3 h

Small Group

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About this activity

Be picked up from your Reykjavík accommodation (if option selected) in morning or afternoon, or meet 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.

By snorkeling in drysuit you will get protection from the cold water of the fissure as the suit is constructed from layers of insulating fabric. Therefore you should be dry and warm while you snorkel.

End the snorkeling tour by warming up with some hot chocolate before you head back.

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Included

National Park fees
PADI divemaster certified guide
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
FREE photos
Hot chocolate after snorkeling
Entry/Admission - Thingvellir National Park

Not included

Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Participants over the age of 65 need to get a physicians approval.
A maximum of 6 people per guide
Minimum age is 14 years, please reach out regarding younger participants
All participants must know how to swim and be comfortable in water
Guests are required to sign a liability release form at the start of the tour
From 1. Mar – 30. Oct: 9:00, 12:00 (Pick up starts 75 minutes prior)
From 1. Nov – 28 Feb: 10:00 & 13:00 (Pick up starts 75 minutes prior)
Duration 2 - 3 hours without pick up / 4 - 4,5 hours with transport from Reykjavik
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.
Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting
We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit
All participants must be able to communicate in English
Dry suits are worn over your own clothing
Recommended to bring a change of clothes and warm undergarments
IMPORTANT: If you wish to be picked up from your central Reykjavik hotel or hostel, please provide details of the hotel/hostel in the relevant field at checkout
NB! No pick up available for 15:00 tour
Be at minimum 145cm (4’9) tall / maximum 200cm (6’7) tall
Be at minimum 45kg (99 lbs) / maximum 120kg (264 lbs)
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Features

Tourism

85%

Sport

55%

Cultural

50%

Aquatic

40%

Reviews

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brianjayfriedman

5 | 2019-09-16

This was seriously a cool excursion. The water is crystal clear and the dry suits keep you warm and dry. If you are worried about being cold...you won’t. Just make sure you wear long Johns or sweats under the Dry Suit. Our instructors (Bart and Adam) added to the fun of the excursion...they added a fun factor to the afternoon. Take it this way...How many chances in life do you get to snorkel between North America and Europe? They kept the group small (4 in our group) which made it more personalized.

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