From Reykjavík: Golden Circle with Snorkel in Silfra From Reykjavík: Golden Circle and Silfra Snorkeling Tour
ID: GYG171237-260061
Category:
Country: Iceland
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Snorkel at one of the top dive sites in the world and marvel at the dramatic Silfra Fissure. Discover the different landscapes of Iceland's famous Golden Circle, including the hot springs of Geysir and the powerful cascades of Gullfoss.
Experience the different geothermal landscapes of Iceland's legendary Golden Circle on a small group tour from Reykjavik. Listen to Icelandic music as you travel by minibus to Þingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart. Gaze in awe as you get a clear view of this massive geological activity.
Watch the water melt from Iceland's second biggest glacier as you make your way to Gullfoss Waterfall. Marvel as hot spring water erupts from the earth in the geothermal area of Geysir. Then, snorkel in the extraordinary Silfra rift, considered one of the top dive sites in the world. Glide between tectonic plates floating on pure, filtered glacial meltwater.
Highlights
- Snorkel between tectonic plates, with 100-meter visibility
- See the amazing melt water of Silfra
- Get back to mature in Þingvellir National Park
- Watch the hot springs erupt from the earth in Geysir
- Soak up the impressive views of the Gullfoss Waterfall
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian who is booked on the same tour
• You must be at least 12 years old
• You will need to get medical clearance from a doctor in order to participate if you are over 60 years old
• You must be able to communicate in English
• All participants are required to sign a medical form before snorkeling in Silfra
• Pregnant women are not permitted to take part
• You must be physically fit to take part
• You must be comfortable in the water and able to swim
• You must weigh between 45 kilograms (99 pounds) and 120 kilograms (264 pounds)
• You must be at least 145 centimeters and no more than 200 centimeters tall
• Be prepared to wear a sometimes tight and constricting dry suit
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Pickup will be at selected locations within central Reykjavik. Please provide the complete address of your accommodation and the local tour provider will inform you of the closest pickup location.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
