Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photos

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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.

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Minimum age
12 years
Getting there
Self-Drive
Group size
Up to 24
Book by
1 hour before
Cancellation
Free up to 48 h before

from

22.990 ISK

per participant

Check dates & book

Next departures

  • Thu 1 Oct · 09:00
  • Thu 1 Oct · 12:00
  • Fri 2 Oct · 09:00
  • Fri 2 Oct · 12:00

Runs: All year

  • Free cancellation up to 48 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

Participant21.490 ISK

Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.

About this tour

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.  



What's included

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

What to bring

  • 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 

Good to know

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.

Where it starts

SilfraVallarvegur, Bláskógabyggð

Map of SilfraOpen in Google Maps

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 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 Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra?
About 2 hours 30 minutes.
How much does Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra cost?
From 22.990 ISK. Participant: 21.490 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
Where does it start?
There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Silfra, Vallarvegur, Bláskógabyggð. Most people drive there themselves.
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 48 hours before the tour starts.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it easy.

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