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)
Dates
Departures:
14 Jun – 20 September, daily 09:00
Minimum age: 12 years. Any children younger must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.
Included:
- Transfer from/to Akureyri
- Wetsuits
- All equipment and safety gear
- Transport to and from river
- Entry to hot tubs
Please request price and availability together with information about the size of your group and ship times at nonni@nonnitravel.is
Please dress accordingly:
Warm long sleeved fleece/ wool sweater & fleece pants,
Thermal underwear/base layer & warm socks
Towel
Swimsuit
No jeans or cotton please!
Please bring dry clothes for after the river.