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Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - meet on location

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a snorkeling tour of Silfra fissure! Float between two tectonic plates, between the continents, in the clearest water in the world (100m+ visibility) while admiring the mesmerizing colors of this underwater world. You don’t need to be a certified diver in order to experience water at its clearest! Snorkeling at Silfra is suitable for anyone who feels comfortable in water and knows how to swim. This family-friendly activity is suitable for children from 12 years old. The snorkeling tour of Silfra is done in a dry suit, helping you to stay warm and dry inside the suit while swimming in the cold, crystal clear water. Silfra is located in Thingvellir National Park which is a Unesco heritage site. The beautiful park is one of the wonders on the famous Golden circle route.
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Snorkeling Between Continents in Silfra with Photos Included

You'll arrive at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once there, you'll 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. Later, you'll receive all of the necessary equipment for snorkeling in Silfra, including neoprene hoods and gloves, a thermal drysuit, snorkel and fins. The equipment will keep you buoyant throughout your time in the fissure, as well as offering a protection against the 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 swim across continents, as you will be switching back and forth from the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. After the tour GoPRO pictures will be sent to you by email for free.
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Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling with Free Photos - Meet on Location

Snorkel in between two continents at one of the top diving sites in the planet! Silfra is located in Iceland’s National Park, Thingvellir. It is a fissure that was formed by the divergent tectonic drift of the Eurasian and North American plates. What makes Silfra exceptionally unique is not only its geological significance, but it is also world-renowned for its crystal clear, fresh glacial water. This is constantly fed with a steady stream of 100m+ visibility drinkable water that creates the unique bio-diversity in this fissure. We are the only operator in Silfra offering both drysuit and wetsuit together. This means multiple people in your group can book their preferred option. We include photos as standard so you don't have the hassle of handling your own camera, but you are welcome to bring one! Our guides have all been doing this for years and know the best spots to take pictures of you and your group.
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Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling Tour with Free Photos - From Reykjavik

Snorkeling in a fissure caused by two tectonic plates drifting apart is something you can't do everyday! Silfra is the name of a big 'crack' stretching parallel to the North American and a micro-plate called Hreppar that broken off from the Eurasian plate. Silfra has world-renowned clear and drinkable water with over 100 metre visibility daily. This is unlike any tour you can do in Iceland and is something you can't do anywhere else in the world. We are the only company to offer wetsuit and drysuit. This means members of your group can book different options and still be together in the water. We include photos and usually take around 40-100 photos as standard depending on the size of the tour and you will be able to download them after at least a few days. We always have small groups, 6 people per guide. This allows for a better and more personal feel. If you have a group of 7 or more you can be together preparing your equipment but in the water some of you will be separate.
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Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra From Reykjavík with Free Photos

Snorkeling in Silfra is truly once in a lifetime experience! National Geographic describes Silfra as one of the top dive sites in the world. Combine that with the amazing Golden Circle tour from Reykjavík which includes Geysir, Gullfoss and Silfra in Thingvellir National Park.
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Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling - Meet on location | Free Photos

Snorkeling in a wetsuit in Iceland is something that may sound crazy but it can be one of the most rewarding things you can ever do. Hearing what our guides know and what our customers say after the tour is the reason we offer the wetsuit to you. We are the only company that offer a wetsuit and a drysuit. This allows multiple people in your group to decide what is truly the right fit for them to tailor make your day. Most people who choose the wetsuit do so because they want to be able to dive down. Therefore because of this this option is popular with scuba divers who do not have the required certifications for the drysuit scuba dive. When underwater a serene silence washes over you that can only be experienced by being under the water in a wetsuit. It is something that makes this quite possibly the best way to view the waters of Silfra, consistently over 100 metre in visibility. If you're not a particularly confident swimmer then the drysuit snorkel is an easier option for you.
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Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - From Reykjavik

Being able to snorkel in the Silfra fissure is a privilege that mother nature literally opened up for us. Silfra is a big 'crack' in the ground located in Thingvellir on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge formed as two tectonic plates move apart from each other. The benefits of choosing the wetsuit option is you can dive down and have the most unique perspective, seeing above and below the water. This choice is popular for scuba divers who do not have the required certifications for the scuba dive. If you're not a confident swimmer then the drysuit can be a better option. Prior experience snorkeling/ diving will help you greatly to dive down but is not necessary. You can book the drysuit option on another listing for you or other people in your group for the same time tour. We always have small groups, 6 people per guide. This allows for a more closer and personal feel. If you have a group of 7 or more you can be together preparing your equipment but in the water some of you will be separate.
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SuperSaver: Small Group Silfra Snorkeling & Lava Caving Adventure from Reykjavik

