Black & Blue - Silfra Snorkeling + Lava Tunnel

Description

Explore the Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel & snorkel the Silfra Fissure on this uniquely Icelandic geological odyssey | Free Underwater Photos & Hot Coco!

Tour Highlights:

  • Explore the Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel & witness the inner workings of an eruption that occurred over 5000 years ago
  • Marvel at the colours & intricate formations within the lava tube and learn about the geological processes that created this underground wonder.
  • Snorkel between the separating North American and Eurasian tectonic plates - a geological marvel only found in Silfra
  • The Silfra Fissure is located in the stunning Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site only 45 minutes from Reykjavík
  • Experience the clearest waters in the world! The glacial water originates from Langjökull (Long Glacier) and is naturally filtered through lava fields, resulting in some of the purest water on Earth,with an incredible visibility of up to 150 meters.

Meeting point

Meet us on location! The first meeting point is Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel for the 9:30 tour. Next, meet us in Thingvellir National Park for snorkeling at 13:30 (Sept 1-May 14) or 12:30 (May 15-August 31).

Where to park for Silfra: Type “Thingvellir Parking P5” into Google maps, and it will give you directions to where you can park your car, which is the 2nd car park 400m further along the road to where you will be snorkeling from. *Please be in the Silfra car park at least 15 minutes before your tour starts.

Make sure you plan to allow enough driving time. We advise you to check out the weather and the road conditions before you leave.

Included

  • English speaking tour guides
    • Certified PADI divemaster
    • Expert caving guide
  • All necessary snorkeling & saving gear and safety equiptment
  • All necessary specialized caving gear including helmet and headlight.
  • Thingvellir National Park admission fee
  • Hot chocolate & cookies to warm up after snorkeling
  • Free underwater photos taken by your guide

Excluded

  • Pickup and dropoff - you must meet us on location with your own transportation

Know before you go

Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, gloves, warm undergarment clothing (fleece/wool sweater and pants), warm socks, a change of clothing (just in case) and a lunch or snack. Good hiking shoes are recommended. Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented beforehand if you contact us or book online. 

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