Orca and Whale Tour

Along the Snæfellsnes Peninsula coastline, you have the best chance in Iceland to encounter two of the ocean’s top predators: orcas and sperm whales, each during their respective seasons.

Late winter and spring are particularly important for these species, while humpback whales, minke whales, and white-beaked dolphins may also be seen throughout the season, especially later in summer and into autumn.

Join our whale watching tour from Ólafsvík and experience the rich marine life of Breiðafjörður in the wild.

Set out from the small fishing village of Ólafsvík and explore the productive waters of Breiðafjörður with our experienced crew and expert wildlife guides.

During the tour, we search for whales and dolphins while sharing insights into their behaviour, biology and the marine ecosystem around Snæfellsnes. Late spring and summer also brings rich birdlife, including atlantic puffins.

The scenery is part of the experience too, with the coastline of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, surrounding mountains and the Snæfellsjökull Glacier providing a spectacular backdrop on clear days.

At Láki Tours, animal welfare and conservation are at the heart of every trip. We follow Code of Conduct for responsible whale watching practices, approaching wildlife slowly and carefully, keeping a respectful distance and allowing each encounter to unfold on the animals’ terms.

All departures are subject to weather conditions and minimum booking numbers. Because we are observing wild animals in their natural habitat, every tour is different, wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, and some species are seasonal — please check the information above or our Sightings tab for monthly data.

Please make sure you can reach Ólafsvík before booking, as we do not provide transfers from other towns.

Whale guarantee: If no whales or dolphins are sighted, you will receive a complimentary ticket valid for another available tour.

Cancellations made at least 24 hours before departure are fully refundable. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.

If there are no spots available on your preferred day, please check our next available departures.

We also recommend: Seasick prevention, sturdy shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, binoculars.

Please arrive at our Ólafsvík harbour meeting point 30 minutes before your scheduled departure for check-in and overall collection.

When you reach Ólafsvík, stay on the main road until you see the harbour. There, you will find two blue containers with the Láki Tours logo — that’s us! Our team will welcome you and guide you to the boat. For GPS, use: Norðurtangi 9, 355 Ólafsvík.