Items | Top-Rated Snorkeling in Silfra & Whale Watching | Self-Drive from Reykjavik
Top-Rated Snorkeling in Silfra & Whale Watching | Self-Drive from Reykjavik
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Iceland
Important Information
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For the snorkelling the passenger must:
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Please bring suitable clothes for cold weather conditions: long underwear, thick socks etc
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be at least 12 years of age
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be at least 150 cm
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be at least 45 kg
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Iceland's Thingvellir National Park and go whale watching on this memorable day trip from Reykjavik. Drive into the stunning park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visit Silfra, a natural fissure on a lake where two of the world’s tectonic plates meet underwater. Swim over the tectonic join, and wonder at the extraordinary water clarity and colors. Afterward, drive back to Reykjavik and enjoy a 3-hour cruise to search for minke and humpback whales, porpoises and dolphins in the magnificent setting of Faxaflói Bay.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hot chocolate and cookies after snorkeling
Experienced and professional guides
Use of snorkel equipment and dry suit
Use of coveralls on whale watching trip
Onboard Wi-Fi access on whale watching trip
Food and drinks (unless specified)
Gratuities
Pick up / Drop off not available
Meeting Points
Departure
Silfra meeting point
Note that this is a SELF DRIVE combo tour! Meet the snorkel team at Silfra parking lot in Thingvellir national park at least 20 min. before departure.
Return
Top-Rated Snorkeling in Silfra & Whale Watching | Self-Drive from Reykjavik
(1) Reviews
Iceland
About
Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Iceland's Thingvellir National Park and go whale watching on this memorable day trip from Reykjavik. Drive into the stunning park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visit Silfra, a natural fissure on a lake where two of the world’s tectonic plates meet underwater. Swim over the tectonic join, and wonder at the extraordinary water clarity and colors. Afterward, drive back to Reykjavik and enjoy a 3-hour cruise to search for minke and humpback whales, porpoises and dolphins in the magnificent setting of Faxaflói Bay.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hot chocolate and cookies after snorkeling
Experienced and professional guides
Use of snorkel equipment and dry suit
Use of coveralls on whale watching trip
Onboard Wi-Fi access on whale watching trip
Food and drinks (unless specified)
Gratuities
Pick up / Drop off not available
Meeting Points
Departure
Silfra meeting point
Note that this is a SELF DRIVE combo tour! Meet the snorkel team at Silfra parking lot in Thingvellir national park at least 20 min. before departure.
Return
Itinerary
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Elding Whale Watching
Meet the Elding team for your whale watching tour starting at 09:00 from the Old Harbour inn Reykjavík. In summer we can expect to see minke whales at their most abundant, along with white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and even humpback whales. After exploring the wonders of the whales and seabirds Faxaflói offers you return to the harbour around 12:00. You can then start making your way to Þingvellir national park where your snorkeling trip takes place.
3 hours
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Thingvellir National Park
On site for the snorkelig tour startig at 14:00, the Dive.is team will help you get geared up and show the appropriate snorkeling methods. Once you are in the water the make sure to enjoy every moment. Snorkeling in the crystal clear glacial water in Silfra with over 100m view of its stunning surroundings is an amazing experience. Adding to that you are swimming between two continents and get an excellent view of the crack separating the European and American continental shells. The total time of snorkeling is approximately 30-40 minutes. After the snorkeling you will be offered a well deserved and very welcome hot coacoa and cookies before your travels back to Reykjavík.
