River rafting on the Jökulsá Austari, East Glacier River in North Iceland.
River difficulty 4+ out of 5 possible – Action Packed & Demanding
An amazing 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 charges through the incredibly beautiful, impressively narrow glacier gorge of Austurdalur valley, and has repeatedly topped the Lonely Planets list of things to do in Iceland and for good reason. The East Glacier River definitely 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 rush in bigger waves then the river will be your adrenaline as we charge the icredible East River Rapids. To put it simply, 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 finish off our trip with a easy 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 normal trip and we can promise you loads of fun, guaranteed bragging rights and unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!
Guaranteed departures for minimum 2 persons from the 1st of May to the 31st of August:
From the
Last Resort rafting base camp in Skagafjörður: Everyday 10:00 AM.
From
Varmahlíð Town in Skagafjörður: Everyday 9:30 AM.
From
Reykjavík City: Everyday at 8:30AM* & 17:00PM* from BSI bus terminal in Reykjavik. Click here to book this version of the trip.
From
Akureyri Town: Everyday at 8:30 AM from SBA bus terminal in Akureyri. Click here to book this version of the trip.
From 15th Apr – 1st May & 1st Sep – 1st Oct the minimum is 4 persons.
* 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 10:00 AM 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:
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 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
22.990 ISK.
You can add a Viking BBQ dinner after your trip, flame grilled Icelandic lamb and all the trimmings:
2.990 ISK (min 4 persons). Click here to see the menu.
Distance from Reykjavik: 294 km. Duration of trip: 6-7 hours. Minimum: 2 persons from the 1st of May to the 31st of August. Minimum 4 persons from the 15th of April to the 1st of May and from the 1st of September to the 1st of October. Maximum: 40 persons. Age limit: 18 years. Bring with you: warm sweater, bathing suit, change of clothing and a towel.
Extras:
Towel: 200 ISK
Waterproof Camera: 3.000 ISK
Lunch buffet: 1.290 ISK
BBQ Fiesta after the trip: 2.990 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.