12 Midnight Sun Tours in Iceland Worth Booking

1.Midnight Sun Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 286 reviews · 3 hours · from $111Our pick

Join Elding Adventure at Sea for a three-hour evening cruise into Faxaflói Bay. Marine biologist guides help you spot minke and humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, puffins, and other seabirds. You get warm overalls, Wi-Fi, a café, and a live troubadour on the return. The tour runs in English and includes a whale guarantee.

“An excellent tour with the opportunity to see lots of wildlife in beautiful surroundings. We had an unforgettable experience!”

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2.Midnight Sun ATV Adventure from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $214Top rated

You’ll ride a quad for two hours through roads, gravel tracks, rocky paths, and mountain terrain near Reykjavik. Guides such as Veronika, Julia, Kris, and Ruben lead small groups toward Ulfarsfell and Hafrafell, with warm riding gear, hotel pickup options, and sunset views included.

“Even though I almost died (my fault), this was a great experience. Juan was my guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I had an accident that cut my ride short but Juan was great in getting me the help I needed and the overall b”

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3.Magical Whales in the Midnight Sun | from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105

Cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour for about three hours beneath Iceland’s summer midnight sun. Guides such as Alex and Rob add lively wildlife commentary while you watch for humpback and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, puffins, and seabirds. Warm coveralls, Wi-Fi, indoor seating, bathrooms, and Whale Watching Centre access are included.

“Most memorable moments of this trip include seeing a porpoise glide along side the boat to wink at us.”

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4.Whale Watching in the Midnight Sun

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 75 reviews · 3 hours · from $101Best value

Sail from Akureyri into Eyjafjörður on a fast whale-watching boat timed for the midnight sun. Your English-speaking naturalist guide explains the fjord and wildlife while you watch for humpback whales from outdoor decks, large windows, or heated indoor seats. Thermal overalls, Wi-Fi, and crew photographs are included.

“L’accueil a été chaleureux, les commentaires pendant la visite étaient très interessants. L’équipe ne compte pas ses heures pour faire plaisir à ses passagers afin de leur montrer les baleines. Je recommande vivement ce prestataire”

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5.Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Paddle Grundarfjörður’s bay beneath the midnight sun with Vestur Adventures, near Kirkjufell, Iceland’s famous arrowhead mountain. Your English-speaking guide supplies a warm drysuit, teaches beginners at an easy pace, and shares local history and wildlife notes. The small group, capped at 11, may spot seals, puffins, and seabirds before hot chocolate and cookies at the finish.

“Great suits, ended the tour with dry clothes and big smiles. Fun and accommodating tour guides. For all levels and very relaxing”

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6.Midnight Sun Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 34 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $106

Set out from Reykjavík’s Old Harbor at 9 PM aboard Rósin, a whale-watching boat with indoor and outdoor decks, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and a snack bar. An English-speaking guide helps you search for humpback and minke whales, dolphins, and porpoises beneath the soft summer light. Warm overalls are provided.

“It was exciting!! Take the anti-sickness pill if you want to be able to move back and forth, to follow the whale whilst the boat is moving. It was a great night! TIP: I have my binoculars and a camera attach to it, and that levelled up my experience!💕”

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7.Grundarfjörður: Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $155

Paddle for about two hours beneath Kirkjufell with local guides such as Sonny, Greg, and Reda. You’ll learn basic kayak handling, visit Seal Skerry, look for seals and birds, and see the mountain from the water. Dry suits, gloves, safety gear, and a warm drink are included.

“We had an unbelievably wonderful experience! The guides were great, the tour was fun and we even got to see a seal 😍”

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8.Midnight Sun ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $255

Safari Quads takes you from Reykjavik into Hólmsheiði for two hours of guided ATV riding near Hafrafjall and Ulfarsfell. You’ll share an ATV or ride solo, wear provided protective gear, and climb mountain trails in daylight close to midnight. Guide Victoria and her team keep the outing friendly and adjust groups for faster or more cautious drivers.

“The midnight sun ATV tour was a hit with everyone in my group. Everyone loved it.”

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9.Midnight Sun Adventure on ATV

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $196

Leave Reykjavik at 9:30 pm for a small-group ATV ride near Mosfellsbær. Your guide provides instruction, helmets, gloves, and riding gear before leading you up mountain terrain with views toward Reykjavik, Mosfellsbær, and the Reykjanes peninsula. In summer, expect midnight-sun brightness. A driver’s license is required.

“Only downfall was it was foggy and rainy the night we went. The tour was fun driving up a mountain!!”

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10.Midnight Sun Whale Watching from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Leave Reykjavik’s Old Harbour at 9 p.m. for a 2.5-hour search across Faxaflói Bay. Your guide, such as Daniel, Sophie, or Tom, helps you spot minke and humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seabirds beneath Iceland’s bright summer sky. Thermal overalls, indoor seating, WiFi, and a free retry if nothing appears are included.

“Amazing whale watching tour. We got to see two types of whales and some dolphins were playing near our boat. One even poked his head up in curiosity! The tour guide Daniel and the boat’s captains were great at keeping an eye out for the animal activity and pointing them out for everyone to have a chance to see.”

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11.Small-group Whale Watching in the Midnight Sun from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $203

Set out from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour for a two-hour evening safari with a maximum of 12 people. You’ll scan Faxaflói for minke and humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, and puffins, with guides such as Melanie sharing the way. Warm overalls, gloves, goggles, and safety gear are provided, but expect a fast, wet, bumpy ride with no restroom or snacks.

“Great trip…very rough seas and difficult on back and knees…guides were great and got to see three Minke whales breaching.”

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12.Golden Circle, Glacier & Northern Lights/Midnight sun / guided private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,170

You’ll tour Iceland’s Golden Circle in a private vehicle with a driver-guide, stopping at Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss before heading toward Langjökull glacier by Super Jeep. Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik are included. The tour starts at noon, lasts about 6 to 9 hours, and may include glacier driving when weather and snow conditions allow.

“Great day from the start , prompt pick up from door to door by Olav Not sure if this is Icelandic spelling Very knowledgeable about the history and the surrounds , couldn't do enough to help , very laid back approach . Would definitely recommend this service”

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