Ride glacier fed rapids through ancient canyons on the Hvítá River, then warm your spirit in a riverside sauna as Iceland reveals its wild, playful heart.
There is something elemental about surrendering to glacier water. About feeling the ancient pulse of Iceland beneath your raft as the Hvítá River carries you through landscapes carved by time itself.
This full day journey begins with pickup from Reykjavík, delivering you to the riverbanks where adventure has flowed since 1985. The Hvítá, fed by distant glaciers, offers a Class II experience that balances genuine thrills with accessibility. Expect to get delightfully soaked as you navigate rapids that splash and surge, your expert guide reading the water like poetry.
The river saves its masterpiece for the quieter moments. As the rapids ease, you drift through Brúarhlöð canyon, its towering walls rising around you in silent testimony to the forces that shaped this island. It is the kind of beauty that demands stillness, even as your heart still races from the ride.
Back at Drumbó River Base, the sauna awaits. Let the heat seep into your muscles while stories of the river are exchanged among fellow adventurers. Hot showers wash away the glacier water, and should you wish, a bar stands ready with refreshments or an optional lamb barbecue buffet to complete your day.
This is Iceland at its most playful and primal. Suitable for anyone aged 11 and above with a spirit for adventure, all necessary equipment is provided to keep you warm and afloat. You bring the courage; we handle the rest.
