Alice Lehir unlocks the world of Iceland’s whales
Iceland’s whales are a huge magnet for people visiting the country. Special Tours has been connecting visitors with the awe-inspiring marine life of Faxaflói Bay for over 25 years. Their experienced guides and knowledgeable crew make every trip a fun and educational experience for guests....
The best place to see puffins in Iceland
The puffin is not the national bird of Iceland. I don’t even know if we have an official bird. Interestingly, Iceland’s crest featured a falcon. But if I had to choose, the national bird of Iceland would be the raven. But it is not up...
Magical moments at the beluga whale sanctuary in the Westman Islands
A couple with two girls and one boy are watching a window intensely. Then it happens. The moment comes when they have been waiting for. Two massive Beluga whales glide by the window and dive to the bottom of their enclosure. Then, they gracefully rise...
Whale Watching Akureyri brings you close to the giants of the sea
Few people can claim more experience in the Icelandic travel industry than Sara Sigmundsdóttir. As a teenager, she started working in the family business, the whale-watching company Elding. Fast-forward to today, Sara is running Elding’s sister company, Whale Watching Akureyri, and has a captain’s license. It...
Go Whale Watching from Árskógssandur with a 15% discount
Experience whale watching with a high chance of spotting humpback whales from the charming village of Árskógssandur, just a 30-minute ride from Akureyri. This picturesque location is renowned for its stunning scenery and is home to Iceland’s first microbrewery and the famous Beer Baths. Sign...
Discover the World of Icelandic Whales with Jonathan Rempel
Jonathan Rempel is a highly accomplished professional in the field of environmental sciences, originally from New York. He completed his undergraduate studies at Binghamton University, where he received a B.S. in Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies. Later, he earned his M.B.A. from Boston University. Throughout...
Eco-Friendly Whale Watching in Iceland: Elding’s Chief Naturalist interviewed
I have partnered with Elding for many years, and it has been a great relationship. I am fond of Elding; I always enjoy going out on their whale-watching tours, and, I mean, so far, I have had great luck with them in seeing the giants...
Save on whale watching in Húsavík with North Sailing
North Sailing in Húsavík is one of the leading Icelandic tour companies. Since 1995, they have offered whale-watching tours to travelers and received many awards for their focus on environmental issues. Adding this venerable tour company to the long and growing list of my top-rated...
