Family-Friendly 3-Hour Rafting Tour on the Hvita River from South Iceland

A family enjoys river rafting on the Hvita River.
Family-Friendly 3-Hour Rafting Tour on the Hvita River from South Iceland
Family-Friendly 3-Hour Rafting Tour on the Hvita River from South Iceland
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Family-Friendly 3-Hour Rafting Tour on the Hvita River from South Iceland
Family-Friendly 3-Hour Rafting Tour on the Hvita River from South Iceland
Family-Friendly 3-Hour Rafting Tour on the Hvita River from South Iceland
Family-Friendly 3-Hour Rafting Tour on the Hvita River from South Iceland
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From: Meet on location - Drumboddstaðir River base

Description

Summary

Tour starts
Drumboddsstaðir - River Base, Selfoss, Iceland
Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English
Available
May - Sept.
Minimum age
8 years old
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Description

Raft a gentle stretch of the Hvita River, a glacier river near the Golden Circle route, on this family-friendly tour. No previous rafting experience is needed.

The tour starts at Drumbo River Base at Drumboddsstadir, a short drive from Gullfoss Waterfall and about 1.5 hours from Reykjavik.

At the base, your guides give you all the gear you need. Each raft fits 8 to 10 people, so families can stay together.

The Hvita River flows from Langjokull Glacier and forms Gullfoss Waterfall. The family tour starts at Bruarhlod Canyon, a little further down the river than the standard rafting tour, where the water becomes smoother and more child-friendly. You raft about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) through calm canyons and gentle waves.

If some adults in your group want a longer trip, they can book the full River Fun Rafting tour and meet the rest of the family at Bruarhlod Canyon.

After rafting, you can warm up in the outdoor hot tubs and the sauna at the base and take a shower. Then you can continue your Golden Circle sightseeing.

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Included

Expert guide
Rafting equipment: wetsuit, life jacket, neoprene shoes, helmet, and paddle
Hot tubs, sauna, and shower after rafting

Activities

Rafting
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Pick-up information

Starting time

This tour has flexible departure times. See the drop-down for all departures.

Starting location

Meet on location - Drumboddstaðir River base. Please arrive at the pick-up point on time.

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What to bring

Warm wool or fleece sweater and thermal pants to wear under the wetsuit
Swimsuit to wear under the neoprene pants
Towel (towels can be rented)
Change of clothing
Warm wool socks
Camera

Good to know

The tour runs daily from May to September, departing at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The tour lasts about 3 hours from Drumbo River Base, or about 7 to 8 hours with pickup from Reykjavik.

If you meet at the base, arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

Pickup from Reykjavik is at 12:30 p.m.

The minimum age is 8.

The tour is rated easy to medium and suits most people. The Hvita River has Class 2 rapids on a scale of 5.

Don't wear cotton, as it won't keep you warm when wet.

Burgers and fries can be added to your booking, at your own expense.

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