Golden Circle & Whale Watching Tour | Iceland
Discover the wonders of the Atlantic Ocean on an extraordinary whale watching tour in Reykjavik.
- Discover Iceland’s three wonders at the famous Golden Circle
- Join a guided whale watching tour in Faxaflói Bay
- Enjoy expansive viewing decks on the whale watching ship, with indoor facilities like cafeteria and toilets
- Gain access to the Whale Watching Centre
Options
Whale Watching Tour without Pick-Up
What's included in Golden Circle & Whale Watching Tour | Iceland
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
— What You Can Expect —
For an unforgettable action-packed day, take Iceland’s most iconic tour, the Golden Circle, and afterward head out to sea for some Whale Watching.
The Golden Circle is made up of three of Iceland´s most treasured natural wonders: The beautiful Þingvellir National Park, where the continental plates have been pulling apart and where the world´s first democratic parliament was established; the spectacular spouting geyser, Strokkur; and the powerful Gullfoss Waterfall that thunders 32 meters down into a deep canyon. This tour showcases some of Iceland´s most picturesque countryside and unspoiled nature. Departures for the Golden Circle Tour are at 08:00 and the tour lasts approx. 7,5 hours.
Departure for our whale-watching trip is at 17:00, which means that after the 08:00 Golden Circle Tour you will have around an hour before boarding the whale-watching ship. We drop you off by the pier and here's the perfect opportunity to explore the quaint old harbor with its design boutiques and coffee houses, or simply stroll around and take in all the action in the busy harbor.
All of our whale-watching tours start from our ticket office on the Ægisgarður pier at the Old Harbour in Reykjavík. Your whale-watching guide will meet you in our Whale Watching Centre located on board an old fishing vessel that is permanently moored at the pier.
Before or after the tour you can enjoy the onboard multimedia show that includes images and videos providing lots of fascinating facts about the whales and marine life in Icelandic waters.
— Pick Up Information —
- Please note that pick-up starts 45 minutes before departure
- Please kindly fill in the pick-up point if the service is required. If pick-up is not requested, please help to fill in "no need pick-up service" when making the booking
- For pick-up locations, please check from the official website at "Where should we pick you up?"
Inclusions
- Guided whale watching tour
- Warm overalls to lend
- Wi-Fi and USB-charger for each seat
- Access to the Whale Watching Centre
- In-bus audio guide with a choice of 10 languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Finnish)
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Dining expenses
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- Insurance
- In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
- Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
- Please kindly fill in the pick-up point if the service is required. If pick-up is not requested, please help to fill in "no need pick-up service" when making the booking
- Please note that pick-up starts 45 minutes before departure
- Dress according to weather. Warm overalls recommended
- Provide an audio guide in bus. Please bring your own headphones.
Meet
Venues
- Reykjavik TerminalPlease note that your tour will start from Reykjavik Terminal. Please be there 15 minutes before your stated departure timeBetween07:45 - 08:00View on Map
Policies
Purchase Summary
- Pick-up at hotel can be booked as an extra service with our SmartBus™ service. Otherwise you are advised to be at our Reykjavik Terminal 15 minutes before the tour departure time
- Drop off is never included after the whale watching part. Customers will have to find their own way to accommodation after the whale watching
- For the pick-up, please find the details at https://reykjaviksightseeing.is/bus-stops When making the booking, please provide your option correctly
- Please note that this tour is accessible to those with limited mobility
- For your comfort, please dress according to the weather. Please dress in warm waterproof clothes. Weather changes can be sudden so be prepared for all weather conditions. A waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves, and warm socks/waterproof shoes are recommended
