This tour combines two true adventures on the water. After exploring the wonders of the whales and birds it is time to set your adrenaline free – rafting down the glacial river Hvítá admiring its stunningly beautiful landscape.

Itenerary

Available: May – September
Duration: 10 hrs. approx.
Min age: 11 yrs.

Enjoy 3 hrs. at sea in the stunning Faxaflói bay searching for whales and other wildlife on our Classic Whale Watching tour. You will be picked up at your hotel by our shuttle bus between 8:15 and 8:45 for the whale watching tour starting at 9:00 from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour. Travel the seas in search for whales, dolphins and birdlife while enjoying the incredible views on the horizon. After exploring the wonders of Faxaflói bay and the beautiful creatures that live there, Arctic Rafting bus will pick you up by our ticket office between 12:00-12:30.

You will be driven to Drumboddsstaðir rafting base camp which is about 100 km. from Reykjavik where the river rafting takes place in Gullfoss Canyon. The total duration of the rafting is around 60-90 min. The nature and scenery on the rafting trail is stunning and adds that something special to an otherwise exciting and thrilling ride. Once back at the basecamp you can relax in the sauna or hot tub before being driven back to your hotel by Arctic Rafting shuttle bus. Remember to bring a bathing suit and a towel!

Keep in mind that pickup is included for the River Rafting part of this tour. Choose pickup at checkout to be collected for the whale watching part of this tour. If you wish to self-drive, you need to make sure to be at the Old Harbour BEFORE 09:00 and at the rafting base BEFORE 15:00.

Please note that all participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking the rafting trip stating that they realise that the activity carries an inherent risk.

Meeting Type

Meet on location_OR_PICK_UP

Meeting Place

Hotel pickup available

Short description

This tour combines two true adventures on the water. After exploring the wonders of the whales and birds it is time to set your adrenaline free rafting down the glacial river Hvítá admiring its stunningly beautiful landscape.

Good to know

We recommend dressing according to weather at all times while in Iceland. Remember to bring woollen undergarments, thick socks, a bathing suit and a towel for the rafting part of this combo tour.

FAQ

Self Drive / Directions to Drumboddsstaðir Rafting Base Camp:
Drive on road no. 1, East from Reykjavik (direction of Hveragerði). Once you have passed Hveragerði take a left turn just before the town of Selfoss up road no. 35 (direction of Geysir). Drive on road no. 35 for approx. 30-40 min. until you are past the small town of Reykholt. Approx. 5-10 min. later you take a right turn at the ‘Arctic Rafting’ sign. Drive the gravel road for approx. 5-10 min, following the signs until you are there!

Directions from Reykjavik: bit.ly/drumboddsstadir

Tour area

Whale watching is in the Southern part of Faxaflói bay and the rafting is on Hvítá river in Gullfoss Canyon.

Vendor

Elding Adventure at Sea

Difficulty Level

Moderate

Duration

10 hours

Price

£253.37

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