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Whales & White Water Rafting: This tour combines two true adventures on the water. After exploring the wonders of the whales and birds it it is time to set your adrenaline free – rafting down the glacial river Hvítá admiring its stunningly beautiful landscape.
Enjoy 3 hrs. at sea in the stunning Faxaflói bay searching for whales and other wildlife on our Classic Whale Watching tour. Our shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel between 8:15 and 8:45 for the whale watching tour, which commences at 9:00 from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour. Travel the seas in search for whales, dolphins and birdlife while enjoying the incredible views on the horizon. After exploring the wonders of Faxaflói bay and the beautiful creatures that live there, Arctic Rafting bus will pick you up by our ticket office between 12:00-12:30.
You will be driven to Drumboddsstaðir rafting base camp which is about 100 km. from Reykjavík where the river rafting takes place in Gullfoss Canyon. The total duration of the rafting is around 60-90 min. The nature and scenery on the rafting trail is stunning and adds that something special to an otherwise exciting and thrilling ride. After returning to the basecamp, you can unwind in the sauna or hot tub before the Arctic Rafting shuttle bus drives you back to your hotel. Remember to bring a bathing suit and a towel!
Please remember that the tour includes pickup service for the River Rafting portion. Choose pickup at checkout to be collected for the whale watching part of this tour. If you wish to self-drive, you need to make sure to be at the Old Harbour BEFORE 09:00 and at the rafting base BEFORE 15:00.
Available: May – September
Duration: 10 hrs. approx.
Min age: 11 yrs.
Please note that all participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking the rafting trip stating that they realise that the activity carries an inherent risk.
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Pickup for whale watching starts at 08:15 and lasts up until 8:45. We ask our passengers to be ready and waiting for pickup at their hotel or designated bus stops within that time frame. Any delays, please call our head office and enquire about the bus's whereabouts.
Enjoy an exciting 3 hr. tour in Faxaflói searching for whales, dolphins, seabirds and other wildlife that frequents the area. Excellent commentary provided by our naturalist and overalls and blankets available to wear during cold days. See whales or dolphins or try again for free another day.
Get picked up from Elding's ticket office by Arctic Rafting's shuttle bus. The bus will drop you off at Drumboddsstaðir rafting base where your next adventure begins.
Enjoy 60-90 min. rafting down the white waters of Gullfoss Canyon. Beautiful nature and stunning scenery add that something special to a thrilling water adventure!
After the river rafting you will be driven back to your hotel in Reykjavík.
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