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Silfra Fissure Snorkeling | Free Underwater Photos + Cocoa

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Highlights

  • Visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Free underwater photos taken by your guide

  • Snorkel between tectonic plates

  • Expert guide per guest ratio: 1:6

  • Join PADI-Certified snorkeling guides

Summary

Snorkel the Silfra Fissure with PADI-certified guides and drift between the tectonic plates in remarkably clear glacial water. Meet us in Thingvellir National Park, just 45 minutes from Reykjavík.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
36
Pricing (From)
Adult: (12-99 years)
18,990 kr.
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Why take this tour?

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. 

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What’s included?

  • Certified PADI Divemaster

  • All necessary snorkeling gear

  • Dry suit, thermal undersuit

  • Hot chocolate & biscuits

  • Underwater photos taken by your guide

  • Transport to/from Reykjavik

  • Towel / Change of clothes

  • Breakfast/Lunch

Things to 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

Before you go

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • 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

  • Transportation from Reykjavik is NOT included

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the tour departure

Redemption information

    Important Notice: Arrive Early & Read the Handbook!

    Please be in the Silfra car park at least 15 minutes before your tour starts. Your punctuality is crucial for the smooth running of the tour. Late arrivals may miss the briefing and be unable to participate. Thank you for your cooperation!

    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

    Your guide will meet you at the Silfra car park, in Thingvellir National Park. GPS: 64°15’23.508″N 21°6’58.676″W.
    Where to park: Type “Thingvellir Parking P5” into Google maps, and it will give you directions to where you can park your car, which is the 2nd car park 400m further along the road to where you will be diving or snorkeling from. Make sure you plan to allow enough driving time and arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time. We advise you to check out the weather and the road conditions before you leave. Remember it's your responsibility to arrive on time!

    Snorkeling photos - After the tour you will find the photos here: www.adventures.is/snphotos Please allow 48 hours for them to appear there.
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

Pricing

STANDARD RATE

Adult: (12-99 years)
20,490 kr.

AFTERNOON DISCOUNT

Adult: (12-99 years)
18,990 kr.
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About operator:

Arctic Adventures is an Icelandic adventure and activity company. We are a bunch of outdoor and adventure fanatics committed to the mission of mixing business and adventure! With an emphasis on eco tourism and environmentally friendly trips, we want to offer the best for our customers to experience in the unique Icelandic nature. We provide tours ranging from exciting River Rafting and Snorkeling in one of the world's clearest waters to Glacier hiking and trekking in some of the most beautiful sceneries Iceland has to offer. Additionally a wide range of other activities is offered to adventurous travelers. Our main office is located in Reykjavik and our two base camps are located close to Geysir and Gullfoss (western Iceland) and in Skaftafell (southeastern Iceland). Go home with a story worth telling!

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