Based at Drumbó River Base (Drumboddsstaðir), offering rafting and inflatable kayak trips on Hvítá glacier river in the heart of the Golden Circle.
Difficulty: 2/5 easyInformation: Rafting is one of the most beloved outdoor adventure activities in Iceland! We at Arctic Rafting have been on the river since 1985. The Hvítá river is located about 90 minutes from Reykjavík and has the perfect mix of scenic canyons and adrenaline pumping rapids. After most definitely getting wet in some fun rapids, you will be amazed as we float through the famous Brúarhlöð canyon. Hvítá is a solid class II river, making it a bumpy-fun-splish splashy ride but also safe and suitable for almost anyone who‘s got an aptitude for adventure. We provide the equipment to keep you from freezing and a life-jacket to keep you afloat.Back at Drumbó the sauna and showers will be hot for you to warm up. Should you like you can grab a drink at the bar or add a delicious lamb bbq buffet. A perfect day!Come rafting in Iceland and experience the power of it‘s wild glacier water!Disclaimer: All rafting trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Rafting does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.
Meet on location Family River Fun Rafting!River Rafting on the lower section of Hvítá River offering a more playful and serene trip for the little ones!Difficulty: 1/5 very easyTrip details: This tour is also available with pick up from Reykjavík.Time of Departure from Drumbó River Base: 11:00 and 15:00. Please arrive at Drumbó 15 minutes before departure.The Family River Fun Rafting sets sails from the strikingly beautiful Brúarhlöð canyon. The Hvítá river is a glacier river, flowing from Langjökull glacier and it is the river that feeds into the amazing Gullfoss waterfall. The river from Brúarhlöður has smooth fun waves for rafting while being situated in a wonderful place. On this rafting journey we sail down 4 kilometres, rafting down friendly rapids and playing games while admiring a view from a whole different perspective.We have created this tour for the kids (8-10 yrs), so that they too can enjoy and have fun on the river. It is very popular among the children. We begin a bit further down the river than the main tour, the River Fun Rafting tour does, since the water becomes more smooth and more child-friendly. If any grown-ups in the group prefer to join in on the whole river trip, the River Fun Rafting, then you are in luck. It is possible to book the whole tour, and then sail down to meet up with the rest of the family or group at Brúarhlöð.We provide you with a wetsuit to make the experience pleasing and a life-jacket to ensure everyone is afloat. There is no need for a previous rafting experience and the tour is suitable for most ages and abilities.Rafting down Hvítá is one of the best ways to spend any day, and we are certain that no family should leave Iceland without enjoying the fun that the river gives us, playing and splashing down an Icelandic glacial river.You can be sure, it's fun for the whole family!Disclaimer: All rafting trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Rafting does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.
River Fun Rafting from ReykjavíkWe'll pick you up from Reykjavík for you to go river rafting on the Hvítá River and then enjoy a hot sauna to warm up!Difficulty: 2/5 easyTrip details: You can also book River Fun Rafting as meet on location from Drumbó River Base. To book the meet on location version see River Fun Rafting (AR-RF). On this tour you will be picked up at your designated pick up location, please be ready at 12:30 at your pick up location. Please note that the pick up can take up to 30 minutes.Information: Rafting is one of the most beloved outdoor adventure activities in Iceland! We at Arctic Rafting have been on the river since 1985. The Hvítá river is located about 90 minutes from Reykjavík and has the perfect mix of scenic canyons and adrenaline pumping rapids. After most definitely getting wet in some fun rapids, you will be amazed as we float through the famous Brúarhlöð canyon. Hvítá is a solid class II river, making it a bumpy-fun-splish splashy ride but also safe and suitable for almost anyone who‘s got an aptitude for adventure. We provide the equipment to keep you from freezing and a life-jacket to keep you afloat.Back at Drumbó the sauna and showers will be hot for you to warm up. Should you like you can grab a drink at the bar or add a delicious lamb bbq buffet. A perfect day!Come rafting in Iceland and experience the power of it‘s wild glacier water!Disclaimer: All rafting trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Rafting does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.
