Snorkeling in Silfra Pick-up 12:15 AM/5 hrs (G14)

The opportunity to swim between two tectonic plates doesn't come around often, but on this excursion, that is exactly what you get to try.

Join us for one of Iceland’s most unique and award-winning nature experiences. Into the Blue takes you directly to Thingvellir National Park and into the crystal-clear waters of the Silfra fissure – an otherworldly site famous worldwide for its heavenly shades of blue and underwater visibility exceeding 100 metres.

Silfra is the only place on Earth where you can snorkel directly in the rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. The pristine glacial water has been filtered through underground volcanic lava rock for decades, making it some of the purest and cleanest water found anywhere. During the tour, you will gently drift with the calm current while wearing a high-quality drysuit to keep you warm and dry. The experience provides a magical sensation of weightlessness – a relaxing yet exotic journey into an environment most will only ever see in their dreams.

Our experienced and certified PADI dive guides ensure you receive all necessary equipment, thorough safety briefings, and a fully secure experience from start to finish.

Highlights
• Free Underwater Photos: Your guides will take professional underwater photos throughout the tour, so there is no need to bring your own waterproof camera.
• Unique Geology: Float between two continental plates in water with unparalleled clarity and visibility.
• Warm Wrap-up: After emerging from the cold glacial water, we provide complimentary hot chocolate and cookies to help you warm up.

Inclusions
• Snorkeling excursion in the Silfra fissure with a certified PADI guide (English-speaking).
• All necessary snorkeling gear (including a premium drysuit, hood, gloves, mask, and fins).
• Silfra and Thingvellir National Park admission fees.
• Convenient round-trip transport from Reykjavik (if pick-up option is selected).

Details
• Departures: Daily, year-round.
• Duration: Approx. 4-5 hours (with transport) or approx. 2-3 hours if meeting the guides directly on-site at Thingvellir.
• Age Limit: 12 years.
• Meals: Not included.

Equipment and Clothing
• What to bring: Swimwear (to wear underneath the drysuit), a towel, warm and thick woollen socks, and a warm thermal base layer made of fleece or wool (sweater and long johns) for optimal insulation inside the suit.
• Important note on vision correction: Snorkeling masks cannot be worn over glasses, as the frames break the watertight seal. If you require vision correction, you must wear contact lenses.

Requirements and Prerequisites
To ensure safety, all participants must strictly meet the following physical and medical 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 fluent enough 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 health is required. The tour is not permitted if you are pregnant or suffer from 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 certain medical conditions (such as heart conditions, asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure), a signed medical certificate is also required prior to booking.

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