Drift through the heart of North Iceland on a sit-on-top kayak adventure along the gentle Svartá River. This is paddling at its most peaceful: calm waters carrying you past rolling green hillsides, with occasional fords adding just enough excitement to quicken the pulse. No prior experience is needed here, only a willingness to be held by the river and the landscape that enfolds it. Your journey begins at Bakkaflöt, where you will be fitted with dry pants, a jacket and a life vest before a short drive upstream to your launch point. Seasoned international guides will walk you through paddling techniques and river safety before you set off. They know every bend and gentle current of this waterway by heart. For roughly ninety minutes, you will glide through terrain that has drawn travellers back season after season, captivated by the quiet immersion into Icelandic wilderness. When the river delivers you back to Bakkaflöt, warm hot tubs await to ease your muscles and extend the reverie. This experience welcomes paddlers aged 12 and above. Children under 12 may join when accompanied by a parent or guardian; please note this when booking.