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Going on a Raufarhólshellir lava cave and whale watching tour in Iceland is an epic way to experience jaw-dropping nature, spot amazing wildlife, and have an adventure you'll never forget!
Witness the vividly colored walls of Raufarhólshellir cave and get the chance to see the magnificent humpback whales, minke whales, harbor porpoises, seals, or white-beaked dolphins.
On this tour, we’ll take you on two of the most exciting Icelandic experiences - lava-caving and whale-watching combo! Each tour will last for approximately 3 hours. We’ll start the day by picking you up from Reykjavík and heading straight to our first destination, Raufarhólshellir Cave, where we’ll kick off our caving excursion.
After that, we’ll take you to Reykjavík, where you will have approximately half an hour to rest between the tours. You can enjoy your lunch if you have it with you. But if you didn’t take lunch, don't worry—you’ll have the opportunity to buy food on the whale-watching boat.
The whale-watching tour begins at 13:00. You’ll meet our expert guides, who will take you to the prime locations for spotting the whales. All you need to do is keep your eyes open and enjoy the breathtaking experience!
Lava tubes are natural formations that result from the volcanic activity. Raufarhólshellir cave, formed by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago, is one of the longest lava tubes in Iceland, stretching 4,500 feet (1,360 m).
The tunnel is spacious, allowing you to walk comfortably without the need to crawl. Some parts of the cave feature special walking paths and footbridges to make walking easier.
We’ll enter through a narrow entrance and slowly go deeper into the cave, exploring breathtaking rock formations on our way. The most magical view is the walls of the tube. You’ll notice that those are naturally dyed in various shades of red, violet, and turquoise (straight from a fairytale!). This phenomenon occurs due to the minerals accumulating on the walls.
Throughout the entire tour, our experienced guides will share the rich history of the cave, highlight its most impressive features, and ensure your utmost safety!
Iceland is among the best places in the world to watch the whales. In the second part of the tour, we’ll take you on a boat tip to witness those mesmerizing sea creatures up close. Our boats are equipped with both outdoor and indoor viewing areas to ensure the best experience.
Our guides are specially trained to locate marine wildlife and will take you to the best spots based on the sea conditions and the season. This is your best chance to witness those ocean giants!
You’ll be able to see various species of Icelandic whales, including the majestic humpback whales (known for breaching and showing their tails when they dive!).
Additionally, we might spot some curious dolphins, adorable seals, and vibrant puffins (if it's puffin season). If something interests you, don’t hesitate to ask questions!
Our experts will be happy to share insights about the lives of all those fascinating marine creatures.
These are two separate tours and if one of the tours gets canceled, the other will still be available for you to join.
Whale-watching tour
Keep in mind that the season and weather conditions significantly impact the variety of marine species we can spot on each tour. Rest assured, we carefully consider these factors to ensure you get the most out of your experience!
We are dedicated to offering eco-friendly whale-watching experiences that respect the whales' natural habitat. Our skilled captains maintain a safe distance from these majestic creatures to ensure they are not disturbed.
This is a great question. We ask all participants to be ready from the start of the pickup time indicated. This is because you may well be the first pick up of the day. Please be at your assigned location at the start time that you chose when booking the tour.
Here you should wait for your guide.
Have your email and phone number listed with us so we can contact you if we run into any trouble finding you.
View our pick-up locations in Reykjavík.
Before and during activities on the multi-day tours consumption of alcohol is prohibited. If we suspect that a participant is intoxicated, we will prohibit them from joining the activity.
After the activities of the day are finished, you are welcome to have a drink and relax.
Yes, we do. Langjökull Ice Cave is a magical experience, the tour has no minimum age and is a wonderful option for the whole family. Whale Watching with our partner company Elding has been a favourite with families traveling with young children, these guys have a great success rate in seeing whales (upwards of 98% in the summertime).
Another option would be the Landmannalaugar Safari on this tour you get to explore parts of the Icelandic highlands and bathe in natural hot springs. Most of our jeep tours are also suitable for children over the age of 6 years old. If you would like a nice and relaxing experience we would also recommend the Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon tour.
Your safety is our number one priority! Keeping this in mind, Arctic Adventures reserves the right to adjust the itinerary and/or take different routes depending on conditions. Please read more information in our cancellation policy.
Yes, there is a specially trained and certified guide on each of our tours. The only exception to this is for our self-drive tours.
All of our tours are guided in English.
No, for all your questions and concerns you would need to contact our customer service.
The standard in Iceland is 230V and 50Hz and we use F-type power sockets and plugs, so you might have to bring an adaptor if you are visiting from UK, USA, Canada or other countries using a different voltage, Hz or plugs.
Our tours are split into four different categories that help participants to understand what to expect from the tour. The categories are Easy, Moderate, Challenging and Demanding. Each tour is rated making it easier to find tours that suit you.
For further information about the difficulty ratings and descriptions.
We’ve partnered with the Kolviður Fund in a new carbon offsetting program, which passengers can select to participate in at the time of booking.
The Kolviður Fund is the oldest, most respected carbon offsetting program in Iceland. With your support, one tree will be planted in special Kolviður forests in Iceland to carbon offset your tour with us.
Kolviður forests are strategically planted to absorb the maximum amount of CO2 and the forests are protected for a minimum of 60 years. During their lifetime the trees absorb carbon and store it in their root system, trunk, and branches. Trees also prevent soil erosion and maintain storage of carbon in the soil.
If you're having trouble booking your tour, please note that we accept payments in Canadian Dollars (CAD), American Dollars (USD), British Pounds (GBP), Euros (EUR), and Icelandic Króna (ISK). Start by checking with your credit card provider to ensure they allow payments in your selected currency.
Sometimes, your credit card company may need to pre-authorize the transaction before you can complete your booking online.
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