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Daily Departures from South & North Iceland
Rafting Day Tours Valid until September 15th 2015
Visit our downtown office:
Open every day 8:00-22:00 Laugavegur 11, ReykjavĂk +354 562 7000 I info@adventures.is
www.adventures.is
Summer 2015 Find your perfect adventure in Iceland!
About Us
Arctic Rafting/Arctic Adventures is an eco-adventure company with its main office in Reykjavík but operations all over the country. Our roots lie in the first adventure company founded here in Iceland, all the way back in 1983. Our main source of success lies in the breathtaking Icelandic nature and the adventure it offeres. We are outdoor and adventure fanatics commited to the mission of mixing business and adventure! Our combination of expert staff and top quality equipment makes us confident in our promise that you will have the most fun you could ever have on an adventure trip in Iceland. Do you want to go back home with a story worth sharing? Let us take you on an adventure! All of our guides speak fluent English and are specially trained and licenced for the tours they operate. ●● No previous knowledge of the activities involved is required. ●● Arctic Rafting/Arctic Adventures reserves the right to change or cancel any trip if we feel your safety is compromised. ●●
Our travel licences
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How To Find Us
In Reykjavík
South Iceland Rafting Base
Our headquarters and main sales office is located next to the outdoor shop Fjallakofinn on the main shopping street in Reykjavík, Laugavegur 11. It is open from 8:00 - 22:00 every day.
Follow Highway #1 (the ringroad) towards the East (direction Hveragerði) for 57km. Drive past Hveragerði and turn left up road #35 just before you come into Selfoss Town. Drive road #35 (direction Geysir) for 45km past the small town Reykholt and turn right onto road #359. Take the first turn on your left to road #358. Drive the gravel road for approximately 10 minutes following the signs all the way to Drumboddsstaðir.
SW-Iceland
AKRANES
Geysir
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REYKJAVÍK
vallavatn
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Drumboddsta ir - Drumbo Rafting Base GPS: 64°13’45.60”N, 20°17’12.05”W (WGS84)
DRUMBODDSSTA IR á vít Flú ir H
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Keflavík
Gullfoss
Laugarvatn
Mosfellsbær
Stokkseyri
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Hekla Hella
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Drumbó Rafting Base
Why not try our special offer:*
Volcanic BBQ Starboard Lunch
3.490 ISK 1.890 ISK
With a selection of:
hot and cold beverages
300-1.900 ISK
*Please book BBQ & Lunch in advance DISCLAIMER: Guests/Clients are advised that all outdoor activities are undertaken entirely at their own risk and they must behave in a fit and proper manner at all times in accordance with Arctic Rafting or their partner guidelines and must take proper responsibility for their own safety. All adventure tours and activities carry an inherent risk and Arctic Rafting does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. With the purchase of your trip you agree to these conditions, understand its implications and accept responsibility for your participation in our tour. Depending on your chosen trip you may be requested by Arctic Rafting or its partners to sign an additional liability release on location prior to certain excursions. To learn more about our cancellation policy please visit adventures. is or ask one of our staff. 3
River Fun
River Rafting family adventure on Hvítá in the middle of the Golden Circle
Strengthen the bonds! Family or friends, it’s simply always FUN!
Difficulty 1 2 345
Rafting
Guaranteed departures
May 15th - September 15th
10:00 & 14:00 from Drumbó Rafting Base 8:00-8:30 & 12:00-12:30 from Reykjavík Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Price
12.990 ISK per person 17.990 ISK w/
morning pick-up & lunch
19.990 ISK w/ Min no minimum afternoon pick-up Sat Sun Max 8 per guide & BBQ Min age 12 yrs (FULL RIVER) 10 yrs (1/2 RIVER)
Description: The birthplace of rafting in Iceland and our all-time bestseller! Just a short skip from Reykjavík, the beautiful Hvítá (“Kveetau”) river carries the milky runoff of the mighty Langjökull glacier on its twisting journey to Iceland’s south coast. Since the first descents of Hvítá in 1983, our River Fun rafting trip has grown to become Iceland’s most popular adventure activity. Featuring a balanced blend of wilderness serenity and exciting rapids, a rafting trip down Hvítá is guaranteed to charm and impress the whole family! On this trip we raft a 7 km stretch of the river through the scenic canyons of Brúarhlöð, and have the opportunity to jump from volcanic cliffs into the invigorating glacial waters. Depuis notre camp de base de Drumboddsstaðir, descendez en rafting les 7 km de notre parcours sur la rivière Hvítá (à prononcer Kvitao), nommée ainsi à cause de son aspect laiteux et clair (typique des rivières glaciaires). L’aventure se termine par un saut de falaise dans le canyon de Brúarhlöð. Auf diesem Trip gehen wir mit euch zum Raften auf dem Gletscherfluss Hvítá. Der Fluss hat eine perfekte Balance zwischen ruhigen Canyons und adrenalinreichen Strömungen. Wir raften für ungefähr 7 km und an einer Stelle haben wir die Möglichkeit von einem Kliff in den Fluss zu springen.