Golden Circle Sightseeing & River Fun Rafting Day Tour from ReykjavíkExplore 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 easyTime 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 Rafting 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.
Meet on location at Drumbó to ride in an inflatable kayak down Hvítá River.Brave down a glacier river in a small inflatable kayak. Then enjoy a sauna to warm up!Difficulty: 3/5 challengingTrip details: This tour is also available with pick up from Reykjavík.Time of departure from Drumbó: 11:00 and 15:00. Please arrive at Drumbó 15 minutes before departure.Sailing down Hvítá River in an inflatable kayak is a magnificent way become more acquainted with Icelandic nature. Hvítá River means the ‘White River’, the name referring to the roaring white water you will encounter. Once seated in a smaller boat, the waves all of a sudden become huge and therefore extra exhilarating. This trip is only recommend to people who are looking for action and are in good physical condition, maybe with some previous white water experience.Hvítá river originates from Langjökull glacier, the second largest glacier in Iceland. We begin our journey a few kilometres downstream from Gullfoss Waterfall and travel down 7 kilometres. En route we experience a beautiful view that can only be seen from a boat. The first few kilometres are filled with whitewater rapids and action and the latter kilometres feature serene beautiful canyons. You will sail by Brúarhlöð, a stunning canyon. The inflatable kayaks are designed so they do not fill up with water and are rather easy to manoeuvre. However, chances are that you flip your kayak will need to brave the mighty glacial waters. In any case, our expert guides will be there to give you a helping hand. No need to worry about the cold water, we provide wetsuits to keep you from freezing and a life-jacket to keep you afloat.The River Ride is our ultimate ride, one you are not likely to forget. See you out on the rapids!Disclaimer: All rafting trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Rafting does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.
Brave down a glacier river in a small inflatable kayak. Then enjoy a sauna to warm up!Difficulty: 3/5 challengingTrip details: This tour is also available with pick up from Reykjavík.Time of departure from Drumbó: 15:00. Pick-up time in Reykjavík is between 12:30 and 13:00, please specify your pick-up location when booking.Sailing down Hvítá River in an inflatable kayak is a magnificent way become more acquainted with Icelandic nature. Hvítá River means the ‘White River’, the name referring to the roaring white water you will encounter. Once seated in a smaller boat, the waves all of a sudden become huge and therefore extra exhilarating. This trip is only recommend to people who are looking for action and are in good physical condition, maybe with some previous white water experience.Hvítá river originates from Langjökull glacier, the second largest glacier in Iceland. We begin our journey a few kilometres downstream from Gullfoss Waterfall and travel down 7 kilometres. On route we experience a beautiful view that can only be seen from a boat. The first few kilometres are filled with whitewater rapids and action and the latter kilometres feature serene beautiful canyons. You will sail by Brúarhlöð, a stunning canyon. The inflatable kayaks are designed so they do not fill up with water and are rather easy to manoeuvre. However, chances are that you flip your kayak will need to brave the mighty glacial waters. In any case, our expert guides will be there to give you a helping hand. No need to worry about the cold water, we provide wetsuits to keep you from freezing and a life-jacket to keep you afloat.The River Ride is our ultimate ride, one you are not likely to forget. See you out on the rapids!Disclaimer: All rafting trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Rafting does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.
Adventure combo day trip in Iceland: Whale Watching from Reykjavik Harbor & River Rafting on the Hvítá River.Trip difficulty: 2/5, easy.Tour Highlights:- Whale Watching - River Rafting - Hvita River- Old HarborThe day begins at the Elding ticket office by the old Reykjavík harbour where you will commence a magical journey into Faxaflói bay, surrounded by beautiful mountains. You will be guided by marine biologists to learn all about the amazing wildlife living in the bay. You will see the flourishing bird life such as puffins, gannets and guillemots.After the venture out at sea you have time for a quick lunch. We recommend bringing a packed lunch or grabbing a burger at Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar at the beginning of the pier, right across from the ticket office.From there we go to Drumbó River Base where you will get suited up with everything required to brace the glacial waters! Hvítá river descends from Langjökull, tumbles into Gullfoss and continues onwards to where we commence our rafting.Hvítá has an ideal mix of fun rapids and serene canyons. We raft down 7 kilometers, through the beautiful Brúarhlöð canyon enjoying a view you can only see from a boat. No previous rafting experience is needed as this rafting trip is suitable for most ages and abilities. Rafting down Hvítá is one of the original Icelandic adventures, a trip of pure enjoyment!Disclaimer: All rafting trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Rafting 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.
