Drysuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photos / From Reykjavik
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
- ✓Pick up and drop off in downtown Reykjavik
- ✓FREE underwater Silfra photos
- ✓Hot chocolate
What's not included
- ✓Base layer - thermals
- ✓Warm clothes to wear after
- ✓Warm socks - woolen
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). Pickup Please note that the starting time of the tour and the starting time of the pickup are not the same. Your pickup starts 90 minutes before the start of the tour. Pick up from downtown Reykjavik: The following are the pickup timings for our tours: Summer (March - Oct) For 9:00 AM Tour in Silfra - Pickup window is 07:30 - 08:00 am Winter (Nov - Feb) For 09:30 AM Tour in Silfra - Pickup window is 08:00 - 8:30 am For 12:30 PM Tour in Silfra - Pickup window is 11:00 - 11:30 am Duration: The total duartion of this tour is 4 – 4,5 hours, which includes pickup and transfer, 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
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.
Drysuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photos / From Reykjavik
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
- ✓Pick up and drop off in downtown Reykjavik
- ✓FREE underwater Silfra photos
- ✓Hot chocolate
What's not included
- ✓Base layer - thermals
- ✓Warm clothes to wear after
- ✓Warm socks - woolen
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). Pickup Please note that the starting time of the tour and the starting time of the pickup are not the same. Your pickup starts 90 minutes before the start of the tour. Pick up from downtown Reykjavik: The following are the pickup timings for our tours: Summer (March - Oct) For 9:00 AM Tour in Silfra - Pickup window is 07:30 - 08:00 am Winter (Nov - Feb) For 09:30 AM Tour in Silfra - Pickup window is 08:00 - 8:30 am For 12:30 PM Tour in Silfra - Pickup window is 11:00 - 11:30 am Duration: The total duartion of this tour is 4 – 4,5 hours, which includes pickup and transfer, 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
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.