Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Fixable
Do this because
Go snorkeling between two continents
Receive GoPro photos for free afterward
Enjoy a breathtaking underwater experience
What to expect
You will begin this tour at the meeting point at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once you are 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 a thermal undersuit, a drysuit, neoprene hoods and gloves, and, of course, a mask, snorkel, and fins. This equipment will keep you buoyant throughout your time in the fissure, as well as offering 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”.Upon exiting the water, you’ll be invited to warm up hot chocolate and cookies with your friendly guides while having a nice chat. Then, after the tour is over you will receive the photos in your email to remember all the happy memories created with old and new friends.
What's included
Small group (max 6 people per guide)
Certified Snorkeling Guide
Free GoPro Underwater Photos
All Necessary Snorkeling Equipment
Warm Undersuit and Drysuit
Hot drinks and cookies after the tour
What's not included
Thick warm socks
Long underwear
Change of clothes (just in case)
What to remember
The minimum age for participation is 12 years (Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour)
All participants are required to fill out a medical form (HERE). All participants over 60 years of age must have their doctor sign the approval form. A ´YES´ answer in Section 1 means that there are underlying medical conditions unsuited for this activity and, for your safety, the tour operator cannot offer the activity to you. A ´YES´ answer in Section 2 means that you should check with your doctor to make sure that this activity is appropriate for you and they will need the physician approval form (page 2) to be signed off by your doctor.
Provider
Troll Expeditions
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Troll Expeditions Silfra, Reykjavík, Ísland
Meeting point:
The meeting point is by the local tour operators van in the parking lot in Silfra. You need to park your car in parking lot P5 and walk back to the companies’ parking lot. You can look up “Tröll Snorkel Meeting Point” on Google Maps to find the exact location. Click “Directions” on the map.