Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
That is a loud, fun day in Iceland. This ATV and rafting combo pairs a Reykjavík Peak quad-bike ride (with serious views over the city) with glacier-powered thrills on the Hvítá River (including Brúarhlöð Canyon). I particularly like how the ATV is pitched as easy for beginners, and I like that rafting comes with proper … Read more
This river pulls you into the action. Varmahlíð’s East Glacial River rafting is built for grade 4 adrenaline, but it’s also run with calm, practiced professional guidance. You’ll paddle through big waves and then get thrown into that canyon rhythm where every second feels earned. My favorite part is the way the day mixes effort … Read more
Cold water, fast rapids, no chill. This is one of those rare half-day activities that feels like a full day in the best way. You’ll tackle 16 km of the East glacial canyon river, hitting rapids with big, memorable names like Alarm Clock and the Green Room, then end with warm food and a hot … Read more
Rafting in Iceland has a way of changing your mood fast. This trip on the West Glacial River mixes big canyon scenery with a practical, guide-led day plan that keeps the experience friendly for families. What I like most is how the route feels both scenic and action-ready, with time on the water, a warm … Read more
Rafting in Iceland gets real fast. This guided family rafting trip from Varmahlíð pairs gentle river twists with cold-weather gear, professional instruction, and scenery that feels wild even when the rapids are kept friendly. You’ll also get that extra Iceland flavor with steaming riverside hot springs and the chance to sample hot cocoa from a … Read more
Cold water. Warm recovery. This Selfoss Golden Circle rafting trip turns Gullfoss-area scenery into something hands-on: you ride the Hvítá River through Gullfoss canyon and Brúarhlöð, where the view is literally from the moving water. I especially like two things: the off-the-beaten-track feeling you get while paddling the canyon walls and the fact that the … Read more
Cold water, warm gear, big smiles. This 3-hour-and-change rafting trip is built for families and first-timers, with gentle whitewater plus volcanic canyon scenery and a very Icelandic bonus: hot cocoa from a natural geothermal spring. Two things I really like: the top-notch drysuit setup (you’re kept comfortable even if the river water feels determined to … Read more
Cold water, big energy, real canyon. This is the kind of day that feels built for action without turning into chaos. The East Glacial River Gorge (Jökulsá-Austari) runs deep through a dramatic canyon, and you get professional coaching from a close-knit team that mixes safety talk with real personality. It’s also a rare one-day option … Read more
Golden Circle rafting is a cold-water adrenaline reset. This trip runs on the Hvítá glacier river in the Golden Circle area, with classic action rapids and then a warm-down at the base. I especially like that the package includes raft gear, safety training, and transit with (optional) pickup, so you’re not scrambling for basics. I … Read more