Silfra: Leidarendi Lava Caving & Snorkeling Tour with Photos
ID: GYG79328-112418
Category:
Country: Iceland
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Caving and snorkeling is great combo to spend a day in Iceland. It gives you the ultra experience of Icelandic nature. You will explore the hidden world of the lava fields on foot and underwater.
Combining snorkeling and caving gives you the ultra experience of Icelandic nature. You will explore the hidden world of the lava fields on foot and underwater.
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. You will snorkel under the UNESCO World Heritage site, Þingvellir national park at the freshwater fissure Silfra, one of the best diving site in the world.
Silfra is about 60-63 meters at its deepest. Silfra is a freshwater fissure and you can almost see end to end as the water is so clear. 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. Adventure Vikings is the only company in Iceland offering wetsuit snorkeling and we really recommend you to do that as you will get more freedom in your snorkeling experience.
Highlights
- Explore the hidden world of the lava fields on foot and underwater
- Visit with guides who are locals and for whom Icelandic nature has been their playground for years
- Learn about the lava above the cave, formed more than 2000 years ago
- Discover Silfra, a freshwater fissure about 60-63-meters deep
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Guests must:
• Be at least 145 cm (4'8")
• Be at least 45 kg (99 lb)
• Be able to swim
• Not be pregnant
• Minimum age: 14
Bring:
• Clothes suited to dress under a drysuit such as long warm underwear or sweat suit, warm socks OR
• Clothes suited to dress under a wetsuit such as swimsuits
• Towel
• Warm clothes to wear prior and after the snorkeling
• Water Resistant outer layer as it can be wet inside the cave
• Suitable clothes for the weather of the day
• Lunch or snack
• Camera
• You can rent a GoPro camera (6900 ISK)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Allocated hotels and designated bus stops in Reykjavik City.
• 1 March to 31 October: Pick up is between 7:45 AM and 8:15 AM
• 1 November to 28 February: Pick up is between 8:45 AM and 9:15 AM
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.
