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Iceland's #1 Grade 4 Rafting – Glacial Canyon & Drysuits

The East Glacial River (Austari Jökulsá) is Iceland's signature Grade 4+ rafting trip – 18 km of big, powerful rapids born under the Hofsjökull glacier, running…

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Overview

The East Glacial River (Austari Jökulsá) is Iceland's signature Grade 4+ rafting trip – 18 km of big, powerful rapids born under the Hofsjökull glacier, running through a deep basalt canyon in North Iceland's highlands. No roads, no crowds, no phone signal. Just you, your crew, and the river. You don't need rafting experience, just decent fitness and the will to paddle hard. Every trip runs with professional safety kayakers alongside the rafts, guided by an internationally certified team with decades on this river. You get a full safety briefing, a premium DRYSUIT, and all the gear to stay warm in glacial water. Cold river, warm rafters. Rated one of Iceland's top adventure experiences and a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winner. If you do one adrenaline activity in Iceland, do this one.

What’s included

  • Transportation between the rafting base and the river
  • Riverside refreshments
  • Transport from Akureyri (only if option selected at time of booking)
  • International rafting federation Qualified, professional raft guides and safety kayakers
  • All rafting equipment: DRYSUIT, PFD, helmet, Skull cap, booties, gloves

Not included

  • Additional food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation

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If Commitment wakes you up, The Green Room tests your soul.
Between walls of ancient stone, the river finds its fury.
Your guide’s flying. You’re chilling. Trust the process.
Raw, rugged, and ridiculously beautiful.
Iceland's #1 Grade 4 Rafting – Glacial Canyon & Drysuits
Nature’s arena. The East Glacial River is the main act.

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