Experience the Original Big Whale Safari and Puffins Tour from Húsavík – the Whale Capital of Iceland. Increase your chances of seeing the gentle giants on this 2.5-hour guided adventure on-board a RIB speedboat. Enjoy a view of thousands of puffins.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Private group
Experience
- Cruise a larger area of Skjálfandi Bay on a 2.5-hour tour on-board a modern RIB speedboat
- Increase your chances of observing big whales in their natural environment
- Learn about Iceland's nature and wildlife from an expert guide
- Stay warm and safe in specially made overalls and enjoy a little surprise from a local winemaker
COVID-19 Update
Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. See Know before you go for the latest updates.
- Specialized guide
- Live commentary on-board
- Warm safety overalls
- A little surprise from a local winemaker
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Children under 7 years
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with heart problems
- Wheelchair users
- People under 4 ft 3 in (130 cm)
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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Prepare for the activity
Look for the Gentle Giants Ticket Center - big blue flags
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- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
- Outdoor clothing
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Due to COVID-19, the local winemaker's surprise cannot be offered
- Tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If this tour is canceled due to bad weather, you will be given the option of another date or a full refund
- If no whales (dolphins included) are seen on the tour, you will be offered a voucher for a traditional whale watching tour on oak boats free of charge, however, no refund is given
- The puffin season is from April 15th – August 20th; there is more focus on whales outside the puffin season