The West Glacial River, with its mild whitewater, breathtaking landscapes, and geothermal hot springs along its banks, provides an exceptional venue for paddling enthusiasts of every age group! Traverse the magnificent glacial gorges by floating and discover the unexplored parts of Iceland, inaccessible by motorized vehicles or on foot.
The West Glacial River, with its mild whitewater, breathtaking landscapes, and geothermal hot springs along its banks, provides an exceptional venue for paddling enthusiasts of every age group! Traverse the magnificent glacial gorges by floating and discover the unexplored parts of Iceland, inaccessible by motorized vehicles or on foot.
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Viking Rafting - This afternoon family-friendly adventure delivers an unforgettable, hands-on journey into the untamed beauty of northern Iceland’s river wilderness.
Make your way to the rafting base in Hafgrímsstaðir where your adventure starts. Begin by meeting your international team of guides at the river base, where you will get prepared and…
- Viking Rafting - This afternoon family-friendly adventure delivers an unforgettable, hands-on journey into the untamed beauty of northern Iceland’s river wilderness.
Make your way to the rafting base in Hafgrímsstaðir where your adventure starts. Begin by meeting your international team of guides at the river base, where you will get prepared and dressed in drysuits for your trip. From there, the rafting bus will take you on the short road to the put-in point for the raft at the West Glacial River. After a full explanation, demonstration, and training with your guides, push off from the river bank for a 90-minute, 10km descent of gentle rapids, spectacular scenery, and riverside hot springs. Conditions permitting, boost your excitement with a friendly cliff jump and a swim in the bubbling glacial waters of northern Iceland.
Along the way, enjoy a steaming cup of hot cocoa made directly with natural hot water from a riverside hot spring!
- Experienced rafting guides and safety kayakers
- Riverside hot refreshments
- Transport to and from the river
- Complete rafting gear provided
- Experienced rafting guides and safety kayakers
- Riverside hot refreshments
- Transport to and from the river
- Complete rafting gear provided
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Transportation to rafting base from Akureyri/Reykjavik
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Transportation to rafting base from Akureyri/Reykjavik
- Gratuities
- Minimum age: 6
- Recommended items to bring with you: Thermal underwear/base layers, warm fleece top/wool sweater, fleece pants/extra long johns, thick wool socks/hiking socks (at least 1 pair), change of clothes for after the river, any necessary medications (asthma inhalers, etc.), waterproof camera (optional)
- Minimum age: 6
- Recommended items to bring with you: Thermal underwear/base layers, warm fleece top/wool sweater, fleece pants/extra long johns, thick wool socks/hiking socks (at least 1 pair), change of clothes for after the river, any necessary medications (asthma inhalers, etc.), waterproof camera (optional)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