Details:
Included: River Rafting on the Hvítá river and an entry to the shower and sauna. Bring with you: Warm sweater (no cotton), bathing suit, towel and a change of clothing. Duration of trip: 3-4 hours, 7-8 hours with pick-up. Distance from Reykjavík: 110 km/68 miles. Traveling without pick-up? Add a lunch buffet (served at 12:00-13:45) at Drumbó rafting base for 1.890 ISK per person, or a flame grilled Icelandic lamb Viking BBQ dinner for 3.490 ISK. Please note: No experience of river rafting required.
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“ I give Arctic Adventures 5-stars because 10 is not an option.’’ - TripAdvisor
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River Ride
Whitewater Canoeing on the Hvítá river for those who want more action!
Don’t miss out on this White Water Adventure! Complete your day with a lunch buffet or BBQ!
Difficulty 12 3 45
Canoeing
Guaranteed departures
June 15th - September 15th
10:00 & 14:00 from Drumbó Rafting Base 8:00-8:30 & 12:00-12:30 from Reykjavík Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Sat Sun Min no minimum Min age 18 years
Price
14.990 ISK per person 19.990 ISK w/
morning pick-up & lunch 21.990 ISK w/ afternoon pick-up & BBQ
Description: Iceland’s classic river run with an exciting twist! Satisfy your craving for adventure with a journey down the mighty Hvítá in a canoe! From the driver’s seat of these little 2-person crafts, waves tower overhead and the path through the rapids becomes smaller and more difficult to see! With tips and instruction from our guides and support from the rafts, you will learn the techniques of self-guided river navigation while putting your skills and nerves to the test! Our canoes are inflatable, self-bailing, and forgiving: the ideal craft for an intimate whitewater experience! This descent of the Hvítá river takes you on a 7 km journey through the unique lava canyons of south Iceland’s beautiful river wilderness. This trip is recommended for those in good physical condition with previous rafting experience and/or a powerful thirst for adventure. The River Ride is a great action trip for those enthusiastic to learn more about reading and running whitewater. Un des plus beaux challenges d’aventures en Islande! Chevauchez en duo les rapides de la rivière glaciaire Hvítá, qui propose un riche mélange de zones calmes et zones de vagues et rapides. Sous les yeux d’un guide en raft vous descendrez les 7 km du parcours, dans des canoës pneumatiques faciles à manoeuvrer. Canoeing ist perfekt für all diejenigen, die nach einem echten Abenteuer suchen. Zwei Leute sitzen zusammen im Kanu, begleitet von einem unserer Guides im Kajak. Auf dem Fluss Hvítá erlebt ihr den perfekten Mix aus ruhigen Canyons, schäumenden Wellen und schnellen Strömungen. Die Tour ist für all diejenigen, die nach Action suchen, fit sind und schon geraftet sind!
Details:
Included: Canoeing on the Hvítá river and an entry to the shower and sauna. Bring with you: Warm sweater (no cotton), bathing suit, towel and a change of clothing. Duration of trip: 3-4 hours, 7-8 hours with pick-up. Distance from Reykjavík: 110 km/68 miles. Traveling without pick-up? Add a lunch buffet (served at 12:00-13:45) at Drumbó rafting base for 1.890 ISK per person, or a flame grilled Icelandic lamb Viking BBQ dinner for 3.490 ISK.
