Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - From Reykjavik
Being able to snorkel in the Silfra fissure is a privilege that mother nature literally opened up for us. Silfra is a big 'crack' in the ground located in Thingvellir on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge formed as two tectonic plates move apart from each other.
The benefits of choosing the wetsuit option is you can dive down and have the most unique perspective, seeing above and below the water. This choice is popular for scuba divers who do not have the required certifications for the scuba dive. If you're not a confident swimmer then the drysuit can be a better option.
Prior experience snorkeling/ diving will help you greatly to dive down but is not necessary. You can book the drysuit option on another listing for you or other people in your group for the same time tour.
We always have small groups, 6 people per guide. This allows for a more closer and personal feel. If you have a group of 7 or more you can be together preparing your equipment but in the water some of you will be separate.
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Transfer Option
Reykjavik Pick up & return
Pickup included
What's included in Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - From Reykjavik
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Heading out from your Reykjavík accommodation to Silfra takes 45 minutes. Once you have greeted your certified guide he or she will run through how the day will go and what to expect from the tour. Upon arriving at Silfra, you will don your gear listen in to a safety briefing and head to the glacially flooded fissure known as Silfra.
The fissure is ever changing and grows wider as the tectonic plates move 2cm further apart each year. The approximate time in the water is around 30-40 minutes, and you'll finish the tour by warming up with a well earned hot chocolate.
We will take photos of you and do not charge extra commission. Normally included are 40-100 photos, this varies on group size and the skill level of the group. They are downloadable after a few days.
With the wetsuit option you'll just need to wear your swim suit underneath it. Our guides highly recommended that you bring thick socks (preferably wool) as this will help to keep your feet cozy and warm while snorkeling!
We are the only company to offer wetsuit and drysuit. This means members of your group can book different options and still be able to stay together in the water.
Inclusions
- Underwater photos
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Pick up and drop off in Reykjavik
- PADI Divemaster/ Instructor or equivalent
- Hot chocolate
- Food
- Clothing suitable for the weather, for example waterproofs
- Swimwear and towel
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All participants must know how to swim and be comfortable in water
- All participants must be able to communicate in English
- Bring a swimsuit and a towel
- Minimum age is 12 years, please reach out regarding younger participants & Participants over the age of 65 need to get a physicians approval
- Be at minimum 150cm (4’9) tall / maximum 200cm (6’7) tall, and be at minimum 50kg (99 lbs) / maximum 120kg (264 lbs)
- Don't wear glasses, instead bring contact lenses or your own prescription mask (if you have one)
- Recommended to bring a change of clothes (the drysuit has a very small chance of leaking)
- Please dress according to weather - no heal or jeans
- All participants heights, weights and age must be provided to local operator. If you do not provide at time of booking, please contact supplier immediately after booking to provide this information
- Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting, especially around the neck and wrists
- We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks a a base layer under the drysuit
- All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. Please find a link to the medical statement on your ticket voucher right after booking the experience to be sure if you qualify.
- Note: Each guide can assist one group of up to six participants at a time. Up to three different groups can be present during this activity.
- Make sure to eat breakfast before this activity
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 90 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Summer: March - October 09:00 tour pick up between: 7:30 - 8:00 Winter: November - February 09:30 tour pick up between 8:00 - 8:30 12:30 tour pick up between 11:00 - 11:30 Please look out for a van with an Adventure Vikings logo
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Please be ready at your designated pick up location at 90 minutes prior tour start - pick up can take up to 30 minutes. The drive to the National Park takes about 45-60 minutes. If you haven't reviewed the Silfra Medical Statement yet, please take the time to do so now and ensure a clear understanding: https://adventurevikings.is/wp-content/forms/SNORKELING%20SILFRA%20MEDICAL%20STATEMENT%202023.pdf Attire Recommendations: For wetsuit: Bring swimwear and a towel. For dry-suit: Bring long thermal underwear and thick wool socks (or two pairs of warm socks), along with clothing suitable for the day's weather conditions. Gloves and a hat are advisable throughout the year!