Went on the Blue Ice tour with these guys on Saturday, our fantastic guide was Ingó. It was a brilliant day with amazing views, a spot of ice-climbing and some great chocolate cookies!
Unquestionably Iceland's ultimate river experience and all-in-one adventure epic! A 3-day highlight reel of desert moonscapes, sprawling glaciers, hot springs, world-class whitewater, remote mountain cabins, and gourmet riverside cuisine, all from the heart of north Iceland's most pristine and otherwise inaccessible wilderness. Set sail where few expeditions have been before, in a committing self-support conquest of Iceland's most challenging rafting river! The adventure begins with a rugged drive into the Sprengisandur desert towards the source of the legendary East Glacial River (Austari-Jökulsá) river at the foot of Hofsjökull glacier. Somewhere in the vast expanses of this arctic desert, a cluster of secluded cabins around a thermal oasis provides us shelter on this first night, and it is from here that we plunge into our committing 2-day descent of Iceland's best rafting river. In these two days, we navigate the full 55km of the East Glacial River through its twisting valleys and canyons, facing an ever-evolving blend of heart-pumping whitewater, breathtaking scenery and wilderness solitude. The trip wraps up on the third evening at our rafting base at Hafgrímsstaðir with a celebration of our achievements, barbecue feast, and a farewell fiesta with your guides and fellow rafters!
Although we recommend previous rafting experience, it is not essential. An ability to swim, fitness and enthusiasm for hard physical work (paddling & swimming), and a passion for true adventure and remote wilderness experiences are all you need to qualify for the River Rush!
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PRICE: 69.990 ISK per person without pick-up.76.990 ISK per person with pick-up from Akureyri.89.990 ISK per person with pick-up from Reykjavík.Includes: all rafting equipment, experienced professional guides & safety kayakers, transportation into the highlands and back from the river, all meals/snacks during the trip, 2 nights of backcountry lodge accomodation, Iceland's ultimate all-in-one river adventure & memories to last a lifetime! SEASON: June 26 – Aug 28It may be possible to accomodate group bookings in late April and early October as well.Please contact info@adventures.is for special requests. GUARANTEED DEPARTURES: Every TuesdayMinimum number of participants: 4Maximum number of participants: 18*June 26 departure: need 2 more to confirm.*July 3 departure: confirmed!*July 31 departure: need 2 more to confirm.DIRECTIONS: see Getting to Hafgrímsstaðir Rafting Base.Distance from Reykjavik: 305km / 190mi (4-hour drive) Distance from Akureyri: 110km / 68mi (1.5-hour drive) Disclaimer: All river rafting trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents caused by its clients or which can be traced to their own actions. Participants will be required to sign a waiver form prior to their trip, acknowledging that all outdoor adventure activities carry an inherit risk. We reserve the right to cancel trips at any time due to safety reasons.