Silfra Snorkeling Adventure: Join Us On Location
Silfra Snorkeling Adventure: Join Us On Location
Dive into the mesmerizing depths of Silfra, a natural marvel nestled between the North American and Eurasian continental plates, and embark on an unforgettable snorkeling adventure. Experience the thrill of gliding through the clearest water on Earth, a wonder made possible by glacial water percolating through underground lava for three decades. Our guided tour will equip you with a dry suit and take you through the four distinct sections of Silfra fissure. Prepare to be enchanted by the ethereal beauty beneath the surface, where the chilly, crystal-clear waters, vibrant hues, and the sensation of soaring through this aquatic wonderland promise a unique form of liquid meditation unlike anything else.
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Dive into the mesmerizing depths of Silfra, a unique fissure where the North American and Eurasian continental plates drift apart. Fed by glacial meltwater that has seeped through underground lava for decades, Silfra is a wonderland of crystal-clear water offering unrivaled visibility of over 100 meters. Join us on a snorkeling adventure where you'll be outfitted in a snug dry suit for a journey through Silfra's four distinct sections. Immerse yourself in an ethereal underwater landscape where the chill of nearly freezing water, vibrant hues, and the illusion of soaring through this aquatic wonderland converge, offering a transcendent experience akin to liquid meditation that promises to linger in your memory long after you've surfaced.
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Exploring Silfra: An Unforgettable Snorkeling Adventure
Silfra is a fissure between the North American and Eurasian continental plates, constantly filled with glacial water that has percolated through underground lava rock for 30 years. This extraordinary crack between two tectonic plates is filled with the clearest water on our planet, offering over 100 meters of visibility.
On our snorkeling tour, we will equip you with a dry suit and guide you through the four distinct parts of the Silfra fissure. Floating through Silfra's crystal-clear waters is akin to an otherworldly experience; the near-freezing temperatures, astonishing colors, and sensation of flying in this very unique environment provide a form of liquid meditation unlike anything you'll ever experience.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
- Meeting your driver at the selected pick-up location in Reykjavik, if tour with pick up is booked
- Arrive at the meeting point at Silfra 15 minutes before the tour start time for check-in with guides
- Division into small groups, one guide per six participants
- Approximately 1 hour for briefing and gearing up with your guide
- Following gear up, your guide will receive a number from the park ranger to signal your group's turn to enter the water
- Proceed to the entry platform with a brief wait time, which may vary
- Spend 30-45 minutes snorkeling in the water
- Exit through the platform and walk back to the meeting point, around 250 meters
- Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies to warm up after removing equipment
- End your adventure with a chance to chat with your guide, ask questions, and view pictures taken during the tour
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Guided snorkeling trip
- All necessary snorkeling equipment
- Hot chocolate and cookies after the snorkeling trip
- Entrance fee of 1500 ISK per person into Silfra
Exclusions
- Transportation to and from the site
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Important Notes
Silfra is a fissure between the North American and Eurasian continental plates, constantly filled with glacial water filtered through underground lava rock for 30 years, resulting in the clearest water on Earth with over 100 meters of visibility. On this snorkeling tour, you'll be suited up in a dry suit and guided through Silfra's four parts, experiencing the near-freezing water, astonishing colors, and sensations of flying in an otherworldly liquid meditation environment you'll never forget. Important participant requirements include: signing the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement and liability release form, being between 150cm-200cm in height and 45kg-120kg in weight, fitting within the provided dry suit size chart, being a minimum of 12 years old, comfortable in the water and able to swim, physically fit, ready to wear a tight dry suit, capable of communicating in English or having a translator, and not being pregnant. Note: Tour participation is contingent upon signing required documents and potentially obtaining a physician's approval.
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