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Rafting & Whale Watching

Rafting & Whale Watching

Rafting & Whale Watching

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Adventure combo day trip in Iceland: Whale Watching from Reykjavik Harbor & River Rafting on the Hvítá River.

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.

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

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
  • Whale Watching from Reykjavík
  • Whitewater Rafting in the Golden Circle
  • Warm undergarment clothing including fleece/wool sweater and pants, warm socks (no cotton).
  • Change of clothing.
  • Bathing suit & towel.

You will be picked up at this location for River fun rafting after the whale watching activity.  

Difficulty:
Moderate
Duration:
11 hours and 30 minutes
Price From:
43.990 ISK

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