Whale watching at Hjalteyri aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat

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Location: Akureyri, Iceland

Activity: Animals, Boat Cruise, Wildlife Tours

Languages spoken: English, Icelandic

Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins

Difficulty: Easy

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80.00 €

Child

0.00 €

Student

40.00 €

Total price 80.00 €

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Good to know: You can only buy this activity for 40 persons at a time. If you require more places, kindly place more orders.

Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins

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Available from: 03/02/2025

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Highlights

Enjoy whale watching at the secluded location of Hjalteyri whilst aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat
Don't miss the opportunity to watch these incredible creatures in their natural habitat
Professional, English-speaking crew will guide you to the best whale watching sights
Hot chocolate and cinnamon buns served onboard for the return journey
Warm overalls provided on cold days

All about the trip

Join us for low-impact whale watching from the charming village of Hjalteyri, a well-kept secret in the heart of North Iceland and only a 15-minute drive from Akureyri.

Surround yourself in Icelandic history and visit the old village of Hjalteyri, which has a population of roughly 40 inhabitants. We will be sailing aboard our traditional Icelandic oak boat called, 'Sæborg', as we search across the calm seas of Eyjafjörður looking for whales.

Much like our classic whale watching tour, we will be aboard the traditional Icelandic oak boat, Sæborg. We begin the tour by sailing out to Puffin Island, located only a short distance from Húsavík. Once there we will spend our time admiring the 100,000 puffins who call this island home. They really are beautiful creatures and the sight of so many of them all on one island really is something to behold.

Afterwards, we will head out to the best whale watching areas and spend the rest of the tour admiring these amazing animals.

This sustainable approach to whale watching, combined with our professional crew's knowledge of where to find the whales, will ensure that you have an unforgettable day of admiring these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. As an added treat, after a day of whale watching, hot chocolate and cinnamon buns will be served on board as we make our way home. Not a bad way to warm-up after being out in the Icelandic elements!

Hjalteyri Wikipedia Hjalteyri whale watching YouTube video

What is included in the price

Entrance fees
English-speaking guide
Hot chocolate and cinnamon buns
Warm overalls are available if it's a particularly cold day

What is not included in the price

Meals

Please check the local weather conditions for the day and dress accordingly.
Foldable wheelchairs are permitted onboard our whale watching boats free of charge. Please advise us prior to booking.

Instructions

Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

What to take with you?

Hat
Gloves
Camera
Energy snacks
Warm clothing
A small bag or rucksack
Additional drinking water

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

'Whale Watching Hjalteyri', Hjalteyri, 601 Akureyri, Iceland.

Meeting place information:

GPS: 65.850417, -18.194552

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Final destination:

Same as the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by North sailing liney@northsailing.is.