River Rafting on the Golden Circle
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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River rafting on a glacial river.
Fun outdoor activity for the whole family.
River rafting in the middle of the beautiful Icelandic nature.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
In the middle of the Golden Circle you'll find the glacier river Hvítá which forms the Gullfoss waterfall. A few miles downstream we offer a river rafting adventure! Come join Arctic Rafting for a classic Iceland experience in the beautiful Icelandic nature.
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River Rafting in South Iceland
Pick up from Reykjavík
Pick up Pickup included
What‘s Included
All rafting gear included
Towel
No food or drinks included
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
120 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The experience was...
Haidee V,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was amazing! I was a little nervous at first, but once we got through the first rapid, I realized it would take a lot for the boat to flip over. The gear kept us warm the entire time — the only thing that got cold was my face. The views were absolutely incredible, and our guide, Victoria, was fantastic. She was funny, energetic, and made sure we were having fun the whole trip. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking for an adventure!
This was literally so...
Amber D,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was literally so much fun, our guides Aman and Victoria were so chill and funny, we played a lot of games and the cliff jump was great to watch, even though I chickened out
Awesome Adventure
jdcapellini,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had an absolutely unforgettable experience with Arctic Rafting Iceland! From start to finish, the team was professional, friendly, and made us feel completely safe while still delivering an exciting adventure. The scenery was breathtaking, the equipment was top quality, and the guides were knowledgeable, fun, and clearly passionate about what they do.
SO much fun! Rafting and...
Sarah P,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00SO much fun! Rafting and cliff jumping was awesome. Nicole was the BEST rafting guide and really made our experience a 10/10. After the chilly rafting, we got to enjoy the hot tub and sauna with some drinks.
Best experience in Iceland
Troy M,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this - maybe the best experience in Iceland. Water was cold but they geared you up plenty warm and it was awesome. The cliff jump was thrilling. The rapids were not crazy at all but very fun. Nicki and Nicole were awesome guides.
Just do it!! Definitely great experience!
FrequentFlier605256,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides were amazing! Very knowledgeable about the history, folklore, land and animals/birds. They were great in the rafts! Great with instruction, helpful with any questions. Zack was incredible! We felt safe in “Kid Rock’s” hands!! The river and geology were awesome! Level 2 ish for rapids. It was a fairly easy & fun experience. I was worried it would be harder than it was. The hot tub & sauna at the end was a nice unexpected treat! We also had strawberries & champagne. Not sure if that was something that our company booked or if that’s the norm. If you’re on the fence, just do it!
Book it right now!
hennery,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The rafting centre is very cool with a chilled vibe, bar, bbq area and amazing changing facilities. Anjun, Damien and Roger are all excellent and provide the best experience both at the centre, on the bus and on the water. Definitely add the bbq to your booking as after the rafting and hit tub you’ll be starving! Epic day - you won’t regret it! Thanks team and safe travels home at the end of the season xx
So much fun
mollyf882,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This company is the best. Only one that would pick us up in Selfoss and drop off in Reykjavik. Staff was excellent, friendly, helpful and fun. The rafting was great and hot tub and dinner an added bonus. I would highly recommend
Superb fun beautiful river rafting
573jesperh,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You earned every star and should have an extra for the staff - Admin By Request had a great team building event. This was an adventure we can talk about forever, being allowed to have so much fun together in such a beatiful place, wauw!! Thank you
So good
DayTrip36866010025,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I work as a greeter in blue lagoon. The trip was amazing and the tour guides are all so nice and friendly, the safety gears and instructions were so clear and professional. And my boat leader Katlin was so great. Thank you guys I’ll come again for sure
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