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Family Rafting Day Trip from Hafgrimsstair: Grade 2 White Water Rafting on the West Glacial River

Akureyri, Iceland

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Family Rafting Day Trip from Hafgrímsstaðir: Grade 2 White Water Rafting on the West Glacial River

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Overview

Duration

3h 30min

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Gentle rapids, stunning scenery, and natural riverside hot springs make the West Glacial River the perfect playground for paddlers of all ages! Float through the spectacular glacial canyons and experience Iceland beyond the reach of motors and foot.

What to remember

Important info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Minimum age: 6. Recommended items to bring with you: Thermal underwear/base layers, warm fleece top/wool sweater, fleece pants/extra long johns, thick wool socks/hiking socks (at least 1 pair), change of clothes for after the river, any necessary medications (asthma inhalers, etc.), waterproof camera (optional)

What's included

Qualified, professional rafting guides and safety kayakers. Riverside refreshments (hot drinks). Transportation between rafting base and the river. All necessary rafting equipment: drysuit, PFD, helmet, booties, gloves

What's not included

Food and drinks, unless specified. Transportation to rafting base from Akureyri/Reykjavik. Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Viking Rafting

Meeting Point

We are located 15km south of Varmahlíð on Road #752. We are on your LEFT just after crossing a little bridge over a river.