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Take a 2-hour whale watching tour from Húsavík. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will enjoy the best possible views of the mammals and puffins. Get up close to the magnificent whales in Skjálfandi Bay and enjoy a safe ride on the zodiacs. You'll also see Lundey, the puffin island, known for its large population of this iconic little bird. Daily departures from April to October. Midnight Sun tours are available in June and July. Warm clothing essential.

Akureyri, Iceland's second largest city, offers many interesting activities for visitors. Whether you're only spending a day or more in the city, there are plenty of places to visit and interesting events to take part in. Places to visit include the Church of Akureyri, the Hof cultural and information center, the art museum, the forest lagoon, the botanical garden, the Kjarnaskogur forest, the Centrum center, the Sulur hiking trail, the geothermal pool, the Bryggjan restaurant, the Backpackers youth hostel and bar, the Christmas House 7 km away, the famous Icelandic ice cream Brynja, the Hlidarfjall ski resort, Frisbee golf, the Icelandic brand North 66, the Glertorg shopping center, the Icelandic brand Icewear, the Blaa Kanan café and lunch, the Hertex flea market and the Berlin café/brunch/lunch. So there's plenty to see and do in Akureyri.

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Guesthouse Básar is a 2-star hotel offering magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean, the village of Grímsey and the wild landscape of the Arctic Island. Rooms are en suite and equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can choose between rooms with a double bed or twin beds. Breakfast is included in the price, and full meals can be ordered in advance. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee and tea, and a shared lounge and kitchen. Guesthouse Básar has received excellent ratings from 17 travelers.

This small family business offers to help you discover Grenivík and its surroundings by paddling (sea kayaking and canoeing) or walking.

Gentle Giants specializes in whale-watching excursions in Húsavík. Their boat tours depart from Húsavík harbor, just below their ticket center. The most common whale species in Skjálfandi Bay are harbor porpoise, white-beaked dolphin, Minke, humpback and blue whales. Gentle Giants also offers extra warm clothing on board their boats, but passengers are advised to bring their own warm, waterproof clothing. In the event of bad weather, excursions may be cancelled or modified for safety reasons. People with reduced mobility can also take part in the excursions; simply contact Gentle Giants in advance to arrange this.

For those who want to see and photograph from the sky, Grímsey, Askja Caldera or Lake Mývatn, Circle Air is the right company.

Dalvik, a charming fishing village in northern Iceland, is home to Arctic Sea Tours, a travel agency specializing in whale watching. Dalvik is renowned for its excellent whale-watching conditions, particularly in the Eyjafjörður fjord. On Arctic Sea Tours excursions, visitors have the chance to see different types of whales, such as humpbacks, minke whales and even the majestic blue whale, as well as dolphins and various bird species. With an average success rate of 98-99%, Arctic Sea Tours offers one of the best whale-watching experiences in Iceland. In addition to excursions from Dalvik, the agency also offers tours from Reykjavik and the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.