Introduction
Who for? Not just for whale enthusiasts but anyone wanting to experience the natural wonders of Iceland’s West and hopefully see the northern lights.
Enjoy a four night break away in Iceland's stunning countryside amidst lava fields and the distinctive glacier-topped volcano that is Snaefellsjokull. In the early part of the year, the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland sees killer whales visit remarkably close to the shore near the fishing village of Grundarfjordur on the peninsula's north coast.
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Up-close footage of Killer Whales and wonderful displays of Northern Lights taken on this holiday in March 2012. See video» |
Highlights
- Two whale watching boat trips to see orca, white-beaked dolphin and seabirds
- Onboard orca experts and orca research scientists
- Full day guided sightseeing tour of Snaefellsnes
- Visit a volcano museum in charming Stykkisholmur
- Northern lights excursions
- A bathe in the Blue Lagoon
- Choice of accommodation - full board or self catering
Over the last couple of years the whales have arrived as early in the season as late December to feed on herring and have remained until mid April. Based on the orca behaviour, January, February and March provides the optimum time for whale watching both on boat trips out onto the fjord, and even from land!
Conveniently, this time of year is also good for aurora activity, so not only will you have memorable encounters with orca by day, but your evenings will bring the prospect of northern lights sightings. And while you can view the aurora from Grundarfjordur, on the evenings when they occur, you’ll be transferred by coach out of the village where you can view displays away from all artificial light.
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| WHALEFEST 7 nights | 17 Febuary 2013 |
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NEW for the 2013 Season join our Whale Festival – a special week-long departure focusing on whales. With 5 nights in Grundarfjordur this one-off trip features additional whale-watching and a programme of lectures as well as one night in Reykjavik and one night staying near the Blue Lagoon. find out more » | |
YOUR EXPERT GUIDES
Enjoy the company of our experienced and knowledgable Iceland guides throughout the trip, as well as onboard cetacean experts on the two whale watching trips including a special orca research team*. With a wealth of travel and wildlife experience, you'll be in safe hands,
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* from mid February onwards
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At a Glance
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Show Me More»Our first whale watching trip was magical and we were so fortunate as all the conditions were in our favour and we had 90 minutes of whale watching.
Jan Cumming, Killer Whales and Northern Lights
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