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Extreme River Rafting

4 hours 30 minutesNorth IcelandBakkaflöt - Glacial River Rafting and Kayak ToursFree cancellation on most tours

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+.

29.500 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
Season
All year
Difficulty
Extreme
Minimum age
18 years
Pickup
Not included
Region
North Iceland
Travel by
Boat
Operator
Bakkaflöt - Glacial River Rafting and Kayak Tours

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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Frequently
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How long is Extreme River Rafting?
The tour runs about 4 hours 30 minutes.
When does Extreme River Rafting operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 29.500 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — participants must be at least 18 years old.