- Silfra meeting point - After parking your car in P5 you will meet you where all the snorkel/ dive vans are. Once you have greeted your guide he or she will run through how the day will go and what to expect from the tour. Once you’re wearing all of our snorkel gear you will listen in to a safety briefing prior to entering Siflra.
Silfra is known for it’s visibility exceeding 100 metres. The reason for this is because 50km away there is a glacier that melts at different times of the year and this melt water makes a journey underground until it reaches a big ‘crack’ in the ground. This meltwater fills this ‘crack’ or ‘canyon’ meaning we can go snorkeling there to experience it. After spending 30-40 minutes in the water you’ll finish the tour by warming up with a well earned hot chocolate.
Your guide will take photos of you throughout and does not charge extra commission. Normally included are 40-100 photos, this varies on group size and the comfort level of the group. They are downloadable after a few days.
With the wetsuit option all you need to wear your bathing suit underneath. Our guides highly recommended that you bring thick socks as this will help to keep your feet warm while snorkeling!
- Use of top-tier snorkeling equipment included
- Guided by a certified PADI Divemaster/Instructor
- Complimentary underwater photos to capture your adventure
- Warm up with a delicious hot chocolate
- Food
- Clothing suitable for the weather, for example waterproofs
- Swimwear and towel
Donning a wetsuit and snorkeling in Iceland might seem ludicrous, but it can be one of the most fulfilling experiences ever. The knowledge imparted by our guides and the feedback we get from our satisfied customers is why we provide the wetsuit option.
We stand out as the sole company offering both a wetsuit and a drysuit. Such an arrangement allows various members of your group to opt for what suits them best, thus customizing your experience.
Most individuals who opt for the wetsuit do it because it allows them to dive deeper. This makes the wetsuit highly favored among scuba divers without the needed certification for drysuit scuba diving.
Underwater, there is a tranquil silence that engulfs you, an experience that can only be had when submerged in water in a wetsuit. This potentially makes it the premier way of viewing the waters of Silfra, with an enduring visibility over 100 meters.
If you’re not too sure about your swimming ability, then the drysuit snorkel would be a more hassle-free option for you.
- All participants must know how to swim and be comfortable in water
- All participants must be able to communicate in English
- Bring a swimsuit and towel.
- Minimum age is 12 years, please reach out regarding younger participants & Participants over the age of 65 need to get a physicians approval
- Be at minimum 150cm (4’9) tall / maximum 200cm (6’7) tall, and be at minimum 50kg (99 lbs) / maximum 120kg (264 lbs)
- Don’t wear glasses, instead bring contact lenses or your own prescription mask (if you have one)
- Recommended to bring a change of clothes (the drysuit has a very small chance of leaking)
- Please dress according to weather - no heals or jeans
- All participants heights, weights and age must be provided to local operator. If you do not provide at time of booking, please contact supplier immediately after booking to provide this information
- Note: Each guide can assist one group of up to six participants at a time. Up to three different groups can be present during this activity.
- We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks a a base layer under the drysuit
- All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. Please find a link to the medical statement on your ticket voucher right after booking the experience to be sure if you qualify.
- Make sure to eat breakfast before this activity
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
