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
Take a guided trip on an open-top kayak down the Svartá River.
Meander down this gentle river that weaves its way through the peaceful landscape surrounded by scenic north Iceland mountain views and bountiful local wildlife all nestled in the Skagafjörður fjord.
In this part of North Iceland which is particularly famous for its horses. Apparently, it is the only part of Iceland where horses outnumber people and if you are lucky enough they might even take a break from their grazing and follow you for a spell.
Whether you are after a few splashes or a shorter relaxing drift we can find a starting point on the river for you.
This tour is weather dependent, you will get a little wet due to the design of the kayak.
It’s a good recreational activity for anyone at any skill level. Age limit is 12 years unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please specify when booking if you will be bringing individuals younger than 12 for the trip.
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Air-conditioned vehicle
All equipment and safety gear
Entry to hot tubs and small swimming pool after the trip
Bring swimsuit, thermal underwear, towel
Departure Point
Bátafjör Bakkaflöt, Varmahlíð Bakkaflöt, 560 Varmahlíð, IJsland
Bakkaflöt is located in Skagafjörður, North Iceland, 11 km from Varmahlíð. It is around one hour drive from the capital of the North, Akureyri.
Return Details
Bátafjör Bakkaflöt, Varmahlíð Bakkaflöt, 560 Varmahlíð, IJsland
Bakkaflöt is located in Skagafjörður, North Iceland, 11 km from Varmahlíð. It is around one hour drive from the capital of the North, Akureyri.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
pv_fua
20 Jun 2025
We showed up unannounced and, since the regular tours were already booked. they organized one for the two of us. We enjoyed it and appreciated the flexibility.
annemiekek353
20 Aug 2024
We had a terrific experience with the rafting tour with our guide Suraj from Nepal
We feld verry safe and de canyon is amazing. The man in the kajak from Czech republic is slso verry funny and responsible. Thank you for saving my doughter after the jump from the rock.
The hot chocolate stop is also very nice
We had so much fun on our river rafting experience. We couldn't stop smiling. Thank you all so much.
G9513VUtanjak
14 Aug 2024
We had booked a Kayaking tour with our family, kids 12 and 15 years old. It was a very great tour of about 1 hour on the river, amazing landscape, great floating and paddling down the river. You got fully equipped clothing and we had an extremely nice and friendly guide. Special thanks to Rabi for your guidance on this wonderful experience and for taking all those pictures for us!
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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