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“Excellent Tour of Hvítá’’ - TripAdvisor
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Golden Circle & Rafting Golden Circle Sightseeing, lunch & River Rafting
Golden Circle Sightseeing & River Rafting! Difficulty 1 2 345
Rafting
Guaranteed departures
May 15th - September 15th
8:00-8:30 from Reykjavík Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Sigthseeing
Combo Trip
Price
19.990 ISK per person
Add 2.000 ISK to exchange rafting for canoeing
Min no minimum Sat Sun Max 18 per guide Min age 12 yrs (FULL RIVER) 10 yrs (1/2 RIVER)
Description: Golden Circle & Rafting starts with a rafting trip on the beautiful Hvítá river which carries the milky runoff of the mighty Langjökull glacier on its twisting journey to Iceland’s south coast. There we take on big waves and fun rapids, swim in pure glacial waters, and have the option of jumping off a cliff into the river! After a refreshing sauna and shower, we grab lunch at our Drumbó rafting base and hit the road for the world famous Golden Circle Sightseeing trip. Golden Circle & Rafting has it all: stunning natural beauty, fascinating history, amazing geological wonders, and an exciting river rafting adventure! La journée commence par la descente en rafting de la rivière glaciaire Hvítá, depuis notre camp de base de Drumboddsstaðir. Puis, après le déjeuner, nous visiterons les sites exceptionnels de Geysir, Gullfoss et Þingvellir. Aventure et découverte de panoramas uniques, voilà le programme de notre Golden Circle & Rafting! Dieser Trip besucht die berühmten Sehenswürdigkeiten des Goldenen Kreises. Wir gehen auf eine kurze Wanderung im Nationalpark Þingvellir, besuchen das Geothermalgebiet um Geysir und halten am gigantischen Wasserfall Gullfoss. Am Drumbó Basecamp essen wir zu Mittag bevor wir unser Raftingabenteuer auf dem Gletscherfluss Hvítá starten. Wir rauschen den Fluss hinunter, bevor wir nach Reykjavík zurückkehren.
Details:
Included: Transport from Reykjavík, a visit to Þingvellir National Park, Geysir and Gullfoss, lunch and river rafting on the Hvítá river. Bring with you: Warm sweater (no cotton), bathing suit, towel and a change of clothing. Duration of trip: 10-11 hours. Distance from Reykjavík: 110 km/68 miles. 8
“Amazing tours - when I booked my tours, I was expecting a lot. After all the videos were so good. But reality was even better than the videos.’’ - TripAdvisor
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Whales & White Water Family fun on water! Whale Watching , lunch, Rafting & BBQ Dinner!
Family fun on water! Whale Watching, lunch, Rafting & BBQ!
Difficulty 1 2 345
Rafting
Guaranteed departures
Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Combo Trip
Price
26.990 ISK per person
May 15th - September 15th
8:15-8:45 from your hotel* 9:00 from Reykjavík Harbour
Whale Watching
*Pick-up by Elding
Add 2.000 ISK to exchange rafting for canoeing
Min no minimum Sat Sun Max 12 per guide Min age 12 yrs (FULL RIVER) 10 yrs (1/2 RIVER)
Description: A wildlife sightseeing masterpiece! From Reykjavík’s old harbor, we set sail into the deep blue ocean wilderness to get up close and personal with whales in their natural habitat. Along the way we find ourselves in the company of flocks of gannets, guillemots, cormorants, kittiwakes, arctic terns, and many more. The trip also takes us past several islands inhabited by colonies of puffins– a marine birder’s paradise and photographer’s dream! Before returning to the docks, we enjoy a light lunch served on board. Upon landing, your ride awaits to take you to our Drumbó rafting base for a splash on the Hvítá river! This 7 km trip takes us through crashing waves and exciting rapids as it winds its way through a series of spectacular canyons. Wrap up the adventure with a hot shower and a sauna before indulging in a viking BBQ dinner and our country bar! La journée commence par le bateau dans le port de Reykjavik pour aller observer baleines et macareux, qui vivent au large des côtes islandaises. En fin de journée vous ferez la descente en rafting de notre parcours de 7 km sur la rivière glaciaire Hvitá, depuis notre camp de base de Drumboddsstaðir. Wir beginnen bequem unser Abenteuer in Reykjavik mit einer Walbeobachtungstour vom alten Hafen aus. Bereits nach 20 Minuten Fahrt sind wir ganz nahe bei den Walen und ihrem natürlichen Lebensraum. Danach geht es auf unsere Raftingtour auf dem Gletscherfluss Hvítá. Auf dem Fluss Hvítá erlebt ihr den perfekten Mix aus ruhigen Canyons, schäumenden Wellen und schnellen Strömungen!
