Whale Watching from Downtown Reykjavik by RIB Speedboat

from $176

Duration

2 hours

Type

Guided, Private, Reading Material

Difficulty

Easy

Whale Watching from Downtown Reykjavik by RIB Speedboat

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Come aboard an exciting RIB speedboat and see the incredible wealth of marine wildlife that lives in the waters just off the shores of Reykjavík City. Nature lovers looking to see some of Iceland’s majestic whales, dolphins, and porpoises, but who wish to do so in a small group, should grab this chance now.

The tour starts from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and during your journey, you will travel among the small islands in Faxaflói Bay, as well as along the coast of Reykjavík, providing you with a fantastic view of the city as you search for wildlife in the water.

If that is not enough, on this tour, you don’t have to worry about overcrowding or not getting the right spot to see the whales. You will be sailing on Faxaflói in a small group which will make your experience personal, meaningful, and memorable!

Inclusions

Up to a 2-hour exciting tour in a small group 12-seater RIB boat.
Reykjavík sightseeing with panoramic views of the Harpa Concert Hall and Sun Voyager.
Warm overalls, gloves, goggles, and all necessary safety equipment.
Pickup is available for an extra charge

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Step 1

Drive about 1 hour to visit a remarkable fortress - Rupea - with three rings, dating from the 14th century, built on a basalt rock. Inside the fortress there is a well 60 m deep. The water is still drinkable.

Step 2

Continue to Racos village (20 minutes driving) mentioned historically in 1421. Visit the Sükösd-Bethlen Castle, located in the central part of the village. The Castle, built in 1624 by Sükösd Istvan on the domain granted by the Transylvanian prince Gabriel Bethlen, is characterized by a rectangular fortification with towers in the corners and an interior yard. Initially the main role of the castle was a defensive one against ottoman invasions and peasant's revolts. Later the residential function was added to the castle. In time the castle was owned by the powerful Transylvanian family Teleki and in 1903 become a property of Racos village.

Step 3

Drive 5 minutes to the astonishing Racos Geological Complex. The Quaternary basaltic eruptions from Persani Mountains area represent the last manifestations of volcanism in the Carpathian Mountains and form the "Basalt Triangle" (Racos - Rupea - Comana de Sus). The volcanic eruptions took place between 2 - 0.5 million years ago and the most important basalt outcrops are protected nowadays by the following geo-sites of national importance: Racos Geological Complex and Rupea Basaltic cliff.

Today the Racos Geological Complex preserves the Quaternary basaltic volcanic eruptions from approximately 1.3 - 1.5 millions years ago that are visible today in the three quarries.

Visit Brazi Basalt Quarrie where Brazi Lake started to form after the mining activities stopped, called by the locals the Emerald Lake. Continue to the Bazalt Columns Natural Monument. The Extinct Volcano, is closed during 2021, but we can have a walk to visit it from above (no pictures allowed).

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

Please Note

Please check-in at the Old Harbour House at Aegisgardur 2, 101 Reykjavík 30 minutes before departure.
Not suitable for:Children under 10 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People under 4 ft 8 in (145 cm)
Since this is a wildlife tour we can never predict or guarantee sightings of any kind. In the event that we don't encounter any whales and dolphins, we do not offer refunds, but instead, we offer our passengers a free return to join our tour depending on availability, valid for up to three years.
We may cancel or reschedule the tour due to unfavorable weather or if the minimum number of participants is not reached.