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East Glacial River Rafting Tour near Akureyri

Location Akureyri, North Iceland, Iceland, Europe
$195
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Overview

It’s time to hook in and hold on. The East Glacial river has a reputation of being one of the most exciting rivers in Europe. We guarantee you will have a great adventure with us! The East Glacial River is classed 4+.
Morning
Tour starts at 09:00
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting point
We are located 10 km from Varmahlíð. Take road 752 and then turn to left to road 754 to Bakkaflöt Guesthouse. Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
Return details
We are located 10 km from Varmahlíð. Take road 752 and then turn to left to road 754 to Bakkaflöt Guesthouse. Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.

  • Bakkaflot
    The trip begins at our boathouse where our friendly and professional guides will provide you with all of the equipment and information needed for tackling our famous glacial rivers. We provide wet-suits, dry tops, helmets, buoyancy aids /life jackets and rafting booties. All you need to bring is your swimsuit, a warm sweater or fleece and a towel. Once we are all changed we will then drive you into the East valley to our rafting put in. Our trip leader will give a safety brief with all of the relative safety information needed. We journey 16 km through the East Glacial canyon. We will tackle rapids named: Alarm Clock, Commitment, Screaming Lady and of course the famous Green Room. Depending on the water levels we will also stop for some cliff jumping for those that feel they need a little more excitement.The bus will meet us at the take out where steaming bowls of hot soup are waiting. After a short 20 minute ride back to the base you can unwind in our hot pools.

  • 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
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Rafting is a weather dependent sport
  • We reserve the right to cancel or change any trips depending on the weather conditions. We also have the right to cancel the trip for people who put themselves or others at danger during or before a trip
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    East Glacial River Rafting Tour near Akureyri

    Location Akureyri, North Iceland, Iceland, Europe
    $195
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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