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A puffin in flight over a body of water. 1
A whale breaching the ocean surface. 2
A whale breaching with its tail above water, a bird flying nearby, and calm ocean. 3
A whale swimming in the ocean with mountains in the background. 4
A whale breaching the ocean with mountains in the background. 5

Whale and Puffin Watching in Hauganes from Akureyri with Transfer

By Saga Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is €139 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Whale Watching and Puffin Tours offer an unforgettable opportunity to experience Iceland’s wildlife in its natural habitat. Departing from the charming village of Hauganes, just 30 minutes from Akureyri, this 2–3 hour tour combines stunning fjord scenery with close encounters of whales and seabirds.

Sailing across the calm waters of Eyjafjörður, Iceland’s longest fjord, guests are surrounded by dramatic mountains and rich birdlife. The area is one of the country’s most reliable whale watching locations, where humpback whales are frequently seen, along with minke whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

A highlight of the tour is a scenic cruise towards Hrísey, home to thriving puffin colonies during nesting season. These iconic seabirds can be seen nesting along cliffs and gliding over the water.

Operated by Whale Watching Hauganes since 1993, this tour combines experience, comfort, and authentic wildlife encounters.

Activity location

  • Hauganes
    • Hauganes, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Laufásgata 2
    • 2 Laufásgata
    • 600, Akureyri, Akureyrarbær, Iceland

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Standard rate pickup:Y

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 13:30
Price details
€139.00 x 1 Adult€139.00
Total
Price is €139.00
Until Wed, 1 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exposure Suit
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bathroom on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended to those prone to motion sickness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Akureyri (Pass by)

This Is our starting point, we will drive north from here. towards Hauganes, about 30 mins of driving

Hauganes

  • 30m
In Hauganes, at the whale watching centre, we will put on our exposure suits and head out to sea

Eyjafjörður

  • 3h
On The Eyjafjörður fjord we will go looking for whales and Puffins

Akureyri

  • 30m
After our trip we head back to Akureyri, a 30minute drive

Location

Activity location

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    Hauganes
    • Hauganes, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Laufásgata 2
    • 2 Laufásgata
    • 600, Akureyri, Akureyrarbær, Iceland

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