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Husavik Nesgja Fissure Snorkeling Tour in Silfra of the North
Reykjavik,
Iceland
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Overview
Duration
2h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Nesgjá is a lovely fresh water fissure with the crystal clear water that is so unique to Iceland. It is often called the Silfra of the North as it has such similar qualities as the famous Silfra in the South.
Tension in the tectonic plates and earthquakes form fissures that can be seen from south west to north east Iceland. Some of these fissures are filled with water, usually glacial water, that has been filtering through lava fields for many years, before it flows into rivers, the ocean or these fresh water fissures. After dripping for a such long time through porous lava rock, the water has been filtered perfectly and is literally as clear as it gets.
Nesgjá fissure is quite shallow but amazingly beautiful. The lagoon is huge and as one of our instructors says: “The visibility depends solely on the quality of your dive mask.” You can see further than 100 meters.
Sometimes we get to see arctic charr, a certain type of salmonide in the fissure.
What to remember
Important info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. The form can be filled out online. All participant's height, weight and age information must be provided to local operator to ensure they bring the best fitting drysuit. The tour operator will contact you after booking to ask for this information.. IMPORTANT - Participants over 60 years of age must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate. Drysuits are worn over your own clothing. We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit. Minimum height is 4ft 11in (150cm). Minimum weight is 100lbs (45kg).. Maximum height and weight is 6ft7in (200cm) and 264lbs (120kg).. Participants must be comfortable in water and able to swim, physically fit and healthy. Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting. All participants must be able to communicate in English. All participants must be at least 12 years old
What's included
Live guide that is a PADI instructor. Hot chocolate and cookies. Guided snorkeling tour. All necessary snorkeling equipment, drysuit and warm undersuit
What's not included
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
DIVE.IS - The Sport Diving School of Iceland
Meeting Point
You will meet us at Skúlagarður Country Hotel and Restaurant. We will then drive together to Nesgjá fissure.