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Whitewater Action (East)
  • Kayaking/ Rafting
  • Nature

Whitewater Action (East)

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Exciting rapids, mind-blowing scenery, and one of the most remote single-day settings on the planet make the East Glacial River Iceland’s signature rafting trip!

Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
6 hours
Difficulty
Challenging
Pickup service
No
Pickup time
90 min before
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
May, September
Minimum age
18 years
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

In one word… AWESOME !

This is like your favourite Disney World ride, but without a seatbelt! Just like that ride, you don't need previous rafting experience to discover for yourself why the East Glacial River has become Iceland's signature whitewater rafting trip. The reason we are experienced professionals is so you don't have to be.
If you're scared of getting splashed by huge waves and don't enjoy the excitement, this is definitely not the trip for you. However, we're pretty confident that you'll still love our
Family Rafting trip (https://vikingrafting.is/family-rafting-2/)

The East Glacial River Gorge (Jökulsá-Austari) is the setting for our most action-packed and exciting rafting day tour. With spectacular deep canyon scenery and relentless heart-pumping whitewater, the East has been consistently rated one of Europe’s best rafting rivers and has topped popular guide books’ lists of "must-do's" in Iceland. One of the most remote single-day rafting trips on the planet, this whitewater adventure delivers an unforgettable journey into the untamed beauty of Iceland’s river wilderness. Combine that with a dose of adrenaline strong enough to satisfy the most powerful of cravings. For those traveling to Iceland with a thirst for adventure, this is a day tour not to be missed!.

  • Group Friendly
  • Outdoor

What the price covers

Included
– All Rafting Equipment: Drysuit, Pfd, Helmet, Booties, Gloves – Qualified, Professional Raft Guides And Safety Kayakers – Transportation Between Our Rafting Base And The River – Riverside Refreshments (a Tasty Homemade Surprise!) – Iceland's Ultimate Rafting Experience!
Ticket types
  • Adults (18+)

Where it starts

  • Family Rafting Day Trip on The West Glacial River

    Hafgrímsstaðir, 561 Varmahlíð, IS

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Meeting
Meet on location
Pickup
No
Be ready
90 min before departure
Location code
Varmahlíð (Varmahlíð, IS)

Please show up at our at Viking Rafting’s base (Hafgrímsstaðir) 15 minutes before your trip departure time to have a coffee and fill out some paperwork.

Good to know

  • *important Note For Those Booked With Transfer From Akureyri. This Service Is Available Everyday Of Our Rafting Season, With The Exception That The Minimum Of 2 Participants Required To Operate The Trip Has Not Been Met. Pickups Must Be Booked And Paid For In Advance- Either In Person, Online, Or By Phone. Pickups Depart From Akureyri Backpackers (hafnarstræti 98) At 7:20. No Refunds Will Be Given For Those Missing Their Morning Pick-up From Akureyri.
Type
Day Tour / Activity
Season
May, September
Cutoff (relative to start time)
10 hours before
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Live guide
English
Details updated
11 Sep 2026