11 h
Easy
Combine the classic Golden Circle tour with a rush of adrenaline rafting on Hvítá River
Golden Circle Sightseeing & River Fun Rafting Day Tour from Reykjavík
Explore
the Golden Circle; the scenic Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot
Spring and Gullfoss Waterfall and go rafting on the amazing Hvítá river!
The perfect day in Iceland.
Difficulty: 2/5 easy
Time of departure from Reykjavík:
Please be ready at your designated pick up location at 12:30, departure
at 13:00. Note that it can take us up to 30 minutes to arrive.
Our first stop on the famous Golden Circle is Thingvellir National Park. Thingvellir is an Icelandic cultural stable, a UNESCO world heritage site and the birthplace of Alþingi, the oldest existing parliament in the world founded by the Vikings
more than a thousand years ago. Thingvellir is also a place of many
geological wonders as it lies in the tectonic rift valley between
America and Europe and home to Iceland’s largest natural lake. It is
surrounded by beautiful volcanoes created from the ongoing tectonic
drift. The second stop is Geysir geothermal area, which is home of the original erupting “geyser” and his little brother Strokkur. Catch the sight of boiling hot water bursting from the ground up to 25 meters high. Next we stroll down to Gullfoss,
the queen of Icelandic waterfalls. Gullfoss, “the Golden Waterfall”, is
a powerful and beautiful sight. The water flows 32 meters down three
steps of lava rocks with amazing grandeur.
Lastly,
to add the excitement to sightseeing with we go RAFTING! Hvítá is the
river that gives Gullfoss its power so splish splashing in it will
surely refresh you. The river gives us a beautiful experience, combining
scenic canyons with adrenaline pumping rapids. Hvítá is a class II
river, making it a fun ride while staying safe and suitable for almost
anyone who‘s looking for an adventure. After the excitement you can warm
up in the hot tubs and sauna, relax and maybe even enjoy a well-earned
beverage.
This
trip is the perfect day in Iceland with stunning natural beauty, Viking
history, amazing geological wonders, and a great rafting adventure!
Disclaimer:
All rafting trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its
participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for
accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there
own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all
trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an
inherent risk.
What’s included?
- Pick up and drop off in Reykjavík
- Guided tour of the Golden Circle with visits to Þingvellir National Park, Geysir and Gullfoss.
- Rafting tour down the scenic Hvítá River with all necessary equipment and an expert guide
Exclusions
Food and beverages are not included.
Please note
Although
you don’t need to “swim” while river rafting/canoeing, we recommend
that you can. You have to be comfortable with floating in water.
What do I need to bring?
- Warm undergarment clothing, fleece/wool sweater and pants and warm socks
- Change of clothing
- Bathing suit & towel.
Cancellation policy
- Refund if cancelled at least 1 day before the event
Experience type
Day tour / activity
Booking in advance
Cut off: 3 hours
Duration
11 h
Difficulty
Easy
Know before you go
Minimum age of passengers is: 11
Live tour guide
English
