Silfra: Snorkeling Tour Between Tectonic Plates
About This Experience
Experience the thrill of floating between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates in the crystal-clear waters of Silfra Fissure, in Thingvellir National Park, on this guided snorkeling tour.
Highlights
- Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Silfra Fissure
- Discover where the two tectonic plates are drifting apart
- Marvel at the colors of the pure glacial meltwater
- Get back to nature in the beautiful Thingvellir National Park
- Float between the continents in the underworld of Iceland
What's Included
- ✓ Certified PADI dive instructor
- ✓ Snorkeling gear
- ✓ Drysuit and warm undersuit
- ✓ Heated van to change clothes
- ✓ Hot chocolate
- ✓ Cookies
- ✓ Entrance fee to Silfra (ISK 1,500)
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking fees
Good to Know
- Thermal underwear, thick socks, and warm clothes are recommended
- Bring contact lenses if you wear glasses
- All participants must read and sign a medical statement to take part
- Participants aged 60 and over need a physicians approval to join the tour
- You don’t need to be a certified diver, this activity is suitable for anyone over the age of 12 who feels comfortable in water and knows how to swim
Meeting Point
Meet at the Silfra Fissure in Thingvellir National Park. Turn into road 36 and keep going straight until you see the local partner's company cars, which are parked at the Silfra Meeting Point. Continue a little further to the parking lot P5 to park. For more information check the website: dive.is/about-us/meeting-point-at-silfra.
