Extreme River Rafting
Extreme River Rafting
Extreme River Rafting is a 4 hours 30 minutes experience run by Bakkaflöt - Glacial River Rafting and Kayak Tours in North Iceland, from 29.500 ISK per person. It’s time to hook in and hold on. The East Glacial river has a reputation of being one of the most exciting rivers in Europe. We guarantee you will have a great adventure with us! The East Glacial River is classed 4+.
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About this tour
It’s time to hook in and hold on. The East Glacial river has a reputation of being one of the most exciting rivers in Europe. We guarantee you will have a great adventure with us! The East Glacial River is classed 4+.
The trip begins at our boathouse where our friendly and professional guides will provide you with all of the equipment and information needed for tackling our famous glacial rivers. We provide wetsuits, dry tops, helmets, buoyancy aids /life jackets and rafting booties. All you need to bring is your swimsuit, a warm sweater or fleece and a towel. Optional extras are a sense of humour and adventure!
Once we are all changed we will then drive you to into the East valley to our rafting put in. Our trip leader will give a safety brief with all of the relative safety information needed to get the most out of your trip.
We take to the river rafting 16 km through the East Glacial canyon. We will tackle rapids such as Alarm Clock, Commitment, Screaming Lady and of course the famous Green Room. Depending on the water levels we will also stop for some cliff jumping for those that feel they need a little more excitement.The bus will meet us at the take out where steaming bowls of hot soup are waiting. After a short 20 minute ride back to the base you can unwind in our hot tubs.
What’s included
- Wetsuits, jackets, helmets, life jackets and rafting booties. lunch in the take out and when we are back is free entry to hot pools and shower.
What to bring
- All you need to bring is your swimsuit, a warm long sleeve fleece and a towel.
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Where it starts
Bakkaflot - River Rafting in Iceland
Meeting point: Bakkaflot, Bakkaflot - River Rafting in Iceland, Varmahlíð
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