Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
It’s time to hook in and hold on. The East Glacial river has a reputation of being one of the most exciting rivers in Europe. We guarantee you will have a great adventure with us! The East Glacial River is classed 4+.
Bakkaflot, Varmahlid, Iceland The trip begins at our boathouse where our friendly and professional guides will provide you with all of the equipment and information needed for tackling our famous glacial rivers. We provide wet-suits, dry tops, helmets, buoyancy aids /life jackets and rafting booties. All you need to bring is your swimsuit, a warm sweater or fleece and a towel.
Once we are all changed we will then drive you into the East valley to our rafting put in. Our trip leader will give a safety brief with all of the relative safety information needed.
We journey 16 km through the East Glacial canyon. We will tackle rapids named: Alarm Clock, Commitment, Screaming Lady and of course the famous Green Room. Depending on the water levels we will also stop for some cliff jumping for those that feel they need a little more excitement.The bus will meet us at the take out where steaming bowls of hot soup are waiting. After a short 20 minute ride back to the base you can unwind in our hot pools.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Minimum age is 18 years
Rafting is a weather dependent sport
We reserve the right to cancel or change any trips depending on the weather conditions. We also have the right to cancel the trip for people who put themselves or others at danger during or before a trip
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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24 Sep 2023
Amazing rafting tour with an even more amazing guide Rabi.
We took the extreme tour with rapid water currents and vortexes. Had a great time!
Matti Z
10 Sep 2023
Great extreme rafting tour. It is rough and cold but really fun and very professional team. Be prepared this is an adventure not a tourist tour. Take warm clothes under wet suit and hat as it can be chilly with the wind. You may fall off the boat, which is part of the experience
Sannethomsen
07 Sep 2023
Vi bestilte tur ved bakkaflot river rafting da de har hele pakken. Hytter eller hotel til overnatning + spa og pool med 3 forskellige vand temperatur bassiner fra 37-40 gr. Fantastisk at hoppe i efter river rafting. Vi var med team Nepal og vores guide var Ramosh. Fantastisk tur. 30 min kørsel så var vi ved floden. 2 timers river rafting med massere af adrenalin sus og et par gange i floden. Niveau 4-5 rapid's. Efterfulgt af en fantastisk varm suppe til at slutte turen af ved, ved floden. Fantastisk professionelle folk man er i trykke hender ved. Bedste anbefalinger herfra!!!????????????
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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