Seeing the aurora borealis or northern lights in Iceland We are asked regularly about how best and likely it is to see the northern lights in Iceland. Iceland is in an ideal position to view the aurora, however it is nature and there is an element of luck to seeing them. In the first instance you need a clear sky without too much cloud, which is often the most difficult thing to find. However, you can increase your chances sometimes of finding clear sky by driving to a different area. Often the cloud hangs over one side of a peninsula, like Snæfellsnes as it depends partly on the wind directio ..read more

Láki Tours Iceland Gift Card – Icelandic Gift Online Are you looking for an authentic and unforgettable Icelandic gift for friends or family members that travel soon to Iceland? Do you search for a wedding gift for people that plan their honeymoon in Iceland? Have you joined one of our boat tours and want to provide your family or friends that plan their holidays in Iceland a similar experience? The Láki Tours Gift Card is the Perfect Last-Minute Present Our Icelandic gift card is the perfect last-minute surprise. Simply select the amount, fill out all requested details, and receive the vouch ..read more

Láki Tours Iceland Gift Card – Icelandic Gift Online – Gift for Iceland Lovers Are you looking for an authentic and unforgettable Icelandic gift for friends or family members that travel soon to Iceland? Do you search for a wedding gift for people that plan their honeymoon in Iceland? Have you joined one of our boat tours and want to provide your family or friends that plan their holidays in Iceland a similar experience? Our Iceland Gift Card is the Perfect Surprise for Iceland Lovers Give your loved ones an unforgettable experience in Iceland. Our Iceland gift voucher is ideal for birthdays ..read more

Chasing Moby Dick: Láki Tours’ Search for Iceland’s elusive Sperm Whales Guest article by Emily Widdecombe – sperm whale watching Iceland “As for me, I am tormented with an everlasting itch for things remote. I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts.”– Herman Melville It is a pearly, overcast day in mid-April. The pewter sea sits calmly beneath a heavy sky, shrugging its grey-blue shoulders in a long, off-hand Atlantic swell. To the west, the mountains bare their steep, snow-clad throats to a cold northerly breeze. Standing at the bow, the fjord drifts past, landmarks shrin ..read more

Sperm Whale Migration: The Long-Distance Lives of Iceland’s Sperm Whales Guest article by Emily Widdecombe Iceland sits just shy of the arctic circle. Its northernmost land point, Hraunahafnartangi, lies 66.5°N, peering 0.5° into the polar region. Here on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, even with summer in full swing, the mountains sit necklaced with snow, the nearby icecap gleams sleepily in the midnight sun, and arctic poppies burst into great papery blooms. Brisk sea breezes cool the rising heat, and soon the moss-clad hills will be peppered with wild blueberries. It’s a world away from the swe ..read more

Why You Need to Take a Boat Tour in Snaefellsnes Guest article by Chris Ayliffe, Traveo When travelers consider a boat tour in Iceland to see whales and/or birds, after a quick bit of googling and a couple of articles churned through, more often than not either Reykjavík or Húsavík come straight to mind. Though both of these locations are rife with whale and bird watching tours and well worth a visit, it’s actually the tours from the otherworldly terrains of the Snaefellsnes peninsula which are some of Iceland’s lesser-known hidden gems. This article shall illustrate why you need to take a bo ..read more

Whales in Iceland – What to Expect on a Whale Watching Tour in Iceland – Best Places for Whale Watching in Iceland For many people, it is a lifelong dream to see whales in the wild nature. Whales are fascinating creatures and they are at home in the world’s oceans. They are often very social animals and communicate with each other over very long distances. Whale Watching in Europe Many people are not aware that Europe offers interesting whale watching opportunities and they think this is an activity that is available only in other parts of the world. Many species of cetaceans inhabit the ..read more

Orcas in Iceland – Where and When Can You see Killer Whales in Iceland Iceland is one of the best places in Europe for whale watching. Therefore many travelers use the opportunity to go on a whale-watching trip during their holidays in Iceland. More than 20 different species live in the waters surrounding Iceland, 8 of which can frequently be seen on whale watching tours. Important to know is that the type of whale you most probably see on your whale watching tour depends on when and where in Iceland you are joining a whale watching trip. For many people, seeing orcas in the wild nature is a ..read more

Holidays in Iceland in July June, July, and August are the official “summer months” in Iceland. This time of the year is ideal for travelers who are afraid or not used to the colder polar climate. July as one of the warmest months of the year is perfect for road trips, hikes, and camping. Iceland in July means endless daylight, amazing sunsets, and very impressive wildlife all around the island. In summer, thousands of sea birds nest in Iceland, sheep wander around with their lambs, and horses can be seen almost everywhere. But July is also a great time to go whale watching in Iceland. July i ..read more

Iceland Whale Watching June – What to Expect on our Whale Tours in Snaefellsnes & the Westfjords in June Holidays in Iceland in June Visiting Iceland in June is a wonderful idea. At this time of the year, we have almost 24 hours of daylight. Everything is green and the flowers are in bloom. It is one of the warmest months of the year and has the least rain. June is also a great month for watching wildlife in Iceland and we highly recommend adding a whale watching tour to your travel itinerary. Iceland is considered to be one of the best places in the world for whale watching and especiall ..read more