SNORKELING AND CAVING
Silfra snorkeling and caving gives you the ultra experience of Icelandic nature. You will explore the hidden world of the lava fields by foot by caving in the Blue Mountain area and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, Þingvellir national park and snorkel the freshwater fissure Silfra, one of the best diving site in the world.
Silfra is a freshwater fissure about 60-63 meters where it is the deepest and you can almost see to end of it as the water is so clear. The water is so pristine it feels like flying. No diving experience is needed as you will snorkel at the surface of the canyon. We provide all the gear that you need and offer snorkeling in wetsuit and drysuit all dependant on your interest. We however recommend the wetsuit as you will feel more free and be able to dive as well, no diving license is required. Not sure which suit to choose? Take a look at our blog post wetsuit vs. drysuit to help you decide.
The cave we will visit is called Leiðarendi. The 900 meter long lava tube offers unique rock formations, such as stalactites and shelves. Some light crawling may be required yet Leiðarendi cave has a rather easy access to the underworld wonders of the Icelandic lava fields.
Included:
FREE Photos for snorkeling
Hot chocolate for snorkeling
All snorkeling equipment
All caving equipment
Pick up and drop off
English speaking guide
Pick up:
Summer Departures:
March – Oct : Pick up between 7:45 and 8:15
Winter Departures:
Nov – February : Pick up between 8:00 and 8:45
Duration: 6,5 – 7 hours
Prerequisites:
- Be comfortable in water and be able to swim
- Must be physically fit
- Ready to wear a sometimes tight & constricting dry suit
- Have read, signed, and followed directions on the Silfra Snorkeling Medical Statement
- Sign our liability release form at the start of the tour
- 150cm (4’9) tall minimum
- Maximum 200cm (6’7) tall
- 50kg (99 lbs) minimum
- Maximum 120kg (264 lbs)
- Age limit is 12 years of age
- Not be pregnant
- No glasses, so if you have a prescription mask, please bring it with you. If not, we advise you to get contact lenses before you join us for snorkeling.
Minimum participants: 2 people (Contact us if you are traveling alone as we might already have a small group departing at your desired date).
Maximum participants: 6 per snorkeling guide and 8 per caving guide
Rank: Easy.
What to bring
We will provide you with all necessary gear required for snorkeling and caving. You will however have to bring:
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Warm clothes to wear prior and after the snorkeling
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Swimwear and towel for wetsuit
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Base layer / thermals for dry suit
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Woolen socks – two pairs, one to wear under the suit and one for after
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Please dress according to weather
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Good shoes – no heels
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Lunch or snack for in between tours – in some cases we have time for a quick stop
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Camera – you can rent a GoPro camera by us
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Water Resistant outer layer as it can be wet inside the cave
Extras available
Rent a GoPro and you will receive an SD card with your footage to take home straight after your tour – make sure to inform your guide before the tour if you rent a GoPro!
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