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Akureyri: Forest Lagoon & Whale Watching

  • Departures February – October
  • Operated by Whale Watching Akureyri

Overview

Five hours in Akureyri split between a whale-watching sailing on Eyjafjörður and a soak at the Forest Lagoon.

Departures at 09:00, 13:00 and 17:00 all begin with the whale watch, a guided sailing of around three hours on a purpose-built boat with a heated saloon, warm overalls, an onboard café and WiFi. The Forest Lagoon follows four hours after departure: two geothermal pools at 37°C and 40°C, an 80°C dry sauna facing the fjord, and an 11°C cold plunge.

There is no hotel pick-up; guests meet on location in Akureyri and reach the lagoon on its shuttle from Hof, which runs hourly from 15 May to 31 August and on Fridays and Saturdays for the rest of the year. Food, drink and towels are not included, though towels are available to hire at the lagoon for ISK 1,200. If no whales are seen, the sailing can be repeated free of charge.

Itinerary

The shape of your day

3 stops

  1. Start

    Meet at Akureyri harbour

    Check in at the whale-watching departure point at Oddeyrarbót 2.

  2. Whale watching in Eyjafjörður

    Sail into Eyjafjörður with the crew; the wildlife-search route depends on conditions.

  3. Return to Akureyri harbour

    Disembark after the sailing and continue to the lagoon for the admission time booked.

  4. Forest Lagoon

    Visit the geothermal pools and sauna. The shuttle from HOF operates on the published seasonal schedule; check transport arrangements for your date.

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Tour areaOddeyrarbót pier, Akureyri

What's included

  • Forest Lagoon:
  • Pickup service from HOF - available every hour 15 May - 31 August and Fri & Sat from 1 September - 14 May
  • Access to two geothermal pools: (37°C & 40°C)
  • Finnish dry sauna (80°C) with fjord views
  • Cold plunge pool (11°C ) for an invigorating contrast
  • Option to dine at Forest Bistro (food & drinks available for purchase)
  • Akureyri Classic Whale Watching:
  • 3 hr. guided whale watching tour
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Onboard Café
  • Use of warm overalls
  • Heated indoor saloon with large windows
  • Wildlife guarantee, or try again for free
  • Any pictures taken by crew
  • Food & drinks - can be purchased a the onboard café as well as the bistro at the lagoon.
  • Towels are not included in the entrance to the Forest Lagoon, but you can rent towels for 1200 ISK.
  • Personal expenses and gratuities.
  • If you have any questions, please contact us directly.

Know before you go

Choose your preferred departure time:

  • Departure at 9:00 – Start with Classic Whale Watching, followed by Forest Lagoon at 13:00
  • Departure at 13:00 – Start with Classic Whale Watching, followed by Forest Lagoon at 17:00
  • Departure at 17:00 – Start with Classic Whale Watching, followed by Forest Lagoon at 21:00

Whale Watching Akureyri

Operated by Whale Watching Akureyri · Booked and supported by FAR Travel, Reykjavík

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