General Information

DEPARTURE TIMES & PLACES

All of our rafting tours begin and end at our base in Varmahlíð, unless pre-arranged otherwise.
In order to keep everything running on time we request that you show up at the boathouse 10 minutes before your scheduled trip starts.
Our trips are available daily throughout the summer.

WEST GLACIAL RIVER

EAST GLACIAL RIVER

BLANDA RIVER - by request

RIVER RUSH 3-DAY EAST GLACIAL RIVER as advertised and for groups on request

* Please note that depending on circumstances, departure times may be flexible and where possible, can often be tailored to accommodate special requests. Be sure to contact us in advance should you have such wishes.

ALL RAFTING TRIPS INCLUDE

All rafting equipment: drysuit, PFD, helmet, booties, gloves

Highly trained, professional raft guides and safety kayakers

Transportation between rafting base and the river

Refreshments before & after the trip: tea, coffee, hot cocoa

Iceland's best rafting experience!

WHAT TO BRING

Warm, lightweight, layered clothing-made of synthetic materials, fleece, or wool (no cotton if possible)

Warm woollen socks

Any necessary medications (asthma inhalers, etc.)

Food/snacks, especially for East Glacial River trips

A change of dry clothes for after the river

Waterproof camera (optional)

A sense of adventure and a positive attitude!

* Please be advised that there is a risk loss or damage to any personal items that you bring with you on the river (cameras, jewellery, sunglasses, etc.), for which we cannot be held responsible. Should you require eyeglasses on the raft, we strongly recommend a strap to secure them around your head.
Any personal items such as cameras or food that you wish to bring along for the bus ride you may safely leave with the driver while you are rafting.

GUIDES

We are proud to offer the services of an international team of professional river guides. All of our guides are trained, qualified, highly experienced, and certified in first aid and river rescue. Their foremost commitment is to the safety of every one of our clients and no less to ensuring a positive and memorable rafting experience!

EQUIPMENT

Our fleet of self-bailing rafts vary in size to sit anywhere from 4 to 10 paddlers. Our drysuits durable and waterproof, with rubber socks, wrist and neck gaskets. Our high-float whitewater PFDs are compliant with world standards in design and flotation. Our helmets are specifically designed for whitewater activities and meet equivalent standards. Every participant on our rafting trips is provided with a drysuit, PFD, helmet, a pair of wetsuit booties, and neoprene gloves should they be needed. All of our equipment is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure that it performs at a level consistent with our safety standards.

SAFETY AND INSURANCE

Ensuring the safety of all our participants is our first and foremost priority. However, due to the nature of rafting as an outdoor and adventure activity, we are subject to the same environmental risks as in any wild natural environment. Should you wish to participate in one of our rafting trips, we ask you to be prepared to sign a contract with Activity Tours stipulating that you are fit to participate in such activities and assume all risks inherent in doing so. We recommend that you have personal health insurance coverage when participating in adventure activities in Iceland.
Before putting on the river, rafting participants will receive a full safety briefing, highlighting the safe and proper use of equipment, the role of guides and safety kayakers on the river, and the significant risks and hazards involved in their particular trip. It will also cover potentially forseeable scenerios that may arise and explain how participants should react in such circumstances. Our guides will also clearly outline their expectations of participants on the river (i.e. active participation in paddling and following commands, listening to the instructions of the guides and safety kayakers, etc.), and address any specific questions or concerns that may arise during this time.
Any medical conditions or personal health concerns that may jeopardize your well-being or affect your ability to meet the physical demands of rafting must be clearly communicated to the trip leader upon arrival at our rafting base. Any medications you may require for minor medical conditions (asthma inhalers, etc.), should be kept on your person and brought with you on the trip. It is important that you notify your guide about such medications and their whereabouts before setting off on the river.

BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Bookings can be made by phone, email, through our website, or in person. In order to secure a booking, we require that you pay in full or supply us with your credit card details.
Please notify us of cancellations as early as possible to ensure a maximum refund.

Cancellations made more than 14 days prior to the trip date will be without penalty.

Within 14 days, we will keep a deposit of ÍSK 1.000 per person.

Cancellations within 48 hours of the scheduled departure time will forefit 50% of the full fare.

No refund will be given for cancellations within the 24 hours prior to a booked trip or for late arrivals who miss their scheduled departure.

Should a trip necessitate cancellation by Activity Tours on short notice due to unforseen events ( bad weather, dangerous river conditons, last minute drop-outs, etc.), a full refund will be granted.

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