Adventure combination trip in Iceland. Snorkeling in Silfra & River Rafting on Hvítá
Trip difficulty 2 out of 5 possible. Rated: Easy.
Category:
Day trip, available directly from Reykjavik in Iceland.
We start the day by snorkeling in the Silfra fissure in lake Þingvallavatn. The Silfra fissure is best described as an otherwordly scene where the crystal clear water in the deep fissure gives you the feeling of being weightless as you float down with the lazy current. An interesting fact is that Silfra lies exactly 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 Silfra and the national park we head out to Drumbó Basecamp where we enjoy lunch before rafting down 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. If you are looking for an extra action you can upgrade your rafting trip to canoing.
Guaranteed departures: Everyday from Reykjavík at 9:00-9:30 for minimum 4 persons from the 15th of May to the 15th of September.
Details:
Price: 23.990 ISK per person.
Including: Transfer from Reykjavík, snorkeling, rafting and lunch.
Distance from Reykjavík: 110 km/68 miles.
Available: May to September.
Mininum: 4 persons. Maximum: 14
Age Limit: 14 years.
Bring with you: warm undergarment clothing (wool/fleece), warm socks, swim suit, towel and a change of clothing.
No knowledge of the sport is required.
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.