- North Sailing - Húsavík Whale Watching - On this activity, you will go whale-watching in Húsavík and snorkel in the Spring Lagoon. This is a self-drive activity, and both locations are on the Diamond Circle.
The Whale Watching Activity: You will join the Original Whale Watching activity in the town of Húsavík, which has sometimes been called the whale watching capital of the world. The whale-watching activity is approx. 3 hours
The Snorkeling Activity: The Spring Lagoon is a 12–17°C river, as the geothermal activity keeps it at a nice warm temperature. The lagoon’s floor is full of mesmerizing, dancing volcanic sands and multi-colored sediments. The heated water erupts from below the bottom causing beautiful designs and ripples in the riverbed while you drift along the surface above. Mixed in with the bubbling sands, you will see beautiful fields of green algae.
- All necessary whale watching equipment
- Guided snorkeling activity with a live guide that is a PADI instructor
- Hot chocolate and cookies after the snorkeling activity
- Guided whale watching activity
- All necessary snorkeling equipment, drysuit and warm undersuit
- Gratuities
The Whale Watching Activity is in the whale watching capital of the world: Húsavík. The activity lasts approximately 3 hours.
Litlaá, meaning “Little River,” is located near the northern coast of Iceland. This is an unusual spot to find warm water, but thanks to a nearby geothermal active area, we get to enjoy snorkeling in water with a temperature of about 20°C.
The tour takes place in a lagoon called Brunnar, meaning “Wells.” The lagoon’s floor is full of mesmerizing dancing sands. The cold water erupting from the bottom causes these beautiful designs described as the “Bubbling Sands” that you must see with your own eyes.
Because of the warm water temperature, we also find fields of strange green algae, plants, multicolored sediments, and a countless number of snails.
In the shallow rocky area at the edges of the lagoon, we find countless numbers of sticklebacks traveling around in large groups.
Both locations are on the Diamond circle making it the perfect self-drive activity.
- All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the activity. The form can be filled out online
- All participant’s height, weight and age information must be provided to local operator to ensure they bring the best fitting drysuit. The activity operator will contact you after booking to ask for this information.
- IMPORTANT - Participants over 60 years of age must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
- Drysuits are worn over your own clothing. We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit
- Minimum height is 4ft 11in (150cm). Minimum weight is 100lbs (45kg).
- Maximum height and weight is 6ft7in (200cm) and 264lbs (120kg).
- Participants must be comfortable in water and able to swim, physically fit and healthy
- Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting
- All participants must be able to communicate in English
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- All participants must be at least 12 years old
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