Details:
Included: Whale watching, lunch, transfer from Reykjavík, river rafting on the Hvítá river and BBQ dinner. Bring with you: Warm sweater (no cotton), bathing suit, towel and a change of clothing. Duration of trip: 11-12 hours. Distance from Reykjavík: 110 km/68 miles. 10
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Rafting & Riding
Horse Riding, Lunch, Rafting on the Hvítá River & BBQ Dinner
The Perfect Family Combo! Riding, Lunch, Rafting & BBQ Difficulty 1 2 345
Horse Riding
Guaranteed departures
May 15th - September 15th
Rafting
Combo Trip
Price
29.990 ISK per person
Add 2.000 ISK to exchange *Pick-up by Eldhestar rafting for canoeing Min no miminum Sat Sun Max 12 per guide Min age 12 yrs (FULL RIVER) 10 yrs (1/2 RIVER)
8:15-8:45 from Reykjavík* Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Description: This classically Icelandic combo trip steers off from the ranch at Vellir, where we spend a lovely morning of horseback riding. Here we have the opportunity to get acquainted with the Icelandic horse, unique among the world’s equines for its fifth gait. We provide all the necessary equipment and instructions, and a horse to match your skills, experience, and comfort level. After a hearty lunch of soup at Hotel Eldhestar, we head to the Hvítá river for Iceland’s original and most popular rafting trip. We travel 7 km down the milky glacial waters, paddling through big waves, swimming, and even jumping off a cliff into the river! The full rafting trip is suitable for kids 12 years and older, however there is an opportunity for the younger ones to join the raft for the calmer second half of the trip. We cap off the day with a sauna, shower, and a succulent lamb BBQ! Une journée divisée en 2 activités : le matin, découvrez une facette de la nature islandaise à dos de cheval pour une promenade paisible ; l’après midi sera consacrée à la descente en rafting des 7 km de notre parcours sur la rivière Hvítá ; un saut de falaise est au programme en fin d’aventure! In der ersten Hälfte des Trips reiten wir auf einem Islandpferd in der spannenden, isländischen Natur und lernen das einzigartige Islandpferd kennenlernen. Nach dem Mittag fahren wir auf Islands wohl beliebtestem Gletscherfluss raften - Hvítá. Dieser Fluss bietet eine perfekte Balance zwischen ruhigen Canyons und aufregenden Stromschnellen.
Details:
Included: Transport from Reykjavík, horse riding, lunch, river rafting on the Hvítá river and a BBQ dinner. Bring with you: Warm sweater (no cotton), bathing suit, towel and a change of clothing. Duration of trip: 11-12 hours. Distance from Reykjavík: 110 km/68 miles. 12
Rafting & ATVs
1 Hour ATV/Quad Bike Tour, Lunch, Rafting & BBQ Dinner
An adventure on wheels & waves + lunch & BBQ dinner!
Difficulty 1 2 345
ATV
Guaranteed departures
May 15th - September 15th
9:00-9:30 from Reykjavík Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Rafting
Combo Trip
Price
33.990 ISK per person Add 3.900 ISK for a solo ATV. Add 2.000 ISK to exchange rafting for canoeing
Min no miminum Sat Sun Max 12 per guide Min age 12 yrs (FULL RIVER) 10 yrs (1/2 RIVER)
Description: Experience Iceland’s wilderness on wheels and waves! Our Rafting & ATV/ Quad Biking adventure kicks off with an ATV charge exploring the peaceful and scenic outback of Reykjavík City. After wrapping up our motorized morning, we break to refuel with some lunch. A short bus ride will then take you through the picturesque countryside to our rafting base at Drumbó on the banks of the Hvítá river. At Drumbó we gear up in our rafting equipment and head up to the put-in for this south Iceland river classic. As we push off, the milky waters of the Hvítá take us on a journey through crashing waves and exciting rapids as it winds its way through spectacular canyons on its way to Iceland’s south coast. Along our 7 km run, you will have the opportunity to swim in the pure glacial waters and brave the heights of our cliff jump! For those with a more powerful thirst for adrenaline, self-guided whitewater canoeing is also an option. Unwind with a hot shower and a sauna before indulging in a viking BBQ dinner and our country bar. Une combinaison exclusive pour une journée sous le signe de l’action: explorez les champs de lave de la région de Reykjavík au guidon d’une quad, à travers notre circuit spécialement préparé, puis montez à bord de nos rafts pour descendre les 7 km de notre parcours de rafting sur la rivière glaciaire Hvítá. Dieser Trip ist die ultimative Action-Combo. Wir beginnen den Tag mit einem Quadtrip in den Bergen am Rande von Reykjavík - der perfekte Beginn für unseren adrenalinreichen Tag. Danach gehen wir zum Raften auf dem Gletscherfluss Hvítá. Dieser Fluss bietet eine perfekte Balance zwischen ruhigen Canyons und aufregenden Stromschnellen.
