Whale watching tours operate from Hauganes on Eyjafjörður, about 5 km south of Dalvík. The fjord is one of northern Iceland's most reliable areas for humpback whale sightings in summer, when the whales follow capelin shoals into the fjord. Minke whales and white-beaked dolphins are also commonly seen.
Tours are typically 2-3 hours and run from May through September. Hauganes-based operators tend to be smaller and less crowded than the larger operations at Akureyri or Húsavík. The fishing village setting adds atmosphere. Hauganes, Eyjafjörður.