This full-day combination pairs rugged off-road adventure with ocean wildlife viewing for a memorable Reykjavík experience. The land element takes you across varied terrain up Úlfarsfell, where the changeable landscape offers bursts of adrenaline as you navigate tracks and open slopes. Reaching higher ground rewards you with panoramic vistas over the city, the bay and surrounding mountains, giving a striking contrast between volcanic highlands and coastal scenery.
After the land section you head back to the harbour and board the whale-watching vessel. Before launch there is an opportunity to explore an onboard exhibit that presents real whale skeletons, bones and interpretive displays illustrating the marine life of Icelandic waters. Once at sea, keep an eye out for a range of cetaceans; guides explain what species are common in the area and point out behaviours and where to look. The combination of tactile, land-based thrills and calm, informational time at sea makes this a varied, engaging day suitable for many tastes.
Expect a well-paced itinerary that blends scenic panoramas with natural history; the mix is ideal if you want both action and wildlife on the same day in and around Reykjavík.
Read moreBuggy Safari departs at 10:00 and Whale Watching departs at 13:00
Be at the meeting point at least 30 minutes prior to departure if not using pickup
No prior buggy experience necessary
