River & Glacier
Combination Tour
River rafting on the Markarfljót River, lunch in the highland valley of the Thundergod Thor, off road super jeep driving, glacial hike and optional ice climbing in Sólheimajökull glacier.

We start with whitewater rafting on the Markarfljót River through its towering and magical canyon. The trip starts in the interior of Iceland and we use a specially equipped vehicle to get there, driving across rivers and streams. The river has an endless supply of waves, action and breathtaking beauty.

We emerge from the river in the highland valley of the Thundergod Thor. The valley is extraordinary place, surrounded by mountains & glaciers, boxed in by volatile white water rivers. There we feast on a power lunch in the company of mountains and then continue towards the glaciers in a Super Truck. The drive will take us over powerful rivers and off road obstacles.

Arriving at Sólheimajökul glacier we gear up with crampons, harnesses, ice axes and helmets. We then hike up on to the glacier and visit the amazing phenomenon that a crawling glacier is. It is a rugged, moving, block of ancient ice and it’s amazing land-changing power can be witnessed everywhere on the hike. A truly memorable experience!

In short, this is the trip of a lifetime, you get to see and do what most of the population will only dream about and very few ever try.

Details:
Contact Arctic Rafting for pricing: info@arcticrafting.is
Duration of trip: ca 11 hours (Full day). Available: June to September (depending on weather). Minimum: 12 pax. Maximum: 50 pax. Age limit: 16 years. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants. Good hiking shoes are reccomended! No knowledge of the sport required. Included: Rafting, lunch & glacier hike.

Recommended: Book dinner at one of the fine seaside restaurants on the South Shore and make a stop there on the way back to Reykjavik. F.ex. Hafið Bláa or Rauða Húsið Restaurants.

Disclaimer: All hiking 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.