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Whale Watching

3 hours North IcelandGentle GiantsFree cancellation on most tours

GG1 Whale Watching

Whale Watching is a 3 hours experience run by Gentle Giants in North Iceland, from 12.490 ISK per person. Experience the traditional tour from Húsavík. Our birthplace is often considered as the Whale Watching Capital of Europe.

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12.490 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
3 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Very easy
Pickup
Not included
Region
North Iceland
Travel by
Boat
Operator
Gentle Giants

About this tour

Experience the traditional tour from Húsavík. Our birthplace is often considered as the Whale Watching Capital of Europe. It is a unique adventure at sea – watching the wonders of nature in the beautiful surroundings of Skjálfandi Bay, sheltered by the stunning mountains of Vík. This is where our roots lie, where our ancestors used to live in peace and joy for centuries, living in total harmony with the unpredictable and untamed nature of the North Atlantic.

Gentle Giants is a truly local family run company with more than 160 years of family history in Skjálfandi Bay.

What’s included

  • A specialized guide
  • Warm safety overalls, and rain jackets if needed
  • Exclusive discounts with selected local partners in Húsavík

What to bring

  • Bring warm and waterproof clothes, footwear, hats and gloves and protective bags for cameras as it can be very cold at sea. Warm safety overalls are included on board and are put on top of other layers

Good to know

  • The tour is approximately 3 hours
  • Please check-in at the Gentle Giants Ticket Center latest 40 minutes before departure
  • For your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to change schedules, even with short notice, should weather or other conditions change

Photos & videos

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Where it starts

Gentle Giants – Húsavík Whale Watching, Garðarsbraut, Húsavík, Iceland

Meeting point: Gentle Giants Ticket Center, Hafnarstétt 7, Húsavík

Places on this tour

North Iceland

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is Whale Watching?
The tour runs about 3 hours .
When does Whale Watching operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 12.490 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

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