Hot Spring Snorkeling Tour in Iceland
Overview
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2 hours
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On this tour you will experience the geothermal force of Iceland first-hand. First, you will visit the fascinating Seltún Geothermal Area, where you will wallk among boiling mud pots. Then you will swim among geothermal springs - a unique experience you can only have in Iceland as it is not possible anywhere else in the world, due to the very high temperatures that we find in such locations.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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. Please contact local operator in order to request the form via email.
All participant heights, weights and age must be provided to local operator. If you did not provide at time of booking, please contact supplier immediately after booking to provide this information
Participants must be at least 12 years of age
IMPORTANT - Participants over 60 years of age must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
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.
Not suitable for pregnant women
Dry suits are worn over your own clothing
Recommended to bring a change of clothes and warm undergarments
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Hot chocolate and cookies after the snorkeling tour
Guided snorkeling tour
Visit to the Seltún Geothermal Area
What To Expect
Don't miss the unique opportunity to go snorkeling among geothermal hot springs! This is generally impossible due to the high temperatures present in such locations around the world. But the Kleifarvatn lake offers the chance to swim safely among the geothermal bubbles. We will meet at the Seltún Geothermal Area where we will walk around boiling mud pots. The guide will brief you on your upcoming snorkeling tour and the volcanic and geothermal area you are located in. You will then drive yourself after the Dive car the short drive to Lake Kleifarvatn. After gearing up and getting a detailed briefing about the activity, we will start our adventure. Although the hot springs are located about 50 meters from the shore, you will see the geothermal sediments as soon as you enter the water. It is a unique underwater landscape. As we approach the springs, you will start feeling the environment around you changing - this experience has often been described as swimming in a glass of champagne. After the tour, we will warm up with hot chocolate and cookies. This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to run.
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Hot Spring Snorkeling Tour in Iceland
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Snorkling adventure
Caspette,
May 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible experience. My guide was Lorenzo who made sure I got into my dry suit and thermal suit. He was very helpful, knowledgeable, humourous and safety conscious. The water was crystal clear, stunningly beautiful and breathtaking. Only 6 in a group. What a privilege to be able to experience swimming between the tectonic plates. Loved it. Thanks Lorenzo
Absolutely amazing
meredithb688,
May 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing snorkeling! The water was absolutely beautiful and clear and David was a blast! Definitely recommend!
Amazing
Smalan97,
Oct 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the best trip today with our guide Andreas! An amazing guide who gave us the best experience possible. Would definitely recommend and do this trip again!
Amazing experience
samanthacW9770EE,
Sep 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spectacular experience. AJ, our guide was super knowledgeable, experienced, kind, and just a fantastic group leader! 10/10 would recommend!
Tectonic Snorkeling Bliss
Meghan I,
Sep 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the snorkel at Silfra! Such a beautiful, geological marvel. Eeva was an awesome guide. I always get a little worried when doing excursions by myself, but Eeva was very welcoming and gave great tips and facts about the landscape. I didn’t even think I’d want to buy pictures, but I added them on at the end of the tour! Ending at Fontana’s Hot Spring was a real treat, and I recommend adding the geothermal bread tour to your soak.
Stunning view!
piabA3436TC,
Aug 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience at silfra! The view down in the crack is amazing. The equipment and the instructions of Asier were great!
If you are only doing one activity in Iceland, this should be it!
helleh275,
Jul 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our snorkeling guide was David, and he did a great job! This was the most fantastic experience we had in Iceland, even though our holiday was packed with wonderful experiences. But Silfra snorkeling beat it all! It was so beautiful, something you just cant imagine. David was fun and very good at explaining everything. He really made everyone feel comfortable with the equipment, and everything went smoothly. After the snorkeling in Silfra, we went to Laugarvatn Fontana for the hot spa - very nice place! We spent 3 hours there - nice warm pools, and what a view! We can really recommend this trip.
Glittering pearls in lake Kleifarvatn
silviahU9890SG,
Jun 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have been travelling to Iceland for several years and were looking for a special experience to get a little closer to the land of fire and ice. The choice fell on the snorkeling tour in lake Kleifarvatn - and we were not disappointed! There is something very special about snorkeling in a lake that lies in a volcanically active zone. Our guide Ramiro was just great - he explained everything to us and gave us a lot of knowledge about the area and the lake. The underwater world of lake Kleifarvatn is simply amazing - hot springs are bubbling at the bottom, and the countless air bubbles give you the feeling of swimming through a curtain of glittering pearls - a really special experience :) Thanks again to Ramiro - he took a lot of time for our questions and took good care of us. We would book the tour again at any time!
Can’t Miss!!
Kylenga,
May 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you do one thing while visiting Iceland, make it this tour. Even better, try and get Kira as your guide. Kira is friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and an expert. My husband and I are on our honeymoon and we can’t stop smiling after this experience! The views are breathtaking. The dry suits keep you comfortable and shielded against the very cold water! You’re far more likely to come out laughing than shivering.
Such a cool experience!
leonaa747,
Apr 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00What an experience! Really quite magical being in such clear water & just gliding through, not much 'swimming' was required at all, due to the flow of the water. Our guide Eeva was amazing! So lovely & helpful, really prepared us for the water & what to expect, plus helped with the suits, hoods, etc - which was needed! My partner found the snorkeling quite overwhelming as he had never done it before, but Eeva was really understanding & supportive. We were both so glad we did it!! Lovely hot chocolate & biscuits to finish with, before we headed the 30 min drive away to the spa. This spa was small, but had more locals than tourists, which was nice & provided a good opportunity to really warm up & reset after the snorkeling. > Wear thermals or a layer to have underneath your suit, your clothes will stay dry, but you might experience some leaks around your neck. You're putting your suits on all together, so have your underneath layer on already. > Have some warm layers to wear later, hats & gloves are a good option! > Arrive early or stick around after the snorkeling to explore more of the park.
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