Adventure combo trip in Iceland.Whale watching from Reykjavik Harbor & river rafting on the Hvítá River.
Catagory: Day trip, available directly from Reykjavik in Iceland.
We start our adventure at sea with an unforgettable trip into the world of whales and sea birds. Conveniently located in Reykjavik’s old harbor, a 20-minute journey with our boats will bring you up close to whales in their natural habitat. The various types of whales commonly sighted include minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises and the popular humpback whales. The majestic fin- and sei whales along with the killer whales (orcas) are occasional sighted. We will be accompanied by sea birds such as gannets, guillemots, cormorants, kittiwakes, arctic terns, and many more. The trip also takes us past several islands inhabited by colonies of puffin – a great photo opportunity!
Next we head out to Drumbó basecamp on the banks of Hvítá River where you will be served lunch before rafting down the river. There 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. After your rafting trip, hot showers and a sauna awaits you. Than you will be served our famous lamb Volcanic BBQ before heading back to Reykjavík.
Guaranteed departures: for minimum 2 persons everyday at 9:00 AM from Reykjavik harbour from the 15 of May- 15th of September.
In the shoulder seasons (15th of April - 14 of May and 16th of September - 1st of October) the Whales & White Water is available for minimum 4 persons. If you are only two persons, contact us to join another group.
Details:
Price: 20.990 ISK per person.
Exchange rafting for canoeing add 2.000 ISK per person.
Add 1.000 ISK per person to add a pick up from your hotel to the Reykjavík harbour.
Included: Whale watching, lunch, transfer from Reykjavík, river rafting on Hvítá and BBQ dinner.
Duration of trip: 10-11 hours.
Available: 15th of April to 1st of October (depending on weather).
Minimum: 2 persons from May 15th to September 15th. 4 persons from April 15th - May 14th and September 16th - October 1st. Maximum: 150 persons.
Age limit: 12 years for rafting the whole river and 10 years for half of the river.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, towel, bathing suit, warm sweater and a change of clothing. No knowledge of the sport required.
Disclaimer:
All rafting trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which 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.