Wetsuit Silfra Snorkeling with Underwater Photos & Transfer from Reykjavik

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Summary

Tour starts
Silfra
Duration
4,5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, Icelandic
Available
All year
Minimum age
12 years old

Description

Join this wetsuit snorkeling tour in Silfra fissure at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir National Park. It's an out of this world adventure inside a hidden natural wonder, where the 100 m (almost 330 ft) underwater visibility and bright colors make for an unbelievable afternoon.

The pristine water in Silfra is one of the purest and clearest streams you’ll find on the planet, which is why it is named Silfra (silver)! When snorkelling in Silfra, you are travelling between two continents, ending the tour in a lagoon often called "the real Blue Lagoon" because of the bright blue colour of the water.

Silfra is one of the most highly regarded diving locations on earth for all these reasons and more. Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, it is one of the largest fissures on Lake Þingvallavatn, a result of the endless tension of the earth as pressure builds and earthquakes tear the landscape, widening into fissures and underwater caves.

Snorkelling in Silfra rift where you are guided into this magnificent scenery is a treat for all nature lovers and adventure seeking individuals and groups.

Because it is a wetsuit tour, you'll have more freedom of movement and will even be able to free dive by holding your breath. The wetsuits you will use are 6 mm in thickness and isolate the body well from the cold water.

The water temperature is between 2–4 °C (36–39 °F). However, when wearing a wetsuit, water always gets underneath the suit, which slowly warms up. You'll need to bring a bathing suit to wear underneath the wetsuit. Thick or wool socks can help to keep your feet warm even whilst wet!

In short, you'll be able to dive deeper, but you'll be exposed to colder temperatures. If you think the water might be too cold for you, try Adventure Viking's drysuit tour, which provides the same beautiful scenery while keeping you much warmer.

 

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Included

Underwater Photos
Certified Snorkel Guide
Hot chocolate
Use of Snorkeling Equipment
Pick up and Drop off in Reykjavik

Activities

Snorkelling
Diving

What to bring

Swimsuit & Towel
Don't wear glasses, instead bring contact lenses or glasses and your own prescription mask (if you have one)
Recommended to bring a change of clothes & thermals/ base layers, thick socks (in case you change your mind on the day for the drysuit option)
Wear/ bring outdoor clothing (waterproofs) including a hat, gloves and a scarf

Good to know

Prerequisites for this tour:

All participants must know how to swim and be comfortable in water

All participants must be able to communicate in English

Minimum age is 14 years, please reach out regarding younger participants. If you are over 65 years of age, you need a medical waiver. Please contact the operator for further information and application papers.

Be at minimum 145cm (4’9) tall / maximum 200cm (6’7) tall, and be at minimum 45kg (99 lbs) / maximum 120kg (264 lbs)

No Back Problems

No Serious Medical Conditions

No Expectant Mothers

Be physically fit

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