Three days of river rafting on the Jökulsá Austari, “ The East
Glacial River” in North Iceland.
River difficulty 4+ out of 5 possible – Action Packed &
Demanding
This is undisputably Iceland’s ultimate river rafting experience and
Arctic Rafting’s crown jewel and most popular expedition.
Your adventure starts with an easy coach transfer from Reykjavík or
Akureyri to our pick up point in Varmahlíð Village in North Iceland’s
Skagafjörður Fjord. From there the road quickly turns from asphalt to
gravel to mountain path as we ascent to the Sprengisandur Desert,
inching our way towards the source of the legendary Austari Jökulsá
river at the Hofsjökull Glacier. Our first night is spent at the cozy
mountain huts in Laugafell, where we can soak in the natural hot springs
and enjoy the never setting midnight sun and the incredible highland
surroundings. On the morning of our second day we dive into an
adrenaline filled, action packed two-day descent of all the runnable
rapids on Iceland's best rafting river. As we wind our way through the
valleys and canyons of the river, you will find yourself immersed deep
in some of the most remote, pristine, and otherwise inaccessible
wilderness in Iceland and for that matter Europe. You will face a
constant onslaught of classic whitewater such as “the Green Room” and
“Lost” not to mention the mind-blowing scenery along the way! The trip
culminates at our base camp in Skagafjörður with a relaxing dip in our
thermal pools, a barbecue feast, and a farewell fiesta with your guides
and fellow rafters.
Details:
Price: 79.990 ISK per person.
Some experience of river rafting or a strong spirit of adventure
recommended!
Price includes: Transfer back and forth from Reykjavík
or Akureyri, two nights accommodation in mountain huts in the Icelandic
Highlands with full board, two days of awesome river rafting on the East
Glacial River, BBQ after the second rafting day, entry to our hot pots
and some awesome memories, guaranteed for life!
From Reykjavík City:
Pick-up from Reykjavík is available every Tuesday from the 29th of June
to the 10th of August at 8:30 AM from the BSI bus terminal in down town
Reykjavik. Please be there 20 minutes before your departure. Transfer
length: 4 hours. You are back in Reykjavík in the evening of the third
day at 23:10 PM.
From Akureyri Town:
Pick-up from Akureyri is available every Tuesday from the 29th of May to
the 10th of August at 8:30 AM from the SBA bus terminal in Akureyri.
Please be there 20 minutes before your departure. Transfer length: 1
hour. You are back in Akureyri in the evening of the third day at 22:50
PM.
Distance from Reykjavik: 294 km. Duration of trip: Three full days.
Minimum: 4 persons on Tuesdays from the 29th of June to the 10th of
August.
Please call or email to see if you can join a group!
Minimum is 6 persons from the 10th of August – 31st of September.
Maximum: 24 persons. Age limit: 18 years.
Bring with you:
· River clothing: warm, lightweight, layered clothing-made of synthetic
materials, fleece, or wool (no cotton)
· Hut clothing: warm and comfortable, waterproof/windproof jacket,
footwear for hiking around the camp.
· 3 pairs of extra socks
· Sleeping bag
· Personal hygene kit/ toiletries
· Any personal medications (asthma inhalers, etc.)
· Swimsuit and towel for thermal pools
· Camera (optional but recommended)
* Please keep in mind that while we are on the river, all personal gear
will be packed into plastic bags and drybags and brought along in the
rafts. We cannot guarantee the safety of your personal belongings, and
therefore discourage bringing valuables on the trip. Due to space
limitations, we also encourage participants to avoid bringing excess or
unnecessary personal belongings.
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.