Exciting rapids, mind-blowing scenery, and one of the most remote single-day settings on the planet make the East Glacial River Iceland’s signature rafting trip!

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In one word… AWESOME! This is like your favourite Disney World ride, but without a seatbelt! Just like that ride, you don’t need previous rafting experience to discover for yourself why the East Glacial River has become Iceland’s signature whitewater rafting trip. The reason we are experienced professionals is so you don’t have to be.

If you’re scared of getting splashed by huge waves and don’t enjoy the excitement, this is definitely not the trip for you. However, we’re pretty confident that you’ll still love our Family Rafting trip.

The East Glacial River Gorge (Jökulsá-Austari) is the setting for our most action-packed and exciting rafting day tour. With spectacular deep canyon scenery and relentless heart-pumping whitewater, the East has been consistently rated one of Europe’s best rafting rivers and has topped popular guide books’ lists of “must-do’s” in Iceland. One of the most remote single-day rafting trips on the planet, this whitewater adventure delivers an unforgettable journey into the untamed beauty of Iceland’s river wilderness. Combine that with a dose of adrenaline strong enough to satisfy the most powerful of cravings. For those traveling to Iceland with a thirst for adventure, this is a day tour not to be missed!

Meeting Type

Meet on location

Meeting Place

To be arranged in advance

Ticket Text

Please show up at our Viking Rafting’s base (Hafgrímsstaðir) 15 minutes before your trip departure time to have a coffee and fill out some paperwork. Please don’t be late!

DRIVING DIRECTION
FIND US ON THE MAP
The Viking Rafting base at Hafgrímsstaðir is located on Road #752, 15km from its junction with Hwy #1 at the west end of Varmahlíð. Simply follow Road #752 up the valley for about 10-15 minutes until you see us on the left-hand side of the road!

*Distance from Reykjavik: 305km / 190mi (4-hour drive)

*Distance from Akureyri: 110km / 68mi (1.5-hour drive)

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE BOOKED WITH TRANSFER FROM AKUREYRI.
Pickups depart from Akureyri Backpackers (Hafnarstræti 98) at 7:20. No refunds will be given for those missing their morning pick-up from Akureyri.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
*All rafting equipment: drysuit, PFD, helmet, booties, gloves
*Qualified, professional raft guides and safety kayakers
*Transportation between our rafting base and the river
*Riverside refreshments (a tasty homemade surprise!)
*Iceland’s ultimate rafting experience!

WHAT TO WEAR ON THE RIVER
All clothing worn on the river should be of a material that keeps its insulating ability when moist. Thermal underwear / base layers – Warm fleece top / wool sweater – Fleece pants / extra long johns – Thick wool socks / hiking socks (at least 1 pair). DO NOT WEAR COTTON, so NOT your jeans and favourite hoodie! If you don’t have right clothing, we can also borrow you from our lost and found properties.

WHAT ELSE TO BRING
*Dry clothes for after the river in case you get wet.
*Any necessary medications (asthma inhalers, etc.)
*Waterproof camera (optional)
*Thirst for adventure & sense of humor!

CANCELLATION POLICY
For all of our day trips, we require full payment at the time of booking, which is 90% refundable up until 48 hours prior to the departure of your trip should your plans change. WITHIN THAT LAST 48 HOURS, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO KEEP PARTIAL OR FULL PAYMENT TO COVER THE COST OF LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION.

Vendor

Viking Rafting

Difficulty Level

Challenging

Duration

6 hours

Price

£171.28

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