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Albeit being one of the main settlements in North Iceland, Húsavík is home to only 2,500 inhabitants. It is, however, considered to be the whale-watching capital of the country, as the immense mammals are seen on about 95 percent of expeditions. Sitting on the eastern shore of the Skjálfand Bay (“the Shaky Bay”, due to the frequent earthquakes in the area), Húsavík played a significant role in Icelandic history, as it is the first place where a Norsemen settled, a Swedish viking named Garðar Svavarssonb; he stayed for one winter around year 870 and left a few of his people behind as he embarked on a new journey. This is precisely where the town got its name, which means “bay of houses” in Icelandic, as the lodgings built by Garðar where most likely the only ones in the country at that moment.

Attractions in Húsavík include, unsurprisingly, the Whale Museum (Hafnarstétt 1, Húsavík), a non-profit organization aiming to provide visitors with thorough and pertinent information on whales and their habitat. Also high up the list of things to do is the quaint wooden church Húsavíkurkirkja, which was built in 1907. The nearby Jökulsárgljúfur Park (part of the Vatnajökull National Park, the largest in Europe) and its Diamond Circle both make for a fascinating day trip destination, with wonders like the horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi, the turf houses in Grenjaðarstaðu and the famed waterfalls Dettifoss (the most powerful in Europe at 6,816 cubic feet per second), Hafragilsfoss and Selfoss.

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Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik

Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik

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Realize your dreams of watching humpback whales in their natural environment on a 3-hour Original Whale Watching tour from Húsavik, capital of whale watching in Iceland. After selecting a departure time to suit your schedule, climb aboard a traditional Icelandic oak ship and set sail for a prime whale-watching destination on the ocean. With luck, marvel at the majestic mammals as they dive and plunge before your eyes, listening to informative commentary from your guide as you observe.
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  • 3 hours
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Traditional Whale Watching Tour from Húsavík

Traditional Whale Watching Tour from Húsavík

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Watch for nimble humpbacks and massive blue whales on this whale watching adventure from Húsavík on a traditional Icelandic oak boat. Enjoy stunning views of the Skjálfandi Bay and Vík mountains as you explore the coastline, a thriving pilgrimage place for marine mammals in the summer season. Learn about Iceland’s wildlife and culture with live commentary from your experienced guide.
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  • 3 hours
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Whale Safari and Puffins RIB Boat Tour from Húsavík

Whale Safari and Puffins RIB Boat Tour from Húsavík

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Discover Iceland’s most iconic wildlife with a 2 - 2.5-hour whale and puffin tour from Húsavík on an RIB speedboat. Enjoy views of the Skjálfandi Bay as you skim along the coast, covering an expansive territory in the high-powered craft. Watch for massive blue whales and acrobatic humpbacks, and learn about life beneath the surface from your experienced guide. During the breeding season of mid-April through mid-August, visit ‘Puffin Island’ to find a thriving colony of brightly-colored birds before returning to Húsavík.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour
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Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour

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Sometimes whale watching cruises on huge boats make it hard to be able to actually see the ocean life unless you board first and claim the best spots. This whale watching tour from Husavik is on board an RIB boat limited to just 12 passengers, so you’re never in competition for the best vantage points. Plus, its easy to stay warm and safe with an included warm suit and life jacket.
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  • 2 hours
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Original Carbon Neutral Whale Watching Tour from Húsavík

Original Carbon Neutral Whale Watching Tour from Húsavík

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Whale watching is a popular activity for visitors to Iceland, but it can be tricky for animal lovers to find a tour that is sustainable. This whale-watching cruise from Húsavík is the perfect choice – using low-sound, carbon-neutral boats to ensure minimal disturbance as you admire the whales in their natural environment.
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  • 3 hours
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Whale and Puffin Watching around Skjálfandi Bay from Husavik

Whale and Puffin Watching around Skjálfandi Bay from Husavik

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Coastal Iceland is home to a spectacular range of native wildlife, but to see the best of it you have to take to the waves. With this tour, cruise out into Skjálfandi Bay by traditional wooden oak boat, and watch the waters for dolphins and whales in their natural habitat. Spot colorful puffins and other seabirds with live on-board commentary, and keep warm with a refreshing hot chocolate.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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Whale Watching on a Traditional Oak Sailing Ship from Husavik

Whale Watching on a Traditional Oak Sailing Ship from Husavik

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Go whale watching aboard a traditional Icelandic schooner during this 3 hour excursion from Húsavík. Learn about Icelandic sailing traditions and take in the wild, rugged, natural scenery of the sea. Light refreshments included.
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  • 3 hours
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Diamond Circle, Waterfalls and Amazing Landscapes from Akureyri

Diamond Circle, Waterfalls and Amazing Landscapes from Akureyri

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If you only have time for one day trip from Akureyri, make it a tour of the Diamond Circle, a circuit that takes in some of North Iceland’s most impressive natural wonders. This full-day small-group tour visits the Godafoss and Dettifoss waterfalls, the Hverir hot springs, Lake Mývatn, and the Víti crater. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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  • 10 hours
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13 Days Self-Drive Tour with Pick Up - Explore Iceland - 4X4 Campervan

