Black & Blue - Silfra Snorkeling + Lava Tunnel
Duration
5 hours
Min Age
12
Difficulty Level
Easy/ Medium
Location
Overview
Visit an ancient underground lava tube cave where we'll see awe-inspiring rock formations in varied shapes and colors. Afterward, we'll drive to Thingvellir National Park for an afternoon of snorkeling between the Eurasian and American tectonic plates. Snorkeling at Silfra Fissure has been rated one of the top 5 activities in the world by Trip Advisor! Operated by: Arctic Adventures
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Tour Plan
This Iceland snorkeling and caving tour allows you to experience the country from a new angle.
We start a day with the black part of the tour by exploring a lava tube cave close to Reykjavík. We'll head to Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland's longest lava tube caves. This adventure gives you great insight into the volcanic activities that have formed the country.
After caving, you will have a chance to grab some lunch between the two activities.
Next, we'll meet you at Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir), where the Silfra fissure is found. Here we will put on our dry suits and get ready to explore the blue. Witness some of the clearest water on Earth as your guide leads you on a fascinating underwater journey.
Participants need to be comfortable in the water and be able to swim. You cannot participate if you are pregnant due to the small risk of cold water entering the suit.
To participate in the tour, you must read and sign the medical statement form in our Snorkeling Handbook before booking. If you have any medical conditions, medical approval from a doctor is required.
Dry suit sizes: While we would like everyone to join our tour, our gear sizes reflect what is available on the market, and it is important guests are within the size parameters. This ensures the safety equipment can serve its purpose and keep guests from getting cold in the glacial water.
Weight limit: 99-265 lbs (45-120 kg)
Height limit: 4'11" - 6'7" (150-200 cm)
Included
- English speaking tour guides
- Certified PADI divemaster
- Expert caving guide
- All necessary snorkeling & saving gear and safety equiptment
- All necessary specialized caving gear including helmet and headlight.
- Thingvellir National Park admission fee
- Hot chocolate & cookies to warm up after snorkeling
- Free underwater photos taken by your guide
Excluded
- Pickup and dropoff - you must meet us on location with your own transportation