I have never rafted before which trip should I take?

If this is your first time rafting we recommend the River Fun tour on the Hvítá river in South Iceland or the Wonderful West tour on the Jökulsá Vestari in North Iceland. How ever if you are a very adventurous person and in good physical shape then there is nothing to stop you from undertaking one of our more challenging tours; check out the River Ride tour on the Hvítá river and the Beast of the East tour on the Jökulsá Austari.

I am looking for a river rafting day tour that starts in Reykjavík, which trips are available?

The River Fun, the River Ride and all the river rafting combination adventure tours start and finish in Reykjavík.

I am looking for a river rafting day tour that starts in Akureyri (in North Iceland), which trips are available?

The Beast of The East and the WonderFul West tours are both available from Akureyri.

Can I combine River Rafting or White Water Canoeing with other activities in one day tour?

Yes, no problem. We offer tours that combine river trips on the Hvítá with: Quads, Snowmobiles, Horse Riding, Whale Watching and of course the Golden Circle.

How do we get to Drumbó base camp?

You can either buy a pick up and transfer from us, just click in the pick up box in the booking window when you confirm your tour, choose your accommodation from the drop down list and we will pick you up, no problem...you can also drive there your self (see below).

Driving Directions:

If you are driving yourself you have to be at the base camp 15 min before your departure time (either at 9:45 or 13:45 depending on your booking) to check in for your tour. Driving from Reykjavík to the Drumbó Base camp takes around 90 min, driving non stop at the maximum speed rate of 90 km per hour. If you intend to visit the Golden Circle with all its amazing sites before going river rafting at 14:00 from Drumbó, you will have leave Reykjavík no later then 9:00 AM.

There are two ways to reach the Drumbó (Marked DRUMBODDSSTAÐIR on some maps) Base Camp here are the directions:??

Express Route: Drive road no. 1 east from Reykjavík (the direction of Hveragerði). Once you are passed Hveragerði take a left turn just before the town of Selfoss up road no. 35 (direction Geysir). Drive road no. 35 for approx. 30-40 min until you are past the small town of Reykholt. 5-10 min later you take a right turn at an Arctic Rafting sign. Drive the gravel road for approx. 5-10 minutes following the signs all the way to Drumbó…ter.

Golden Circle Route: Drive road no. 1 north from Reykjavík,  just outside Mosfellsbær suburb take a right turn up road no. 36 (direction Þingvellir). Drive to Þingvellir National Park and make a sight seeing stop there. From Þingvellir keep driving road no. 36 for 10 minutes until you make a left turn up road no. 365 (direction Laugavatn). Drive for 25 minutes until you reach an intersection at the town of Laugavatn, take a left turn up road no. 37. Drive for 25 minutes until you reach Geysir hot springs; make a stop there for sightseeing. From Geysir drive towards the highlands on road no. 35 (road no. 37 becomes road no. 35 just before Geysir) for 10 minutes with out making any turns. Arrive at the Gullfoss Waterfall upper parking lot and meet your guide.

Click here for a map of the way...

How do I book and what information do you need from me?

There are a few different ways you can book our trips. First of all you can book almost all our trips right here on our website. There is a booking window on each trip page and we do recommend that you book and pay for your trip there with some time to spare as we keep our groups small and frequently sell out.

If the trip you would like to book is not bookable online then you can call us directly at our office, the phone number is 00354 562 7000. Another way is to send us an e-mail with an inquiry, our e-mail address is info@adventures.is . What we need to have is your name, how many people are in your party, where you are staying and some way of contacting you either an e-mail or a phone number.

How do I pay?

There are three ways in which you can pay for the trips that you book with us.

1. You can pay through the internet, through our booking website. This is by far the easiest, safest and fastest way to reserve and pay for your adventure. If you choose this way then you will receive a voucher via e-mail which you will need to print and bring along on your trips. If you are going on a multi day trip then you will receive one voucher for all of the trips via e-mail and we will make you separate vouchers for each of your trips, which will be waiting your arrival in Iceland at our office at Laugavegur 11.

2. You can pay via phone, the phone number is +354 562 7000. If you choose to pay through phone then your vouchers will be waiting for you when you come to Iceland, either at our office at Laugavegur 11 or at your hotel.

3. Sometimes you can pay when you arrive to start your trip, but this is only possible in special circumstance.

Please Note: However you pay, you will always get a voucher: REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR VOUCHER ALONG FOR YOUR TRIP!

Where is your Reykjavík Office located and when are you open?

