Cruise Shore Excursion River Rafting in North Iceland - from Akureyri

Cruise Shore Excursion River Rafting in North Iceland – from Akureyri

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A fun river rafting experience suitable for families or travellers who want to take it more easy and enjoy the great scenery.

White water rafting
Jökulsá river

Duration	Day Trip
Regions	North Iceland
Season	May. – Sept.
Type of Tour	Cruise Ship Tours
Country	Iceland

Duration

Day Trip

Regions

North Iceland

Season

May. – Sept.

Type of Tour

Cruise Ship Tours

Country

Iceland

River Rafting North Iceland – from Akureyri

This tour includes transfer from Akureyri (1,5 h each way), which makes it accessible for cruise-ship passengers (please check with your ship’s arrival and departure times).

You can pick between a relaxing rafting trip on the calmer waters of the West Glacial Canyon of the river or a more adrenaline experience on the East side of the river. Both levels bring guests through magnificent scenery.

Itinerary

Friendly and professional guides will provide you with all of the equipment needed for tackling our famous glacial rivers (wetsuits, dry tops, helmets, buoyancy aids /life jackets and rafting booties) All you need to bring is your swimsuit, a warm long sleeve fleece and a towel. Optional extras are a sense of humour and adventure 🙂

You will be picked up in Akureyri and take an about 1.5 h scenic drive to the area of Varmahlid towards the West river. At the rafting start your trip leader will give a full safety brief. Once on the river we will enter the canyon with its high walls and amazing geology. Along the way we may stop for a unique hot chocolate and for a spot of cliff jumping for the brave ones. The bus will be waiting at the takeout for the short drive back to the base where you can warm up and relax in one of our hot pots. Trip time is ca. 3 hours + 1.5 hours each for transfer (total around 6 hours)