Raufarholshellir Lava Caving and Silfra Snorkeling Combo Tour with Safety Equipment

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Raufarholshellir Lava Caving and Silfra Snorkeling Combo Tour with Safety Equipment
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Description

Summary

Tour starts
Raufarhólshellir, Iceland
Duration
5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Languages
English
Available
All year
Minimum age
12 years old
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Description

Explore Iceland's stunning geological contrasts with this thrilling 6-hour combo tour of lava caving in Raufarholshellir and snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure. Perfect for self-driving adventurers, this meet-on-location experience brings you face-to-face with the country's most fascinating natural formations, both above and below ground.

The first part of the tour is the lava caving experience at Raufarholshellir. Your day begins in the morning upon arrival at the lava tunnel, 26 miles (42 kilometers) from Reykjavik and can be easily located via GPS or online maps.

You'll meet your experienced guide and the rest of the tour joiners on site. Before exploring the lava cave, the guide will lead a quick safety briefing and provide all necessary safety equipment.

Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel is one of Iceland's longest lava tubes at 4,460 feet (1,360 meters). It was formed over 5,000 years ago during a powerful volcanic eruption and is now one of the best spots to see firsthand the power of volcanic eruptions..

Walking through the tunnel's spacious passages, you'll witness twisted lava walls and delicate mineral formations. There are also openings in the tunnel's ceiling where parts of the roof have fallen in, letting natural light shine into the dark cave.

Your expert guide will share fascinating insights about how lava tubes form and what they reveal about Iceland's volcanic past. Feel free to ask them questions to make the visit more engaging.

After the cave exploration, you'll drive for roughly an hour to the Thingvellir National Park in the Golden Circle. Here, you'll have the second leg of your adventure, snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure.  

Located in the Mid-Atlantic Rift, Thingvellir is where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are slowly drifting apart. This geological tension helped form the Silfra Fissure, one of the few places on Earth where you can snorkel between two continents.

Silfra is renowned for its unmatched underwater clarity. Fed by glacial meltwater filtered through porous lava rock over decades, the water in Silfra is exceptionally pure and cold, offering visibility up to 328 feet (100 meters).

As you float through this submerged canyon in a dry suit, you'll marvel at the vivid blues, lava rock walls, and stunning depths. Your certified snorkeling guide will ensure your safety and comfort while capturing free underwater photos as a memento of your dive between continents.

This tour includes all necessary snorkeling gear, expert guidance, and hot chocolate to warm up after your snorkeling adventure. 

To join the snorkeling portion of the tour, participants must be able to swim and feel comfortable in the water. All guests are also required to read and sign the Silfra medical statement before the tour begins to ensure the group's safety.

Don't miss this back-to-back adventure tour in Iceland for a rare chance to walk through a lava tunnel and snorkel in one of the clearest waters on Earth. Check availability now by choosing a date.

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Included

Certified PADI divemaster
English-speaking caving guide
Specialized caving gear and safety equipment (including helmet and headlight)
Specialized snorkeling gear (including dry suit )
Thingvellir National Park admission fee
Hot chocolate and cookies
Free underwater photos taken by your guide
Small-group tour experience

Activities

Snorkelling
Caving

Map

Attractions

Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel
Thingvellir National Park
Silfra

What to bring

Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing
Warm undergarment clothing (fleece/wool sweater and pants)
Gloves and warm socks
Change of clothing and towel
Sturdy hiking shoes
Waterproof jacket or outer layer

Good to know

Participants must be able to understand English and know how to swim independently.

Dry suits have height-weight limitations. The minimum height is 4’11" feet (150 centimeters), while the maximum is 6’7" feet (200 centimeters). The minimum weight is 99 lbs (45 kilograms), while the maximum is 265 lbs (120 kilograms).

To join the snorkeling trip, participants must read and sign the medical statement found in the Snorkeling Handbook before the tour. A doctor’s approval may also be required if you have any medical conditions.

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