Midnight Sun Rafting

A bucket list item you didn’t know you had, rafting down a glacier river in the beautiful colors of the midnight sun.

🏷 Price

Adults 22.990 ISK

🛶 Good to know

River rafting down Hvítá during the height of summer access to hot tubs and sauna, restaurant + bar on location.

📍 Starting point

Drumbó River Base. 15 minutes before departure.  Pick-up available from Reykjavík at 12:30

🛫 Departures

21:00

⏳ Duration

2,5-3 hours from Drumbó River Base.

😌 Difficulty level

Easy to moderate. Hvítá is a class 2+ rafting river, which means it’s accessible for most people.

Tour description

During the days around the summer solstice, the river never sleeps and the sun never sets 🌞

The Midnight Sun Rafting tour is the same route as our River Fun Rafting tour with an exclusive only-in-the-arctic twist. The power of the river and Icelandic nature combined with the beautiful colors of the arctic summer sun is the chance for a truly unique experience. We’ll only be running this tour on a few selected dates so we hope you come to celebrate the summer solstice with us and make a memory for life.

Let’s get wet while the sun won’t set! 💦

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What’s included?

  • Rafting trip down the scenic Hvítá with an expert guide

  • All necessary rafting equipment; wetsuit, life-jacket, neoprene shoes, helmet and paddle

  • Visit to the famous Brúarhlöð canyon via the river

  • Hot tubs, showers and a sauna after the river

  • Small group experience, the boat can fit 8 to 10 people.

What to bring?

  • Warm wool or fleece sweater and thermal underwear (pants) to wear underneath the wetsuit. Warm wool socks. This might get wet during your tour. Don’t wear cotton as it will not keep you warm when wet. 

  • Bathing suit to wear underneath the neoprene pants on the river and for the sauna.

  • Towel

  • Change of clothing 

Important information

  • To meet on location arrive at Drumbó River Base at least 15 minutes prior to departure

  • You can add pick up and transfer from your Reykjavík hotel or accommodation for an additional fee. Then the total tour including transfer is approx. 7 hours.

  • We welcome children from the age of 11 to join the River Fun Rafting. In the tour Family Fun Rafting we also welcome kids from 8 years so there is something for everybody. There is no upper age limit as long as you are healthy and are willing to get wet in cold waters.

What is Drumbó River Base?

Drumbó River Base is our beloved rafting headquarters situated within the Golden Circle, just a short drive from the iconic Gullfoss waterfall and even closer to Geysir and Strokkur hot springs. From Reykjavík, it takes ~1.5 hours to reach Drumbó. All of our rafting tours begin from Drumbó and there we get geared up for rafting. At Drumbó you find: 

  • Changing rooms

  • Showers 

  • Hot tubs

  • Sauna

  • Bar and café

  • Restaurant

 Extras

  • BBQ Lamb Feast after the river - 3.990 ISK

  • Hamburger and fries after the river - 2.490 ISK

  • Transfer to and from Reykjavík accommodation or Bus Stop - 5.000 ISK

FAQ

 

What equipment do you provide on the tour?

We provide everyone with a neoprene wetsuit long johns, neoprene booties, splash jacket, life-jacket and a helmet. You need to bring warm clothes underneath that you don’t mind getting wet, e.g. fleece sweater, wool pants and wool socks. Neoprene will warm up a bit when wet.

Can I bring a camera with me onboard the raft?

Yes, you can bring your camera. However, if it’s not waterproof then it will get ruined. 

Luckily, you have a few options to get that great photo;

1. You own a waterproof camera or phone that you bring with you

2. You use our specifically designed laminating machine and make your phone waterproof while still being operational for the river ride.

3. You rent a GoPro from us at Drumbó River Base

4. You buy a disposable waterproof camera at the Drumbó River Base.

How does the pick-up service work?

We will pick you up at your designated pick up location at the time stated on your voucher. Please note that the pick up can take up to 30 minutes. If you are staying at the very center of Reykjavík it is likely that you will have to go to your designated bus stop. You can type in your accommodation here to check which one is yours: https://busstop.is/

You can find more questions and answers in our big FAQ.