Details:
Included: Transport from Reykjavík, 1 hour of ATV/Quad biking with two persons sharing a bike, lunch, river rafting on the Hvítá River, BBQ dinner, shower and sauna. Bring with you: Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, woolen socks, gloves, hiking shoes, warm sweater (no cotton), bathing suit, towel and a change of clothing. Duration of trip: 11-12 hours. Please note: A valid driving licence is required to drive the ATV/Quad bike.
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Rafting & Snowmobiling Rafting on the Hvítá River & 1 Hour Snowmobiling on Langjökull Glacier
Snowmobiling & River Rafting
Difficulty 1 2 345
Rafting
Guaranteed departures
May 15th - September 15th
Snowmobiling
Fri
Price
55.990 ISK per person
8:00-8:30 from Reykjavík Mon Tue Wed Thu
Combo Trip
Min 2 persons Sat Sun Max 12 per guide Min age 12 yrs (FULL RIVER) 10 yrs (1/2 RIVER)
Add 6.000 ISK for a solo snowmobile
Description: Rafting and Snowmobiling is one of our most action-packed adventure combo day trips! This popular trip offers you the unique opportunity to trace the entire course of the Hvítá river from its source at the Langjökull glacier in the southern highlands and almost down to its mouth at the North Atlantic Ocean on Iceland’s south coast. Along the way you get to experience two of Iceland’s classic adventure activities: whitewater rafting on the Hvítá and snowmobiling on the Langjökull glacier. We start this trip from Reykjavík in the morning and head directly to Langjökull glacier. Here we spend an hour exploring the vast snowfields of the glacier by snowmobile, amid the jaw-dropping scenery of this unique arctic wonderland. Next we make our way to our rafting base for a lunch and our river adventure. We spend the rest of our day hitting waves, navigating rapids, swimming, and cliff-jumping. Une combinaison d’aventures originales disponible depuis Reykjavík: nous vous emmenons de bon matin pour une descente en rafting de la rivière blanche (“Hvítá”, issue de la fonte du glacier Langjökull); puis après un déjeuner à notre camp de base de Drumboddsstaðir vous irez sur les hautes terres, pour piloter une motoneige sur le fameux glacier Langjökull, surplombant toute la région. Dieses Abenteuer ist eines unserer Combos, welches die meiste Action verspricht. Die beliebte Tour gibt euch die Möglichkeit dem Fluss Hvítá von der Quelle am Gletscher Langjökull im Hochland hinunter zum Nordatlantik zu folgen. Unterwegs erlebt ihr zwei der beliebtesten Abenteueraktivitäten. Ihr geht raften auf dem Gletscherfluss Hvítá und fahrt Motorschlitten auf dem Gletscher Langjökull.
Details:
Included: Transport from Reykjavík, river rafting on Hvítá River, lunch at the Drumbó basecamp, snow gear and one hour of snowmobiling with two persons sharing a snowmobile. Bring with you: Warm sweater (no cotton), bathing suit, towel and a change of clothing. Duration of trip: 12 hours. Distance from Reykjavík: 150 km/93 miles. Please note: A valid driving licence is required to drive the snowmobile. In August and September this trip is highly dependent on weather and conditions. If it is necessary to cancel a trip due to 14 conditions we offer a full refund, rescheduled date, or an offer to join other day tours.
