Arctic Waters
Arctic Waters
Combination tour
Snorkeling in Silfra & River Rafting on Hvítá
Trip difficulty 2 out of 5 possible.
Category: Daytrip, available directly from Reykjavik in Iceland.
We start the day with an snorkeling exploration of the Silfra fissure. Silfra, which is situated in the heart of Þingvellir, the site of the world’s oldest parliament, is an otherworldly scene. The crystal clear water in the deep fissure gives you a feeling of being weightless as you float down with the lazy current. It is also worth mentioning that the Silfra lies on the rift between the tectonic plates of America and Europe and the rugged underwater view of the lava field is something you will have to see to believe!
From the national park we drive to Drumbó basecamp where we eat lunch before we gear up for rafting on the white water river of Hvítá.
The river has a perfectly balanced mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping waves and rapids. We raft for 7 kilometers and at one point participants get to jump from a cliff into the river. For those looking for extra action the option of white water canoeing is available. Hot tubs and sauna after the rafting is included.
Details:
Price: 17.590 ISK per person. Minimum 4 people.
Pick up, two activities and a lunch included.
Duration of trip: approx. 6 hours. Available: June to September (depending on weather). Minimum: 4 pax. Maximum: 15 pax. Age limit: 12 years. Bring with you: A towel, woolen socks, a warm sweater (fleece or wool). No knowledge of the sport required. Included: Rafting, packed lunch, snorkeling & pick up from hotel.
Disclaimer: All adventure trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents that 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.
Combination tour
Snorkeling in Silfra & River Rafting on Hvítá
Trip difficulty 2 out of 5 possible.
Category: Daytrip, available directly from Reykjavik in Iceland.
We start the day with an snorkeling exploration of the Silfra fissure. Silfra, which is situated in the heart of Þingvellir, the site of the world’s oldest parliament, is an otherworldly scene. The crystal clear water in the deep fissure gives you a feeling of being weightless as you float down with the lazy current. It is also worth mentioning that the Silfra lies on the rift between the tectonic plates of America and Europe and the rugged underwater view of the lava field is something you will have to see to believe!
From the national park we drive to Drumbó basecamp where we eat lunch before we gear up for rafting on the white water river of Hvítá.
The river has a perfectly balanced mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping waves and rapids. We raft for 7 kilometers and at one point participants get to jump from a cliff into the river. For those looking for extra action the option of white water canoeing is available. Hot tubs and sauna after the rafting is included.
Details:
Price: 17.590 ISK per person. Minimum 4 people.
Pick up, two activities and a lunch included.
Duration of trip: approx. 6 hours. Available: June to September (depending on weather). Minimum: 4 pax. Maximum: 15 pax. Age limit: 12 years. Bring with you: A towel, woolen socks, a warm sweater (fleece or wool). No knowledge of the sport required. Included: Rafting, packed lunch, snorkeling & pick up from hotel.
Disclaimer: All adventure trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents that 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.
