
Cancellation
24 hours
Language
English
Includes
- Whale Watching:2.5-3.5 hours Whale Watching tourExpert and professional guidesComplimentary ticket for a second tour if no sightings occurWarm flotation overallsEnjoy free WiFi on boardRelax in heated indoor cabins featuring convenient toilet facilitiesComplimentary seasickness tablets availableLava Show:Safety first! Everybody gets goggles. It gets hot!~50 minutes Lava ShowExperience being close to REAL molten lavaSee, smell, hear and feel the intense heatLearn about Icelandic VolcanismWatch as the Lava Master plays with flowing lavaExperience the only live Lava Show in the world
- Whale Watching Snacks and beverages, available for purchase on board and pickup service, offered at an extra charge.Lava ShowBackstage Tour: 990 ISK (additional ~10 minutes after the show)Snack and drinks in the cafe
Requirements
For Whale Watching tour:
Here's a friendly recommendation for your comfort and enjoyment:
We suggest wearing sturdy footwear and warm clothing to stay cozy during the tour.
Don't forget to bring your camera to capture amazing photos of your Whale Watching adventure!
Prepare for an unforgettable experience and make lasting memories with these handy tips.
For Lava Show:
Your good mood, eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions. The show is always the most fun when people interact with the host. And if you booked your tickets online, it's enough to show the electronic tickets at the counter, no need to print them out.
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Experience unforgettable whale watching in Reykjavík and discover Iceland’s incredible marine wildlife from the waters of Faxaflói Bay.
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Experience the world’s only live Lava Show in Reykjavík and get up close to real molten lava. Watch it flow, hear it sizzle, and feel the intense heat during one of Iceland’s most unique and immersive attractions.
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Product ID: 182379