Trips in North Iceland
Read more about the North Iceland trips on pages 16-17
N-Iceland Hrísey
Dalvík Hofsós
Skagaströnd
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Instructions to our basecamp in the North - Hafgrímsstaðir
The Viking Rafting base at Hafgrímsstaðir is located on Road #752, 15 km 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! GPS: 65°26’03.76”N, 19°18’21.53”W(WGS84) From Reykjavík (travel time 4 hours): 305 km/190 mi (4-hour drive). Follow Highway #1 (Ringroad) towards the North. Just after you descend a long hill into the Skagafjörður valley, Road #752 is on your RIGHT, about 500m before the centre of Varmahlíð (where the Tourist Info & N1 fuel station are located). From Akureyri (travel time 1 hour & 15 min): 110 km/68 mi (1.5-hour drive). Follow Highway #1 (Ringroad) towards the West. Continue along about 500m past the left turn in the centre of Varmahlíð (where the Tourist Info & N1 fuel station are located) until you reach Road #752 on your LEFT.
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Wonderful West
Family fun on the West Glacier River in North Iceland
River Rafting fun for the whole family!
NORTH ICELAND
Difficulty 1 2 345
Rafting Combo Trip
Guaranteed departures
May 1st - September 20th
15:00 from Hafgrímsstaðir Basecamp Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Price
12.490 ISK per person
Min 2 persons Sat Sun Max 7 per guide Min age 6 yrs (ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT )
Add 2.000 ISK for dinner of the day Add 5.000 ISK for trip photos
Description: Where fun, relaxation, and scenery combine to deliver a splash of unforgettable memories! Featuring bubbling riverside hot springs and mindblowing scenery, this half-day trip offers everyone from the novice rafter to the whole family a gentler whitewater experience and the opportunity to explore the Icelandic wilderness from the depths of the West Glacial River’s magnificent canyon! As you negotiate gentle rapids through the twists and bends of this towering gorge, you will have the opportunity to sample hot cocoa from nature’s own kettle, get caught up in a friendly water fight, bathe your soul in the invigorating glacial runoff, or simply kick back and let your troubles drift away with the meandering waters! La parfaite sortie rafting en famille, dans le nord de l’Islande. Pour notre équipe d’Aventures en Islande, et nos guides, l’aventure ne doit pas seulement être extrème ; elle doit pouvoir se faire en famille, et laisser des souvenirs collectifs. Les panoramas traversés par cette aventure sont sublimes, c’est bien là son point fort! Unser für Familien geeignete Raftingtrip auf dem Fluss Vestari Jökulsá führt durch hohe Canyons. Der Trip beginnt in unserem Basecamp, nahe der Stadt Varmahlíð in Nordisland. Der Flussverlauf führt uns durch majestätische Landschaften bevor wir in den engen Schluchten des Vestari Jökulsá raften. Zwischendurch gibt es eine heisse Schokolade, zubereitet mit Wasser aus einer natürlichen Quelle am Flussufer.
Details:
Included: Rafting equipment (drysuit, helmet, PFD, booties, gloves), experienced professional guides, transportation between our rafting base and the river, riverside refreshments, and a truly unforgettable rafting experience! Bring with you: Warm, lightweight, layered clothing made of fleece, wool, or other synthetic materials that keep their insulating ability when wet (no cotton), warm socks, change of dry clothes for after the trip. Dress for cold and wet conditions! Duration of trip: 3-4 hours (1,5 hours of rafting). Distance from Reykjavík: 350 km/190 miles. Distance from Akureyri: 110 km/68 miles. 16
Beast of the East
Grade 4+ Whitewater action on the East Glacial River in North Iceland
Whitewater action!
