Family Rafting in Akureyri with Warm Drysuits and Volcanic Canyon
by Viking Rafting
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How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€310Overview
This family rafting tour begins at the rafting base in Hafgrímsstaðir near Akureyri, Iceland. Participants meet professional guides and put on warm, high-quality drysuits, helmets, neoprene booties, and gloves provided for the trip. After gearing up, the group takes a short drive to the river. A safety briefing is given before boarding rafts for a 10-kilometer rafting trip through a volcanic canyon featuring basalt cliffs and geothermal hot springs. The rafting lasts about three and a half hours and includes Class II+ rapids suitable for families, beginners, and children aged six and older. During the trip, participants receive hot chocolate brewed with water from a nearby hot spring. If conditions allow, guests have the option to jump from cliffs or swim in glacial water. The tour includes all necessary rafting equipment, transportation between the rafting base and the river, professional guides, and safety kayakers. Food, drinks beyond the hot chocolate, transportation to the rafting base, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Volcanic Canyon Rafting
This 60-minute rafting section is suitable for families and beginners, combining Class II+ rapids with volcanic canyon scenery. The trip starts at the base in Hafgrímsstaðir, where participants receive equipment and a safety briefing. The 10 km route passes basalt cliffs and hot springs, with opportunities to enjoy hot cocoa from a natural geothermal source. Optional cliff jumps and glacial swims may be available depending on conditions. No prior rafting experience is needed and children aged 7 and older can participate.
60 min
Meeting point
We are located 15km south of Varmahlíð on Road #752. We are on your LEFT just after crossing a little bridge over a river.
End point
We are located 15km south of Varmahlíð on Road #752. We are on your LEFT just after crossing a little bridge over a river.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Family Rafting in Akureyri with Warm Drysuits and Volcanic Canyon
by Viking Rafting
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€310Overview
This family rafting tour begins at the rafting base in Hafgrímsstaðir near Akureyri, Iceland. Participants meet professional guides and put on warm, high-quality drysuits, helmets, neoprene booties, and gloves provided for the trip. After gearing up, the group takes a short drive to the river. A safety briefing is given before boarding rafts for a 10-kilometer rafting trip through a volcanic canyon featuring basalt cliffs and geothermal hot springs. The rafting lasts about three and a half hours and includes Class II+ rapids suitable for families, beginners, and children aged six and older. During the trip, participants receive hot chocolate brewed with water from a nearby hot spring. If conditions allow, guests have the option to jump from cliffs or swim in glacial water. The tour includes all necessary rafting equipment, transportation between the rafting base and the river, professional guides, and safety kayakers. Food, drinks beyond the hot chocolate, transportation to the rafting base, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Volcanic Canyon Rafting
This 60-minute rafting section is suitable for families and beginners, combining Class II+ rapids with volcanic canyon scenery. The trip starts at the base in Hafgrímsstaðir, where participants receive equipment and a safety briefing. The 10 km route passes basalt cliffs and hot springs, with opportunities to enjoy hot cocoa from a natural geothermal source. Optional cliff jumps and glacial swims may be available depending on conditions. No prior rafting experience is needed and children aged 7 and older can participate.
60 min
Meeting point
We are located 15km south of Varmahlíð on Road #752. We are on your LEFT just after crossing a little bridge over a river.
End point
We are located 15km south of Varmahlíð on Road #752. We are on your LEFT just after crossing a little bridge over a river.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.