Reykjavík Grapevine - 29.07.2011, Blaðsíða 44

River Rafting
on Hvítá River
from 7.990 ISK
Nature is the Adventure!
Arctic Rafting offers rafting trips on the Hvítá River, only 10 minutes
from the Geysir area. The trips start at 7.990 ISK and a variety of
combination tours are availble every day.
We can also pick you up from your hotel or hostel in Reykjavík. Call us
on +354-571-2200, meet us at Laugavegur 11 at Fjallakofinn outdoor
store or ask for us at your hotel or nearest tourist information center.
www.arcticrafting.com | info@arcticrafting.is | +354-571-2200 | Visit us at Fjallakofinn outdoor store Laugavegur 11
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