Private Whale and puffin tour from Akureyri

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Private tour from Akureyri to Húsavík
• 02 Chance to add a whale-watching RIB boat experience
• 03 Visit Puffin Island during the nesting period
• 04 Explore scenic Skjálfandi Bay on Iceland’s north coast
• 05 Comfortable private transportation with pickup included
• 06 English-speaking licensed tour guide

Travel from Akureyri to the charming coastal town of Húsavík for a private wildlife experience in Skjálfandi Bay. This tour combines private transportation and guiding with the chance to add an exciting whale-watching adventure by RIB boat, giving you more range on the water in search of Iceland’s gentle giants.

During puffin nesting season, the experience also includes a visit to Puffin Island, where thousands of birds gather along the coast. With sea air, dramatic northern scenery, and the thrill of spotting marine life, this is a memorable way to explore North Iceland.

During puffin nesting season, the experience also includes a visit to Puffin Island, where thousands of birds gather along the coast.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Akureyri, Husavik

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Rib boat

A RIB is faster than the wind and therefore, makes it more likely to find the big whales. Nothing is guaranteed but on this tour, your chances to encounter some of the world’s biggest animals ever increase – big time!

Húsavík

Húsavík is a town in Norðurþing municipality on the north coast of Iceland, on the shores of Skjálfandi bay, with 2,307 inhabitants. The most famous landmark of the town is the wooden church, Húsavíkurkirkja, built in 1907.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

This tour includes comfortable private transportation, a complimentary pickup service, and an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.

What's Not Included

Whale and Puffin watching is not included in the tour price. However, you can easily add it during the booking process or by contacting us.

Know before you go

• The tour on RIB speedboats is not allowed for passengers with heart- or back problems or pregnant women.
• The minimum age limit for children on the RIB speedboats is 7 years or minimum 130 cm in height.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pickup service provided in Akureyri.

Tour start

Pickup service provided in Akureyri.

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.