River rafting day trip on Jökulsá Austari (East Glacier River) in North Iceland. Available directly from Reykjavík and Akureyri as an overnight trip.
River difficulty 4+ out of 5 possible – Demanding
An incredible adrenaline adventure awaits you on our legendary, action
packed, rafting trip on the The Austari-Jökulsá Glacier River in North
Iceland. This Class 4+ white water river powers through the
staggeringly beautiful, impressively narrow glacier gorge of
Austurdalur valley, and has consistently topped the Lonely Planets list
of things to do in Iceland and for good reason. The East Glacier River
simply provides the ultimate river rafting experience in Iceland and is
rated as one of the top commercially rafted rivers in Europe!
But be warned, this is not a trip for the faint of heart. The Beast of
the East has a powerful roar and sharp teeth. The only thing likely to
surge in bigger waves then the river will be your adrenaline as we
charge the famous East River Rapids. To put it mildly, you will scream
out your lungs on the “Screaming Lady”, be lost for words in the
“Lost”, beg for mercy in the “Green Room” and face your fears on the 8
meter high jumping rock into the river (optional and depending on
conditions). We then round of our trip with a relaxing drift and swim
in the calm waters after the confluence of the East and West rivers, as
we let the milky glacial water carry us gently to our exit point close
to the Last Resort rafting base camp.
As you can see challenging the Beast of the East is no ordinary trip
and we can promise you tons of fun, guaranteed bragging rights and
memories that will last a lifetime!
Details:
Price: 12.990 ISK per person.
From the
Last Resort rafting base camp in Skagafjörður:
Monday - Friday at 10:00 AM.
Saturdays at 9:00 AM and 15:00.
Sundays at 11:00 AM.
From
Varmahlíð Town in Skagafjörður:
Monday - Friday at 9:30 AM.
Saturdays at 8:30 AM and 14:30.
Sundays at 10:30 AM.
Guaranteed departures for minimum 2 persons: 1st of June - 31st of August
Guaranteed departures for minimum 4 persons: 1st of May - 31st of May and 1st of September - 1st of October
From
Reykjavík City: Everyday at 8:30AM* & 17:00PM* from BSI
bus terminal in Reykjavik. Click here to book this version of the trip.
From
Akureyri Town: Everyday at 8:30 AM from SBA bus terminal in
Akureyri. Click here to book this version of the trip.
Guaranteed departures for minimum 2 persons: 15th of June to
the 31st of August
* On all trips that start in Reykjavík you will have to stay one night
in Varmahlíð or the surrounding farmhouses (see the "Full On" package
tour here below); your river trip will start at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM (depending on which day of the week) on the
following morning and the bus trip back to Reykjavík leaves at 18:20 or
onwards to Akureyri at 21:50.
Click here to read about our famous three day highland rafting expedition on the East Glacial River.
Some experience of river rafting or a strong spirit of adventure recommended!
From Reykjavík at 8:30 AM:
Price with pick-up from BSI bus terminal in Reykjavík, horse riding
tour in Skagafjörður and one nights stay in a guesthouse in Varmahlíð,
BBQ dinner after the rafting trip and transfer back to Reykjavík
49.990 ISK.
From Reykjavík at 17:00 AM:
Price with pick-up from BSI bus terminal in Reykjavík and one nights stay in a guesthouse in Varmahlíð,
BBQ dinner after the rafting trip and transfer back to Reykjavík
44.990 ISK.
From Akureyri:
Price with pick up from SBA bus terminal in Akureyri, BBQ dinner after the rafting trip and transfer back to Akureyri at 21:55 PM at
22.990 ISK.
Distance from Reykjavik: 294 km, 3,5 hour drive or 4,5 hours by bus. Duration of trip: 5-6 hours (3-4 hours on the river) Minimum:
2 persons from the 1st of June to the 31st of August. Minimum 4 persons
from the 1st of May to the 31st of May and from the 1st of September
to the 1st of October. Maximum: 50 persons.
Age limit: 18 years.
Bring
with you:
Dress as you are going on a cold mountain trip! as glacier rivers can be cold...
* very warm clothing to wear under the raft gear, expect anything you wear / bring to get wet
* bring only wool, fleece and thermals, NO COTTON!
* base layer pants and sweater
* warm fleece / wool sweater
* warm pants
* Thick warm socks (winter wool socks or hiking socks)
* towel and bathing suit
How to get to Hafgrímsstaðir basecamp on your own.
Extras:
Waterproof Camera: 3.000 ISK
Disclaimer:
All river 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.