Whale Watching from Árskógssandur

Supplied by: North Sailing (EURO)

Highlights

• Whale watching at Árskógssandur aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat
• Enjoy whale watching at the charming village of Árskógssandur as you set sail to encounter the magnificent creatures that live in the waters of Eyjafjörður fjord.
• Step aboard our traditional oak boat and experience the tranquillity of whale watching in these incredible scenic surroundings Eyjafjörður has to offer. This tour gives you the opportunity to get up close and personal with the whales in their natural environment. You will be sailing in a traditional refurbished oak boat called Sæborg, which will give you glimpses to the mindset of the past local fishermen going out at sea, as it was originally built for fishing.
• Eyjafjörður is a favourable habitat of marine life, so favourable in fact that whales have been spotted in 99,4% of all the tours in the last three years. Former local fishermen even have a saying:
• Árskógssandur is a charming fishing village with only 100 inhabitants. Located along the coast in Eyjafjörður fjord with only a 30 minute drive from Akureyri. Once known for a vibrant fishing industry, Árskógssandur has now transformed, offering a unique experience as the home of Iceland's first micro brewery as well as the Beer Spa, an unforgettable experience found nowhere else in Iceland.
• The crew will make sure all passengers feel comfortable and warm during the tour. All guests will be supplied with warm overalls if needed, and they will be treated with hot chocolate and cinnamon buns on the way back to land.