Rafting down the West Glacial River, Northwestern Region of Iceland

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1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 6 years-old and up
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From€150

Come and enjoy a fantastic group activity that you can share with your family and friends. Children as young as 6 years old welcome!

On this West Glacial River trip, fun and scenery swirl around you to deliver an unforgettable rafting adventure in Iceland!

Featuring steaming riverside hot springs and magnificent canyon landscapes, this gentle rafting tour offers everyone from the novice rafter to the whole family an opportunity to pick up a paddle and explore Iceland's stunning river wilderness.

As you navigate the gentle rapids through the twists and bends of this towering gorge, enjoy the opportunity to sample some riverside hot cocoa from nature’s kettle! You may even find yourself in a friendly water fight, bathing in the invigorating glacial runoff, or simply kicking back and letting your cares drift away with the meandering waters!

Even though this excursion is called a 'family' trip, it's not just for grandpa and the little guys! It's a fun and relatively gentle trip that is suitable for everybody out there.

You'll be exposed to: straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels which are evident without scouting. Occasional manoeuvring may be required, but rocks and medium-sized waves are easily avoided by trained paddlers.

A family trip: 3-4 hours
Grade: 2+/5

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Activity requirements

Be prepared to get wet! All clothing worn on the river should be of a material that keeps its insulating ability when wet. It is highly recommended to wear fleece, wool, and synthetic materials. DO NOT WEAR COTTON, so NOT your jeans and your favourite hoodie!

Special terms

The Viking Rafting base at Hafgrímsstaðir is located on Road #752, 15km from its junction with Hwy #1 at the west end of Varmahlíð. Simply follow Road #752 up the valley for about 10-15 minutes until you see us on the left-hand side of the road!

Meeting point:
Viking Rafting: Hafgrímsstaðir, Varmahlíð, Skagafjarðarvegur, 560, Iceland
Spoken languages:Icelandic, English
Included
  • All necessary rafting gear
  • Transportation to the river
  • Riverside refreshments: hot drinks for West River trips
Do not forget to bring
  • Thermal underwear/base layers
  • Warm fleece top/wool sweater
  • Fleece pants/extra long johns
  • Thick wool socks/hiking socks (at least 1 pair)
  • Dry clothes for after the river

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