Iceland · SAFARI
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 wildlife safaris worth the money in a country where nothing is cheap, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Húsavík’s 2-hour RIB whale safari, with puffins, humpbacks, dolphins, practical tips, price advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Very nice experience and approach, we got useful information. Thanks to our guide and the captain.”
Ride ATVs across Iceland’s black sands to the DC3 wreck, Dyrhólaey, glacier views, rivers, and mountain valleys for $144.
“Honestly the highlight of my trip! The guide was absolutely incredible and really made the effort with us. We went to the airplane crash site and black sand beach and it was amazing. He had a lot of knowledge and took lots of photos for us. The tour was just myself and my partner and it was actually really nice just being us! The route we took seemed to be more on the challenging side but it was amazing! Moments where I felt slightly nervous the guide was there to help. Highly recommend!”
Review of Húsavík’s 2-hour RIB whale and puffin safari, with practical advice on wildlife, weather, price, safety, and booking.
“Personalised small group ! We saw lots of puffins, a minke whale and a few humpbacks and could get close to them . highly recommend !”
Safari Quads ATV near Reykjavik takes you across gravel trails, Lake Hafravatn, and Reykjavik Peak with gear, guides, and hotel pickup.
“It was fun and relaxing but the price is too expensive for what it is. The staff is very helpful and friendly”
Ride a two-seater buggy through Icelandic mountain scenery near Reykjavik, with hotel transfers, safety gear, guides, and coffee included.
“Really fun experience. Our tour guide was really fun and made sure we knew what we were doing. Would highly recommended this fun activity”
Ride a small RIB from Bakkagerði past puffin cliffs, seals, seabirds, and possible whales on a lively one-hour East Iceland safari.
“This Puffin Zodiac Tour was AMAZING! Our guides were extremely kinda, funny, and knowledgeable about Bakkageri and the Borgarfjörður eystri area (their parents grew up there!) After taking an exciting zodiac ride to the cliffs on the sea to view many species of nesting birds, we took a ride along the harbor to see seals and a waterfall. We even had BONUS whale watching time to view a large humpback whale breaching MULTIPLE times!! We got up close and personal and it was incredible. This tour is a must.”
Ride a guided UTV through Mývatn’s wild back roads, forests, lakes, and historic sites on a small-group Iceland adventure.
“L'attività è stata tra le più divertenti fatte finora. La guida è estremamente gentile, divertente e preparata. Il briefing è stato semplice e molto chiaro. Durante le tappe del tour ci ha descritto il territorio circostante visibile dai punti panoramici. Assolutamente consigliato!!!”
Pick a glacier, a harbour or a hot spring.
