Winter is a beautiful time of year to visit Iceland. Although the weather may be chilly and blustery, and the […]

Generally speaking, we will find 23 different species of both toothed and baleen whales all around the Icelandic coast. All […]

The Northern Lights are an incredible natural phenomenon that has intrigued, amazed, and inspired mankind throughout recorded history. And yet, […]

Considering the fact that we have to distinguish between two bigger suborders of whales – the baleen whales (Mysticetes) and […]

Breaching is known as a common surfacing behaviour for most of the cetacean species, where whales and dolphins leap parts […]

Iceland has many great Christmas traditions, but one of the most popular traditions involves the Yule Lads. They are the […]

Learn more about the most common whale behaviors seen on Whale watching tours. Why are Whales breaching, spy-hopping, fluke-up diving, pec-slapping or even blowing when breaching the surface? Find all your answers and more in this wildlife adventure blog by Special Tours Wildlife Adventures.

Humpback whales learn songs from each other during their migrations!

The best time to see the Northern Lights in the Northern Hemisphere is from September to mid April. In the summertime, it’s not possible to view the auroras due to the long daylight hours. Light pollution, particularly from city lights, can dramatically reduce visibility. So, for optimal viewing, enthusiasts should try and leave brightly lit areas. Even sailing traveling 10 or 15 minutes outside the city can significantly optimize you sighting chances and therefor your enjoyment of the Northern Lights. Read more.

How long whales live depends on the species and how well they have been studied, there is still a lot that we do not know about whales! Some of the oldest whales are also some of the largest whales and many of them can be found in Icelandic waters. The oldest whale reported was found to be of over 200 years of age, but which whale was it and how does that compare to other whale species, find out more in this Wildlife Adventure blog by Special Tours Wildlife Adventures.