RiverRide
White Water Canoeing on the Hvítá River on the famous Golden Circle.
River difficulty 3+ out of 5 possible
Category: Day trip, available directly from Reykjavik in Iceland.
White water canoeing is a the perfect activity if you are looking for a hands on adventure out in the Icelandic nature. The canoes are inflated and selfbailing, meaning that they do not fill with water and are easy to maneuver. Two or three people sit together in the canoe and steer it, mean wile 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 12:00-12:30 from Reykjavik and 14:00 from Drumbo basecamp.
Available from the 1st of June to the 1st of September.
Details:
Price: 7.990 ISK per person. With pick-up: 10.990 ISK per person.
Pick-up from Reykjavík available at 12:30 everyday. Distance from Reykjavík: 100 km. Duration of trip: 3-4 hours. With transfer: 7 hours. Available: May to October (depending on weather). Minimum: 2 pax. Maximum: 14 pax. Age limit: 16 years. Bring with you: A warm sweater, spare clothing and a towel. No knowledge of the sport required.
Note
Canoeing is very often booked for groups where some have never rafted before and others have rafted often, i.e. some persons want adrenaline but others a scenic ride. In those cases, a part of the group can raft and the another part can canoe the same route down Hvítá river.
Adventure Combinations:
-RiverRide & snorkeling: 13.900 ISK
-RiverRide & kayaking: 13.900 ISK
-RiverRide & team building: 12.900 ISK
-RiverRide & BBQ fiesta: 8.500 ISK
-RiverRide & horse riding: 12.900 ISK
Extras:
Towel: 200 ISK
Waterproof Camera: 1.500 ISK
Hot tub: 200 ISK
Lunch buffet: 1.290 ISK
BBQ Fiesta: 1.990 ISK
