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People in a blue raft paddling through rough water. 1
A group of people rafting on a river near a rocky cliff. 2
A rocky canyon with a river, greenery, and yellow flowers. 3
A group of people in a blue raft navigating a river with rapids. 4
A group of people rafting on a blue raft in a rocky river canyon. 5

Ultimate Adventure– Grade 4 Rafting with Drysuits, North Iceland

By Viking Rafting
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €220 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

People who have rafted the Zambezi, the Futaleufu, the Karnali come here and call it the best day they've ever spent on a river. That's not our claim. That's what keeps getting said.
The East Glacial River runs 18 kilometres through a remote glacial canyon, 150 metres deep, no roads in, Class 4 rapids and plenty of rapids around every single corner. We've been guiding it for 30+ years and it still doesn't get old.
Every guest gets a full drysuit, not a wetsuit - so you stay completely warm and dry the entire way through. Almost nobody else in the world does this on a glacial river.
No experience needed. Just show up ready.

Activity location

  • Hafgrímsstaðir
    • Hafgrímsstaðir
    • 561, Skagafjörður, Skagafjörður, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Viking Rafting
    • Hafgrímsstaðir
    • 560, Varmahlíð, Skagafjörður, Iceland

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Rafting Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

6 hour rafting trip (3 hours on the water) on the East Glacial River, through exciting rapids and mind-blowing scenery down one of Europe's top rated rafting rivers.

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€219.87 x 1 Adult€219.87
Total
Price is €219.87
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport between the rafting base and the river
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Riverside refreshments
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport from Akureyri (only if option selected at time of booking)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    International rafting federation Qualified, professional raft guides and safety kayakers
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All rafting equipment: DRYSUIT, PFD, helmet, Skull cap, booties, gloves
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional food and drinks, unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18—but if you're underage and still dreaming of this trip, get in touch. We'll see what’s possible))
  • Recommended items to bring: thermal underwear/base layers, warm fleece top/wool jumper, fleece pants/extra long johns, thick wool socks/hiking socks, change of clothes for after the river, any necessary medications (asthma inhalers, etc.) and waterproof camera (optional)
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Hafgrímsstaðir

  • 6h
In one word... AWESOME! 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 travelling to Iceland with a thirst for adventure, this is a day tour not to be missed!

Location

Activity location

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    Hafgrímsstaðir
    • Hafgrímsstaðir
    • 561, Skagafjörður, Skagafjörður, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Viking Rafting
    • Hafgrímsstaðir
    • 560, Varmahlíð, Skagafjörður, Iceland

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