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Golden Circle River Rafting: Glacial Water Adventure in Beautiful Icelandic Nature
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97 Ratings
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Taking part in river rafting on a glacial stream. An entertaining open-air pursuit perfect for the whole family. Enjoy river rafting, nestled within Iceland’s breathtaking natural surroundings.
Taking part in river rafting on a glacial stream. An entertaining open-air pursuit perfect for the whole family. Enjoy river rafting, nestled within Iceland’s breathtaking natural surroundings.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Drumboddsstaðir -Drumbó River Base and Restaurant - In the middle of the Golden Circle you’ll find the glacier river Hvítá which forms the Gullfoss waterfall. A few miles downstream we offer a river rafting adventure! Come join Arctic Rafting for a classic Iceland experience in the beautiful Icelandic nature.
- Drumboddsstaðir -Drumbó River Base and Restaurant - In the middle of the Golden Circle you’ll find the glacier river Hvítá which forms the Gullfoss waterfall. A few miles downstream we offer a river rafting adventure! Come join Arctic Rafting for a classic Iceland experience in the beautiful Icelandic nature.

What's Included
- All rafting gear included
- All rafting gear included
What's Not Included
- Towel
- Dinner
- Towel
- Dinner
Location
Drumboddsstaðir -Drumbó River Base and Restaurant
All of our rafting tours begin from Drumbó river base ( a.k.a our headquarters) and there we get geared up for rafting and river trips. Drumbó is 98 kilometers from Reykjavík, about 1.5 hours in a car. You can find us on Google maps by searching for “Drumboddsstaðir - River Base”
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(97 Ratings)
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Will
Jul 11, 2025
Great time - Beautiful 1 1/2 hrs on the river, a few fast rapid spots.
All the guides were amazing, you can stop and do a small cliff jump and then at the end they let you swim or play who can stay on the raft the longest.
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Susanhd3850jg
Jul 5, 2025
Great first time Rafting Experience - Fantastic experience. My first time white water rafting and Maite and Daman-our guides- put me to ease and made the whole experience enjoyable. Two areas with larger rapids and parts that were calmer waters made for a delightful excursion. The canyons are beautiful and there’s even an opportunity to take a plunge, if you desire. Many thanks to Maite and Damian for a wonderful ride!
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Billf1643
Jun 30, 2025
Great river rafting - Our experience was excellent. Daman was a great guide. Facilities were great. The river was fun. One of our favorite experiences in Oceland
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789ellerys
Jun 25, 2025
Had the best time with Danny - Our guide was so kind and thoughtful. He made it such a fun experience and put up with our group and us getting distracted/talking to each other the whole time. Danny was wonderful and we’d go back in an instant. The whole experience was amazing.
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Kgc62
Jun 19, 2025
Let's Go Rafting! - My daughter and I visited Iceland in early June. We booked the family rafting trip with Artic Adventures. Upon arrival we were met by Kaitlan. She spoke to us about joining the rest of the group on the river fun rafting trip which was step up from our original booking with regard to the rapids. We were glad we did! The team (Kaitlin, Dom, Roger and Danny) at Artic Rafting were very professional, safety conscious and lots of fun! The view from the Hvita River was beautiful! The water was a lovely blue color. I would highly recommend this trip for families and especially for those wanting to see this beautiful country from a different view.
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Catherine54500
Jun 12, 2025
Just great. - Very nice course with nice little sensations, very pro and nice supervision and great place with sauna and Jacuzzi available after cold water
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Whitney
Jun 12, 2025
Great outdoor adventure - We had a cold, rainy day for our Arctic Rafting, and we could not have had more fun!! Our crew was amazing, and our guide, Daman, was so kind and informative.
It was an easy, calm raft, but the scenery was unbelievable.
It was cold, rainy and windy...so what better thing to do than get on the water and get wet!
They provide you with all the gear you need to keep safe and warm.
After our raft, we spent an hour in the hot tub and sauna.
After our warm-up, we had a lamb BBQ. I highly recommend it. The grill on the lamb was perfect.
They are really running an epic operation.
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Matthew_b
Jun 9, 2025
Amazing Family Fun! - We went out with Katelynn and had an amazing time on the river! I was a bit worried about being cold but they gear you up and it is great fun. We even went swimming at the end in the glacial river. It’s something we’ll always remember.
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Michelle_m
Jun 5, 2025
Awesome experience! Don't let the cold stop you! - Very fun experience!! Guides were awesome and so was the photographer! We didn't get to cliff jump because of the low water which was disappointing, but no one's fault. We didn't come prepared enough. Don't wear anything cotton and bring swimsuit to wear underneath your wetsuit. Our hands were definitely cold but we had a blast!!!!!
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159anjan
Jun 5, 2025
Unforgettable Riverrafting in Iceland - We had an amazing river rafting experience in Iceland! The trip was both safe and fun, with skilled and friendly guides throughout. The scenery was breathtaking, and we laughed our way through the rapids – an experience our group of 10 will never forget.
The facilities were excellent, with areas to shower and eat, and after the trip we could relax in a hot tub with a glass of wine or beer while enjoying the view. They also took great photos during the trip, available to purchase at a fair price.
All in all, a well-organized and memorable adventure – highly recommended!
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