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White Water Rafting Day Trip from Hafgrímsstaðir: Grade 4 Rafting on the East Glacial River

Location Akureyri, North Iceland, Iceland, Europe
$236.70
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Brace yourself for wild rapids, epic views, and pure adrenaline. The East Glacial River isn’t just another rafting trip—it’s Iceland’s crown jewel of whitewater adventures. Tearing through one of the most remote single-day river routes on the planet, this ride hits hard with action and scenery that’ll blow your mind.

Worried about the icy water? Don’t be. We gear you up with a magic DRYSUIT that keeps you warm, dry, and totally in the moment—so you can enjoy every splash without freezing or feeling miserable.

No wonder the “East” keeps topping the charts as one of Europe’s best rafting trips and a must-do in Iceland.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Rafting Tour
6 hour rafting trip (3 hours on the water) on the East Glacial River, through exciting rapids and mind-blowing scenery down one of Europe's top rated rafting rivers.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • All rafting equipment: DRYSUIT, PFD, helmet, Skull cap, booties, gloves
  • International rafting federation Qualified, professional raft guides and safety kayakers
  • Transport from Akureyri (only if option selected at time of booking)
  • Riverside refreshments
  • Transportation between the rafting base and the river
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting point
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.
Return 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.

  • 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!

  • 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)
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    White Water Rafting Day Trip from Hafgrímsstaðir: Grade 4 Rafting on the East Glacial River

    Location Akureyri, North Iceland, Iceland, Europe
    $236.70
    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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