13 Days Self-Drive Tour with Pick Up - Explore Iceland - 4X4 Campervan

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Explore Iceland in 13 days is a thirteen days, well-designed self-drive vacation package with a pre-planned itinerary, carefully selected attractions, and campsite overnight fees to offer you the best campervan experience in Iceland! You also participate in activities like a glacier walk on Sólheimajökull and kayaking in picturesque Ísafjörður bay. You explore an 8000-year-old lava tube located 32 meters under the ground and experience a boat tour sailing between the stunning huge icebergs of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and more! You are equipped with the Easy Guide tablet, a navigational device where you find your itinerary, activities, information about the camper, and other valuable features. Only available with us. In our itinerary description below, we included the approximate time spent at each location, including the driving time from the previous site.
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  • 13 days
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14 Days Self-Drive Tour with Pick Up - Signature Tour Iceland - 4x4 Campervan

14 Days Self-Drive Tour with Pick Up - Signature Tour Iceland - 4x4 Campervan

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Iceland in 14 days - Signature Tour is 14 days, well-designed self-drive vacation package with a pre-planned itinerary, selected attractions, and campsite overnight fees to offer you the best campervan experience in Iceland! Our expert team makes sure that carefully chosen routes take you to Iceland's most extraordinary sightseeing and adventures in 14 days. You also participate in activities like glacier hike on Vatnajökull glacier, Whale Watching tour from Húsavík, exploring an 8,000-year-old lava cave, and going on a horse-riding tour with Icelandic horses! You are equipped with the Easy Guide tablet, a navigational device where you find your itinerary, activities, information about the camper, and other valuable features. Only available with us. In our itinerary description below, we included the approximate time spent at each location, including the driving time from the previous site.
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  • 14 days
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Húsavík walking tour

Húsavík walking tour

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Go north into the Icelandic landscape and discover the country's oldest settlement during this Husavik walking tour. Your local guide is ready to introduce you to the history and contemporary culture of the town. Stroll to the oldest house in Iceland, see the iconic wooden church, and wander through the town's gardens. With stunning viewpoints and great photo ops along the way, this quick walking tour will introduce you to all the town has to offer.
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  • 10 minutes
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Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri

Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri

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Most tourists in Iceland travel the well-trodden Ring Road. The lesser-trafficked Diamond Circle offers the chance to avoid those crowds and discover the under-visited northern region. As you travel to landmarks such as Dettifoss waterfall in Vatnajokull National Park, Godafoss waterfall and the Lake Myvatn area, you'll learn all about Icelandic culture and history from your guide.
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  • 5 hours
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Diamond Circle Private Full Day Tour with Pickup

Diamond Circle Private Full Day Tour with Pickup

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The popular Diamond Circle sightseeing route covers northern Iceland's must-see natural landmarks, but you need a guide to appreciate and understand the nature that created them. This private option offers all you need to get the most out of your time on the route, with in-depth commentary and personal transport just for your group.
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  • 10 hours
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Craters, Thermal Areas, Caves and Mountains SuperJeep Tour

Craters, Thermal Areas, Caves and Mountains SuperJeep Tour

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Go off the beaten track in Iceland on this small-group off-road Super Jeep tour from Húsavík that takes you into some of the island's most striking landscapes. See lava that is thousands of years old; follow old trails up to the top of a mountain; visit colorful geothermal areas; and get the best views over Skjálfandi bay and the Kinnarfjöll mountains.
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8-Day Luxury Hotel Tour around Iceland with Airport Pick Up

8-Day Luxury Hotel Tour around Iceland with Airport Pick Up

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An exclusive small-group journey in a luxury coach staying at the best available hotels. This tour is focused on the variety of Icelandic nature, rich history, and amazing geography reachable from the famous Ring Road. Expect majestic mountain ranges, lush valleys and plains, enormous glaciers, black sand beaches, out of this world lava formations, geothermal phenomenons, amazing natural hot spring baths, and cascading waterfalls all expertly guided by our certified staff with years and years of experience in operating seamless, worry-free tours for fun people of all ages with a flair for adventure
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  • 8 days
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9 Day 4x4 Super-Jeep Off-Road Adventure Tour Across the Interior of Iceland

9 Day 4x4 Super-Jeep Off-Road Adventure Tour Across the Interior of Iceland

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We challenge you to find a more adventurous tour around Iceland. You have the option of participating by renting your own heavily modified off-road Jeep or Truck or catch a ride as a passenger in one of our guide vehicles. The tour is guided through two way radio on a private frequency when driving, and in person during hikes and stops. While we visit all of Iceland's best known destinations, this tour goes where few tourists ever get to travel. We drive along tracks and routes not passable for rental cars or regular tourist busses. If you want to truly experience the serenity and beauty Icelandic landscape and nature, and put your off-road driving skills to the test, in your own private truck, this just might be the experience of your life! Even if you just want to relax and let us do the driving, this tour gives unparalleled access to the majestic Icelandic highlands and interior!
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  • 9 days
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Studying Whales and Wildlife Experience in Skjalfandi Bay

