Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
As well as outstanding horse trails, the area around Varmahlíð is home to northern Ice-
land's best white-water rafting. Trips run from about May to September.
Both companies listed raft on the Austari-Jökulsá (East Glacial River; Class 4+ rapids)
and the more placid Vestari-Jökulsá (West Glacial River; Class 2+ rapids).
Note that prices listed in this section were current at the time of writing, but are subject
to change. Check websites for updated prices.
Viking Rafting
RAFTING
( 823 8300;
www.vikingrafting.com
)
Options include a family-friendly four-hour trip on the Vestari-Jökulsá (Ikr11,900; minim-
um age six); a challenging six-hour adventure on the Austari-Jökulsá (Ikr21,990); and the
ultimate rafting expedition - a three-day trip (Ikr109,990), which starts from the Sprengis-
andur highlands.
The company's base camp is at Hafgrímsstaðir, 15km south of Varmahlið on Rte 752
(sealed). Pick-ups for the longer trips can be arranged from Akureyri.
Bakkaflöt
RAFTING
( 453 8245;
www.bakkaflot.com
)
South along Rte 752 (11km from the Ring Road), the farm Bakkaflöt offers three hours on
the Vestari-Jökulsá (Ikr10,900), and six hours on the Austari-Jökulsá (Ikr18,900). The
centre also has good accommodation.
Hestasport
HORSE RIDING
( 453 8383;
www.riding.is
)
One of Iceland's most respected riding outfits, with its helpful office just off the Ring
Road on Rte 752. It offers one-/two-hour tours along the Svartá river for Ikr6500/10,000,
and full-day rides for Ikr19,000. Longer trips are also available (book well in advance), in-
cluding eight-day trips through the highlands (Ikr304,000).
Lýtingsstaðir
HORSE RIDING
( 453 8064;
www.lythorse.com
)
