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Hot and Cold Snorkeling and Spa tour

Hot and Cold Snorkeling and Spa tour

Hot and Cold Snorkeling and Spa tour

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Your adventure begins with the snorkeling tour of Silfra. Silfra, the famous fissure between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, provides an underwater experience unlike anywhere else on earth. Floating in the crystal clear glacial water will give you the sensation of flying as you pass through an expansive canyon created by the slow separation of the tectonic plates.

You will be provided with a dry suit and an undergarment to keep you dry and warm while in the near-freezing water. We recommend that you wear thermal long-underwear and wool socks for additional warmth. Make sure to drink some of the Silfra water while you are snorkeling! Who knows when you will be able to drink water so pure again.

After your 30-40 minute snorkeling session in Silfra, you can explore the Thingvellir area as you wish before moving on to Laugarvatn Fontana to warm up.

Once you are hot you can continue on the Golden circle which both Thingvellir and Laugarvatn are on. You are only a stone's throw away from the famous hot spring Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall. Have a good trip!

  • guided snorkeling trip
  • all necessary snorkeling equipment
  • hot chocolate and cookies after the snorkeling trip
  • entrance fee of 1.500 ISK per person into Silfra
  • entrance fee at Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths

Participants must:

  • have read, signed, and followed directions on the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement
  • sign our liability release form at the start of the tour
  • be between 150cm and 200cm in height
  • be between 45kg and 120kg in weight
  • fit within our dry suit size chart
  • be minimum 12 years of age on the year
  • be comfortable in the water and be able to swim
  • be physically fit
  • be ready to wear a sometimes tight and constricting dry suit
  • be able to communicate in English or have a translator available at all times during the tour
  • not be pregnant

Please note Participants are not allowed on tour without signing the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement and, if necessary, a physician’s approval which can be found on the second page of the Medical Statement document. Please read the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement prior to booking to make sure that you are eligible for the tour. Each participant must sign our liability release form at the start of the tour.

  • A 100% charge applies if canceled within 1 days of the start time.
  • Self-drive to Thingvellir National Park

    When you arrive at the Þingvellir National Park, you will have to park your car at parking lot P5. You will then take a short walk to the Silfra parking lot, where we will welcome you. The drive from Reykjavik to Thingvellir takes 45-60 minutes.

  • Snorkeling in Silfra

    When you arrive at the Þingvellir National Park, you will have to park your car at parking lot P5. You will then take a short walk to the Silfra parking lot, where we will welcome you and give you a detailed briefing of the snorkeling tour. Here you will also get dressed into our top quality snorkeling gear.

    We have a heated changing van, but it’s best if you wear your long thermal underwear before coming to the National Park.

    After gearing up, we will take a short walk over to the Silfra entry platform from where the activity starts.

    The exit point is at another platform in the Silfra Lagoon. The time spent in the water is approx. 35 minutes.

    After the snorkeling tour we will warm you up with hot cocoa and cookies.

  • Self-drive to Laugarvatn Fontana

    The drive from Silfra to Laugarvatn Fontana is about 30 minutes.

  • Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Spa

    Warm up in the natural pool and by the bubbling hot spring in the steam room at Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal spa.

  • long underwear
  • thick socks
  • suitable clothes for the weather of the day
  • if you wear glasses, please bring contact lenses or your own prescription mask if you have one
  • bathing suit and towel for your visit to Laugarvatn Fontana
Difficulty:
Moderate
Duration:
5 hours

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