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Embark on a journey to the land of fire and ice with our 48 exceptional whale-watching tours in Iceland for 2024-2025. 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 27 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 $2,471, 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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Kirkjufell Mountain
$2,470
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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 fromDalvik, and have achance to ride across Langjokull Glacier on a …
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Vatnajokull glacier. Largest Icelandic glacier.
$11,285
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A Circumnavigation of Iceland

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • 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, Land & Sea Exploration, 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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Puffins on the Latrabjarg Cliffs
$6,255
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Wild Iceland Escape

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 …
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The blue lagoon in Iceland
$7,720
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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 theIcelandic west coast, between vast glaciers, vertiginous fjords, volcanoes and boiling geysers,Icelandoffers a kaleidoscope of wild and romantic landscapes. You will board the ship …
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Godafoss, One of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland.
$10,980
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Iceland in Depth

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Discover Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Experience Isafjordur
  • Visit Vigur Island
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise through Icelandic landscapes aboard the SH Diana. Discover Reykjavik's iconic sights, Thingvellir National Park, and Dynjandi Waterfall. Visit Isafjordur, Vigur Island, Grimsey Island, and Akureyri. Experience Seydisfjordur's vibrant culture and Djupivogur's …
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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 its …
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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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The breathtaking scenery of Iceland
$9,899
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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 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 and beauty of …
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
$3,500
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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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View of Reykjavik from the Church Tower
$11,395
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Four Arctic Islands: Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen, Greenland and Iceland

Helsinki to Reykjavik - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Adventurer
  • Explore the four Arctic Islands
  • Immerse in icy realm of the Arctic
  • Search for iconic arctic wildlife
  • Visit a remote Inuit community
Starts / Ends:
Helsinki / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This 18-day itinerary gives a generous sampling of the four unique Arctic regions. This voyage is ideal for first-time visitors who want a taste of everything the Arctic has to offer. Beginning in Iceland, your adventure takes you to the Denmark Strait, renowned for its stunning scenery and …
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
$8,931
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Circumnavigating Iceland: The Land of Elves, Sagas, and Volcanoes

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • See Snæfellsnes National Park
  • Enjoy hikes to waterfalls
  • Go whale-watching near Husavik
  • Step across the Arctic Circle
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Heimaey Island
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover remote fishing villages, spectacular bird colonies and the picturesque fjords, lakes and mountain peaks of Iceland, the land of ice and fire on this 11-day circumnavigation cruise aboard MS Fram. Depart from the vibrant city of Reykjavik, a modern city with fascinating natural and cultural …
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The Northern Lights, Kirkjufell Iceland
$19,399
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Polar Eclipse Quest

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Discover Harpa Concert Hall
  • Explore Perlan’s exhibitions
  • Witness solar eclipse at sea
  • Visit Kirkjufell Mountain
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 10-day adventure through Iceland and Greenland aboard World Navigator. Begin in Reykjavik, where you can visit the Harpa Concert Hall and explore Perlan’s exhibitions. Continue to Patreksfjörður in the Westfjords to walk along Rauðisandur beach and see the Dynjandi …
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Surfacing Humpback Whales
$4,600
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Roundtrip Akureyri - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • View colossal icebergs
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Watch for Arctic seabirds
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard Ortelius in East Greenland, embracing the wonders of Scoresby Sund and the Aurora Borealis. Witness diverse wildlife like fulmars, kittiwakes, and gannets while sailing north. Encounter icebergs near Brewster and explore the glaciated Volquart Boons Kyst. Take Zodiac …
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Lupin Field with mountains
$17,880
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Arctic Adventure

15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Sail across towering glaciers
  • Witness Jan Mayen's Beerenberg vol
  • Witness diverse Arctic wildlife
  • Navigate majestic Arctic fjords
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Board SH Vega on a 15-day Arctic Discovery cruise in Reykjavik, navigating from Iceland to East Greenland, Jan Mayen Island, and Svalbard inside the Arctic Circle. Explore indigenous cultures, national parks, and the extensive fjord system. Reykjavík's vibrant atmosphere and landmarks …
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Ha'penny Bridge in Dublin
$8,999
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Folklore & Waterfalls

Reykjavik - Dublin - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Reykjavik's colorful houses
  • Wander through shops in Tobermory
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
  • Experience lagoon and beaches
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Dublin
Activities:
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Begin your 8-day cruise in Reykjavik, Iceland, where you'll marvel at the modern design of the Harpa Concert Hall and explore the historic Perlan. Discover the volcanic wonders of Heimaey and the breathtaking landscapes of Hofn, including Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon and Diamond Beach. Enjoy a …
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Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
$5,650
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Roundtrip Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Explore Scoresby Sund
  • Sail through Turner Sound
  • Encounter colossal icebergs
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover the wonders of East Greenland on a 10-day adventure aboard the MV Hondius. Begin your journey from Reykjavik to Akureyri, and set sail north. Witness the Arctic Circle and encounter diverse wildlife, from fulmars to whales. As you approach the east Greenland coast, marvel at towering …
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Sermilik
$8,990
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East Greenland and the mighty fjords around Sermilik

10 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Experience Tasiilaq
  • Discover Kuummiut
  • Venture to Ikateq fjord
  • Witness Karale and Knud Rasmussen
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 10-day expedition cruise aboard the MS Balto and discover the beauty of East Greenland's wilderness, mountain ranges, majestic glaciers, diverse icebergs, and crystal-clear waters. Immerse yourself in the unique Inuit culture, learning about their traditions and heritage. Beyond a …
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Kuummiut
$12,890
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Expedition East Greenland & the Westman Islands

13 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Explore Ikateq fjord
  • Witness Karale
  • Discover Ammassalik
  • Experience Tasiilaq
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar)
Activities:
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 13-day expedition cruise aboard the MS Balto and discover the beauty of East Greenland's wilderness, mountain ranges, majestic glaciers, diverse icebergs, and crystal-clear waters. Immerse yourself in the unique Inuit culture, learning about their traditions and heritage. This …
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