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Golden Circle River Rafting: Glacial Water Adventure in Beautiful Icelandic Nature
4.9
114 Ratings
Selfoss
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
4.9
(114 Ratings)
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Hennery
Sep 11, 2025
Book it right now! - The rafting centre is very cool with a chilled vibe, bar, bbq area and amazing changing facilities.
Anjun, Damien and Roger are all excellent and provide the best experience both at the centre, on the bus and on the water.
Definitely add the bbq to your booking as after the rafting and hit tub you’ll be starving!
Epic day - you won’t regret it! Thanks team and safe travels home at the end of the season xx
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Mollyf882
Sep 9, 2025
So much fun - This company is the best. Only one that would pick us up in Selfoss and drop off in Reykjavik. Staff was excellent, friendly, helpful and fun. The rafting was great and hot tub and dinner an added bonus. I would highly recommend
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573jesperh
Sep 8, 2025
Superb fun beautiful river rafting - You earned every star and should have an extra for the staff - Admin By Request had a great team building event. This was an adventure we can talk about forever, being allowed to have so much fun together in such a beatiful place, wauw!! Thank you
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Daytrip36866010025
Sep 6, 2025
So good - I work as a greeter in blue lagoon.
The trip was amazing and the tour guides are all so nice and friendly, the safety gears and instructions were so clear and professional.
And my boat leader Katlin was so great.
Thank you guys I’ll come again for sure
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Alejandra_e
Sep 4, 2025
Highly recommended - It is worth living this experience, very professional monitors, especially the Spanish Mayte. Very fun activity, with all the necessary equipment, beautiful landscapes and to finish in the sauna and jacuzzi in an ideal environment. We had a great time, thanks to all the team!!!
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644violetaj
Sep 2, 2025
Very funny Rafting - On Monday, September 1, 2025, we had a great morning with Maite. Fun, professional and attentive to everything. Very good facilities, equipment and services. Fun Rafting, with rock jumping included, comforting showers and Jacuzzi and to top off anyone who wants pmyou can eat in a very quiet natural place. We'll repeat.
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Bentjea2025
Aug 28, 2025
Just a great experience - The tour takes about 1-1.5 hours. We arrived at the end of August. The equipment was great! You get a neo and a jacket to put on, you are so well protected from the cold. In the summer, that was definitely no problem. Rafting is very suitable for beginners. The guides are totally friendly and in a good mood and there is plenty of nice things to see on the river. It is worth it!!
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V6308vyjeremyl
Aug 23, 2025
Fantastic day on the river - Fantastic day on the river, Caitlyn and Danny were great guides with an easygoing manner and a good knack for getting us right in the best part of the rapids! And sitting in a HOT tub with a COLD beer was a great way to cap it all off!
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Noel_w
Aug 20, 2025
A "must do" activity in Iceland - Our family of five found this activity and decided to incorporate it into our Golden Circle Tour. We are so glad we did, as it was probably the highlight of our trip in Iceland. We did it in mid-August, so it was a little cold and wet, but the wetsuits keep you pretty insulated. Our family of five are all adults and we weren't sure if this would be "exciting enough" since it's only rated at level two Rapids, but it was just enough to make it fun without being too risky. Our tour guide was excellent. She was extremely professional, safe, and informative. The river that we were on was simply stunning. We couldn't believe that we were riding down a river in such a beautiful and unique place.
After the Rapids, it was nice to wind down in a sauna and hot tub and have a refreshment to warm back up.
We highly recommend doing this if you have the time. Actually, make the time! You won't regret it.
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359zahaval
Aug 14, 2025
MUST GO!!! - We had an awesome time!! A lot of fun!! The staff (Nicole) were very friendly, accommodating, and kind!! Definitely recommend!!
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