Birdwatching half day tour: Húsavík & surroundings

On this guided birdwatching half day tour, we focus on the bay of Skjálfandaflói as well as the community of Húsavík and adjacent rural areas. The town of Húsavík offers nature lovers a convenient starting point for a variety of activities and attractive locations.

– Transportation and fuel for the duration of the tour
– Experienced, English-speaking, birdwatching guide for the duration of the tour
– Binoculars

Not included: international flights, domestic transports to/from departure point, meals, drinks, anything else not specified as “Included”.

Availability: All year round (but please note that from September to May the program can be different due to bird species and circumstances).

Departure point: Húsavík Harbour. Pick up available at other locations upon request.

Departure time: 8:00a.m. every day. On request, private tours available with departure at other times.

Tour duration: 4 hours.

Please note: minimum number of participant is 2, maximum number of participant is 12.

Bookings: for scheduled departures, please use the booking form. For other departures, please contact us.

A 100% charge applies if canceled within 3 days of the start time.
A 50% charge applies if canceled within 7 days of the start time.

Húsavík & Surroundings
We begin the tour at 8:00a.m. in the morning by exploring the harbour and surroundings, as well as the lower regions of the nearby Laxá river and selected ponds and lakes, such as Kaldbakstjarnir, an area frequented i.a. by bird species such as the Great Northern Diver. We also head to Tjörnes peninsula to look for falcons and other species before ending the tour in Húsavík again, where you can independently explore what our beautiful town has to offer, beside birds (whale watching, restaurants, museums, the garden and the church).

This tour offers variety in scenery and nature. Birds on lakes, rivers, in marshes, maritime areas and cliffs.

– Your camera
– Adequately warm clothes and shoes or boots