Go cave exploring in the amazing Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel. One of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland, located only 30 minutes from Reykjavík, you are in for a unique experience exploring the colorful underground. After the caving experience, visit Silfra fissure, located in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Thingvellir National Park for a snorkeling adventure. Alongside your guide, discover the depths of some of Iceland's most stunning natural wonders as you explore a mysterious cave and snorkel in a pristine, dream-like underground pool.
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Private Silfra Snorkeling 6 p. group - Meet on Location - with Underwater Photos

Enjoy Silfra snorkeling with a private guide. Silfra Fissure is 2-4 degrees temperature. Choose between a drysuit or a wetsuit for a Viking experience as we spend about 30 - 40 minutes max in the crystal clear water. A wetsuit allows you to to be more flexible and dive under while a drysuit helps keep you warm as you let the light currently slowly take you down the crack between continents.
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Cold & Hot: Adventure Spa Tour Combo: Silfra & Sky Lagoon Self-Drive

Silfra fissure is one of the top dive sites in the world, situated in Thingvellir National Park, only about 50 kilometers from Reykjavik. You can either head to the Sky Lagoon after the tour or move your reservation for another time and day that suits your travel plans best!
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Snorkeling in Silfra - Small Group with Transfer and Free photos

Snorkel between two continents during this incredible experience in Thingvellir National Park. After pickup from your Reykjavik hotel, travel to the UNESCO-listed national park. Then, wrestle into your provided dry suit and head out to Lake Thingvallavatn. Dive into the crystalline waters of the Silfra fissure, a rift in the earth’s crust between the American and European tectonic plates. You’ll spend an unforgettable 40 minutes snorkeling and taking in the sights below surface level. Numbers limited to eight people per guide to ensure a small-group experience.
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Golden Circle, Silfra Snorkeling & Fridheimar Tomato Farm Lunch

Experience the ultimate adventure with our Golden Circle tour in Reykjavik! Dive into the breathtaking Silfra Fissure for an unforgettable snorkeling excursion. Warm up afterward with delicious hot chocolate before embarking on a geothermal exploration of Iceland's stunning landscapes. Indulge in a delectable late lunch at the renowned Friðheimar Tomato Farm. Capture every moment with our expert guides who will snap stunning photos of you amidst Iceland's natural wonders. Access your memories easily post-tour via our downloadable drive.
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Private Silfra Snorkel Tour

The Private Silfra Snorkel Tour by Freedive Iceland offers travelers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning underwater world of Silfra, one of the top dive sites in the world. This tour is designed for those who prefer snorkeling over freediving, and it provides an incredible experience that will leave you breathless. Accompanied by experienced guides, travelers will snorkel through the crystal clear glacial water of Silfra, surrounded by fascinating geological formations and a variety of colorful marine life. This is a private tour, which means that travelers will have the undivided attention of their guide throughout the duration of the tour. The tour lasts approximately 3-4 hours and includes all necessary equipment, making it a hassle-free and unforgettable experience.
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Snorkeling in Silfra & Fly Over Iceland Virtual Experience - Self-drive

Silfra fissure exists due to the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates separating around 2 centimeters a year – leaving a rift in the landscape between them. This rift is filled with glacial water from Langjökull glacier that has been filtered through lava fields for decades before reaching Silfra – making the water exceptionally clear and drinkable. Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience. Before your flight begins, you’ll be immersed in the magic of Iceland in pre-ride events. Our flight guides, a storyteller and resident troll Sú Vitra will lead you through two unique adventures that’ll ignite your imagination with stories of Iceland, its people and the natural forces at work.
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Silfra Private Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a snorkeling tour of Silfra fissure! Float between two tectonic plates, between the continents, in the clearest water in the world (100m+ visibility) while admiring the mesmerizing colors of this underwater world. You don’t need to be a certified diver in order to experience water at its clearest! Snorkeling at Silfra is suitable for anyone who feels comfortable in water and knows how to swim. This family-friendly activity is suitable for children from 12 years old. The snorkeling tour of Silfra is done in a dry suit, helping you to stay warm and dry inside the suit while swimming in the cold, crystal clear water. Silfra is located in Thingvellir National Park which is a Unesco heritage site. The beautiful park is one of the wonders on the famous Golden circle route.
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