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Embark on a journey to the land of fire and ice with our 64 exceptional whale-watching tours in Iceland for 2025-2026. Iceland's pristine waters offer a sanctuary for these gentle giants, and our tours provide an unparalleled opportunity to witness them in their natural habitat. Over the course of 6 to 21 days, you will experience the thrill of whale watching amidst the dramatic landscapes of Iceland, from the rugged Snæfellsnes Peninsula to the serene fjords of Isafjordur. Each tour is a symphony of natural wonders, combining the excitement of spotting humpback whales with the awe of exploring Iceland's volcanic terrain and glittering glaciers. With a starting point of $2,750, these tours invite you to immerse yourself in the majesty of Iceland's marine life and landscapes. To set sail on an unforgettable adventure, contact one of Adventure Life's Iceland specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Stunning views from your zodiac cruise
$7,450
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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • View the Northern Lights
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Watch whale and seabird migration
  • Observe massive icebergs
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
The Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise sails waters filled with breathtaking scenery. The expedition passes through areas that are home to seals, seabirds, whales, and polar bears, topped off with nighttime viewing of the Northern Lights. Each day, explore stunning arctic landscapes with …
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Enormous tabular icebergs dominate the Arctic landscape
$8,195
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Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Hallgrimskirkja landmark
  • Marvel at Ittoqqortoormiit village
  • Spot Arctic's wildlife animals
  • Observe dancing Northern Lights
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Kayaking, Northern Lights, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition to and from Reykjavik aboard the Sea Spirit. Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant culture and landmarks like Hallgrimskirkja and Tjornin Lake. Sail through Faxafloi Bay and Denmark Strait. Witness breathtaking fjords, colossal icebergs, and wildlife in Scoresby Sund, …
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The breathtaking scenery of Iceland
$6,099
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Ring Around Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Explore Harpa Concert Hall
  • Visit Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss
  • Experience culture of Isafjordur
  • Explore streets in Seydisfjordur
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark aboard World Traveller on a captivating 8-day cruise through Iceland. Start in Reykjavík, admiring its colorful houses and modern architecture at the Harpa Concert Hall. Explore Grundarfjordur, with its majestic Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall. Discover the culture …
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Kirkjufell Mountain
$2,757
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Best of Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Drive the Ring Road
  • Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
  • Visit National Parks
  • Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Tour the Golden Circle
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Whale Watching
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Circumnavigate Iceland while traveling the island's famous Ring Road on this 8-day small group adventure. Hike along a pristine glacier, stand in awe at the base of tumbling waterfalls, board a boat in search of whales from Dalvik, and have a chance to ride across Langjokull Glacier on a …
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Vatnajokull glacier. Largest Icelandic glacier.
$18,400
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A Circumnavigation of Iceland

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Meet Iceland’s people & culture
  • Actively explore Iceland's coasts
  • Experience Iceland’s unique geology
  • Travel with an expert team
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Iceland’s geology in all its manifestations is world-class: glaciers, thundering waterfalls, immense cliffs, geothermal springs, boiling mud pots, and rock and lava-scapes of unearthly beauty. It alone makes a circumnavigation a very compelling idea. But when you add in components like …
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Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellsfossar waterfalls
$18,347
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Best of Iceland - Private Tour

8 Day Itinerary
  • Drive the Ring Road
  • Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
  • Visit National Parks
  • Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Tour the Golden Circle
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Whale Watching
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Circumnavigate Iceland while traveling the island's famous Ring Road. Hike along a pristine glacier, stand in awe at the base of tumbling waterfalls, board a boat in search of whales from Dalvik, and have a chance to ride across Langjokull Glacier on a snowmobile. Your trip concludes in …
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Puffins on the Latrabjarg Cliffs
$6,645
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Exploring Iceland: Fjords, Waterfalls and Wildlife

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Iceland's pristine fjords
  • Soak in geothermal hot springs,
  • Discover Westfjords' biodiversity
  • Watch out for humpback whales
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover why Iceland is known as the “land of fire and ice” on a voyage to the remote fjords and volcanic isles along the country's western coast. Venture across the stark landscape of an island formed by volcanic eruptions, where the ground is still warmed by geothermal activity. …
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The blue lagoon in Iceland
$7,970
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Discover Reykjavík's Blue Lagoon
  • Explore the beautiful Grimsey
  • Experience Isafjordur fjord
  • Visit Eldheimar
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience an unforgettable 8-day journey around Iceland aboard Le Bellot. Discover the most beautiful landscapes on the Icelandic west coast, between vast glaciers, vertiginous fjords, volcanoes, and boiling geysers, Iceland offers a kaleidoscope of wild and romantic landscapes. You will board …
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A group of puffins sit on the side of a cliff overlooking the ocean.
$8,970
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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant streets
  • Visit Isafjordur picturesque fjord
  • Wander Akureyri’s colorful streets
  • Discover Heimaey’s volcanic island
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise along Iceland's breathtaking west coast, a land of glaciers, fjords, volcanoes, and geysers. Begin your cruise aboard Le Bellot near Reykjavík, Iceland's charming capital, known for its colorful rooftops and serene duck-filled lake. In Isafjordur, uncover …
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
$7,170
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore iconic sites in Iceland
  • Explore North Atlantic landscapes
  • See incredible Arctic wildlife
  • Visit fishing villages and terrains
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise adventure through Iceland. From Reykjavik, choose from excursions at each port, visiting sites like the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, and the Godafoss waterfalls. As you sail the North Atlantic, encounter fjords, waterfalls, fishing villages, and volcanic …
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The breathtaking scenery of Iceland
$6,395
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Iceland Circumnavigation

