



by Viking Rafting
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.€447.86This six-hour rafting trip takes place on Iceland’s East Glacial River, known for its challenging Grade 4 and 4+ rapids that provide a strong adrenaline experience. The route follows the East Glacial River Gorge (Jökulsá-Austari), a deep canyon with rugged natural surroundings. The tour includes transportation between the rafting base and the river. All necessary rafting equipment is provided, including a drysuit, personal flotation device, helmet, skull cap, booties, and gloves to keep participants warm and dry. Qualified International Rafting Federation guides and safety kayakers accompany the group throughout the trip. Riverside refreshments are served during the day. Transport from Akureyri to the rafting base is available if selected when booking. The tour is suitable for beginners, as guides teach basic rafting skills, but also offers intense rapids that challenge experienced rafters. Additional food and drinks beyond the included refreshments, gratuities, and private transportation are not included.
East Glacial River Gorge (Jökulsá-Austari)
This rafting trip takes place on the East Glacial River Gorge, known as Jökulsá-Austari. The route features deep canyon scenery and strong whitewater rapids rated Grade 4 and 4+. It is recognized as one of Europe's top rafting rivers and is located in a remote area offering a single-day rafting adventure. The trip includes intense rapids and rugged river wilderness, lasting about six hours.
360 min
You’ll find us just 15 km south of Varmahlíð on Road #752—on your left right after crossing a small bridge over a river. Cruise ship adventurers: If our departure time doesn’t line up with your schedule, contact us. We’ll do our best to make it work for you.
End point
You’ll find us just 15 km south of Varmahlíð on Road #752—on your left right after crossing a small bridge over a river. Cruise ship adventurers: If our departure time doesn’t line up with your schedule, contact us. We’ll do our best to make it work for you.




by Viking Rafting
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.€447.86This six-hour rafting trip takes place on Iceland’s East Glacial River, known for its challenging Grade 4 and 4+ rapids that provide a strong adrenaline experience. The route follows the East Glacial River Gorge (Jökulsá-Austari), a deep canyon with rugged natural surroundings. The tour includes transportation between the rafting base and the river. All necessary rafting equipment is provided, including a drysuit, personal flotation device, helmet, skull cap, booties, and gloves to keep participants warm and dry. Qualified International Rafting Federation guides and safety kayakers accompany the group throughout the trip. Riverside refreshments are served during the day. Transport from Akureyri to the rafting base is available if selected when booking. The tour is suitable for beginners, as guides teach basic rafting skills, but also offers intense rapids that challenge experienced rafters. Additional food and drinks beyond the included refreshments, gratuities, and private transportation are not included.
East Glacial River Gorge (Jökulsá-Austari)
This rafting trip takes place on the East Glacial River Gorge, known as Jökulsá-Austari. The route features deep canyon scenery and strong whitewater rapids rated Grade 4 and 4+. It is recognized as one of Europe's top rafting rivers and is located in a remote area offering a single-day rafting adventure. The trip includes intense rapids and rugged river wilderness, lasting about six hours.
360 min
You’ll find us just 15 km south of Varmahlíð on Road #752—on your left right after crossing a small bridge over a river. Cruise ship adventurers: If our departure time doesn’t line up with your schedule, contact us. We’ll do our best to make it work for you.
End point
You’ll find us just 15 km south of Varmahlíð on Road #752—on your left right after crossing a small bridge over a river. Cruise ship adventurers: If our departure time doesn’t line up with your schedule, contact us. We’ll do our best to make it work for you.