Silfra Snorkel Adventure
Journey through glacial waters created by Icelandic glaciers. This dynamic Reykjavik tour to the Silfra Fissure in the Blue Mountains will refresh and delight you.
Your subaquatic adventure to the Silfra Fissure, designed for the entire family to enjoy, is set in the Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. Book this Reykjavik tour now for an incredible Iceland experience at a low price. Begin your Reykjavik tour by being comfortably transported to the continental rift separating America and Europe. The resulting tectonic activity here made the Silfra Fissure and its unique rock formations. Idyllic, blue waters fill and form this narrow channel near a giant lava field and active volcano. First, your PADI certified diver/guide will equip you with snorkeling gear and a specialized dry suit, keeping you warm in the glacial waters. Then, you're all set to venture out, allowing the current to sway you through this otherworldly waterscape. Silfra Iceland offers a breathtaking snorkeling experience which is frequently rated as one of the world's top ten dives. Snorkeling here in the canyon between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates, which have been moving apart at the rate of 2 centimeters per year, will take you into a magical sub-aquatic world. Colorful marine algae, including the bright green kind, often called "troll hair," add jewel bright colors to this deep blue world. The water at Silfra flowed from the Langjokull Glacier, and has been purified on its journey through lava for around half a century, giving Silfra the unrivaled crystal clear visibility for which it is famous. Widely celebrated among the diving set, the crystal clear waters in the Silfra Fissure offers up to 328 feet of underwater visibility. Moreover, the total experience lends a feeling of absolute weightlessness. This really is a remarkable dive, truly a once in a lifetime dive! As you glide through Silfra, extraordinary rock formations will be revealed to you. There are four sections, each with a different character: the deep Silfra Crack, the majestic Silfra Hall, the expansive and rich blue world of Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon, which has the most incredible visibility. Book this incredible Iceland snorkel tour today! Please Note: We ask all guests to please CLICK HERE to read this helpful Snorkeling in Silfra Fissure guide thoroughly, and accept the conditions and restrictions outlined within. The guide contains detailed descriptions of the tour, equipment, medical restrictions, age limits, and recommended dress. Guests who do not meet the restrictions in the guide or arrive unprepared for the conditions of the tour will not be entitled to a refund.
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- The Cruise Ship Pier.
- We recommend wearing warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, gloves, warm undergarment clothing (such as a fleece or wool sweater and pants), warm socks, a change of clothing (just in case), and sturdy hiking shoes. Jeans are not recommended. We ask all guests to please CLICK HERE to read this helpful Snorkeling in Silfra Fissure guide thoroughly, and accept the conditions and restrictions outlined within. Guests who do not meet the restrictions in the guide or arrive unprepared for the conditions of the tour will not be entitled to a refund.
- We ask all guests to please CLICK HERE to read this helpful Snorkeling in Silfra Fissure guide thoroughly, and accept the conditions and restrictions outlined within. The guide contains detailed descriptions of the tour, equipment, medical restrictions, age limits, and recommended dress. Guests who do not meet the restrictions in the guide or arrive unprepared for the conditions of the tour will not be entitled to a refund.The minimum age to attend the tour is 12 years of age. A guardian's approval is required for participants under 18. Guests must be able to get into and out of the water, should have a general knowledge of swimming, and be comfortable floating for periods of time in cold water. The maximum height that can be accommodated is 6 feet 6 inches (2 meters) tall, and the maximum weight is 265 pounds (120 kilograms). Guests must weigh at least 100 pounds (45 kilograms) and be at least 5 feet tall (150 centimeters). Pregnant women are not permitted on the tour.
- Food & beverages: Hot chocolate and cookies are included.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.