Reykjavik: Whales of Iceland Exhibition Entrance Ticket
ID: GYG65203-91763
Category:
Country: Iceland
Description
Marvel at 23 life-size models of whales with an entrance ticket to the Whales of Iceland Exhibition. Get a new perspective on the majestic creatures, and learn more about the habits of beluga, minke, and humpbacks. Discover the “Unicorn of the Sea.”
Visit the largest exhibition of its kind in the Europe at the Whales of Iceland Exhibition, and see 23 life-size models of whales spotted in the waters in and around Iceland. Spend a few hours gaining a new perspective and greater appreciation for these majestic animals.
Take a leisurely 20-minute walk - or short drive - from the heart of Reykjavík to the harbor. Upon arrival at the Whales of Iceland Exhibition, play with interactive displays and read detailed information about 23 species of aquatic mammals. Marvel at the leviathan of the sea at a display of a blue whale that stretches nearly the length of a basketball court. Learn more about the narwhal, the “Unicorn of the Sea” and see the “horn” or “tusk” that is actually an elongated tooth. Stroll among the displays of beluga, humpback, minke, and killer whales.
Absorb in-depth information about the marine mammals around Iceland with an audio guide. Visit the Fin Whale Room to learn more about the threats that whales face and what we can do to resolve them. Be sure to watch a screening of the film Sonic Sea, shown daily at 11 AM and 3 PM. All ticket holders are welcome to join the daily guided tours in English at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. On your way out, stop by the Whale Cafe for a drink and a snack beneath the whales.
Highlights
- See 23 life-size models of whales at the Whales of Iceland Exhibition
- Play with interactive displays to learn more about the minke whale
- Enjoy our audioguide, available in more than 12 languages and daily screenings of Sonic Sea at 11 AM and 3 PM
- Take a virtual reality swim with the whales
- Visit the Fin Whale Room to learn more about the threats - and their solutions - that marine mammals face today
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Drinks and refreshments can be purchased at our Whale Cafe
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
Whales of Iceland, Fiskislóð 23, Reykjavík.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
