Rafting & Whale Watching
Duration
11 hours and 30 minutes
Start time
09:00
Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum age
11+
Group size
Max 10
Guide languages
English
Overview
Trip difficulty: 2/5, easy.
Tour Highlights:- Whale Watching - River Rafting - Hvita River- Old Harbor
The day begins at the Elding ticket office by the old Reykjavík harbour where you will commence a magical journey into Faxaflói bay, surrounded by beautiful mountains. You will be guided by marine biologists to learn all about the amazing wildlife living in the bay. You will see the flourishing bird life such as puffins, gannets and guillemots.
After the venture out at sea you have time for a quick lunch. We recommend bringing a packed lunch or grabbing a burger at Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar at the beginning of the pier, right across from the ticket office.
From there we go to Drumbó River Base where you will get suited up with everything required to brace the glacial waters! Hvítá river descends from Langjökull, tumbles into Gullfoss and continues onwards to where we commence our rafting.
Hvítá has an ideal mix of fun rapids and serene canyons. We raft down 7 kilometers, through the beautiful Brúarhlöð canyon enjoying a view you can only see from a boat. No previous rafting experience is needed as this rafting trip is suitable for most ages and abilities. Rafting down Hvítá is one of the original Icelandic adventures, a trip of pure enjoyment!
Disclaimer: All rafting trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Rafting does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.
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Itinerary
Whale Watching from Reykjavík
Whitewater Rafting in the Golden Circle
What's included
Pick up and drop off in Reykjavík
- Whale watching
- River rafting on Hvítá river with an expert guide
- All necessary equipment for rafting, guided rafting tour
- Entry to a sauna and shower facilities after the tour
Not included
- Towels, food and beverages are not included.
What to bring
- Warm undergarment clothing including fleece/wool sweater and pants, warm socks (no cotton).
- Change of clothing.
- Bathing suit & towel.
Please note
Although you don't need to "swim" while river rafting/canoeing, we recommend that you can. You have to be comfortable with floating in water.
All of our tours begin from Drumbó River Base. At Drumbó you find:
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Sauna
- Bar and coffee
- Restaurant
Meeting point
Pickup available
100 Iceland Hotel - Please wait at BUS STOP 9
Snorrabraut 24, 101 Reykjavík, 101, Reykjavík
101 Hostel - Please wait at BUS STOP 9
Snorrabraut 24, 101 Reykjavík, 101, Reykjavík
101 Hotel - Please wait at BUS STOP 14 - Skúlagata
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101 Skuggi Guesthouse - Please wait at BUS STOP 14 - Skúlagata
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1912 Guesthouse - Please wait at BUS STOP 3 (Lækjargata)
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22 Hill Hotel
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27 Soley - Please wait at BSÍ Bus Terminal
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41-A Townhouse Hotel - Please wait at BUS STOP 14 - Skúlagata
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4th floor Hotel - Please wait at BUS STOP 9
Snorrabraut 24, 101 Reykjavík, 101, Reykjavík
A Part Of Reykjavík Apartments - Brautarholt 2
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Adam Hotel - Please wait at BUS STOP 8 at Hallgrímskirkja
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Alba Guesthouse
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Alda Hotel Reykjavik - Please wait at BUS STOP 9
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Álfhóll Guesthouse - Please wait at BUS STOP 3 (Lækjargata)
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Alfreds's Apartment - Please wait at BUS STOP 9
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Alfreds’s Studios - Please wait at BUS STOP 19
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AR Central Apartments
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AR Guesthouse
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Dalur Guesthouse HI | Reykjavík Eco Campsite
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Downtown Reykjavík Apartments
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Einholt Apartments
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Elding ticket office, (pick up location for river rafting activity)
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Laugavegur Apartments - Please wait at BUS STOP 9
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Student Hostel - Gamli Garður
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Travel Inn guesthouse - Please wait at BSÍ Bus Terminal
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Von Guldsmeden - Please wait at BUS STOP 9 (Snorrabraut)
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You will be picked up at this location for River fun rafting after the whale watching activity.
Optional extras
- TowelISK 4.96 per person
- Traditional Lamb BBQISK 49.50 per person
- Local Beer Tasting (20+)ISK 30.50 per person
- Hamburger & friesISK 29.67 per person
- Vegan burger and fries
- Vegan wellington
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