Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a snorkeling tour of Silfra fissure! Float between two tectonic plates, between the continents, in the clearest water in the world (100m+ visibility) while admiring the mesmerizing colors of this underwater world. You don’t need to be a certified diver in order to experience water at its clearest! Snorkeling at Silfra is suitable for anyone who feels comfortable in water and knows how to swim. This family-friendly activity is suitable for children from 12 years old. The snorkeling tour of Silfra is done in a dry suit, helping you to stay warm and dry inside the suit while swimming in the cold, crystal clear water. Silfra is located in Thingvellir National Park which is a Unesco heritage site. The beautiful park is one of the wonders on the famous Golden circle route.

What's included

• ✓Heated changing van
• ✓Live guide that is a PADI instructor
• ✓Hot chocolate and cookies
• ✓Entrance fee to Silfra (ISK 1,500)
• ✓Guided snorkeling tour
• ✓All necessary snorkeling equipment, drysuit and warm undersuit

Not included

• ✗Souvenir photos of your snorkeling tour (available to purchase)
• ✗Gratuities

What to expect

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• IMPORTANT - Participants who are 60 years of age and older must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
• 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.
• All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. The form can be filled out online
• Drysuits 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
• All participants must be at least 12 years old

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