Self drive: Drysuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photos
Silfra is one of the top dive sites in the world and situated in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir, only about 50 km from Reykjavik. Silfra is a freshwater fissure about 60-63 meter deep, where you can almost see end to end as the water is so clear. The water is so pristine it feels like flying. By snorkeling in drysuit you will get protection from the cold water if the fissure as the drysuit is constructed from layers of insulating fabric. However, we always recommend you rather take the wetsuit as you will have so much more fun. Adventure Vikings is the only Icelandic company that offers wetsuit snorkeling in Silfra and we can assure you that you won’t regret snorkeling in the wetsuit. Instead of just floating heavily on the surface like you do in a drysuit you will be able to dive into the fissure in the wetsuit. No diving experience or diving license is needed.
What's included
- ✓All necessary gear for snorkeling
- ✓English speaking guide
- ✓FREE photos
- ✓Hot chocolate
What's not included
- ✓Pick up service
- ✓Parking fee
Good to know
Prerequisites: Be physically fit
12 years - age limit
Be at minimum 145cm (4’9) tall
Maximum 200cm (6’7) tall
Be at minimum 45kg (99 lbs)
Maximum 120kg (264 lbs)
Know how to swim and be comfortable in water
Have read, signed, and followed directions on the Silfra Snorkeling Medical Statement [http://adventurevikings.is/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Silfra_Snorkeling_Medical_Statement.pdf]
Sign our liability release form [http://adventurevikings.is/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Statement_of_Risk_and_Liability_Acknowledgment_Form.pdf] at the start of the tour
We do not recommend pregnant participants to snorkel in Silfra due to the cold temperature
Not wear 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.
How it works
Paxportal - self service portal You can view or make changes to your booking and update contact information on our customer self service portal. To manage your booking visit: https://adventurevikings.paxportal.io/ and login with your booking reference number and name (you must use the same name as is stated on the ticket). Meeting point Here are links to the parking lot and meeting point locations. Please be at the meeting location 15 minutes before the start time of the tour. Link to parking lot location: Parking lot 5 (where you need to park your car) Link to meeting point location: Meeting Point (where you meet your guide) Please be at the meeting point location, ready to meet your guide 15 minutes before the tour is due to begin. Further instructions: Park your car at “Thingvellir P5” and walk 400m back along the road until you reach a smaller car park with all the snorkel and dive vans, and look for your Adventure Vikings guide - be there, ready to meet your guide 15 minutes before your tour is due to begin. After the scheduled starting time, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed participation nor refunds. Adventure Vikings will review late arrivals situations and make a determination on a case by case basis. We therefore kindly ask you to review the driving directions to Silfra, respect the challenging Icelandic weather and road conditions, and to contact us ahead of time if you anticipate any problems. If for any reason a participants does not to do the tour after arriving in Silfra the tour remains non-refundable. Duration: The total duartion of this tour is 2 – 2,5 hours, which includes briefing and suiting up. Of which there are 30 - 40 minutes spent snorkeling in Silfra. Prerequisites:Each participant must be physically fitParticipants must read, sign and follow directions on the Silfra Snorkeling Medical Statement: https://adventurevikings.is/wp-content/forms/SNORKELING%20SILFRA%20MEDICAL%20STATEMENT%202023.pdf We kindly ask each participant to send the signed medical statement to info@adventurevikings.is The medical statement can also be filled out and signed through the self service portal: https://adventurevikings.paxportal.io/ Minimum age: 12 years oldMinimum height: 145cm (4’9) Maximum height: 200cm (6’7) Minimum weight: 45kg (99 lbs)Maximum weight: 120kg (264 lbs)Each participant must know how to swim and be comfortable in waterAt the meeting point, each traveler will be required to sign our liability release form before snorkeling in SilfraWe do not recommend pregnant participants to snorkel in Silfra due to the cold temperatureParticipants are not allowed to wear 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. What to bring:Warm clothes to wear prior and after the snorkelingSwimwear and towel for wetsuitBase layer / thermals for dry suitWarm socks, woolen - extra pairsCamera - you can rent a GoPro camera by us p.s. you may follow this link to pay for the parking fee for P5 at Þingvellir: https://www.checkit.is/en/thingvellir/thingvellir-pay
Meeting Point
Silfra Iceland (Vallarvegur, Bláskógabyggð, 801)
Requirement
Warm clothes to wear prior and after the snorkeling
Swimwear and towel for wetsuit
Base layer / thermals for dry suit
Warm socks, woolen - extra pairs
Camera - you can rent a GoPro camera by us
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 48 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity start time.
