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Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photos

Operated by Adventure Vikings

Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photos
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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes
Travel by:Self-Drive
Difficulty:Easy
Min. age:12+ years
Group size:Max. 24 people
Meeting point:Silfra

About this experience

Enjoy snorkeling in wetsuit in Iceland, at one of the top dive sites in the world; Silfra. The wetsuit will cover your whole body but note that the wetsuit will not protect you entirely from the cold water in Silfra. Yet this is such an amazing experience that you simply must do this. Adventure Vikings is the only snorkeling company in Iceland that offers wetsuit snorkeling and we promise you that this is by far the best way to snorkel. You will be able to dive below the surface and see the underwater wonders. No diving licence is needed.

Snorkeling in Silfra is actually snorkeling between two continents; Europe and America. Sounds strange? Well it’s a fact. The snorkeling site is in Silfa, an exotic underwater canyon/fissure, located at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir, only about 50 km from Reykjavik. Silfra is a fissure created because of continents’ plates drift apart about 2 cm per year.

This is an unbelievable experience you won’t forget.

Silfra is known to be one of the top dive sites in the world. Silfra is a freshwater fissure where you can see at least 100 meters ahead of you  as the water is so clear. The water is so pristine it feels like flying.

No diving experience is needed. We provide all the gear that you need and offer snorkeling in wetsuit (the suit we recommend) and drysuit all dependant on your interest.  

Highlights

  • Afternoon, Evening & Night
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Snorkeling & Diving
  • UNESCO World Heritage

Places you may visit

What's included

  • All necessary gear for snorkeling
  • English speaking guide 
  • FREE Photos
  • Hot chocolate

Good to know

  • Warm clothes to wear prior and after the snorkeling
  • Swimwear and towel for wetsuit
  • Base layer / thermals for dry suit
  • Warm socks, woolen - extra pairs
  • Camera - you can rent a GoPro camera by us 

Prerequisites: 

  • Be physically fit
  • 12 years - age limit 
  • Be at minimum 145cm (4’9) tall
  • Maximum 200cm (6’7) tall
  • Be at minimum 45kg (99 lbs)
  • Maximum 120kg (264 lbs)
  • Know how to swim and be comfortable in water 
  • Have read, signed, and followed directions on the Silfra Snorkeling Medical Statement
  • Sign our liability release form at the start of the tour
  • We do not recommend pregnant participants to snorkel in Silfra due to the cold temperature 
  • Not wear glasses, so if you have a prescription mask, please bring it with you. If not, we advise you to get contact lenses before you join us for snorkeling.

Meeting point

Silfra

Vallarvegur , Bláskógabyggð

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before

Tour operator

Operated by

Adventure Vikings

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

2 hours 30 minutes

Where does the tour start?

Silfra , Bláskógabyggð

Is hotel pickup available?

No — guests must make their own way to the meeting point.

Is there a minimum age?

Participants must be at least 12 years old.

How large is the group?

Maximum 24 people per booking.

From

22,990 ISK

per person

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Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before

Tour operator

Adventure Vikings

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  • Icelandic company GoIceTravel is based in Iceland
  • Booking by TourDesk Booking handled through TourDesk

From

22,990 ISK