Whale Watching
Sea-based tours for humpback, minke, orca, and sperm whale sightings. Tromsø and Húsavík are world-renowned whale watching hubs. Species and sighting quality vary by season.
🌌 Arctic
Ilulissat
Bucket-list aurora chasers who want the world's most dramatic icefjord backdrop for northern lights photography
Tromsø
First-time aurora hunters wanting easy access, city comforts, and world-class guiding
❄️ Subarctic
Akureyri
Iceland returnees and aurora chasers who want higher latitude and fewer crowds than Reykjavik
Húsavík
Wildlife lovers wanting whale watching in combination with excellent aurora viewing
Reykjavik
First-time arctic travellers who want to combine northern lights with Iceland's unique landscapes
Snæfellsnes
Photographers wanting Iceland's most iconic aurora foregrounds within a convenient self-drive from Reykjavik
Juneau
Travellers combining Southeast Alaska glacier and whale watching with occasional aurora sightings