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Iceland's glacial rivers carve through canyons and carry meltwater at real speed, which makes for good white water rafting without needing to travel far from Reykjavik or Akureyri. Tours are guided and include all safety and wetsuit gear.
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Day tourSmall groupGolden CircleRiver Rafting in Gullfoss CanyonAdventure in IcelandFrom, per person22,990 ISKSee dates
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Rapids are graded, and operators offer routes suited to first-timers as well as more demanding runs for people who want a faster trip.
Wetsuits, helmets and life jackets are provided and worn over your own clothes. You will get wet and cold water splashes are part of the experience.
A guide steers and gives paddling instructions from the raft, so no prior rafting experience is needed.
Season runs roughly from May to September, when river levels and weather suit rafting. Some rivers run longer depending on glacial melt.
No, guides instruct the group throughout and most tours are aimed at first-time rafters.
Glacial rivers run cold, but wetsuits and thermal layers underneath keep you insulated even when splashed.
Yes, typically around 12 to 14 depending on the river and operator. Check the specific tour.
Swimwear or quick-dry clothes to wear under the wetsuit, and a towel and dry clothes for after.
Roughly May to September, when rivers are at a good level and the weather is warm enough.