The Golden Circle & Silfra pick-up 07:45 AM/9 hrs (G15)

On this full day tour, you will experience some of Iceland’s best known natural phenomena along the Golden Circle. This is combined with a snorkelling tour at Silfra – the fissure between the Eurasian and North American continental plates within the Þingvellir

Join us for a magnificent full-day tour combining Iceland's most iconic sightseeing destinations with one of the world's most unique underwater adventures. We take you along the famous Golden Circle route to experience raw natural power, historical landmarks, and geological wonders, before immersing ourselves in the crystal-clear, heavenly blue waters of the Silfra fissure.

The day features three world-famous stops along the Golden Circle: Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates visibly drift apart. The Geysir geothermal area, home to the highly active Strokkur geyser, which erupts boiling water columns up to 25 metres into the air every few minutes. Last but not least, we visit the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, where roaring torrents of water plunge into a deep rugged canyon.

Following the sightseeing portion, the ultimate highlight of your journey awaits: snorkeling in the Silfra fissure. This otherworldly setting is renowned for its incredible shades of blue and underwater visibility exceeding 100 metres. The pristine glacial water has been filtered through volcanic lava rock for decades, providing a magical sensation of weightlessness as you gently float with the current between two continents.

Highlights
• Free Underwater Photos: Our certified PADI dive guides will take professional GoPro photos during the snorkeling tour, so you do not need to bring your own waterproof camera.
• Historical & Geological Wonders: Discover Thingvellir, Gullfoss, the erupting Geysir area, and the vivid volcanic crater lake of Kerid.
• Warm Wrap-up: After emerging from the chilly depths of Silfra, we provide complimentary hot chocolate and traditional Icelandic chocolate cookies to warm you up.

Inclusions
• Guided sightseeing tour along the Golden Circle (Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Kerid).
• Snorkeling excursion in the Silfra fissure with a certified PADI guide (English-speaking).
• All necessary snorkeling gear, including a premium-quality drysuit.
• Admission fees to the national park and Kerid crater lake.
• Convenient round-trip hotel pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik.

Details
• Departures: Daily, year-round.
• Duration: Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
• Age Limit: 12 years.
• Meals: Not included. Regular stops will be made throughout the day where lunch and snacks can be purchased.

Equipment and Clothing
• What to bring: Swimwear (to wear underneath the drysuit), a towel, warm and thick woollen socks, comfortable layered clothing (fleece or wool sweater and thermal base layers) to retain warmth under the drysuit. Please also bring sturdy footwear or hiking boots, along with wind- and waterproof outerwear for the sightseeing portion.
• Important note on vision correction: Prescription glasses cannot be worn underneath the snorkeling mask. Participants requiring vision correction must wear contact lenses instead.

Requirements and Prerequisites
To participate in the Silfra snorkeling activity, all participants must strictly meet the following safety criteria:
• Swimming Ability: You must be able to swim entirely independently without a life jacket and feel completely comfortable in deep water.
• Language Proficiency: You must be able to understand and communicate effortlessly in English to follow the guides' mandatory safety briefings.
• Physical Dimensions (for drysuit fit): Height: Min. 150 cm / Max. 200 cm. Weight: Min. 45 kg / Max. 120 kg.
• Health and Fitness: Good general physical fitness is required. The tour is strictly prohibited if you are pregnant or suffer from severe claustrophobia.
• Medical Clearance & Age Rules: Participants over 60 years old must present a signed medical clearance from a physician confirming their fitness for the activity. If you have a history of serious medical conditions (such as heart conditions, asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure), a signed medical certificate is also required before booking.

Please Note
Weather in Iceland can change rapidly, especially during the winter months. Therefore, always dress in warm layers. Although the snorkeling takes place in cold glacial water (around 2 to 4 degrees Celsius year-round), the drysuit keeps you dry and insulated, provided you wear adequate thermal base layers underneath.

Important information before your tour:
https://adventures.is/media/240250/arctic-adventures-snorkeling-in-silfra-fissure-guide.pdf