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!
During the sailing you will be served a
light lunch before taking to shore. From the harbour you will be picked
up at 12:15 and driven to Drumbó Basecamp
on the banks of Hvítá 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.
Hot tubs and sauna after the rafting is included.
Guaranteed
departures: Everyday at 9:00 AM from Reykjavik harbour.
Available from the 15th of June - 10th of September.
In
the shoulder seasons (15th of
April - 15th of May and 10th 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: 17.990 ISK per person.
To
add pick-up from your accommodation in Reykjavík for the whale watching
add 1.000 isk per person. Then the pick-up is at 8:15-8:45.
Transfer from
Reykjavík and lunch included.
Exchange rafting for
canoeing add 2.000 ISK.
Duration
of trip: 10-11 hours. Available: May to September (depending on
weather). Minimum: 4 persons. Maximum: 150 persons. Age limit: 12
years. 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.