Our office is at Laugavegur 11, the main shopping street in Reykjavík. There you can get all the information that you need, be it about the trips that you want to go to or just general information about Reykjavík. You can also book and pay for various day trips. Over the summer season (June-August) we are open from 08:00-21:00 Monday-Saturday and 10:00-18:00 on Sundays. All other times of year we are open 10:00-18:00 Mondays-Fridays, 11:00-16:00 Saturdays and closed on Sundays. But you can reach on our emergency cell phone line: +354-898-0410.

What currency do you accept?

We only accept the Icelandic króna. Our website presents prices is ISK and in EURO, the EURO price is obtained by converting it with the currency exchange rate of the Icelandic Federal Bank. If you would like to calculate the price of our tours in some other currency you can do so here.

Can I visit the Golden Circle and still go river rafting on the same day?

Yes, no problem. If you have your own rental car you can follow the instructions provided here above. If you would like a guided tour you can join our super popular day tour; The Golden Grand Slam, which combines river rafting on Hvítá with visits to the Geysir Hot Springs, Gullfoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park.

How many people are in each boat?

Our rafts sit 8 to 12 people and depending on the group size each day we arrange paddlers in boats so that every one is comfortable.

Do you do private departures?

Yes we arrange private departures on the Hvítá River, please contact our office for further information: Info@adventures.is

What are the facilities at the Drumbó Base Camp?

The Drumbó Base Camp has a reception, bar, restaurant, sauna, hot tubs, showers, changing rooms and a great veranda to sip a cold beer after your adventure. The Drumbó is pretty much the perfect rafting base... : )

How far is Drumbó Base Camp from Reykjavík?

98 kilometers in South Iceland.

How far is Hafgrímsstaðir Base Camp from Reykjavík?

350 kilometers in North Iceland.

How long have you been in business?

We have been in rafting on the Hvítá river since 1983 which makes us one of the longest running rafting operations in Europe.

What is the minimum age for a participant on a rafting tour?

On the River Fun Tour: Kids 12 years old and older can raft the whole river if accompanied by a guardian. Kids between 10 and 12 can raft half way, for half price.

On the Wonderful West the minimum age is 10 years if accompanied by a guardian.

On the River Ride the minimum age is 18 years.

On the Beast of the East the minimum age is 18 years.

Do I have to know how to swim to go on river rafting?

Yes, absolutely, each paddler on a rafting boat has to know how to swim.

Can I drink alcohol before going river rafting?

No absolutely not. The consumption of alcohol makes you more prone to hypothermia and makes you to unpredictable mistakes (as you probably know : ). It is therefore strictly prohibited, if we suspect that participants are intoxicated we will prohibit them from joining the tour.

What do I have to bring with me for my Rafting tour?

For rafting in South Iceland you have to bring; your swimming wear (or a change of underclothing) to wear under your rafting pants, a warm fleece or a wool sweater to wear under your rafting jacket (it will get wet) and a towel to dry of after your trip. Every thing else we will provide. Click here to see the equipment we will provide for you on your rafting trip.

Is there a guide in each boat?

Yes there is a specially trained and certified river guide in each one of our boats.

Here is short briefing on safety and insurance:

Ensuring the safety of all our participants is our first and foremost priority. However, due to the nature of rafting as an outdoor and adventure activity, we are subject to the same environmental risks as in any wild natural environment. Should you wish to participate in one of our rafting trips, we ask you to be prepared to sign a contract with us stipulating that you are fit to participate in such activities and assume all risks inherent in doing so.

Do I need a insurance before going rafting?

We recommend that you have personal health insurance coverage when participating in adventure activities in Iceland, we actually recommend that when ever and where ever you travel you take out a good travel insurance..as world travelers our selves it has saved us money and aggravation many times..

What is a safety briefing?

Before puting on the river, rafting participants will receive a safety briefing highlighting the safe and proper use of equipment, the role of guides and safety kayakers (where applicable) on the river, and the significant risks and hazards involved in their particular trip. It will also cover potentially forseeable scenerios that may arise and explain how participants should react in such circumstances. Our guides will also outline their expectations of participants on the river (i.e. active participation in paddling and following commands, listening to the instructions of the guides and safety kayakers, etc.), and address any specific questions or concerns that may arise during this time.

Any medical conditions or personal health concerns that may jeopardize your well-being or affect your ability to meet the physical demands of rafting must be clearly communicated to the trip leader upon arrival at our rafting base. Any medications you may require for minor medical conditions (asthma inhalers, etc.), should be kept on your person and brought with you on the trip. It is important that you notify your guide about such medications and their whereabouts before setting off on the river.