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Iceland · KAYAKING & RIVER RAFTING

15 Kayaking & River Rafting in Iceland We Would Book Again

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Iceland’s Top Grade 4 Rafting – Drysuit, Canyon & Adrenaline

Iceland’s Top Grade 4 Rafting – Drysuit, Canyon & Adrenaline - The East Glacial River Gorge: Where the Scenery and the Rapids Team Up

1.Iceland’s Top Grade 4 Rafting – Drysuit, Canyon & Adrenaline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $290Our pick

Drysuit rafting on Iceland’s East Glacial River Gorge from Akureyri. Small group, pro guides, Class IV action, all gear included.

“What a wonderful adventure. All four employees (guide, 2 recovery kayak and cameraman/recovery kayak) were enthusiastic, fun and very good at their jobs. We had beautiful weather. The level IV rapids were both challenging and exhilarating and the same time. We had a garage sale on the most difficult part of the rapids but we enjoyed every minute of it. I would definitely recommend this trip for anyone looking for a challenge.”

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Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon - The short hike to the water over volcanic rock

2.Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Kayak Iceland’s Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon from Vik. Dry suit and instruction included, with iceberg views for beginners.

“We were the only two people in the tour. We each had our own kayaks. It was windy but we were able to kayak around some icebergs. The view of the glacier from the water was out of this world!!!!”

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Top-Rated Family Rafting-Warm Drysuits, Volcanic Canyon, Epic Fun

Top-Rated Family Rafting-Warm Drysuits, Volcanic Canyon, Epic Fun - The Volcanic Canyon 10 km Run: Basalt Cliffs, Steam, and a Real Sense of Place

3.Top-Rated Family Rafting-Warm Drysuits, Volcanic Canyon, Epic Fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 411 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Family-friendly rafting in Akureyri, Iceland, with warm drysuits, hot cocoa from geothermal water, and gentle volcanic canyon rapids.

“Very well organised family rafting, with safety first, which was also great fun for our teenagers (17 and 15): they could sit at the front top of the boat in rapids, we could swim along the boat at a safe place and jump down a cliff (5m). Half way we drank hot chocolat with water from a hot spring. Very decent gear, top-guides (Maude and Pablo), very safe bus-driver (Gabriel) and a lovely lunch at the end (lamb from the BBQ, rice, baked potatoes and a salad😋) for 3500 Kr each.”

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Sólheimajökull: Guided Kayaking Tour on the Glacier Lagoon

Sólheimajökull: Guided Kayaking Tour on the Glacier Lagoon - Meeting at Sólheimajökull Base Camp and Getting Dressed Warm

Grundarfjörður: Mt. Kirkjufell Daytime Kayaking Adventure

Grundarfjörður: Mt. Kirkjufell Daytime Kayaking Adventure - The kayak itself: sit-on-top stability for first-timers

5.Grundarfjörður: Mt. Kirkjufell Daytime Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 170 reviews · 2 hours · from $120

Kayak near Mt. Kirkjufell in Grundarfjörður for 2 hours, with dry suits, seals and birds at Seal Skerry, plus hot drinks.

“Fantastic experience with lovely guides. First time kayaking and it was not too strenuous. Beautiful views and a seal even popped up to say hello! The team were very friendly and helpful - chatting to us on the way and taking pictures for us. Then they recommended nearby attractions. Best experience of our trip! Worth the drive from Reykjavík!”

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River Rafting on the Golden Circle

River Rafting on the Golden Circle - What’s Included, What’s Not, and How to Pack for Real

6.River Rafting on the Golden Circle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $177

Golden Circle glacier rafting on Hvítá with gear, safety training, and a warm hot tub and sauna finish near Selfoss.

“We went out with Katelynn and had an amazing time on the river! I was a bit worried about being cold but they gear you up and it is great fun. We even went swimming at the end in the glacial river. It’s something we’ll always remember.”

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Classic Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell

Classic Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell - How the one main stop works at Kirkjufell Mountain

7.Classic Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120

Paddle near Kirkjufell on a small-group kayak trip. Dry suit gear, hot drinks, and serious mountain views in about 2 hours.

“Unfortunately, we were not able to go. The water looked very choppy the day before. Asked to cancel with the tour group. They were very nice. He said that he had a ready booked the guide and could not refund our money. He did say that we could have free tour next time.”