Combination Adventure Tour in Iceland. ATV Tour & River Rafting on the Hvítá River. Trip difficulty: 2/5, easy. Tour Highlights: ATV's, Hafrafell Mountain- River Rafting, Hvítá RiverWe will pick you up from your designated pick up location at the time stated on your voucher. Please note that pick up can take up to 30 minutes.Your adventure starts only 15 minutes away from Reykjavík. You will arrive to our ATV base camp for a security briefing and demonstration. Once we are all ready, we´ll jump on to our ATV´s and drive along the Hafrafell mountain and all the way to the top, where you will enjoy stunning view of Reykjavík capital area and Esja mountain. We then head back to our base camp and get ready to be picked up and driven to Drumbó Basecamp on the banks of Hvítá River. We gear up for rafting on the white water river of Hvítá. We raft for 7 kilometers and at one point participants get to jump from a cliff into the river. Shower and sauna after the rafting is included. Disclaimer: All adventure 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.
Adventure Combo Trip in Iceland: River Rafting & Horse Riding. Trip difficulty: 2/5, easy.Tour Highlights:- Horseback Riding - Ölfus - River Rafting- Hvita River We will pick you up from your designated pick up location at the time stated on your voucher and please note that pick up can take up to 30 minutes.You will get a taste of Icelandic nature as we go horseback riding, exploring the offbeat open nature. You will get to experience how friendly and easy going Icelandic horses are, while trying their unique gait, the tölt. Back at Hotel Eldhestar your are served a delicious fish soup. After lunch we will make our way to Drumbo Base camp, where you will go on your river rafting adventure down the Hvitá river. Experience Iceland's wild water and glacier river. Rafting down the entire length of the river will take us up to an hour or hour and a half. Following the excursion, we will close with a relaxing time in the sauna. Disclaimer: All rafting & riding 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.
Meet on location Family River Fun Rafting!River Rafting on the lower section of Hvítá River offering a more playful and serene trip for the little ones!Difficulty: 1/5 very easyTrip details: This tour is also available with pick up from Reykjavík.Trip details: You can also book Family Fun Rafting as meet on location from Drumbó River Base. To book the meet on location version see Family Fun Rafting (AR-FFR). On this tour you will be picked up at your designated pick up location, please be ready at 12:30 at your pick up location. Please note that the pick up can take up to 30 minutes.Information: The Family River Fun Rafting sets sails from the strikingly beautiful Brúarhlöður canyon. The Hvítá river is a glacier river, flowing from Langjökull glacier and it is the river that feeds into the amazing Gullfoss waterfall. The river from Brúarhlöður has smooth fun waves for rafting while being situated in a wonderful place. On this rafting journey we sail down 4 kilometres, rafting down friendly rapids and playing games while admiring a view from a whole different perspective.We have created this tour for the kids (8-10 yrs), so that they too can enjoy and have fun on the river. It is very popular among the children. We begin a bit further down the river than the main tour, the River Fun Rafting tour does, since the water becomes more smooth and more child-friendly. If any grown-ups in the group prefer to join in on the whole river trip, the River Fun Rafting, then you are in luck. It is possible to book the whole tour, and then sail down to meet up with the rest of the family or group at Brúarhlöð.We provide you with a wetsuit to make the experience pleasing and a life-jacket to ensure everyone is afloat. There is no need for a previous rafting experience and the tour is suitable for most ages and abilities.Rafting down Hvítá is one of the best ways to spend any day, and we are certain that no family should leave Iceland without enjoying the fun that the river gives us, playing and splashing down an Icelandic glacial river.You can be sure, it's fun for the whole family!
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