Iceland's #1 Grade 4 Rafting – Glacial Canyon & Drysuits

Name: Iceland's #1 Grade 4 Rafting – Glacial Canyon & Drysuits
Brand: Viator
Price: 264.65 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (472 reviews)

5.0(472)6 hoursEnglishBook 13 hours aheadAkureyri, Iceland

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The East Glacial River (Austari Jökulsá) is Iceland's signature Grade 4+ rafting trip – 18 km of big, powerful rapids born under the Hofsjökull glacier, running through a deep basalt canyon in North Iceland's highlands. No roads, no crowds, no phone signal. Just you, your crew, and the river.

You don't need rafting experience, just decent fitness and the will to paddle hard. Every trip runs with professional safety kayakers alongside the rafts, guided by an internationally certified team with decades on this river. You get a full safety briefing, a premium DRYSUIT, and all the gear to stay warm in glacial water. Cold river, warm rafters.

Rated one of Iceland's top adventure experiences and a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winner. If you do one adrenaline activity in Iceland, do this one.

Included

Transportation between the rafting base and the river
Riverside refreshments
Transport from Akureyri (only if option selected at time of booking)
International rafting federation Qualified, professional raft guides and safety kayakers
All rafting equipment: DRYSUIT, PFD, helmet, Skull cap, booties, gloves

Not included

Additional food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Private transportation

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What you'll do

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 traveling to Iceland with a thirst for adventure, this is a day tour not to be missed!
6 hours

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You’ll find us just 15 km south of Varmahlíð on Road #752—on your left right after crossing a small bridge over a river.

Cruise ship adventurers: If our departure time doesn’t line up with your schedule, contact us. We’ll do our best to make it work for you.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers 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 sweater, 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)