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Snorkeling in Silfra from Reykjavik | Small Group + Free photos
Reykjavik,
Iceland
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Overview
Duration
5h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Snorkel between two continents during this incredible experience in Thingvellir National Park. After pickup from your Reykjavik hotel, travel to the UNESCO-listed national park. Then, wrestle into your provided dry suit and head out to Lake Thingvallavatn. Dive into the crystalline waters of the Silfra fissure, a rift in the earth’s crust between the American and European tectonic plates. You’ll spend an unforgettable 40 minutes snorkeling and taking in the sights below surface level. Numbers limited to eight people per guide to ensure a small-group experience.
What to remember
Important info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour.. It is recommended to bring a change of clothing, packed lunch and warm undergarments. All snorkelers must fill out a medical form before participating in the tour - https://adventures.is/media/230104/arctic-adventures-snorkeling-silfra-guide.pdf. You need to know how to swim to be able to participate in this tour. This is a small group tour ensuring a more personalized experience limited to 6 participants per guide. . Requirements: Weight limit: 45-120kg. Height limit: 150cm – 200cm. . Please review the medical statement form in our Snorkeling Handbook before booking the tour. If you have any medical issues you will need to get medical approval from a doctor. https://adventures.is/media/230104/arctic-adventures-snorkeling-silfra-guide.pdf. Pregnant women can unfortunately not participate in the snorkeling tour due to the small risk of cold water entering the suit.
What's included
Hot Chocolate + Cookies. Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world-heritage site.. Certified Padi Diverguide / Divemaster. Reykjavik pick up with return. Snorkeling experience in Silfra fissure. Use of specialized snorkeling gear and dry-suit. Underwater Photos
What's not included
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Arctic Adventures
Meeting Point
Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list:
22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24.
Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19.
BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10.
Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10.
Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti
Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki
Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House)
Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church
Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut
Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg
Bus pick up/drop off nr.15 – Vesturbugt
Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32.
Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10.
Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38.
Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4.
Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2.
Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9.
Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29.
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52.
Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14.
N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði
Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg.
Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34.
Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12.
Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik