Silfra Snorkeling Tour

Silfra is a unique site of wonder where you can snorkel in crystal clear water with up to 100 meters of visibility. Your tour through Silfra starts in the „Big Crack“, followed by „Silfra Hall“ where you will see wonderful rock formations with magnificent colors. Then you continue towards „Silfra Cathedral“, the grandest part of the fissure, and end up in „The Lagoon“ where you can examine the algae that grow in the lagoon in the clearest water you will ever find and you can reflect on the beauty that you just witnessed. You can either meet up with the snorkeling guides at the site in Þingvellir or book a pick up from your accommodation in Reykjavík.

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Please note that participants do not require any experience and this tour is perfect for beginners. You float on the water and it is very easy to maneuver in the water in the drysuits. There is a steady slow current that carries you downstream and your guide will show you where to go. The water is very cold but you will be very well protected from it in a drysuit that covers your whole body. On your hands and head, you wear a wet-suit material that quickly heats up from your own body heat. People that wear glasses have to wear contact lenses, using eyeglasses is not possible.

All participants aged 60 or older and all participants under a doctor’s care for any ongoing medical condition must get their doctor’s clearance for this tour. The medical form to bring to your doctor can be viewed and downloaded here.

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Please bring long underwear, thick socks, and a small towel. It is not possible to wear glasses - please bring contact lenses if needed.

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This Silfra snorkeling tour is operated by one of our reliable partners.

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Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours with meet on location and approximately 5 hours with transfer from and back to Reykjavík.

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