Safari Experiences in Reykjavik

Reykjavik Whale Watching and Lava Show

This is two separate...

This is two separate tours. The first one we went to Whale watching. It’s a very large boat. We were able to see whales, and I loved that! Highly recommend going to the top of the deck and at the front of the ship, get early to get a good spot. Almost all of the time, the whales were spotted in the front of the ship. It definitely seemed like when the people in the back spotted something they would turn around so the front could see. As someone stuck in the back, your view then becomes limited. We were still able to see and get good photos just running around a lot. That’s also just how it works sometime with nature. Dress warm and bring gloves. There is a gap in time from the whales to the lava show and they are not close to each other. The lava show is cool. Be careful booking it same day as you land. The dim lights, the warmth of the lava… you’ll get real tired. They do a good job at explaining and showing different scenarios. Again, It just feels realllly nice and warm after a long sleepless flight. 😅 It was a great experience overall!

Puffin Watching Speedboat Express

Great experience

Blanca was our guide and she made it a beautiful experience! With great knowledge about the animals and always with a touch of humor! We were lucky enough to see two different types of whales, one of them including a jump, and different types of birds! The only thing I would improve about the experience would be that the captain was a bit aggressive in his driving when approaching the animals. I believe that respect for the animal is essential in this type of experience.

Buggy and Natural Baths in Reykjadalur

Fun day (for the most part)!

We really enjoyed the buggy portion of this tour. It was a highlight of our trip! The guide was friendly, the buggies were fun, and we would definitely recommend that part. However, the optional natural baths portion was disappointing due to unclear information. The day was cold, rainy, and windy, and we were already soaked from river crossings. We were told the walk was about 15 minutes, but it was actually a steep, rocky 45-minute hike. Given the weather and that one member of our group had recent knee surgery, we would not have attempted it if we had known. I slipped repeatedly and had to stop halfway, while the rest of the group continued. At the baths, they found there was no truly private place to change, which made everyone uncomfortable, so no one used the baths. The difficult hike back could have been avoided with better information. It would help if guests were clearly told: * The true hiking time and difficulty * The steep, rocky terrain * That changing facilities are very limited With clearer details, guests can make informed decisions. The buggy tour itself was excellent though.