The 4 River Rafting Trips in Iceland That Earn Their Price

1.Iceland’s Top Grade 4 Rafting – Drysuit, Canyon & Adrenaline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $290Our pick

Tackle Iceland’s East Glacial River in a drysuit on a six-hour rafting trip with canyon views, Grade IV rapids, expert guides, and lunch.

“This was the highlight of my Iceland trip. Very professional organization by a small company dedicated to white water rafting. Very experienced guides (the lead guide Mark has been doing trips on the same river since 2007) who intimately know the rafts as well as every rapid on the way. There were many type 2 and 3 rapids, one 4+. Enough fun for the whole duration of 3 hours on the water. The guides are also happy to have some controlled action e.g. by having the team deliberately paddle upstream into a rapid. If you want to have an "out of boat experience" you will get it. Will be more…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 411 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Family rafting in North Iceland with warm drysuits, Class II+ rapids, volcanic canyon views, hot-spring cocoa, swimming, and optional cliff jumping.

“This was a fantastic addition to the family Iceland trip. I can not say enough about the Viking Rafting experience, lodge, equipment, team, and value. The directions getting to location were spot on and not too far off the ring road (Highway 1). We were greeted upon arrival and they have a fun clubhouse to hang out, eat snacks and drinks that we brought and played darts and games available while we waited. The rafting guides gave a great presentation on what to expect for our 10 and 13 year olds who were first time on the river. The equipment was up to date and all safety for our family…”

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3.River Rafting on the Golden Circle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $177

Raft Iceland’s Hvítá River near the Golden Circle, with gentle rapids, a possible cliff jump, hotel pickup, sauna, and hot tub.

“Water in shoes and cold toes but it was beautiful and fun didn't get any pics though unfortunately but other than that it was good!”

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4.Golden Circle Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $173Best value

Raft the Hvítá River through Gullfoss canyon, try a cliff jump, then warm up in Icelandic hot tubs and a Finnish sauna.

“was a beautiful day, the river was perfect for the first rafting experience. The guides are super nice and have included some games to lighten the mood. The The transport to the tour was the best I ever had. The driver was able to tell me more about the island than other guides on other tours. The team is very friendly and flexible, and is very responsive to requests and problems.”

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