River rafting on the Jökulsá Austari, East Glacier River in North Iceland.
River difficulty 4+ out of 5 possible – Action Packed & Demanding
An incredible adrenaline adventure awaits you on our legendary, action packed, rafting trip on the The Austari-Jökulsá Glacier River in North Iceland. This Class 4+ white water river powers through the staggeringly beautiful, impressively narrow glacier gorge of Austurdalur valley, and has consistently topped the Lonely Planets list of things to do in Iceland and for good reason. The East Glacier River simply provides the ultimate river rafting experience in Iceland and is rated as one of the top commercially rafted rivers in Europe!
But be warned, this is not a trip for the faint of heart. The Beast of the East has a powerful roar and sharp teeth. The only thing likely to surge in bigger waves then the river will be your adrenaline as we charge the famous East River Rapids. To put it mildly, you will scream out your lungs on the “Screaming Lady”, be lost for words in the “Lost”, beg for mercy in the “Green Room” and face your fears on the 8 meter high jumping rock into the river (optional and depending on conditions). We then round of our trip with a relaxing drift and swim in the calm waters after the confluence of the East and West rivers, as we let the milky glacial water carry us gently to our exit point close to the Last Resort rafting base camp.
As you can see challenging the Beast of the East is no ordinary trip and we can promise you tons of fun, guaranteed bragging rights and memories that will last a lifetime!
From
Hafgrímsstaðir rafting base camp in Skagafjörður:
Monday - Friday at 10:00 AM.
Saturdays at 9:00 AM and at 15:00.
Sundays at 11:00 AM.
From
Varmahlíð Town in Skagafjörður:
Monday - Friday at 09:30 AM.
Saturdays at 8:30 AM and at 14:30.
Sundays at 10:30 AM.
From
Reykjavík City: Everyday at 8:30AM* & 17:00PM* from BSI bus terminal in Reykjavik.
From
Akureyri Town: Everyday at 8:30 AM from SBA bus terminal in Akureyri.
* On all trips that start in Reykjavík you will have to stay one night in Varmahlíð or the surrounding farmhouses (see the "Full On" package tour here below); your river trip will start at 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 AM (depending on which day of the week) on the following morning and the bus trip back to Reykjavík leaves at 18:20 or onwards to Akureyri at 21:50.
Details:
Price: 12.990 ISK per person.
Click here to read about our famous three day highland rafting expedition on the East Glacial River.
Some experience of river rafting or a strong spirit of adventure recommended!
From Reykjavík at 8:30 AM:
Price with pick-up from BSI bus terminal in Reykjavík, horse riding tour in Skagafjörður and one nights stay in a guesthouse in Varmahlíð, BBQ dinner after the rafting trip and transfer back to Reykjavík
49.990 ISK.
From Reykjavík at 17:00:
Price with pick-up from BSI bus terminal in Reykjavík and one nights stay in a guesthouse in Varmahlíð,
BBQ dinner after the rafting trip and transfer back to Reykjavík
44.990 ISK.
From Akureyri:
Price with pick up from SBA bus terminal in Akureyri, BBQ dinner after the rafting trip and transfer back to Akureyri at 21:55 PM at
22.990 ISK.
Distance from Reykjavik: 294 km, 3,5 hour drive or 4,5 hours by bus. Duration of trip: 5-6 hours (3-4 hours on the river). Minimum: 4 persons. Age limit: 18 years.
Bring with you:
Dress as you are going on a cold mountain trip! as glacier rivers can be cold...
* very warm clothing to wear under the raft gear, expect anything you wear / bring to get wet
* bring only wool, fleece and thermals, NO COTTON!
* base layer pants and sweater
* warm fleece / wool sweater
* warm pants
* thick warm socks (winter wool socks or hiking socks)
* towel & bathing suit
Click here for
details on our cancellation policy.
Extras:
Waterproof Camera: 3.000 ISK
Disclaimer: All river rafting trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.