Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling with Free Photos - Meet on Location

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Snorkel in between two continents at one of the top diving sites in the planet! Silfra is located in Iceland’s National Park, Thingvellir. It is a fissure that was formed by the divergent tectonic drift of the Eurasian and North American plates.

What makes Silfra exceptionally unique is not only its geological significance, but it is also world-renowned for its crystal clear, fresh glacial water. This is constantly fed with a steady stream of 100m+ visibility drinkable water that creates the unique bio-diversity in this fissure.

We are the only operator in Silfra offering both drysuit and wetsuit together. This means multiple people in your group can book their preferred option.

We include photos as standard so you don't have the hassle of handling your own camera, but you are welcome to bring one! Our guides have all been doing this for years and know the best spots to take pictures of you and your group.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

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

Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting, especially around the neck and wrists

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)

We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks a a base layer under the drysuit

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

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.

Please dress according to weather - no heals or jeans

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

Not recommended for people with claustrophobia (Wetsuit can be a better option if you are)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Underwater photos

Use of Snorkelling equipment

PADI Divemaster/ Instructor or equivalent

Hot chocolate

Clothing suitable for the weather, like waterproof items

Food

What To Expect

Meet us at Thingvellir National Park, about 50 km from Reykjavik. Once you have met your PADI divemaster certified guide, he or she will be going through the procedure and safety measures of your tour. After, you will put on your gear and head to an exotic underwater canyon/fissure, Silfra, created as the continental plates drift apart at a rate of about 2 cm per year. Silfra is a freshwater fissure where you can see at least 100 meters ahead of you. The water here is so clear and pristine it feels like flying. The approximate time in the water is around 40 minutes. Before leaving you'll have a delicious hot chocolate prepared by your guide for the day. We do have the option to pre-book a wetsuit on another listing. Booking a wetsuit is recommended for people who want to have the chance to dive down or who are scuba divers without the required certifications for the scuba dive. For the wetsuit it is recommended that you are a confident swimmer, if you are not then the drysuit is best for you. To cater to everyone's desires we are the only company that has wetsuits and drysuits allowing them to be in the same group.

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