Self-Drive Snorkel in Silfra & Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik
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Silfra meeting point
Experience a thrilling day trip from Reykjavik, snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of Silfra in Thingvellir National Park and going whale watching in Faxaflói Bay.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Elding Whale Watching - Meet the Elding team for your whale watching tour starting at 09:00 from the Old Harbour inn Reykjavík. In summer we can expect to see minke whales at their most abundant, along with white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and even humpback whales. After exploring the wonders of the whales and seabirds Faxaflói offers you return to the harbour around 12:00. You can then start making your way to Þingvellir national park where your snorkeling trip takes place.
- Thingvellir National Park - On site for the snorkelig tour startig at 14:00, the Dive.is team will help you get geared up and show the appropriate snorkeling methods. Once you are in the water the make sure to enjoy every moment. Snorkeling in the crystal clear glacial water in Silfra with over 100m view of its stunning surroundings is an amazing experience. Adding to that you are swimming between two continents and get an excellent view of the crack separating the European and American continental shells. The total time of snorkeling is approximately 30-40 minutes. After the snorkeling you will be offered a well deserved and very welcome hot coacoa and cookies before your travels back to Reykjavík.
What's Included
- Hot chocolate and cookies after snorkeling
- Experienced and professional guides
- Use of snorkel equipment and dry suit
- Use of coveralls on whale watching trip
- Onboard Wi-Fi access on whale watching trip
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks (unless specified)
- Gratuities
- Pick up / Drop off not available
Additional Information
Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Reykjavik that includes snorkeling in the pristine waters of Thingvellir National Park and whale watching. Journey through the majestic UNESCO World Heritage site to Silfra, a natural fissure situated in a lake where two global tectonic plates converge underwater. Marvel at the exceptional clarity and vibrancy of the water as you swim across the tectonic junction. After this, return to Reykjavik for a 3-hour cruise in search of minke and humpback whales, porpoises, and dolphins in the splendid surroundings of Faxaflói Bay.
- For the snorkelling the passenger must:
- Please bring suitable clothes for cold weather conditions: long underwear, thick socks etc
- be at least 12 years of age
- be at least 150 cm
- be at least 45 kg
- be comfortable in water and be able to swim
- be physically fit
- be ready to wear a sometimes tight and constricting dry suit
Location
Silfra meeting point
Vallarvegur
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Victor
Aug 12, 2015
The very diving was absolutely amazing... - <p>The very diving was absolutely amazing never seen anything like it. We felt very secure in the arms og the experienced and caring personel. We Can only recommend this trip.Only the meeting point were not exactly where we were told and that caused a Lot of frustration -viator you can do this better !</p>
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