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Home/Destinations/Akureyri/Akureyri whales
Whales · Akureyri itinerary

Akureyri Whales: The Best Itinerary

North Iceland is one of the best places to see whales. Here is how — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Fjord
  2. 2Boat
  3. 3Húsavík
  4. 4Whales

The fjord

Whale watching from Akureyri.

Húsavík

Iceland’s whale capital.

The falls

Goðafoss on the way.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Akureyri — prices per person.

Juneau Lighthouse Tours - Whale watching & Lighthouse Combo
Juneau
Juneau Lighthouse Tours - Whale watching & Lighthouse Combo
5.0(598)·4h 15min
from$199/ person
via Viator
Hiking with Husky in Akureyri
Akureyri
Hiking with Husky in Akureyri
5.0(71)·2 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
East Glacial River Rafting Tour near Akureyri
Akureyri
East Glacial River Rafting Tour near Akureyri
5.0(92)·5 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
14 passenger Whale Watching Tours in Icy Strait aka Hoonah AK
Hoonah
14 passenger Whale Watching Tours in Icy Strait aka Hoonah AK
5.0(62)·2h 30min
from$314/ person
via Viator
West Glacial River Rafting Tour near Akureyri
Akureyri
West Glacial River Rafting Tour near Akureyri
5.0(115)·3 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Hoonah Whale Tours in Icy Strait
Hoonah
Hoonah Whale Tours in Icy Strait
5.0(193)·3 hours
from$314/ person
via Viator
Zipline Adventure Through Glerárgil River Canyon in Akureyri Town
Akureyri
Zipline Adventure Through Glerárgil River Canyon in Akureyri Town
4.9(172)·1h 45min
from$95/ person
via Viator
A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion
Sitka
A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion
5.0(89)·2h 30min
from$225/ person
via Viator

Akureyri whales — FAQ

Where is the best whale watching?
Húsavík and the Eyjafjörður fjord near Akureyri.
What whales can you see?
Humpbacks, minke whales and dolphins.
When is the best season?
From spring to early autumn.

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