Introduction
Enjoy a four night break away in Iceland's stunning countryside, surrounded by lava fields and a glacier-topped volcano. In early spring, the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland sees killer whales visit remarkably close to the fishing village of Grundarfjordur on the peninsula's north coast; in 2011 the whales started venturing into the fjord as early as the last week of January.
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The whales frequented the fjord for three months, chasing and eating herring before they went further out into Breidafjordur Bay right at the end of March. Therefore even at the beginning of April, the whales were in the vicinity, however for optimum viewing in the fjord, and even from land, February and March is the best time to come and visit!
At this time of year, thanks to shorter daylight hours and the lack of light pollution, it is also possible to see the aurora borealis. This magical trip is set to be filled with whales and natural wonders!
YOUR EXPERT GUIDES
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Enjoy the company and expertise of an orca and cetaceans expert on the two whale watching boat trips included in this tour, as well as the experience of a knowledgable Iceland guide. With a wealth of travel and wildlife experience, you'll be in safe hands, find out more » | |
WHALE-WATCHING VIDEOS
See for yourself a fantastic video of orcas at Grundarfjordur, taken from Hotel Framnes, where this tour is based!
"There were some killer whales in the fjord just three days ago and the gannets were going mad! Fantastic sight. David Attenborough would have been green with envy!"
Video by Shelagh, Manager Hotel Framnes, 21 April 2011
Whales up-close 2012
A group of Orcas with a newborn come for a visit into the harbour. January 2012
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