Snorkeling trip in the Silfra Fissure, Thingvellir National Park, Þingvellir

Organized by Troll Expeditions
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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: from 3 hrs to 6 hrs
Spoken languages: English, Icelandic
Minimum age: From 12 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

Go snorkelling at Silfra!

Situated between the European and American tectonic plates, Silfra is a wonderful spot for a snorkelling excursion. The pure, filtered glacial meltwater is probably the clearest water to be found on our planet!

You'll start this excursion in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a short drive through the park's moss-covered volcanic fields, you'll listen to your friendly and experienced expert guide give you a safety briefing. You will be issued with all snorkelling equipment, including a thermal under-suit, drysuit, snorkel, fins...

Put on your mask, snorkel and swim in the cool Icelandic water. The underwater visibility is astonishing, allowing you to contemplate the deep trench that separates America from Europe!

After the excursion, you'll receive photos taken by your guide by e-mail to keep as a souvenir of your snorkelling activity in the Silfra fissure in Thingvellir National Park.

Don't wait any longer and set off on this extraordinary adventure across two continents!

Offers

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Snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure | Meet at Silfra
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The total duration of the activity is 3 hours with 45 minutes spent under water.

Course of events

- Meet the guide at the meeting point

- Loan of equipment and start of the activity

- Snorkelling at Silfra

- Return to the meeting point and end of the activity

Activity requirements

– Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.


– The activity will take place in English.
– Pregnant people are not advised to participate in this activity.
– The minimum and maximum height for this activity are: 150 cm - 200 cm (5 ft - 6.5 ft).

- The minimum and maximum height for this activity are: 45 kg - 120 kg (99 lbs - 265 lbs).

– Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
– The maximum age for this activity is 69. If you are aged 60 or over, you are required to bring a medical waiver allowing you to participate. You must be a maximum of 69 years of age to participate in this tour. If you are over 60 years of age, you will be required to sign a medical waiver to participate in this activity.

 - If you are 45 and partake/ have partaken in pipe smoking or heavy alcohol intake,  you will be required to sign a medical waiver to participate in this activity.
– Please note that should you have any neurological, circulatory or respiratory problems or underlying diseases, battled any illnesses or have any physical problems you might have to bring a doctor's certificate to participate in this tour.

Special terms

- If you are 45 and partake/ have partaken in pipe smoking or heavy alcohol intake, you will be required to sign a medical waiver to participate in this activity.
– Please note that should you have any neurological, circulatory or respiratory problems or underlying diseases, battled any illnesses or have any physical problems you might have to bring a doctor's certificate to participate in this tour.

Do not forget to bring
  • Thick socks
  • Towel
  • Long underwear
  • Change of clothes
  • Contact lenses if you wear glasses
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3 hrs

Minimum age:

From 12 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Offer n° 1

Silfra Parking lot - Accessible from P5 at Thingvellir

Offer n° 2

Pick-up in Reykjavik (see special terms)

Included:
  • Hot drinks and cookies after the tour
  • Snorkeling equipment and drysuit
  • Certified snorkeling guide
  • Photos
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Snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure | Transfer from Reykjavik
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Course of events

- Pick-up from Reykjavik (approx. 1.5 h) 

- Snorkeling in Silfra (45 minutes underwater, 2 h of preparation and warm-up after the swim)

- Back to Reykjavik (approx. 1.5 h)

Activity requirements

– Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.

– The activity will take place in English.
– Pregnant people are not advised to participate in this activity.
– The minimum and maximum height for this activity are: 150 cm - 200 cm (5 ft - 6.5 ft).

- The minimum and maximum height for this activity are: 45 kg - 120 kg (99 lbs - 265 lbs).

– Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
– The maximum age for this activity is 69. If you are aged 60 or over, you are required to bring a medical waiver allowing you to participate. You must be a maximum of 69 years of age to participate in this tour. If you are over 60 years of age, you will be required to sign a medical waiver to participate in this activity.

Special terms

Please indicate the pick-up location upon booking, or let the guide know 48 hours before the start of the activity. 

- If you are 45 and partake/ have partaken in pipe smoking or heavy alcohol intake, you will be required to sign a medical waiver to participate in this activity.
– Please note that should you have any neurological, circulatory or respiratory problems or underlying diseases, battled any illnesses or have any physical problems you might have to bring a doctor's certificate to participate in this tour.

Do not forget to bring
  • Thick socks
  • Towel
  • Long underwear
  • Change of clothes
  • Contact lenses if you wear glasses
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

6 hrs

Minimum age:

From 12 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Offer n° 1

Silfra Parking lot - Accessible from P5 at Thingvellir

Offer n° 2

Pick-up in Reykjavik (see special terms)

Included:
  • Hot drinks and cookies after the tour
  • Snorkeling equipment and drysuit
  • Certified snorkeling guide
  • Photos
  • Pick-up from your accommodation in Reykjavik
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Meeting point

Offer n° 1
Silfra Parking lot - Accessible from P5 at Thingvellir
Offer n° 2
Pick-up in Reykjavik (see special terms)

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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  • 5 / 5

Great snorkeling. Water visibility is amazing and is truly an unforgettable experience to see the two plates (Eurasian and American).

  • 4.3 / 5

Unser Veranstalter war super nett, wir wurden gut eingewiesen. Es war für uns wirklich ein einzigartiges Erlebnis. Stern Abzug wegen sehr langer Wartezeit in der Kälte. Sonst top!