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Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell

Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell - The 3-Hour Midnight Sun Kayak Plan (What Happens on the Water)

8.Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Midnight sun sea kayaking at Mt. Kirkjufell in a small group, with warm drysuits, wildlife chances, and hot chocolate after sunset.

“Wow. The colors of the water, the sky, and Kirkjufell were spectacular. Funny, knowledgeable guides. Definitely do this activity at night.”

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Grundarfjörður: Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure

Grundarfjörður: Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure - Starting at Saebol 350: the gear, safety, and first lessons

9.Grundarfjörður: Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $155

Kayak in Grundarfjörður under Iceland’s midnight sun near Kirkjufell. 2 hours on water, seals and birdlife, warm drink after. $155.

“Unique experience you can't find many places. The guides told stories and answered questions, but also allowed for some free paddling and conversation amongst the group. awesome views of the mountain. Parking was a bit unverified but everything else was easy. Provided gear was good to protect from the elements.”

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Stykkisholmur Sea kayak Day tour

Stykkisholmur Sea kayak Day tour - Wildlife time: puffins, eider ducks, and seals up close

10.Stykkisholmur Sea kayak Day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $99

Paddle Breiðafjörður from Stykkishólmur, learn sea-kayak basics, and chase puffins and seals near islands plus the Thorgeir shipwreck.

“Love this tour, the guide was great and knowledgeable, and really loves the island. He was ready to go as soon as I got there. We went to an abandoned ship and there is a ton of birds. Meet up at the grey building, there may be parking in the Read more”

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Guided kayak tour in Siglufjörður / Siglufjordur.

Guided kayak tour in Siglufjörður / Siglufjordur. - Drysuit and safety kit: what you’re really paying for

Selfoss: Golden Circle Rafting Tour

Selfoss: Golden Circle Rafting Tour - How the 3-hour rafting trip fits into a 3 to 8 hour day

12.Selfoss: Golden Circle Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $173

Raft Iceland’s Hvítá River through Gullfoss and Brúarhlöð canyon from Selfoss, then warm up in sauna and hot tubs.

“Våran chafförer från Italien var väldigt tillmötesgående Var bra för en familj inte för tufft som första gången men nästa gång tar vi en 4 detta var en 2+ Frös mycket på slutet så det var jätte skönt och komma tillbaka och sätta sig i bastun och sen ta deras lam bbq HELT ENKELT PERFEKT!!! Så himla gott !!!”

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Guided Sit on Top Kayak Tour near Akureyri

Guided Sit on Top Kayak Tour near Akureyri - What happens in the 2-hour guided sit on top kayak portion

13.Guided Sit on Top Kayak Tour near Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79Best value

Guided sit on top kayak tour on the Svartá River near Akureyri, then hot tubs and pool time. English, $79.

“27th July 2023. Great oportunity to experience icleandic nature. It is much more than admiring the river, you become the part of it. Do not worry, it is not deep. And you do not need much experience in kayaking because the wonderful guide Norris explains everything and check all the time how everyone is doing.”

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Stykkishólmur: 2-Hour Sea Kayak Tour

Stykkishólmur: 2-Hour Sea Kayak Tour - Breiðafjörður Bay from sea level: Landey and the eiderdown story

14.Stykkishólmur: 2-Hour Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 18 reviews · from $96

Paddle from Stykkishólmur through Breiðafjörður Bay for eiderdown Landey, shipwrecks like Thorgeir, and eagle sightings in a small group.

“Really enjoyed our trip. Great guide and lots of interesting birds and shoreline. Though the weather was going to be a problem but it was fine especially since we were given nice dry suits to wear. Clear and patient explanations made it as enjoyable for those in my family with less experience as it was for those with lots of experience. Highly recommend”

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Varmahlíð: Guided Family Rafting Trip

Varmahlíð: Guided Family Rafting Trip - Price and what you are actually getting for $158

15.Varmahlíð: Guided Family Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $158

A guided family rafting trip in northern Iceland with full gear, safety kayakers, warm hot-spring vibes, and gentle glacial rapids.

“A beautiful landscape, a smart and tough Amy as a guide. It was definitely worth it. We were there as a family with two grown-up children, for whom it could have been a bit wilder. The best part was jumping from the rock into the river.”

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