Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra Minibus Tour | Free Underwater Photos
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Your day starts when your professional and friendly guide picks you up on a comfortable minibus to go snorkeling in Silfra and explore the famous Golden Circle. Silfra Fissure The Silfra Fissure is located in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Season
- All year
- Minimum age
- 12 years
- Getting there
- Pickup included
- Book by
- 1 hour before
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before
from
35.911 ISK
per participants
Check dates & bookNext departures
- Thu 1 Oct · 08:00
- Fri 2 Oct · 08:00
- Sun 4 Oct · 08:00
- Mon 5 Oct · 08:00
Runs: All year
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
- No account needed
The Grapevine's take
Snorkelling at Silfra
Going snorkelling in the rift between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates took our panel’s collective breath away. “It’s overwhelming in the most magical way,” they said. “There are so many sights and sensations all around you—it’s truly something you won’t be able to experience anywhere else.” The tour is tailored to individual preferences, and can be made more athletic or relaxed, with divers hovering in the sub-zero water in their thick floatation suits.
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Prices
| Participants12 - 69 years | 34.862 ISK |
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Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.
About this tour
Your day starts when your professional and friendly guide picks you up on a comfortable minibus to go snorkeling in Silfra and explore the famous Golden Circle. Silfra Fissure The Silfra Fissure is located in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once our minibus arrives there, you will take a short journey through the volcanic, moss-laden fields of the park. Here, you will listen as your friendly and experienced PADI Divemaster guide provides a safety briefing. Later, you will receive all of the necessary equipment for snorkeling in Silfra, including neoprene hoods and gloves, a thermal undersuit, a drysuit and, of course, a mask, snorkel and fins. This equipment will keep you buoyant throughout your time in the fissure, as well as offering a protection against the glacial water. Once in the water, your eyes will meet the incredible shades of blue so prevalent in the fissure, as well as the natural under-water flora canyon walls. As you are swimming you will have the opportunity to move across continents, as you will be switching back and forth from both the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, which is one of Thingvellir’s most famous characteristics. Swimming further, you will meet Silfra Hall, which is the widest section on the fissure and the majestic Silfra Cathedral, its deepest section. Even more, the stunning shallow oasis will be presented before your eyes at the end, “Real Blue Lagoon”. Thingvellir National Park We visit the place where the two tectonic plates, the North American and the Eurasian plate, are moving away from each other. Few places in the world offer a better and clearer view of this massive geographic activity. The biggest natural lake in Iceland is also located at Thingvellir National Park and hosts a great variety of fish and bird life. Thingvellir is also an important place for Icelandic national history. At Thingvellir Icelanders founded their parliament in 930 a.d. where the chieftains had their annual meeting every summer. The name “Thingvellir” translates to “Parliament Plains”. Gullfoss waterfall The melting water from Iceland´s second biggest glacier, Langjökull, falls into a deep canyon forming the majestic “Golden Falls”. On a sunny day, you can see the glacier Langjökull in the distance and enjoy a rainbow in the mist of the waterfall, an Instagram blockbuster waiting to happen! Geysir geothermal area The Geysir geothermal area hosts hundreds of colorful hot springs and two geysers, erupting hot springs. One is called “Geysir” and name giving for all the geysers in the world. Today, however, it erupts very seldom. The other geyser is called “Strokkur” and erupts every 5 minutes up to 40 meters. Don’t over think it! Come with the trolls to explore the most famous Icelandic route – the Golden Circle with our local favorites and the amazing sights of Silfra glacial fissure in the world’s clearest waters one, of the major wonders to be found in Iceland. Book this tour by selecting a date. Important information. To be able to do this tour, you have to be able to comply the following requirements -Have read, signed, and followed directions on the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement Form – https://troll.is/medical/. We recommend you bring the Form already printed out and signed, but you cal also can sign the Form at the meeting location. -Be comfortable in water and be able to swim. -Communicate in English at the time of the tour. -Be physically fit. -Not be pregnant. -You must be ready to wear a tight and constricting dry suit to protect your body from the cold -You must be a minimum of 150 cm and a maximum of 200 cm in height and weigh between 45 and 120 kilos along with being physically fit. -You must be a maximum of 69 years of age to participate in this tour. If you are over 60 years of age, you need a medical waiver, available on page 2 of the Medical Statement. -You must be a minimum of 12 years of age to participate in this tour. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour -If you are over 45 and partake/have partaken in pipe smoking or heavy alcohol intake, you need a medical waiver. -Please note that should you have any neurological, circulatory or respiratory problems or underlying diseases, battled any illnesses or have any physical problems you might have to turn in a physicians allowance to participate in this tour.
What's included
✓ Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board ✓ English Speaking Guide, ✓ Small group (max 6 people per guide in the water) ✓ Certified Snorkeling Guide ✓ Free GoPro Underwater Photos ✓ All Necessary Snorkeling Equipment ✓ Warm Undersuit and Drysuit ✓ Hot drinks and chocolate bars after the tour!
What to bring
• Warm clothes (first layer) • Joy and happiness!
Good to know
• We have to adjust timings to the short daylight and we always try to avoid big crowds. • Pick up is from designated locations in Reykjavík. Pick up from Keflavík airport or outside of the greater capital area is not available. • You will see the designated pick up locations in Reykjavík on a drop-down menu at the time of booking. • You can bring your favorite snacks and beverages if you like. • We recommend you bring hiking boots with slip-resistant soles if you are visiting in the winter. Hiking boots are available at the time of booking.
Have read, signed, and followed directions on the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement Form (www.troll.is/medical). You can sign the form at the meeting location. - Be comfortable in water and be able to swim. - Communicate in English at the time of the tour. - Be physically fit. - Not be pregnant. - You must be ready to wear a tight and constricting dry suit to protect your body from the cold. - You must be a minimum of 150 cm and a maximum of 200 cm in height and weigh between 45 and 120 kilos along with being physically fit. - You must be a maximum of 69 years of age to participate in this tour. If you are over 60 years of age, you need a medical waiver, available on page 2 of the medical form. - You must be a minimum of 12 years of age to participate in this tour. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour. - If you are over 45 and partake/have partaken in pipe smoking or heavy alcohol intake, you need a medical waiver. - Please note that should you have any neurological, circulatory or respiratory problems or underlying diseases, battled any illnesses or have any physical problems you might have to turn in a physicians allowance to participate in this tour.
Pickup and meeting point
Pickup is part of this tour: you choose your pickup point when you book.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Questions
- How long is Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra Minibus Tour?
- About 10 hours, not counting pickup.
- How much does Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra Minibus Tour cost?
- From 35.911 ISK. Participants (12 - 69 years): 34.862 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
- Is hotel pickup included?
- Yes. Pickup is part of the tour: you choose your pickup point when you book.
- What is the minimum age?
- 12 years.
- When does it run?
- All year round. Departures are listed for the next twelve months.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
- How hard is it?
- The operator rates it moderate.
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