Fly to Akureyri, Iceland’s second city, located right at the heart of the spectacular north. This new, self drive family adventure offers outdoor adventures, wildlife encounters, geography brought to life… There’s a vast range range of activities available. We’ve included a whale watching tour from Husavik (the best place in Europe to spot humpbacks and other cetaceans), but you can also include optional activities like horse riding and superjeep safaris.
North Iceland is also superb touring country – with your hire car explore the natural wonders of Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and the breathtaking Arctic Coast Way.
Stay in Akureyri
You will be based at Hotel Kjarnalundur, tucked into woodland above the small, compact city of Akureyri. As well as hiking and mountain bike trails right on your doorstep, all the facilities and attractions of Akureyri and Eyjafjordur (one of Iceland’s longest fjords) are just a short drive away, whether you want a meal out, a dip in the local swimming pool or a stroll around one of the world’s most northerly botanic gardens – just 50km shy of the Arctic Circle.
Set sail on Europe’s ultimate whale watching tour
Back in 1993 we were the first company to operate a whale watching tour in Iceland. Husavik, a colourful harbour town on the north coast is Europe’s whale watching capital. Included in your holiday (March – November), you’ll set out into the glittering expanse of Skjalfandi Bay. With the average success rate of sightings at over 97%, you and your children shouldn’t have to wait long for your first marine mammal encounter… perhaps it will be a minke whale surfacing near the boat, a pod of white-beaked dolphins cavorting thought the waves, or a humpback whale breaching. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a blue whale or a pod of orcas. Gannets, puffins, fulmars and other seabirds are just as riveting – and as if things couldn’t get any better, you’ll be offered hot chocolate and cinnamon buns on the way back to port!
