Sailing with Giants: Whale Watching from Reykjavik

Old Harbour. Departing from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, this whale watching tour takes you through the scenic Faxaflói Bay, passing small islands and offering stunning coastal views of the city. Keep your eyes on the water as you search for minke and humpback whales, playful dolphins, and elusive porpoises. Occasionally, orcas and other rare species make an appearance. With an expert crew skilled in spotting marine life, you’re in for an unforgettable experience that combines breath taking scenery with incredible wildlife encounters.

Pass By: Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre. Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on May 4, 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland.

Pass By: Faxaflói. Faxafloi bay is situated on its southern shore. From Reykjavik it is possible to see the peninsula of Akranes in the northeast and even the Snæfellsjökull at a distance of about 120 km (75 mi). This bay has few islands and the ones it does have are close to land, in particular contrast to the bay directly north of it, Breiðafjörður, which has the most islands of any bay in Iceland.

Pass By: Engey. Engey is the second largest island of the Kollafjörður (Faxa Bay) fjord in western Iceland.

Pass By: Lundey. Lundey, literally "Puffin Island" in Icelandic, is a small, uninhabited island off the western coast of Reykjavík, Iceland.

Pass By: Videy Island. Viðey is the largest island of the Kollafjörður Bay in Iceland, near the capital of Reykjavík.