---
title: River Rafting on the Golden Circle
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 147
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 145
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 24 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/river-rafting-on-the-golden-circle/
---

# River Rafting on the Golden Circle

In our comparison: #24 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

River rafting on a glacial river.
Fun outdoor activity for the whole family.
River rafting in the middle of the beautiful Icelandic nature.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 11:00, 13:00, 15:00: 3 departures a day
- Food not included: No food or drinks included

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €147 per person for the River Rafting in South Iceland option; other options up to €202
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 145 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Arctic Rafting
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.9 from 145 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 141 of 145.

- 5 stars: 137 (94%)
- 4 stars: 4 (3%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Rafting in South Iceland | €147 / person | English | - |
| Pick up from Reykjavík | €202 / person | English | Pick up Pickup included |

## What's included

- All rafting gear included

## Not included

- Towel
- No food or drinks included

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

All of our rafting tours begin from Drumbó river base ( a.k.a our headquarters) and there we get geared up for rafting and river trips. Drumbó is 98 kilometers from Reykjavík, about 1.5 hours in a car. You can find us on Google maps by searching for “Drumboddsstaðir - River Base”

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #24 of 71** | €147 | 3h | 4.9 (145) | shared |
| [Small-Group Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/small-group-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-with-ticket-kerid-crater/?format=md) | €226 | 10h | 4.96 (719) | shared |
| [Golden Circle Tales, Tomato Farm & Kerid – Small Group from RVK](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-tales-tomato-farm-kerid-small-group-from-rvk/?format=md) | €129 | 9h | 4.94 (1185) | shared |
| [Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-and-fri-heimar-greenhouse-lunch/?format=md) | €2914 per group | 9h 30m | 4.97 (389) | private |

Ranked #24 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €75 to €2520, median €171; typical length 8h 30m. 13 of 71 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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