Glerárgil (Glass River Canyon) runs straight through Akureyri, effectively splitting the town in half. You can cross the river by bridge or Zipline. We prefer the Zipline!
Our adventure trail features five Ziplines and light hiking, taking you through an otherwise inaccessible area of the canyon. All our Ziplines cross the river but vary in length, speed, and location.
The tour is suitable for the entire family, groups of friends, couples, and solo travellers- anyone seeking a sense of freedom and excitement.
We meet at our base location in Akureyri, which is easily accessible by foot or vehicle. Our guides assist you in putting on the safety gear and brief you about the tour and safety matters. From the base, we hike for 2-3 minutes to reach the first Zipline. Our first guide crosses the river first to take care of you on the landing platform, while the second guide secures you on the Zipline before you go. The guides take care of everything, including slowing you in for landing.
After our first Zipline to the other side of the river, we hike for 2 minutes to the next Zipline, and so on for five Ziplines. Each Zipline has its own character and provides a new challenge. At the end of the 5th and final Zipline, the hike back to the base takes approximately 10 minutes.
Total tour time depends on group size and activity level. Smaller groups, 2 people for example, may take just over an hour, while a fully booked tour of 12 people normally takes 1 hr, 45 min.
