Combination Day Tour in Iceland. River rafting on Hvítá River & horse riding on the Icelandic horse in one day.
Trip Difficulty 2 Out Of 5 possible. Rated Easy, family adventure.
Category: Day trip, available directly from Reykjavik in Iceland.
The trip starts at the farm Vellir in Ölfus where
the first half of the day is spent horse riding. This tour gives you a
taste of Icelandic nature and the opportunity to get to know the unique
Icelandic horse. We provide all the necessary equipment and a friendly
horse that fits your skills. This is a unique way to explore the
countryside of Iceland! Back at Hotel Eldhestar your are served a
refreshing fish soup.
After lunch you will be picked up, heading to Drumbo Basecamp,
to go river rafting on Iceland´s most popular river, Hvítá. The river
has a perfectly balanced mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping
waves and rapids. We raft for 7 kilometers and at one point
participants get to jump from a cliff into the river. No one should
leave Iceland without experiencing the power of its rivers and the
scenic canyons of Brúarhlöð in Hvítá are something you will never
forget. The rafting is suitable for kids 12 years and older. Those who
are too young still get to join the raft for some distance.
This truly is the ultimate family activity trip. Nature & action combined in one perfect day!
Guaranteed departures: everyday between 8:20 and 8:45 AM from Reykjavík. Available from the 1st of June - 31st of August.
In
the shoulder seasons (15th of
April - 31st of May and 10th of September - 1st of October) the Rafting
& Riding is available for minimum 4 persons. If you are
only two persons, contact us to join another group.
Details:
Price: 17.990 ISK per person, includes lunch between the activities. Pick-up included from Reykjavík.
Distance
from Reykjavík: 100 km. Duration of trip: 11 hours. Available: May
to September (depending on weather). Minimum: 2 people. Maximum: 100
persons. Age limit: 12 years. Bring with you: A warm sweater, spare
clothing, bathing suit and a towel. No knowledge of the activities
required.
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details on our cancellation policy.
Disclaimer:
All river rafting &
horse riding trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants.
Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents
which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own
actions. Participants may have to sign a waiver before undertaking all
trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an
inherit risk.