Studying Whales and Wildlife Experience in Skjalfandi Bay

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Frequented by whale species including humpbacks, orcas, and blue whales, Skjálfandi Bay offers Iceland’s highest chance of seeing the impressive cetaceans. This tour of the bay gives you a chance to go beyond an ordinary whale watch and contribute to citizen science. In addition to wildlife-spotting and learning about the marine ecosystem, you’ll help take water samples, which you’ll analyze with a microscope to search for microplastics. You can also learn to hoist the sails on this eco-friendly vessel.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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Northern Lights Tour from Husavik

Northern Lights Tour from Husavik

Come aurora hunting with us in the calm autumn nights or in the pure white winter kingdom! We focus on our region, the north-east, with departure from Húsavík and nearby area. Our experienced guides, who regularly go aurora hunting even in their free time, will try their best to make you witness an unforgettable show.
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  • 2 hours
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$164.09
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Private Northern Lights Tour from Husavik
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Private Northern Lights Tour from Husavik

Come aurora hunting with us in the calm autumn nights or in the pure white winter kingdom! During this private tour we focus on our region, the north-east, with departure from Húsavík and nearby area. Our experienced guides, who regularly go aurora hunting even in their free time, will try their best to make you witness an unforgettable show. Northern lights arguably are among the most incredible natural phenomena, but they are as beautiful as unpredictable. Please always keep in mind that, even in the best conditions, the Green Ladymight not show herself. Should you then not even bother spending a couple of hours in the dark and cold Icelandic nature? What we can promise is a 100% chance of NOT seeing Northern Lights if you spend the night in your hotel, while with us you'll probably feel a little bit cold, and tired the following morning, but you'll also get the best possible shot for a night to remember under our Arctic sky!
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  • 2 hours
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$428.82
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6 Day Guided Ring Road Tour - Explore the whole Island

6 Day Guided Ring Road Tour - Explore the whole Island

Make the most of your stay in Iceland by taking this 6-day Ring Road trip. Throughout the journey, enjoy guided tours of waterfalls, glacial lagoons, volcanic beaches, and more. A whale-watching excursion, a glacier trek, and a trip to a thermal bath are just a few of the featured activities that you may take part in.
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  • 6 days
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$1,849.00
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Premium 4x4 SuperJeep Diamond Circle

Premium 4x4 SuperJeep Diamond Circle

Discover the magical wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide. We set off from Akureryi Port stopping at the stunning Godafoss waterfall and then onto the famous Lake Myvatn area. in Lake Myvatn area we visit the Dimmuborgir Lava formations and the Námafjall area where you can view the bubbling Hverir Mud pools and Natural steam vents or fumaroles. We also stop at Myvatn Nature Baths where you can enjoy the baths and cafe (Please note the entrance fee to the Nature Baths is NOT included). Passengers can also opt to skip the Nature bath and visit Grjotagja cave and rift instead. This great value tour includes a small group tour with an experienced local tour guide and transport. We offer free pick up and drop off to Akureyri Port.
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  • 8 hours 25 minutes
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Jökulsárgljúfur Hiking and Sightseeing in Vatnajökull National Park

Jökulsárgljúfur Hiking and Sightseeing in Vatnajökull National Park

The best way to experience Iceland's nature is on foot, not from inside a tour bus. This private tour from Akureyri lets you combine hiking and sightseeing. You'll visit such landmarks as Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn and Dettifoss, then go hiking around Hljóðaklettar, a row of ancient craters shaped by the glacial river Jökulsá. You'll also see Skjálfandi bay and Húsavík before returning to Akureyri.
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  • 9 hours 45 minutes
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Goðafoss and Húsavík with a stop at the Geosea Baths

Goðafoss and Húsavík with a stop at the Geosea Baths

An easy tour to Goðafoss and Húsavík. Goðafoss is also known as the water of the gods, which played a role in the christening of Iceland. We drive to the waterfall and spend some time there and then we head to Húsavík where we will make a stop at the Geosea baths where you can take a relaxing bath with a great view of Skjálfandaflói (Shaky Bay) afterwards we will take a little look at Húsavík and then head back to Akureyri, stopping at some good photo points on the way if conditions allow.
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  • 5 hours
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Gjástykki SuperJeep Tour!

Gjástykki SuperJeep Tour!

Gjastykki is a beautiful and rugged rift valley to the north of the caldera Krafla, in the north of Iceland. Gjastykki was literally blown apart by the eruption of Krafla during the years 1975-1984. Two of the three areas that were active during that time are still warm. The area is covered with multicolored slag from the Krafla eruption and bears stark witness to the movement of the tectonic plates. On this 8 hour tour you will experience both common destination points of interest and some less visited, where you will enjoy a unique local experience of solitude and tranquility -Litla Viti crater -Stora Viti crater -Theistareykir geo thermal area -Togarahellir cave -Husavikurfjall Mountain top
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$400.00
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