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From Lawrence

dear Arctic Adventures Management,
i wanted to drop a quick note to you about some of my recent experiences with your trips and staff.  keep in mind, i generally don't say nice things about people.

we went on the thorsmork hike with Valdi last week.  the guy is AWESOME in so many ways and i hope you recognize him for all that he is worth.  briefly, he was knowledgeable, intelligent, inspiring, comforting, understanding, kind, a hiking and safety specialist and just a great person to be around.  i really appreciated him and hope he knows that.

we also went hiking in skaftafell.  Lena was such a fun, supportive guide.  she was simply fantastic. and there was a girl who recently returned from Shanghai.  I'm sorry i dont remember her name.  why can't people in america all be nice like these staff members?!!

we also went rafting on the Astari last week.  there was a swedish river guide who i dont remember his name.  but he was just great as  
well.  kind, supportive, nice to talk to, very good and directing.

as i was booking the trip, Sigga was my main contact.  she is phenomenal, detail oriented, made me feel welcomed.  basically, i wouldn't have book everything though your company if it wasn't for her.

Sara at backpackers.  im not sure if she or Sigga put my road book together but the level of detail made our trip so rich and wonderful.

and finally, everyone who helped me in the reyk office.  im sorry i dont know their names (i do remember Dagný and , but they helped me with first rate service.

thank you, THANK YOU, to you all for everything.  I'm back home now,  
but miss Iceland dearly.

Torfi hikes in the Vestfjords

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River Ride - Canoeing Day Tour from Reykjavík in the Hvítá

Canoeing on Hvítá River right next door to Geysir in Iceland.
Tour difficulty 3+ out of 5 possible

White water canoeing is the perfect activity if you are looking for a challenging adventure out in the Icelandic nature. Our canoes are inflated and selfbailing, meaning that they do not fill with water and are easy to maneuver in the rapids. Two people sit together in the canoe and steer it, meanwhile a guide in a kayak or raft makes sure everything is safe and sound. We paddle down the Hvítá river which has a perfectly balanced mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping waves and rapids. We travel for 7 kilometers and at one point participants get to jump from a cliff into the river. We only recommend this trip to those looking for action and are in good physical condition.

The RiverRide is a great action trip, specially for those with some experience in rafting.

Guaranteed departures:
Everyday at 8:00 & 12:00 from Reykjavík and 10:00 & 14:00 from Drumbó basecamp.  Available from the 15th of May to the 15th of September. Minimum 2 persons.

In the shoulder seasons (15th of April - 14th of May and 16th of September - 1st of October) the RiverRide and all its combo tours are available for minimum 4 persons. If you are only two, contact us to join another group.

Check out our river rafting basecamp Drumbó!

Details:
 
Price:
9.990 ISK per person without pick-up..  
13.490 ISK per person with pick-up at 8:00-8:30 and lunch.
14.490 ISK per person with pick-up at 12:00-12:30 and BBQ dinner.

Pick-up from Reykjavík available at 8:00am and 12:00 noon (everyday).*

Available: Everyday at 8:00-8:30* or 12:00-12:30* from Reykjavík and 10:00 or 14:00 from Drumbó base camp, from the 15th of May to the 15th of September. Minimum 2 persons.
 
Everyday at 12:00-12:30* from Reykjavík and 14:00 from Drumbó base camp, from the 15th of April to 14th May & 16 September to 1st October. Minimum 4 persons.

Duration of trip: 3-4 hours, 7-8 hours with pick up.

Distance from Reykjavík: 110 km/ 68 miles.

Included: Canoeing on Hvitá River and an entry to the sauna.

Bring with you: a warm sweater, bathing suit, change of clothing and a towel. No knowledge of the sport required.

Age limit: 18 years.

Extras: Lunch buffet: 1.450 ISK, BBQ Fiesta: 2.690 ISK, Towel: 300 ISK. 
You can buy a disposable waterproof camera 2.500 ISK or you can rent a good quality waterproof camera from us for an additional 5.000 isk total price. The guide will divert them over to a disc straight after the trip.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Although you don´t need to "swim" while river rafting/coneing, we recommend that you can. The reason for that is people that can´t swim tend to panic when they are in the water. You have to be comfortable with floating in water.

The Drumbó basecamp serves a lunch buffet every day from May - September at 12:00-13:45. So if you have your own car you can stop there for lunch before your afternoon rafting trip or after your morning trip and save money and time. Dinner is served after the afternoon trip at 18:00.

If you are making your own way to Drumbó raft base you can add a lunch buffet or a Viking BBQ dinner before or after your trip.

Price on lunch buffet: 1.450 ISK per person. Note: lunch has to be pre booked.

Price on viking BBQ dinner, flame grilled BBQ icelandic lamb: 2.690 ISK. Note: BBQ dinner has to be pre booked.

Click here to see the equipment we provide for white water canoeing.

* If you are staying at one of the many hotels and guesthouses in the city center then your pick up for your tour will be at 8:30  or 12:00 from the Arctic Adventures main office at Laugavegur 11. The shop is located in the heart of the old city center. Click here to see a map of our location.

Click here to see a list of hotels in Reykjavík which are outside the city center and from which we will pick you up.

Click here for details on our cancellation policy.

Adventure Combinations:
-RiverRide & snorkeling: 25.990 ISK
-RiverRide & ATV's: 24.990 ISK
-RiverRide & WhaleWatching: 22.990 ISK
-RiverRide & BBQ fiesta: 12.680 ISK
-RiverRide & Horse Riding,: 22.990 ISK
-RiverRide & the Golden Circle 21.990 ISK

To book River Ride combo tours please email us: info@adventures.is

How to get to the basecamp on your own!
Check map below, or the link above for more detailed information.




View Drumbó Rafting Base Camp - Hvítá River in a larger map

Disclaimer:
All canoeing 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 have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.