• 3 hours whale watching tour with expert guidance

• Whale guarantee (or try again for free)

• Use of overalls and blankets on the whale watching tour

• Transfer from and to Reykjavík to Drumbó River Base

• Rafting trip down the scenic Hvítá with a river guide

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

• Visit to the famous Brúarhlöð canyon via the river

• Hot tubs, sauna and shower after the river

• For whale watching: sturdy footwear, hat, gloves, scarf and a jacket.

• For rafting: 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.

• For after the rafting: Towel and a change of clothing.

• For the whale watching tour: As the weather in Iceland is unpredictable, we advise you to dress according to weather. In case of unfavorable conditions in the bay, the itinerary may be changed, which often results in a slightly longer tour or a cancellation. You will be notified of changes as soon as possible.

• As the whale watching is a wildlife tour it is not possible to guarantee sightings of any kind. Additionally, Elding abides by a Code of Conduct for responsible whale watching to make each encounter on the animal's terms. If no whales or dolphins are encountered then we do not offer refunds, but instead give our passengers a complimentary ticket to use another day.

• We welcome children from the age of 11 to join the River Fun Rafting. In the tour Family River Fun Rafting we 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.

• Elding ticket office is situated in the center of Reykjavík, please be there at 08:30. We will pick you up from the same place, beginning our pick up at 12:30 to drive to Drumbó River Base

Drumbo 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 about 1.5 hours to reach Drumbo from Reykjavík. 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 (outside in the fresh air)

• Sauna with an infinity window

• River Restaurant & Bar

BBQ Lamb Feast after the river - 5.690 ISK

Hamburger and fries after the river - 3.490 ISK

Rent a Go Pro - 3.990 ISK

Buy a water-proof instant camera - 4.990 ISK

Transfer to and from Reykjavík accommodation or Bus Stop - 8.000 ISK

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.

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;

• You own a waterproof camera or phone that you bring with you (make sure it has a string to attach it to your life west).

• You buy a waterproof plastic pocket from us, to make your phone waterproof while still being operational for the river ride.

• You rent a GoPro from us at Drumbó River Base

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

• You buy photos from us (sometimes the driver takes photos!).

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/