Silfra Fissure Snorkeling with Reykjavik Transfer

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5 hours

Reykjavik

Basic Information

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Magpie ID: XAIBNT

Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Trip difficultly: Moderate

Currency: EUR

Language: English

TimeZone: (GMT+00:00) London

Booking Cutoff: 2 hours before start time

Highlights

Visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Free underwater photos taken by your guide
Snorkel between tectonic plates
Worry free transportation included
Hot chocolate + biscuits after snorkeling

Included

Reykjavik pick up and drop off
Certified PADI Divemaster
National Park fee (1500 ISK)
All necessary snorkeling gear
Dry suit, thermal undersuit
Underwater photos taken by your guide

Excluded

Breakfast / Lunch
Towel / Change of clothes

Commentary

Guide: English

Summary Description

Snorkel the Silfra Fissure with PADI-certified guides and drift between the tectonic plates in remarkably clear glacial water. Staying in Reykjavik? We will pick you up!

Description

Embark on an underwater experience like no other: Snorkeling between tectonic plates at the Silfra Fissure. The Silfra Fissure is located in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 45 minutes from Reykjavík. Silfra boasts fascinating geological formations and brilliant shades of blue - it is frequently ranked as one of the top dive sites 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 incredible visibility up to 150 meters. Snorkel between the North American & Eurasian tectonic plates, separating 2 cm a year! The glacial water remains around 2°C year round - it may be warmer than the winter air.
Guests must read and sign the medical statement form in our Snorkeling Handbook. If you have a listed medical condition or are over 60 years old, official approval from a doctor is required.

Start / End Location

Start Location: Reykjavík, Reykjavík, Iceland

Start Location Notes:

Start Location Direction:

Points of interest

Silfra Snorkeling Pond, Vallarvegur, Iceland

Thingvellir National Park, Selfoss, Iceland

Know before you book

Participants need to be comfortable in the water and able to swim
This tour is not suitable for pregnant people
It is crucial that guests can both understand and communicate in English
If you have a listed medical condition or are over 60 years old, official approval from a doctor is required
Minimum age is 12. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian booked on the same tour.

Know before you go

Snorkeling masks cannot accommodate glasses. If you do not have a prescription mask of your own, please arrange to use contact lenses
Outside temperatures in Iceland can be quite cold
Participants wear a tight and constricting full body suit

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cut-off: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Additional Information

*IMPORTANT* Some medical conditions disqualify participation, while others require official doctor's clearance. For your safety, the divemaster reserves the right to deny participation if these requirements are not met. Please carefully review our snorkeling handbook, including the Medical Disclaimer form on page 4 https://adventures.is/media/230544/diving-silfra-guide-2022.pdf
If you have a listed medical condition (i.e., asthma) or are over 60 years old, official approval from a doctor is required (page 5)
Dry suit sizes: Our gear is limited to standard sizes available on the market, and it’s crucial that guests fall within the specified size parameters. This ensures the safety equipment fits properly, keeping you warm and protected in the glacial waters. For your safety and comfort, please confirm that you meet the required sizing guidelines:

Weight: 99-265 lbs (45-120 kg)
Height: 4'11" - 6'7" (150-200 cm)
Snorkeling masks cannot accommodate glasses. If you do not have a prescription mask of your own, please arrange to use contact lenses

Please be ready in the Silfra car park to meet your guide 15 MINUTES before your tour is due to begin. Your punctuality is crucial! Late arrivals may miss the briefing and be unable to participate. Thank you in advance for helping us ensure your safety & satisfaction.

Minimum age: 12
Minimum height: 150 cm
Maximum height: 200 cm
Minimum weight: 45 kg
Maximum weight: 120 kg

Not recommended for: people with medical conditions

Not recommended for: people with heart ailments

Not recommended for: pregnant women

Requirements: Must be able to swim

Required to bring: Valid Passport

Required Information for Booking: : Full Names Each Traveler

Required Information for Booking: : Weights

Required Information for Booking: : Heights

Required Information for Booking: : DatesOfBirth

Redemption Information

Please note that all participants must be able to swim to be able to participate in the tour.

Remember to inform the operator ([email protected]) where you would like to be picked up for your tour at least 48 hours before departure time.

Please note that all participants are required to read our Snorkeling Handbook prior to their tour. The handbook takes on important information about your upcoming adventure such as what to bring, medical conditions that require doctor approval to participate, and other matters related to your safe participation https://adventures.is/media/230104/arctic-adventures-snorkeling-silfra-guide.pdf

A list of available pickup points can be found here: https://adventures.is/information/pick-up/

We look forward to meeting you!

Snorkeling photos - After the tour you will find the photos here: www.adventures.is/snphotos Please allow 48 hours for them to appear there.