Whales & White Water - Rafting and Whale Watching
Available April 15th - September 11th
We start our adventure at sea with an unforgettable trip into
the world of whales and sea birds. Conveniently located in Reykjavik’s old
harbor, a 20-minute journey with our boats will bring you up close to whales in
their natural habitat. The various types of whales commonly sighted include
minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises and the popular humpback
whales. The majestic fin- and sei whales along with the killer whales (orcas)
are occasional sighted. We will be accompanied by sea birds such as gannets,
guillemots, cormorants, kittiwakes, arctic terns, and many more. The trip also
takes us past several islands inhabited by colonies of puffin – a great photo
opportunity!
During the sailing you will be served a light lunch before
taking to shore. From the harbour you will be picked up at 12:15 and driven
to Drumbó river rafting basecampe on the banks of Hvítá River. There we gear up for rafting
on the white water river of Hvítá.
The river has a perfectly balanced
mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping waves and rapids. We raft for 7
kilometers and at one point participants get to jump from a cliff into the
river. For those looking for extra action the option of white water canoeing is available for 2.000 ISK extra per person. Hot
tubs and sauna after the rafting is included.