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A few Icelandic companies offer whale watching. Around 20 species of whale can be found in the sea surrounding the country but the most common are the  hump-backed whale, dolphins and a few others. Whale watching is an incredible experience for people of all ages.

Láki Tours
Láki Tours offers responsible whale watching tours from Ólafsvík in Snæfellsnes. We also offer whale watching tours from Hólmavík in the Westfjords.  Whale Watching from Ólafsvík West Iceland is a paradise for whale enthusiasts and famous for its unique whale species. Snæfellsnes is the only area in Iceland where orcas are seen regularly. Another unique species around Snæfellsnes are sperm whales. Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales in the world and one of the deepest diving whales. Other species we reguluarly see on our whale trips are humpback whales, minke whales, pilot whales, and white-beaked dolphins. Our whale watching tours from Ólafsvík run between February and September and last between 2 to 3.5 hours. Seeing the magnificent landscape around the glacier and the famous mount Kirkjufell from sea is an additional highlight. Season: February - September Address: Norðurtangi 9, 355 Ólafsvík.  Follow us on social media where we regularly post photos from our whale watching tours - Facebook , Instagram 

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Reykjavik Excursions BSÍ Bus Terminal 101 Reykjavík 580-5400
Absorb Iceland Rósarimi 1 112 Reykjavík 695-5566