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Silfra Snorkeling - with underwater photos & Horseback riding
8 hours · From Reykjavík
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Into the Blue - Silfra Snorkeling
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Free underwater photos & hot coco! Embark on a snorkelling adventure in Silfra Fissure with one of Iceland’s most trusted operators. Led by our expert PADI-certified guides, drift between the tectonic plates in remarkably clear glacial water
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Silfra Fissure Snorkeling Odyssey | Free Underwater Photos & Hot Coco!
Tour Highlights:
- The Silfra Fissure is located in the stunning Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 45 minutes from Reykjavík
- Snorkel between the separating North American and Eurasian tectonic plates - a geological marvel only found in Silfra
- Experience the clearest waters in the world! The glacial water originates from Langjökull (Long Glacier) and is naturally filtered through lava fields, resulting in some of the purest water on Earth, with an incredible visibility of up to 150 meters.
- Expert guide per guest ratio: 1:6
Meeting point
Meet-on-Location guests must be at the Silfra car park in Thingvellir National Park at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled tour departure time. Guests can park their car at ''Thingvellir P5'' - click here for driving directions. To meet your guide: walk 400m back along the road until you reach a smaller car park with all the snorkel and dive vans, and look for your guide. Please be ready in the Silfra car park to meet your guide 15 MINUTES before your tour is due to begin. GPS: 64°15’23.508″N 21°6’58.676″W
Find out more in our Snorkeling in Silfra Handbook
About this activity
Duration
3 hours
Location
Thingvellir
Cancellation
24 hours
Language
English
Includes
- Admission fee to Thingvellir National Park
- English-speaking certified divemaster
- Snorkeling gear (including thermal undersuit, drysuit, boots, snorkel, fins, gloves)
- Complimentary underwater photos taken by your guide
- Hot chocolate & cookies to warm up after snorkeling
- Transport from Reykjavík
- Change of clothes, towel
Requirements
- Thermal base layers in wool, fleece, or synthetic materials
- Warm socks in wool, fleece, or neoprene
- A spare set of clothes and socks for after the activity
- A towel (your face, hair, and hands will get wet)
- Outdoor clothing suitable for the current weather conditions
- Voucher
- If required, a doctor’s letter (please review the Medical Statement page to check whether this applies to you)
- Contact lenses, if needed (glasses cannot be worn under the snorkeling mask)
Trip plan
Starting point:
Arctic Adventures in Thingvellir National Park
Arrive back at:
Arctic Adventures in Thingvellir National Park
This is an example. Travel routes may change.
Product ID: 208
