Reykjavík: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling between Two Continents
About This Experience
Snorkel the Silfra Fissure with PADI-certified guides and drift between the tectonic plates in remarkably clear glacial water. Embark on this tour from Reykjavík and admire Thingvellir National Park.
Highlights
- Snorkel in one of the world's top-10 dive sites, at the Silfra Fissure
- Swim over the divide between the American and European continental plates
- Enjoy underwater visibility in the crystal-clear waters of Thingvellir Lake
- Drink in the history, culture, and geology of one of Iceland‘s most sacred sites
- Optional transfer from Reykjavik, or meet us at Thingvellir
What's Included
- ✓ Convenient pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík (if selected)
- ✓ Snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel, gloves, boots, thermal undersuit)
- ✓ Thingvellir National Park admission fee
- ✓ Certified guide
- ✓ Hot cocoa & cookies to warm up after snorkelling
- ✓ Complimentary underwater photos taken by your guide
Good to Know
- Participants are responsible for carefully reviewing our Snorkeling Handbook before the tour (https://adventures.is/media/240250/arctic-adventures-snorkeling-in-silfra-fissure-guide.pdf). The handbook takes on important information such as what to bring, medical conditions, and safety requirements.
- In order to participate, guests must:
- Be able to swim and be comfortable in the water,
- Be able to understand and communicate in English,
- Have a moderate level of fitness,
- Be within safety gear size parameters:
- - Height: 150 cm-200 cm (4’11’’ - 6’7’’)
- - Weight: 45-120 kg (99-265 lbs)
Meeting Point
The meeting point is at the Silfra parking lot in Thingvellir National Park - ''Arctic Adventures Silfra Fissure'' in Google Maps. Please be ready in the Silfra car park to meet your guide 15 MINUTES before your tour is due to begin. Guest parking is at “Thingvellir P5”, a few minutes walk from the meeting point. To meet your guide walk 400m along the road until you reach a smaller car park with all the snorkel and dive vehicles, and look for the Arctic Adventures van.
