Welcome to the epicentre of river rafting in Iceland! The deep canyons of the Skagafjörður valley make up the great veins that drain Iceland's massive interior glaciers to the north. The variety in size, flow, and gradient of these rivers make for rafting possibilities of all levels. From our rafting base in the heart of Skagafjörður, we proudle operate Iceland's best single-day and multi-day whitewater rafting trips! We hope you can join us for a true Icelandic river adventure!
BEAST OF THE EAST Grade 4+, full-day. Challenging, action-packed, and probably the most remote single-day rafting trip on Earth, this is the river that put Iceland on the map! From experienced rafting junkies to fearless first-timers, this whitewater goliath promises to satisfy the most powerful adrenaline cravings!
WONDERFUL WEST Grade 2+, half-day. Where fun meets scenery in the depths of a magnificent glacial canyon. With bubbling riverside hot springs and continuous gentle rapids, this half-day adventure delivers an unforgettable river experience for the whole family.
RIVER RUSH Grade 4+, 3 days. The pinnacle of whitewater rafting in Iceland and one of the world's great short river expeditions! This 3-day wilderness adventure features the ultimate all-in-one Icelandic wilderness experience: remote thermal pools, desert moonscapes, vast glaciers, heart-pumping whitewater, secluded mountain huts, and our famous riverside cuisine!
All of our trips are operated out of our Hafgrímsstaðir Rafting Base in North Iceland. We are about 4 hours from Reykjavík by car and about 1.5 hours from Akureyri. Check out our map and driving directions.