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Experience Reykjavík's culture
  • Explore Iceland's pristine fjords
  • Search for whales and dolphins
  • Visit traditional fishing villages
Activities:
Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join this 10-day adventure cruise to the ancient Viking stronghold of Iceland, a mystical land shaped by fire and ice. Voyaging aboard the Ocean Endeavour, experience Iceland at its best and most diverse. Marvel at the geological wonders of this island at the edge of the Arctic Circle, exploring …
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
$13,995
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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
  • Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise departing from and returning to Reykjavik on the Greg Mortimer. Explore Iceland, known as the 'land of fire and ice,' and take in the snow-covered peaks, glaciers, and active volcanoes. Visit the remote Westfjords, ideal for nature hikes and sea kayaking, and walk …
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The night lights of Akureyri
$8,800
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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant streets
  • Visit Isafjordur picturesque fjord
  • Wander Akureyri’s colorful streets
  • Discover Heimaey’s volcanic island
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise along Iceland's breathtaking west coast, a land of glaciers, fjords, volcanoes, and geysers. Begin your cruise aboard Le Bellot near Reykjavík, Iceland's charming capital, known for its colorful rooftops and serene duck-filled lake. In Isafjordur, uncover …
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Flateyjarkirkja church and couple of living houses with meadow in foreground and blue sky, Flatey, Iceland
$4,450
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Northwest Iceland Explorer - Into the pack ice

Keflavik - Akureyri - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Discover Flatey’s charming village
  • Look for amazing Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Arnarstapi’s stunning cliffs
  • See Isafjordur’s eider farms
Starts / Ends:
Keflavik International Airport / Akureyri
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. Start in Keflavik, followed by whale-watching as you sail into Faxafloi Bay toward Iceland's Snaefellsnes Peninsula. For the next few days, explore Iceland's coast's natural and cultural wonders, including the glacier-capped …
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Remote and rugged Westfjords, Iceland
$9,895
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Iceland’s Westfjords & North Coast

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Tour Golden Circle geothermal sites
  • Discover Arnarstapi rugged coast
  • Visit Patreksfjordur wild cliffs
  • Hike Siglufjordur scenic trails
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 9-day expedition cruise to and from Reykjavik aboard the Sylvia Earle. Explore Iceland, one of the youngest landmasses on Earth, shaped by intense geological activity. This journey explores the remote and unspoiled Westfjords, an ideal region for nature hikes and wildlife viewing. …
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Waterfalls in Iceland
$9,395
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Iceland’s Westfjords & North Coast

Reykjavik - Akureyri - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover Reykjavik's culture
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Discover Thingeyri's Viking history
  • Spot puffins at Vigur
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 7-day cruise from Reykjavik to Akureyri aboard the Sylvia Earle. After some leisure time in Reykjavik, embark on a Golden Circle tour to see Gullfoss, Geysir, and Thingvellir National Park. Discover the Westfjords, with stops at the Latrabjarg bird cliffs and Dynjandi waterfall. In …
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A polar landscape
$2,750
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Arctic Ocean - Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Experience Jan Mayen, volcanic land
  • Explore Akureyri’s historic charm
  • Sail Spitsbergen’s icy waters
  • Discover Alkhornet’s seabird cliffs
Starts / Ends:
Akureyri / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. Begin in Akureyri, sailing northward through scenic Eyjafjordur with possible whale sightings on the way to Grimsey. This small island straddles the Arctic Circle and is home to thriving colonies of puffins, Arctic terns, and razorbills. Heading …
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
$3,750
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Northeast Iceland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail - Incl. Bus back up

7 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore East Iceland
  • Experience Northeast Iceland
  • Discover Húsavík and Whales
  • Explore the Arctic Circle
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Egilsstaðir
Activities:
Hiking, Northern Lights, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join this 7-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn in October. Although this expedition may pose some challenges due to the weather and sea conditions, it presents a unique opportunity to explore the most remote regions of Iceland, with reduced tourism activity. Be prepared for cold winds, …
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