Iceland · MIDNIGHT SUN TRIPS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 12 midnight sun trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Reykjavik midnight sun whale watching with warm overalls, expert guides, and a whale guarantee. Cruise Faxafloi Bay for 3 hours.
“"It was sublime, the island is magnificent, the crew was great, the whales were amazing — in short, do this excursion, it's worth it."”
Late-evening midnight-sun quad ride from Reykjavik with pickup, pro guides, safety gear, and mountain views, even when weather changes plans.
“Our guide Ruben was phenomenal, friendly and lead us on an amazing ATV venture! I 100% recommend! Don’t forget your sunglasses!!”
Midnight sun whale watching from Reykjavik with Elding, warm coveralls, included Whale-Watching Centre, and real odds to spot humpbacks and dolphins.
“Due to bad weather our excursion was canceled but we were promptly notified by the tour company and able to make other plans for the evening.”
Watch humpback whales in Akureyri’s midnight sun on a heated, thermal-gear boat through Eyjafjörður fjord.
“The captain worked very hard to find whales. I do realize that the whales are unpredictable and company has no control over if they show. The 3 hour tour turned in to a 5 hour tour. We did see several small humpback whale tails but none came up much out of the water. We have seen a lot more in Maine and Alaska. We could not hear the guide so did not get any of the information. We traveled a long way to find them so the return trip at midnight was long. Could use better speakers and some entertainment like music or area information/history.”
Midnight sun kayaking at Mt. Kirkjufell in small groups, with warm drysuits, seal sightings, and a guide who brings the area to life.
“Amazing! Friendly guides and beautiful scenery made for the perfect outing. Such a cool thing to experience.”
Reykjavík midnight sun whale watching cruise on Rósin. Warm overalls, English guide, indoor warmth, and another ticket if no whales show.
“It was exciting!! Take the anti-sickness pill if you want to be able to move back and forth, to follow the whale whilst the boat is moving. It was a great night! TIP: I have my binoculars and a camera attach to it, and that levelled up my experience!💕”
Paddle a kayak in the midnight sun near Kirkjufell. See seals and birds, gear included, and warm up after with guides who know the area.
“Fantastische tour geweest. Mede dankzij Sonny onze gids. Wat een leuke enthousiaste guide. Veel kennis en leuke weetjes. Helaas geen middernachtzon gezien, maar de tour was echt super gaaf”
Midnight sun ATV riding near Reykjavik with hotel pickup, full gear, and mountain views from Hafrafjall and Ulfarsfell, 3 to 4 hours.
“The midnight sun ATV tour was a hit with everyone in my group. Everyone loved it.”
Guided ATV ride from Reykjavik in midnight sun, with safety gear, small-group instruction, and wide views of volcano country.
“This was awesome! Totally worth it even though it was foggy out so we couldn’t see the sun! Super fun and easy for beginners but with enough challenge to make it seem cool. Loved all of it and recommend!”
Evening Golden Circle small-group tour from Reykjavik, beating crowds in midnight sun, with Kerid, geysers, Þingvellir, and Gullfoss.
“We had Thor as our tour guide who was extremely knowledgeable and would answer any questions that we had. It was great to do this tour when the stops weren’t so busy as they would have been during the day. The transport was comfortable. One minor consideration, it would of been nice to get a bottle of water during the trip.”
Midnight sun whale watching from Reykjavik to Faxaflói Bay, warm gear, WiFi, and a free try again if you see nothing.
“Our tour was great! We were a part of a very small group. They have thermal overalls for use and we were warm the entire time, allowing us to stay on the top of the deck for the whole two hours. Our guide, Sophie, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw a few minke whales and an incredible sunset.”
Small-group midnight sun whale watching from Reykjavík with gear provided, capped at 12, plus Harpa and Old Harbour views.
“This experience was breathtaking and memorable for sure. Late in the evening, we were on a small boat, going fast, and chasing dolphins, wales, and puffins far away from the shore. Amazingly we got to see all of them. The only unhappy person on the boat was my son, who became very sea sick. Unfortunately, he had to suffer for the duration of the trip because there is nowhere to go. If you are prone to sea sickness, I would not recommend this trip.”
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