MORNING DEPARTURE
Canoeing on Hvítá River right next door to Geysir in Iceland.
Trip Duration: 3-4 hours, 7-8 hours with pick up.
Trip Difficulty: 3 out of 5 possible
Minimum Age: 18 years
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.
PRICE:
11.990 ISK per person without pick-up.
16.990 ISK per person with pick-up at 8:00-8:30 and lunch.
Includes: Canoeing on Hvitá River and an entry to the sauna. Click here to see the equipment we provide for river rafting.
SEASON: May 1 - Sept 30
Note: We may be able to accommodate group bookings in late April and early October as well. Please contact info@adventures.is for availability.
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES:
In the high season (May 15 - Sept 15):
Everyday at 08:00 from Reykjavík and 10:00 from Drumbó basecamp. No minimum participation is required.
In the shoulder seasons (May 1 - May 14 & Sept 16 - 30):
Everyday at 08:00 from Reykjavík and 10:00 from Drumbó basecamp. Minimum 4 persons. If you less than four in your group, contact us to join another group.
BRING WITH YOU:
- a warm sweater
- bathing suit
- change of clothing and a towel.
EXTRAS:
- Towel: 300 ISK
- Waterproof Camera: 2.500 ISK
- Eyeglass retainers 1.500 ISK
- Arctic Rafting T-Shirt 2.500 ISK
If you are making your own way to Drumbó raft base you can add a lunch buffet or a Viking BBQ dinner (flame grilled icelandic lamb) before or after your trip. Note: Lunch buffet and BBQ dinner have to be pre booked.
- Lunch buffet: 1.450 ISK per person
- Viking BBQ dinner: 2.690 ISK per person.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Distance from Reykjavík: 110 km/ 68 miles.
Click here for directions on 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.