River rafting on the Markarfljót River near Thorsmork Valley
Trip difficulty: 3+ out of 5 possible
Category: Daytrip, available directly from Reykjavik in Iceland.
River
rafting on the Markarfljót River, through its towering and magical
canyon, surrounded by glaciers on three sides, is our most scenic trip!
The trip starts deep in the interior of Iceland and we use a
specially equipped vehicle to get there. The canyon is 50 meters deep
where we start and it gradually lowers until we cruise past the lush
Thorsmork valley. The river has a great supply of medium sized waves
and rapids. This is your chance to have a unique trip where you can
enjoy the majestic nature and at the same time tackle it!
Details:
Price:
11.990 ISK per person. With pick-up: 14.990 ISK per person. Distance
from Reykjavik: 140 km. Duration of trip: 6-7 hours. Available: June to
September (depending on weather). Minimum: 10 pax. Maximum: 70 pax. Age
limit: 16 years. Bring with you: A warm sweater, swimming wear, change
of clothing and a towel. No knowledge of the sport required.
Note: Participants have to carry the raft and hike down into the
canyon, which is about 150 meters of hiking downhill.
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.