Difficulty 123 4 5
Rafting
Guaranteed departures
May 1st - September 20th
09:00 from Hafgrímsstaðir Basecamp 7:20 from Akureyri Backpackers Mon Tue Wed Thu
Description:
NORTH ICELAND
Fri
Min 2 persons Sat Sun Max 7 per guide Min age 18 years
Price
22.990 ISK per person 28.990 ISK w/ pick-up
at Akureyri Backpackers Add 1.500 ISK for lunch of the day Add 5.000 ISK for trip photos
The raging waters of the East Glacial River gorge are the stage for our most challenging and action packed day trip, appropriately named the “Beast of the East”! A spectacular combination of deep canyon scenery and relentless heartpumping whitewater, the East Glacial River has consistently been rated one of Europe’s best rafting rivers and topped popular guide books’ lists of Iceland’s “must do” highlights. This whitewater adventure delivers an unforgettable journey into the raw beauty of Iceland’s river wilderness and a dose of adrenaline strong enough to satisfy the most powerful of cravings! Never rafted before? Not to worry! Despite its challenging nature, this trip doesn’t demand previous rafting experience. An ability to swim, fitness and enthusiasm for demanding physical work, and a powerful thirst for adventure are all you need to take on the Beast! Sur la légendaire rivière glaciaire Jökulsá, o rez vous une montée d’adrénaline comme jamais grâce à cette excursion dans le nord du pays. Cette rivière, classée 4+, se fraie un chemin dans la gorge glaciaire de la vallée, et est considérée par beaucoup comme la plus impressionnante descente en rafting d’Europe! Ein wahnsinniges, adrenalinreiches Abenteuer erwartet Dich auf der legendären, action-geladenen Raftingtrip auf dem östlichen Gletscherfluss Jökulsá Austari in Nordisland. Dieser Klasse 4+ Wildwasserfluss donnert durch die umwerfend schöne, enge Gletscherschlucht des Tals Austurdalur. Aber seht euch vor, dieser Trip ist nichts für Warmduscher. Das Biest aus dem Osten ist bekannt für sein lautes Brüllen und seine scharfen Zähne!
Details:
Included: Rafting equipment, experienced professional guides & safety kayakers, transportation between our rafting base and the river, riverside refreshments and Iceland’s best rafting experience! Bring with you: Warm, lightweight, layered clothing made of fleece, wool, or other synthetic materials that keep their insulating ability when wet (no cotton), warm socks, change of dry clothes for after the trip. Dress for cold and wet conditions! Duration of trip: 6 hours, 9-10 hours with Akureyri pick-up. Distance from 17 Reykjavík: 350 km/190 miles. Distance from Akureyri: 110 km/68 miles.
A few words about our cancellation policy: 10% of the price of your trip is non refundable, this percentage reflects our cost of booking and preparing your trip. If you cancel your day trip with more than one weeks (7 days) notice you will be refunded 90% of the trip price. If you cancel your day trip less than seven days before your departure you will be refunded 70% of the trip price. If you cancel your day trip with less than two days notice (48 hours) no refund will be given.
A few words about the weather and conditions: All adventure trips and outdoor activities are weather and condition dependent and we reserve the right to change your itinerary or cancel your trip with your safety in mind. Please keep in mind that Iceland is and will always be Iceland, the weather changes fast on our northern island and with it conditions change. Our guides are specially trained to deal with changing conditions and their number one priority is to make decisions with your safety in mind. Please be aware of this and respect your guides authority to do so. This is especially valid for winter travel in Iceland. Our summer trips (excluding high alpine trips), operated from June through August, are rarely adversely affected by harsh weather.
A few words about “assumed risk� and outdoor activities: Guests/Clients are advised that all activities are undertaken entirely at their own risk and they must behave in a fit and proper manner at all times in accordance with Arctic Adventures, Arctic Rafting, the Glacier Guides or their partners guidelines and must take proper responsibility for their own safety. All adventure tours and outdoor activities carry inherent risks and Arctic Adventures or its partners do not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions or are caused by factors outside of human control (Force majeure). With the purchase of your trip you agree to these conditions, understand its implications and accept responsibility for your participation in your trip. Depending on the excursion, you may be requested to sign an additional liability release.
Alcohol and drugs: We reserve the right to refuse participation to clients we believe are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in such circumstances no refunds shall be given. Our guides reserve the right to refuse participation to any customer whose conduct or manner is likely to cause offense, upset or put other passengers in danger. In such cases full cancellation charges apply.
Clothing: Appropriate footwear and suitable outdoor clothing must be worn. We reserve the rights to refuse participation to customers who are dressed inappropriately with inappropriate footwear since this will put the clients well being at risk.
Read our full cancellation policy at www.adventures.is/faq/cancellationpolicy
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