Iceland Whale Watching City Break

From £299

Whale watching in Iceland is an extremely popular activity. This Iceland holiday package includes flights to Iceland, 3 nights at the hotel in Reykjavik & whale watching tour where you will explore the sea and interact with whales such as Minke, Humpbacks and Blue Whales in their natural surroundings.

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Looking for the best whale watching trip? Splash out on an Iceland whale watching holiday and search for the world’s largest inhabitants in the pristine waters off of Reykjavik.

This popular package includes flights, accommodation and a half day whale watching tour with specialists Elding for the day after your arrival (day 2).  You will be picked up from your Reykjavik hotel and then set sail from the old harbour to Faxafloi Bay, with stunning views of Mount Esja.

Whale sightings are not guaranteed, but occur on 94.4% of the 3 hour tours, with Minke and Humpback whales the two most typically spotted.  Although the whales are the number one stars on the trip, Puffins and Guillemots are often spotted.

The Whale Watching City Break makes for a romantic holiday or great family adventure and allows for plenty of free time for other activities. We recommend the Golden Circle tour which visits several of Iceland's natural highlights like the geothermal Geysir area and thundering Gullfoss waterfall. For the adventurous, horse riding and glacier walking are popular activities set in stunning scenery.


Price per person from... Double Single
2* Hotel Cabin; Basic and modern hotel located between the city centre and Laugardalur valley with great views over the Faxafloi bay (Hotel Cabin website)(map) £299 £331
2* Hotel Leifur: A small and friendly family run hotel in a great location just across the Hallgrimskirkja church (Hotel Leifur website)(map) £414 £495
3* Hotel Klettur: Recently opened Scandinavian style hotel which received a Tripadvisor certificate of excellence for 2012 (Hotel Klettur website)(map) £340 £398
3* Fosshotel Baron: A few minute walk from the city centre but away from the noise of the nightlife. (Hotel Baron website)(map) £353 £404
4* Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura: Recently refurbished warm and friendly legacy hotel. Its focus is on the Icelandic atmosphere with local art, events and food. Swimming pool, sauna and spa located at the hotel. (Hotel Reykjavik Natura website)(map) £371 £459
4* Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina: Opening earlier this year, Marina is a fun and quirky hotel in a great location next to the harbour (Hotel Reykjavik Marina website)(map) £461 £576
4* Hilton Reykjavik Nordica: Classy and elegant hotel mixing local tradition and global trends. Among facilities is a spa, gym and award winning restaurant VOX (Hilton Reykjavik Nordica website)(map) £389 £495

From prices may be based on lowest season and are subject to availability of airfares.

This package is offered from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow. 

  • Flights from London Heathrow to Reykjavik are twice daily.
  • Flights from London Gatwick to Reykjavik are on Thursdays and Sundays. Tuesday flights will start from 14th of May and Friday flights from 13th Sep 2013.
  • Flights from Manchester to Reykjavik are on Wednesdays, Fridays and Mondays
  • Flights form Glasgow to Reykjavík are on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays
  • Return flights to Iceland from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester or Glasgow
  • 3 nights accommodation at chosen hotel in Reykjavik (extra nights available in the booking engine).
  • Breakfast is included at the Hotel Cabin, Hotel Leifur and Fosshotel Baron
  • Iceland Whale watching tour with local specialists Elding (booked with pick up from hotel at 12:15 on the day after arrival – day 2)

Airport transfers not included. 

Check out the add-ons like nature tours and adventure activities that are bookable with the package. Iceland tours and activities

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This is an online offer only. Advertised prices are per person and are based on 2 people sharing subject to availability, terms and conditions. Please notice that package prices “from” are based on lowest available airfare. When the lowest airfare is sold out, package price changes according to next available airfare. The booking engine can only process one room type per booking. Please note that travel insurance is not included, we recommend cover. Once the booking has been completed, names, flights, dates, hotels, transfers and excursions cannot be changed and cancellations will not be refunded.

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