Reykjavik · MIDNIGHT SUN TOURS FROM REYKJAVIK
From late May to the middle of July the sun barely clears the horizon before coming back up. These 4 put that light to use on the water, on horseback and on the coast road, with start times that look wrong until you land.
Join Elding Adventure at Sea for a 3 to 3.5-hour evening cruise into Faxafloi Bay. Marine biologist guides help you spot minke and humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seabirds. Warm overalls, Wi-Fi, a cafe, research support, and live music are included.
“Brilliant, saw the whales and a couple of dolphins”
Ride a solo or shared ATV from Reykjavik into the countryside with Safari Quads. After a safety briefing, follow guides such as Veronika, Gonzalo, Julia, or Kris over roads, gravel, rocks, and mountain trails toward Ulfarsfell, with supplied rain gear and wide city views.
“Even though we didn’t have sunset (cloudy), the experience was so fun, the guides were awesome, and we got to ride through some really amazing trails”
Join Elding Whale Watching at Reykjavik Old Harbour for a roughly three-hour evening cruise on Faxaflói Bay. An onboard guide such as Alex, Rob, or another naturalist explains the wildlife, while warm coveralls, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, indoor seating, and access to the Whale Watching Centre are included.
“No whales although they offered another tour as a second chance. Guide kept romancing the dolphins but it was not dolphin watching tour”
Set sail from Reykjavík Old Harbor at 9 PM aboard Rósin, a whale-watching boat with indoor and outdoor decks, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and a snack bar. An English-speaking guide helps you search Faxaflói Bay for humpback and minke whales, dolphins, and porpoises beneath the late-night sun.
“It was exciting!! Take the anti-sickness pill if you want to be able to move back and forth, to follow the whale whilst the boat is moving. It was a great night! TIP: I have my binoculars and a camera attach to it, and that levelled up my experience!💕”
Pick a road out, a boat or a hot spring.
