Holmsá Whitewater Adventure

by Viking Rafting · Sightseeing day tours · South Coast

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from €146.53 per person

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Holmsá Whitewater Adventure — Viking Rafting

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Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
All year
Starts in
kirkjubæjarklaustur
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
The Fox Hostel
Hrífunes, Hrifunesvegur
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
09:00, 14:00
Minimum age
8
Cancellation
Cancelling costs 10% of the price within 365 days of departure.

About this experience

Get ready for an unforgettable whitewater adventure on the mighty Holmsá River, flowing straight from Iceland’s famous Katla volcano. This exciting Grade 3+ trip is filled with big waves, continuous rapids, and plenty of fun from start to finish. Known as a “wave train paradise,” the Holmsá offers lots of action without being too extreme - making it a fantastic choice for families and anyone looking for thrills, splashes, and laughter. You’ll gear up in comfortable, high-quality drysuits, meet your friendly professional guides, and set off for a day of rafting excitement. Expect teamwork, giggles, and stories you’ll want to share when you return home as you paddle together through breathtaking Icelandic scenery. No previous experience is needed - just bring your adventurous spirit and get ready to make some amazing memories with your loved ones.

Description from the operator, Viking Rafting. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Whitewater Fun Hólmsá

Included

All necessary rafting equipments are included including DRYSUIT.

Good to know

YOU BRING:

Thermal underwear / base layers

Warm fleece top or wool sweater

Fleece pants or extra long johns

Thick wool or hiking socks (at least 1 pair)

Any necessary medications (e.g. asthma inhalers)

Cancellation for this tour

Cancelling costs 10% of the price within 365 days of departure. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Adventure Park in Nesjavellir's Geothermal Rift Valley from Adrenalin is €36 — €111 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Viking Rafting · €147	Adrenalin · €36
How long it runs	3 hours	2 hours
Changing your mind	Not stated	Free until 24 h before
How hard it is	Moderate	Easy

The €111 buys you 1 more hour out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

Children under 8 cannot join this one.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

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What travellers say about Viking Rafting

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Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Phillip Leon
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
Spectacular experience. The setting is amazing. The crew are joyful and engaging. Mr. A was our guide. His safety briefings have you engaged and prepared for what may come. It is cold water rafting so bring layers to tailor your needs to the conditions. Always better to be warm and need to cool off with a quick dip in the 40ish degree water. Bhalu is awesome. He loves his "job". It was an honor to have him in our boat. Check out his insta. I recommend getting lunch at the end of the big rapids trip. It truly is a delicious feast.
Alan Cammack
★★★★★ · a month ago
Excellent experience rafting the East Glacier River. The guides are all top notch, fun, and highly trained. Drysuits were provided which were well maintained. The trip was well manged and had a "safety kayaker," so we felt very well taken care of. This is one of the coolest ways to experience Iceland and this river in particular is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. Would highly recommend!
Jan
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
We did the Whitewater Action Tour with Viking Rafting and honestly it was one of the best experiences in Iceland so far and i live here for 4 years straight. From start to finish everything felt safe, well organized, and just really fun. Huge thanks to all the team - Anup, the senior guide and boss, for running everything so smoothly and making sure we felt looked after the whole time. Saurav and Hari, the senior guides, were fantastic on the water, profesional, but also just great, fun people to be around. Sean and Naina kept the energy up and made sure everyone was having a good time, even when we were nervous before the bigger rapids. Mike got us safely to and from the river, and Camino and Andy took care of us at the camp with amazing food and a really warm welcome, it genuinely felt like being with friends rather than just staff. This whole team is talented, kind, and clearly loves what they do. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in the area. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a real adventure with people who actually care!
Ewa Szewczyk
★★★★★ · a month ago
It was my first time and I am absolutely blown away! I didn't expect such an amazing experience with such fantastic guides. It was extreme, but thanks to the warmth and smiles of the whole team, I felt completely safe. Now I truly feel alive! Thank you to the entire crew for the great atmosphere and unforgettable emotions. Also, I highly recommend the meal that you can order on-site – it was simply delicious! Recommended from the bottom of my heart!”

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

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