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Day Trip from Reykjavik: River Rafting on the Hvítá River
Recommended for your Reykjavik trip
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
7 hours (Approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Overview
Embark on a white-water rafting adventure in Iceland with a trip down the Hvítá River. On this full-day trip from Reykjavik, navigate Class II rapids that wind through an ancient volcanic landscape and the impressive Brúarhlöð canyon. Jump from a canyon cliff into the refreshing waters for an extra thrill, and unwind in the base camp sauna at the end of your journey.
- Day trip from Reykjavik to the Hvítá River
- Enjoy a river-rafting adventure down Iceland's Hvítá River
- Navigate through white-water rapids with your professional guide
- Unleash your wild side by jumping from the canyon cliff into the river
- Pickup and drop-off from your Reykjavik hotel included
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Get a unique, watery perspective on Iceland’s dramatic landscape. Choose from a morning or midday departure, and then travel to the river base camp on a short coach drive from your Reykjavik hotel. Prepare for your ride with all the gear you need and an overview of raft safety and paddling techniques, then set out on the scenic Hvítá River. No rafting experience is necessary—just bring your sense of adventure!
With the help of your guide, navigate the river’s Class II rapids—a difficulty level suitable for novice and experienced rafters alike. On calmer stretches, give your arms a rest and soak up the serene Icelandic landscape while gliding on the currents.
Admire the black-rock walls of Brúarhlöð canyon, and disembark for a chance to plunge from the canyon cliffs into the refreshing water below. (Don’t worry, the water is more cool than icy!)
At the end of your rafting trip, warm up and rejuvenate your muscles in the base camp sauna.
With the help of your guide, navigate the river’s Class II rapids—a difficulty level suitable for novice and experienced rafters alike. On calmer stretches, give your arms a rest and soak up the serene Icelandic landscape while gliding on the currents.
Admire the black-rock walls of Brúarhlöð canyon, and disembark for a chance to plunge from the canyon cliffs into the refreshing water below. (Don’t worry, the water is more cool than icy!)
At the end of your rafting trip, warm up and rejuvenate your muscles in the base camp sauna.
Itinerary
This fun tour lets you experience Iceland in a unique way – on a river-rafting adventure! Choose the morning or afternoon option, depending on your preference, and embark on a day trip to the Hvítá River, just a short coach ride.
This tour will take you through Class II rapids, ensuring you’ll have a fun, enjoyable white-water rafting experience that’s suitable for every fitness level. After a brief safety instruction, navigate down the river with your professional guide and enjoy a perfect mix of serene floating and exciting rapids through picturesque canyons and fissures.
On the way, pass through the magnificent Brúarhlöð canyon, a stunning setting where you’ll have the opportunity to unleash your wild side by jumping off the cliff into the river! You’ll discover that despite the country’s name, the water is pleasantly cool and inviting.
To complete your trip, end your fantastic adventure by relaxing in a sauna at the rafting base camp's facilities nearby. Then, head back to your Reykjavik hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Admission Ticket Free
Traveler Tips
- "Great first rafting experience for my kids - might be a bit too tame for hardcore rafting fans (at least at the water level we were rafting at)." See review
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Product code: 5590RAFTING
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