Our 3 Best Show Worldwide

1.Whale Watching in Faxaflói Bay & Live Lava Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $154Our pick

Pair a three-hour whale watch from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour with a 50-minute Lava Show at Fiskislóð 73. Look for minke and humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, and rare killer whales, then watch red-hot lava flow through a safe showroom. The two activities use different locations, so plan your own transfer.

“Probably the only place to see real lava so close and get to know about it. Recommended.”

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2.Reykjavik Whale Watching and Lava Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $145Best value

You’ll sail from central Reykjavik toward Kollafjörður to look for minke whales, orcas, dolphins, and other sea life, then attend Lava Show Reykjavik, where real superheated lava pours into the auditorium. Choose a 9 a.m. cruise with a 2 p.m. show, or a 1 p.m. cruise with a 6 p.m. show. Warm flotation overalls are provided.

“The most ugly thing: we did Not see whales!!!! It was the reason of our trip to Iceland. First of all, you cancelled the event, the day I scheduled and paid for. And then only saw water”

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3.Whale Watching & Lava Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $153Top rated

You’ll begin with the Icelandic Lava Show, where molten lava, film, and a live English presentation explain Iceland’s volcanic forces. Then head into Faxaflói Bay with Special Tours Iceland to look for whales in their natural setting. Whale watching starts at 13:00 or another requested time, while 18:00 bookings are for the Lava Show.

“This was an absolutely incredible activity for me and the children to do. We were all captivated by the lava, the film and the presenter. We managed to get front row but you can see from where ever you sit. The history of ísland is fascinating and seeing actual lava, how it forms and the colours was amazing. I would highly recommend.”

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