Self drive: Drysuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photos
Silfra is one of the top dive sites in the world and situated in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir, only about 50 km from Reykjavik. Silfra is a freshwater fissure about 60-63 meter deep, where you can almost see end to end as the water is so clear. The water is so pristine it feels like flying. By snorkeling in drysuit you will get protection from the cold water if the fissure as the drysuit is constructed from layers of insulating fabric. However, we always recommend you rather take the wetsuit as you will have so much more fun. Adventure Vikings is the only Icelandic company that offers wetsuit snorkeling in Silfra and we can assure you that you won’t regret snorkeling in the wetsuit. Instead of just floating heavily on the surface like you do in a drysuit you will be able to dive into the fissure in the wetsuit. No diving experience or diving license is needed.
What's included
- ✓All necessary gear for snorkeling
- ✓English speaking guide
- ✓FREE photos
- ✓Hot chocolate
What's not included
- ✓Pick up service
- ✓Parking fee
Good to know
Prerequisites: Be physically fit
12 years - age limit
Be at minimum 145cm (4’9) tall
Maximum 200cm (6’7) tall
Be at minimum 45kg (99 lbs)
Maximum 120kg (264 lbs)
Know how to swim and be comfortable in water
Have read, signed, and followed directions on the Silfra Snorkeling Medical Statement [http://adventurevikings.is/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Silfra_Snorkeling_Medical_Statement.pdf]
Sign our liability release form [http://adventurevikings.is/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Statement_of_Risk_and_Liability_Acknowledgment_Form.pdf] at the start of the tour
We do not recommend pregnant participants to snorkel in Silfra due to the cold temperature
Not wear 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.
How it works
Paxportal - self service portal You can view or make changes to your booking and update contact information on our customer self service portal. To manage your booking visit: https://adventurevikings.paxportal.io/ and login with your booking reference number and name (you must use the same name as is stated on the ticket). Meeting point Here are links to the parking lot and meeting point locations. Please be at the meeting location 15 minutes before the start time of the tour. Link to parking lot location: Parking lot 5 (where you need to park your car) Link to meeting point location: Meeting Point (where you meet your guide) Please be at the meeting point location, ready to meet your guide 15 minutes before the tour is due to begin. Further instructions: Park your car at “Thingvellir P5” and walk 400m back along the road until you reach a smaller car park with all the snorkel and dive vans, and look for your Adventure Vikings guide - be there, ready to meet your guide 15 minutes before your tour is due to begin. After the scheduled starting time, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed participation nor refunds. Adventure Vikings will review late arrivals situations and make a determination on a case by case basis. We therefore kindly ask you to review the driving directions to Silfra, respect the challenging Icelandic weather and road conditions, and to contact us ahead of time if you anticipate any problems. If for any reason a participants does not to do the tour after arriving in Silfra the tour remains non-refundable. Duration: The total duartion of this tour is 2 – 2,5 hours, which includes briefing and suiting up. Of which there are 30 - 40 minutes spent snorkeling in Silfra. Prerequisites:Each participant must be physically fitParticipants must read, sign and follow directions on the Silfra Snorkeling Medical Statement: https://adventurevikings.is/wp-content/forms/SNORKELING%20SILFRA%20MEDICAL%20STATEMENT%202023.pdf We kindly ask each participant to send the signed medical statement to info@adventurevikings.is The medical statement can also be filled out and signed through the self service portal: https://adventurevikings.paxportal.io/ Minimum age: 12 years oldMinimum height: 145cm (4’9) Maximum height: 200cm (6’7) Minimum weight: 45kg (99 lbs)Maximum weight: 120kg (264 lbs)Each participant must know how to swim and be comfortable in waterAt the meeting point, each traveler will be required to sign our liability release form before snorkeling in SilfraWe do not recommend pregnant participants to snorkel in Silfra due to the cold temperatureParticipants are not allowed to wear 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. What to bring:Warm clothes to wear prior and after the snorkelingSwimwear and towel for wetsuitBase layer / thermals for dry suitWarm socks, woolen - extra pairsCamera - you can rent a GoPro camera by us p.s. you may follow this link to pay for the parking fee for P5 at Þingvellir: https://www.checkit.is/en/thingvellir/thingvellir-pay
Meeting Point
Silfra Iceland (Vallarvegur, Bláskógabyggð, 801)
Requirement
Warm clothes to wear prior and after the snorkeling
Swimwear and towel for wetsuit
Base layer / thermals for dry suit
Warm socks, woolen - extra pairs
Camera - you can rent a GoPro camera by us
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 48 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity start time.