River Fun Rafting from Reykjavík

by Arctic Rafting · Sightseeing day tours · Reykjavík

Fine on your own
Works in the rain

from €234.84 per person

No published departures in the coming months — ask us

River Fun Rafting from Reykjavík — Arctic Rafting

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Duration
8 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English, Icelandic
Departs
13:00
Minimum age
11
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

River Fun Rafting from Reykjavík

We'll pick you up from Reykjavík for you to go river rafting on the Hvítá River and then enjoy a hot sauna to warm up.

Difficulty: 2/5 easy

Trip details: You can also book River Fun Rafting as meet on location from Drumbó River Base. To book the meet on location version see River Fun Rafting (AR-RF). On this tour you will be picked up at your designated pick up location, please be ready at 12:30 at your pick up location. Please note that the pick up can take up to 30 minutes.

Information: Rafting is one of the most beloved outdoor adventure activities in Iceland. We at Arctic Rafting have been on the river since 1985. The Hvítá river is located about 90 minutes from Reykjavík and has the perfect mix of scenic canyons and adrenaline pumping rapids. After most definitely getting wet in some fun rapids, you will be amazed as we float through the famous Brúarhlöð canyon. Hvítá is a solid class II river, making it a bumpy-fun-splish splashy ride but also safe and suitable for almost anyone who‘s got an aptitude for adventure. We provide the equipment to keep you from freezing and a life-jacket to keep you afloat.

Back at Drumbó the sauna and showers will be hot for you to warm up. Should you like you can grab a drink at the bar or add a delicious lamb bbq buffet. A perfect day.

Come rafting in Iceland and experience the power of it‘s wild glacier water.

Disclaimer: All rafting trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Rafting does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.

Description from the operator, Arctic Rafting. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

Pick up and drop off in Reykjavík
River rafting on Hvítá river with an expert guide
All necessary equipment for rafting, guided rafting tour
Entry to a sauna and shower facilities after the tour.

Not included

Towels, food and beverages are not included.

Good to know

Warm undergarment clothing including fleece/wool sweater and pants, warm socks (no cotton).
Change of clothing.
Bathing suit & towel.

Although you don't need to "swim" while river rafting/canoeing, we recommend that you can. You have to be comfortable with floating in water.

All of our tours begin from Drumbó River Base. At Drumbó you find:

Changing rooms
Showers
Sauna
Hot tubs
Bar and coffee
Restaurant

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Reykjavík Luggage Storage in BSI Bus Terminal from BagBee is €12 — €222 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Arctic Rafting · €235	BagBee · €12
Getting there	Picks you up	You make your own way
Changing your mind	Free until 24 h before	Free until 2 h before
How hard it is	Moderate	Easy

The €222 buys you hotel pickup and free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

Children under 11 cannot join this one.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Arctic Rafting is one of 204 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Arctic Rafting

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Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Alan Cammack
★★★★★ · a month ago
Very accommodating and welcoming in every way! The guides are highly trained, engaging, and clearly enjoy being on the river. There are nice showers, hot tubs, and a sauna for after the trip. The restaurant and bar were excellent as well and I had the best hamburger for my entire trip in Iceland. Highly recommend!
Ahmed Almonsouri
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
I come to the rafting experience twice a year because I LOVE IT SO MUCH. What makes this experience fun are not only the rapids, but the guides on this trip. Victoria was our guide this year, and she was PHENOMENAL. She really made our trip unforgettable, she is hilarious, witty, easy going, and made sure everyone was safe all the time. I still remember her sense of humor in the middle of the day, and laugh a little. The other guides are also amazing, like Arjun. Very kind man, fun on the rafting, and super professional and overall fun. I have done rafting experiences all over the world, but I always look forward to our rafting experience in Iceland with Arctic Rafting because of the guides and how fun they make it. I rarely write reviews, but I only do so when the experience is above and beyond, and Arctic Adventures, you deserve 10 stars!
Tim R
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
Wonderful group of people. Our guide Victoria was very knowledgeable, patient, and professional. She and Armon (safety staff) gave our group a great time. The landscape was breathtaking. Our favorite part was the cliff jump. Unforgettable!!
Zita Zaikauske
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
One of the best Adventure👌Well organized, perfect atmosphere, amaizing guides. Fun is all the time. After the boat trip you can enjoy hot tubs, sauna and meal👌🤩

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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Pairs well with

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