Tour

4 hours

Moderate

Description

    Come and enjoy an epic trip with us down the glacier river Hvítá. The river originates from Langjökull Glacier and is the third longest river in Iceland, 185 kilometers long! Hvítá river is the home of many waterfalls, including the beautiful Gullfoss waterfall!

    This is the perfect trip if you want some adrenaline and also enjoy beautiful and unique nature. On this trip, you will get to know the power of Hvítá, big waves, and some good rapids.

    You will enjoy some incredible scenery, Hvítá Canyon and Brúarhlöð Canyon, which are only accessible by a kayak or a raft, really a once in a lifetime experience! We will bumble down close to 9 kilometers? and have the best time! The trip takes 3,5-4 hours and you need to arrive at Secret Local Adventures Base at least 15 minutes prior to departure.

    What about equipment and safety on board? We are one of few companies in the world that use Dry Suits in our tours. That means you will stay 90% dry the entire trip! We also supply a life jacket, a helmet, and shoes. Our guides are highly trained and skilled and will keep you safe on the raft! No rafting experience is needed to have a fun, adrenaline-packed day!

    Included
      • All rafting equipment: drysuit, life jacket, helmet, shoes, and gloves
      • Qualified, professional raft guides
      • Transportation between our rafting base and the river
      • Iceland’s ultimate rafting experience
      • Huge smiles
      What to bring
        • Warm clothes under a dry suit with multiple layers are best
        • Base layer and then wool or fleece layer over that NO COTTON
        • Good socks 1 or 2 pair for hiking or wool is best NO COTTON
        • NO COTTON  wool, fleece, and synthetics are the best materials to wear
        • Dry clothes for after the river
        • Any necessary medications (asthma inhalers, etc.)
        • Waterproof camera (optional)
        • Huge smile
        Know before you go

          Arrive 15 minutes before departure.

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