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Rafting on a glacial river
Enjoy beautiful landscape
from a new angle!
Rafting down Hvítá glacial river is a splendid way
to spend the day and enjoy gentle rapids and
a spectacular canyon scenery.
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Easy | 4–7 hours | May 15th – Sep. 30th | Min. age 11 years
If you dream of being on top of the world,
Glacier Journey can make your dream
come true. Specializing in outdoor adven-
tures since 2006, the company always puts
safety first and quality above quantity. The
small firm is family-owned and operated, of-
fering snowmobile tours for two to 12 peo-
ple at a time, making each trip essentially a
private adventure. It’s properly licensed and
adheres to all safety requirements.
The meeting point is the farm Skálafell,
40 km (25 miles) east of Jökulsárlón glacial
lagoon and equally far west of Höfn í Horna-
firði, South Iceland. There, you are provided
with waterproof overalls and a helmet, giv-
ing you the look of a true adventurer: now
you are ready to reach new heights. From
here, a super jeep takes you up a road so
steep and rugged that you get the feeling
you’re in a boat, riding the deepest waves.
UPWARD MOBILITY
On Vatnajökull glacier, the snowmobiles
patiently await you. Once there, you’re giv-
en a detailed lesson in basic safety and the
operation of the equipment. Even if you’re
that rare species who has never been near
a snowmobile, or any equipment that op-
erates in a similar way, there is no need
for concern: Glacier Journey will teach you
how to travel in the modern way in minutes.
Lucky for you, all the snowmobiles have
been modified in order to maximize stability
and safety.
What follows is an 18 km (11 mile) ride
through the vast expanse of Vatnajökull,
providing you not only with a spectacular
view of some of Iceland’s highest mountain
peaks, but also the feeling that your world
is vast, with endless adventure in store.
The magnificent view of the snow-covered
mountains will last you a lifetime. No less
importantly, you will feel empowered—for
Trust Glacier Journey to take you on the coolest ride ever.

HAVE AN ICE TRIP
at least an hour. Don’t let your indepen-
dent spirit lead you off the track, however,
to explore unchartered territory. Here, it’s
essential to follow the leader of the group,
who knows the glacier like the palm of his/
her hand.
HIDDEN TREASURES
Visit Glacier Journey on a dark and foggy
day and you’ll finally understand what Ice-
landic nature is about. Instead of admiring
the landscape, you come away from the
trip admiring the people who survive in
it—your head full of ideas about what may
be hidden in the fog. There is no better
way to stimulate your imagination.
Warm gloves and sunglasses are a must
to maximize your pleasure, regardless of
the weather. Each tour takes two hours, in-
cluding the ride up to the glacier and back.
Life is short, so don’t waste it regretting
lost opportunities. Who knows when a
chance to explore Europe’s largest icecap
presents itself again?
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PHOTOS THIS PAGE BY STEPHAN MANTLER.