Snorkeling at Silfra Fissure with Pickup from Reykjavik

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Summary

Starts
Reykjavik
Duration
4 Hrs. 30 Min.
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket
Minimum age
12 years

Description

Discover the thrill of snorkeling between two continents with this Snorkeling at Silfra Fissure with Pickup from Reykjavik. This ports-of-call tour is one of Reykjavik's best shore excursions. Travelers who have booked this snorkeling tour before have rated their experience an average of 5 out of 5 stars in 927 reviews.

Venture to the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park and explore Silfra, a water-filled fissure between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. Slip into a dry suit and float through the crystal-clear waters and stunning underwater scenery.

On this trip, you'll be accompanied by a trained PADI instructor. These experts in snorkeling will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience in the water.

You will be picked up from your downtown Reykjavik hotel or meet at a central city location. The activity starts at 9:30 AM. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Thingvellir National Park, home to the unique Silfra fissure. On the way, you’ll see the volcanic scenery and hear stories about the park’s history and significance in Iceland’s past, especially its location between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates slowly drifting apart.

Upon arriving at Silfra, your PADI-certified guide will introduce you to snorkeling in this one-of-a-kind location. You'll wear a special dry suit to keep you warm and dry in the cold water. After you gear up with your snorkeling equipment, you'll enter the water and follow your guide for a 30- to 40-minute snorkel adventure.

The journey takes you through the Silfra Big Crack, into the expansive Silfra Hall, and over the deep boulders of the Silfra Cathedral, concluding in the stunning Silfra Lagoon. Afterward, warm up with hot chocolate and cookies before returning to Reykjavik.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 1 language: English. The activity is offered in English and welcomes English speakers of all levels.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Create unforgettable memories in Iceland by booking the unique Snorkeling at Silfra Fissure with Pickup from Reykjavik. Choose your travel dates and reserve a slot for this snorkeling tour before it gets fully booked!

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Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Heated changing van
Live guide that is a PADI instructor
Hot chocolate and cookies
Entrance fee to Silfra (ISK 1,500)
All necessary snorkeling equipment, drysuit and warm undersuit
Guided snorkeling trip

Destinations

Panoramic view of Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland, with the view of harbor and mount Esja.Reykjavik

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. Please contact local operator in order to request the form via email.
All participant's height, weight and age information must be provided to local operator to ensure they bring the best fitting drysuit. The tour operator will contact you after booking to ask for this information.
Participants must be at least 12 years of age
Dry suits are worn over your own clothing. We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit
Minimum height is 4ft 11in (150cm). Minimum weight is 100lbs (45kg).
Maximum height and weight is 6ft7in (200cm) and 264lbs (120kg).
Participants must be comfortable in water and able to swim, physically fit and healthy
Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting
All participants must be able to communicate in English
Not suitable for pregnant women
IMPORTANT: All participants over 60 years of age must have their doctor sign the approval form

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