Experience a breathtaking whale-watching tour from the small fishing village of Hjalteyri, located within 15 minutes from Akureyri. The calm seas of Eyjafjörður, Iceland's longest fjord, make conditions for whale watching highly favorable.

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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Enjoy a two-and-a-half hour whale-watching tour on a traditional oak boat
See whales, dolphins and seabirds in their natural habitat
Treat yourself with a cup of hot chocolate and a cinnamon bun

Full description

It's not surprising that many northerners believe that Hjalteyri is one of the best-kept secrets of North Iceland. Eyjafjörður is a favorable habitat for marine life, so favorable in fact that whales were spotted on all of these tours in 2016. On this whale-watching tour, you'll graciously glide through the calm seas of Eyjafjörður under the guidance and expertise of a qualified crew. This tour is approximately two-and-a-half hours long. This tour gives you the unique and exceptional opportunity to get in touch with the magnificent wildlife found in the north of Iceland, most notably the majestic whales and seabirds.

Includes

Light refreshments
Live commentary on-board with a professional guide
Warm overalls

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Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

Hjalteyri harbor

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Important information

Know before you go

Please make sure you are properly dressed for this tour as it can be cold out in the bay. Bring hats, gloves and good shoes.

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 20 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.9/5

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We got to see 4 humpback whales and it was an amazing experience! The captain and the guide were very good and competent, we were provided with antifreeze suits and at the end of the tour we were given hot chocolate and a good cinnamon candy. Value for money in my opinion excellent! Highly recommended !!

September 30, 2021

Incredible! We were lucky enough to see whales (humpbacks) every 3-5 minutes; they were amazing! The captain and crew were experts at spotting and then quickly getting as close as possible, at one point we were no more than 10 metres away from a whale diving. A member of staff spoke continuously through a speaker, alerting people to where the whales were and also giving a host of facts about the whales we were seeing. We were giving warm suits, a waterproof jacket and a hot chocolate & cinnabun. Overall, it was my wife and I's highlight of our Iceland honeymoon. Can't recommend enough!

September 26, 2021

Excellent ride in a scenic boat and a very friendly crew.

August 3, 2021

Hjalteyri: Whale-Watching Boat Trip

Hjalteyri: Whale-Watching Boat Trip

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