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Top-Rated Family Rafting-Warm Drysuits, Volcanic Canyon, Epic Fun

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210 minutes
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This isn’t just another float down a river. It’s Iceland’s best-rated family rafting experience, run by internationally certified pros and powered by top-quality drysuits to keep everyone warm and smiling.

We paddle through a stunning volcanic canyon, sip hot chocolate brewed straight from a riverside hot spring, and even offer optional cliff jumps and glacial swims (if you’re feeling bold).

Whether you're 8 or 80, our low guest-to-guide ratio, legendary crew, and total focus on safety and fun make this the perfect adventure for families, first-timers, and anyone who wants to experience Iceland’s wild side, comfortably.

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Family Rafting

3.5 hour family-friendly rafting tour (90 minutes on the water) on the West Glacial River, through gentle rapids, spectacular canyon scenery, and natural riverside hot springs.

From¥1,285.19Per Person

What's included in Top-Rated Family Rafting-Warm Drysuits, Volcanic Canyon, Epic Fun

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Viking Rafting

This afternoon family-friendly adventure delivers an unforgettable, hands-on journey into the untamed beauty of northern Iceland’s river wilderness. Make your way to the rafting base in Hafgrímsstaðir where your adventure starts. Begin by meeting your international team of guides at the river base, where you will get prepared and dressed in drysuits for your trip. From there, the rafting bus will take you on the short road to the put-in point for the raft at the West Glacial River. After a full explanation, demonstration, and training with your guides, push off from the river bank for a 90-minute, 10km descent of gentle rapids, spectacular scenery, and riverside hot springs. Conditions permitting, boost your excitement with a friendly cliff jump and a swim in the bubbling glacial waters of northern Iceland. Along the way, enjoy a steaming cup of hot cocoa made directly with natural hot water from a riverside hot spring!

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Qualified, professional rafting guides and safety kayakers
  • Riverside refreshments (hot drinks)
  • Transportation between rafting base and the river
  • All necessary rafting equipment: drysuit, PFD, helmet, booties, gloves
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Transportation to rafting base from Akureyri/Reykjavik
  • Gratuities
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age: 6
  • Recommended items to bring with you: Thermal underwear/base layers, warm fleece top/wool sweater, fleece pants/extra long johns, thick wool socks/hiking socks (at least 1 pair), change of clothes for after the river, any necessary medications (asthma inhalers, etc.), waterproof camera (optional)

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • We are located 15km south of Varmahlíð on Road #752. We are on your LEFT just after crossing a little bridge over a river.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

• Please arrive 15 minutes before your trip with adequate warm clothing to wear under your drysuit while on the river. • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Operator

Viking Rafting