Silfra Fissure Guided Freediving Experience: Dive Between Continents

Summary

Tour Details Availability: All year. Meeting point: Silfra parking lot | Park your car at P5 parking lot at Thingvellir and walk back to the parking lot where the snorkeling/diving vans are (see photo below under “meeting point”) GPS: Latitude: 64.255739 – Longitude: –21.124083 Meeting time:  15 minutes before tour start time. Bring with you: contact lenses if you wear glasses, warm clothing suitable for the season & a towel. Group size: 6 persons per guide. Duration: 2-3 hours (you will be in the water for around 30-40 minutes) Included: Guided snorkeling/freediving/apnea tour, free photos, freediving equipment, hot drinks & cookies after the trip and Silfra entrance fee. NOTE: Participants must have read, signed and followed directions on the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement Form – (You can sign the form at the meeting location). To be able to do this tour, you have to be able to comply with the following requirements: • Have read, signed, and followed directions on the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement Form – click here. You can sign the form at the meeting location. • Be comfortable in the water and be able to swim. • Communicate in English, available languages or have an interpreter with you at the time of the tour. • Be physically fit. • Not be pregnant. • You must be ready to wear a tight and constricting wetsuit to protect your body from the cold. • You must be a minimum of 150 cm and a maximum of 200 cm in height and weigh between 45 and 120 kilos along with being physically fit. • You must be a maximum of 65 years of age to participate in this tour. • You must be a minimum of 12 years of age to participate in this tour. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour. • Please note that should you have any neurological, circulatory or respiratory problems or underlying diseases, battled any illnesses or have any physical problems you might have to turn in a physicians allowance to participate in this tour. Tour Description Freediving in Silfra is truly once in a lifetime experience! National Geographic describes Silfra as one of the top dive sites in the world. Find out for yourself as you glide between tectonic plates diving on pure, filtered glacial meltwater. This is the ultimate bucket list trip. Only available in Iceland.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours - 3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Tour Highlights Meet on Location only. No certification/license needed for this tour. Guided Freediving Apnea tour in Silfra Fissure – Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, Big Crack, and Silfra Lagoon. Snorkeling in Silfra is truly once in a lifetime experience! National Geographic describes Silfra as one of the top dive sites in the world. A 9mm Wetsuit , weights, freediving fins and other equipment that will keep you warm and comfortable.  One of the world’s top dive sites.  Enjoy Freediving between the American and European continental plates  Beautiful surrounding area of the Thingvellir UNESCO world heritage site.  Crystal clear waters – amazing underwater visibility  Free photos from the tour  Small-groups & personal experience (6pax per guide)  Certified PADI Master Instructor  Hot drinks and cookies after the trip

What’s included?

  • Freediving Apnea Gear;

  • Heated Changing Room Area

  • Professional Guide

  • Hot Beverages

  • Cookies and Candys

  • National Park Silfra Fee

  • Snacks

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • Lunch

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Transportation to/from attractions

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2-3 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Iceland Explore

About operator:

Iceland-Explore Our tour team works with various tours & media professionals and service providers each season in Iceland. Our commitment is to help you find fun activities. In order to enjoy de most of the Icelandic outdoors without breaking too much the bank, we offer you several services. Our guides are fun and experienced with great knowledge in their fields of expertise and about the history of the places visit. Work ranges from daily Tours, rentals, personalized packages and multi-day adventures in several locations across Iceland. From specialized to custom day tours join us and discover this breathtaking amazing country, the land of Fire and Ice.

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