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Old Harbor Whale, Iceland

Photo: John Nathan Cobb · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Old Harbour Whale Watching

Setting off from the Old Harbour (Gamla Höfnin) in the heart of Reykjavík into Faxaflói Bay, these tours are the capital’s most exciting nature adventure, with the chance to see humpback whales, dolphins and orcas in their natural habitat.

The eight administrative regions of Iceland
Time to allow
1 hour
Entry
Free
Season
All year

Practical information

Kind
Viewpoint
Road
Paved
Difficulty
Easy
Nearest town
In Reykjavík
Reykjavík
1 km (as the crow flies)
Coordinates
64.1500, -21.9500
On the map
Open location

Before you go

  • Departures are cancelled depending on the weather; if cancelled, the ticket usually stays open.
  • Seasickness tablets are sold at the ticket desk.

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