ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Whale Watching - RIB Boat Adventure in Kopavogur, Iceland
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Reykjavík · Reykjavík forecast
8°
Light rain
Today · Wind 3 m/s
Today
10° 8°
Light rain
Tomorrow
9° 7°
Overcast
Sat
11° 7°
Overcast
Sun
12° 8°
Cloudy
Mon
12° 8°
Rain
Tue
9° 8°
Rain
Wed
10° 7°
Rain showers
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for Reykjavík
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Experience the sheer magnificence of speeding across the waves of the Atlantic Ocean aboard our powerful, open RIB boat as you embark on the thrilling whale-watching expedition.
The RIB boat is very powerful and therefore it takes only 15-25 minutes to get to the location where we expect to find whales/dolphins.
On the way back to the harbor we stop by the golden sanded beach of Nauthólsvík where we relax and try a local Icelandic specialty: harðfiskur (dried fish). The dried fish is a healthy snack, rich in protein and nutrients, and a "must try" when in Iceland.
The last minutes of the ride to the harbor you really get to feel the power of the RIB boat, where we aim to make you feel like it is a rollercoaster on the water!!!
Our RIB boat, BLIKI, is meticulously equipped for your comfort and safety. It boasts two powerful 440 hp Volvo Penta engines and features padded suspension jockey seats with shock mitigation, ensuring a remarkably smooth and comfortable journey.
Itinerary
- Tour stop
The tour lasts up to 2 hours. We sail from Kópavogur harbor about 10 miles out from the shore. It takes about 15-25 minutes to get to the area where we expect to find some whales/dolphins. For about 60 minutes we experience the thrill of searching for whales in the ocean, preferably admire them and take pictures. While sailing back to shore we play some music. We speed along the cost of Skerjafjörður and into Fossvogur. Out by the golden sanded beach of Nauthólsvík we stop, relax and try a local Icelandic specialty: harðfiskur (dried fish). The dried fish is a healthy snack, rich in protein and nutrients, and a "must try" when in Iceland. While returning back to the harbor you really get to feel the power of the RIB boat and we aim to make you feel like it is a rollercoaster on the water!!!
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.
This activity may be cancelled if the minimum number of travellers is not met.