Activities

Into the Blue Snorkeling in Silfra

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£130.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours

Instant confirmation

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Smaller group size

Subject expert guide

E-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

Snorkel in crystal clear blue water between the tectonic plates
Explore one of the world's top dive sites with perfect visibility
Free underwater photos taken by your licensed adventure guide

What to expect

Discover the Silfra Fissure, one of Iceland's most desirable snorkeling spots. The blue waters in this narrow channel meander from the Langjökull Glacier through giant lava fields and into Thingvellir, where the Eurasian and American tectonic plates are slowly separating. Witness supernatural shades of blue, perfect visibility and incredible rock formations.

From the comfort of a warmly insulated drysuit, enjoy the feeling of ultimate serenity and weightlessness as you drift peacefully along with the lazy current, awe-stricken at the spectacle in the depths below! Frequently rated as one of the world's top ten dive sites, the Silfra offers up to 150 meters of underwater visibility.

What's included

Guided dive tour in Silfra with a certified PADi® divemaster
English-speaking licensed adventure guide
Hot chocolate and cookies
Entrance fees
All necessary equipment

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Where

Arctic Adventures Silfra Fissure, Thingvellir National Park, Iceland

Meeting point:

Park your car at 'Thingvellir P5' parking lot in Thingvellir National Park and meet your guide at the Arctic Adventures Silfra Fissure office 15 minutes prior to departure.

What to remember

Know in advance:

Tour difficulty: 3/5 - Moderate
Weight limit: 45-120 kg. Height limit: 150-200 cm
The minimum age for participation is 12 years
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour
Please note that it is important to be able to understand and communicate in English to participate in the tour
Before the tour, participants have to sign a waiver stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk
The snorkeling handbook has important information regarding your safe participation, you'll find the link in the voucher after booking
Participants need to be comfortable in the water and be able to swim. You are unable to participate if you are pregnant, due to the small risk of cold water entering the suit

Remember to bring:

Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended

Provider

Arctic Adventures

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - September 2024

Excellent
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Anonymous
From United Kingdom - February 2024

Excellent
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Cattis
From United States of America - July 2023

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
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Into the Blue Snorkeling in Silfra

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