INT 1069 Into the Blue, Snorkeling Tour in Silfra
Snorkeling in Silfra in Þingvellir National Park in Iceland
The Silfra fissure is one of Iceland’s best kept secrets. Silfra, which is situated in the heart of Þingvellir, the site of the world’s oldest parliament, is an otherworldly scene. The crystal clear water in the deep fissure gives you a feeling of being weightless as you float down with the lazy current.
Frequently rated as one of the worlds top ten dive sites, the Silfra offers up to 100 meters of underwater visibility and is located on top of the separation between Europe and America! After an hour of snorkeling we climb out and head back to the car. Into the Blue is a relaxing but exotic trip in an environment most will only encounter in their dreams.
Bad eyesight? Since you are wearing snorkeling / dive goggles to see underwater there can be nothing in the way of the seal to keep them from filling up with water. That is, you can not wear glasses underneath the goggles. You will have to go without them, wear eye lenses or bring your own goggles with prescription.
PLEASE NOTE: Although you don´t need to "swim" while snorkeling, we recommend that you can. The reason for that is people that can´t swim tend to panic when they are in the water. You have to be comfortable with floating in water.
What is snorkeling? Participants swim in specially made dry suits through the crystal clear water. We breath through snorkles to have an unobstucted view of the landscape beneath the water level and everyone swims with fins to make things easier.
If you plan to drive and meet us in the National Park the meeting point is at the Main Information station at the camp site, after you have entered the National Park it self
This trip can be really cold during the winter. Those requiring corrective
lenses for eyesight are advised to bring contact lenses, as eyeglasses do
not fit under the snorkelling masks.
Highlights:
Snorkeling, Silfra
Included:
Pick-up from Reykjavík, snorkeling and snorkeling gear. Bring with you: Warm undergarment clothing (fleece/wool sweater and pants), warm socks and a change of clothing.
Operation:
Guaranteed departures:16th Sep - 14th May
Time of departure: 9:00-9:30
Minimum 2 persons - Max 8 per guide
Duration of trip: 4 hours. Minimum
age: 14 years or 150 cm height. Distance from Reykjavik: 50 km / 31 miles
NOTE: 15th Nov – 1st Feb departure times are delayed by 1 hour!
Trip Difficulty: 2 out of 5 possible
Rated: Easy
SNORKELING