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Silfra Fissure Snorkeling with Reykjavík Pickup & Free Photos
Pickup included · 5 hours 30 minutes
Reykjavík
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26.990 ISK
Hveragerði: Lava Tunnel & Silfra Snorkeling Self-Drive Combo Tour
Explore a 5,000-year-old lava tube at Raufarhólshellir, then snorkel the crystal-clear Silfra Fissure between two tectonic plates in Þingvellir National Park. This self-drive combo includes all gear, free underwater photos, and hot chocolate.
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Starts From
- Raufarhólshellir, Iceland
- Pickup
- No pickup
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Season
- All year
- Passengers
- Min 1
- Travel method
- Mini Bus / Car
About this experience
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This 5-hour self-drive combo tour takes you through two of Iceland's most extraordinary geological wonders in a single day. Beginning at the Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel, you'll descend into a volcanic tube formed over 5,000 years ago, marvelling at the vivid colours and intricate lava formations that reveal the raw power of Iceland's volcanic past.
Your second stop brings you to the Silfra Fissure inside Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located approximately 45 minutes from Reykjavík. Here you'll snorkel directly between the separating North American and Eurasian tectonic plates — a geological experience found nowhere else on Earth.
The glacial water at Silfra originates from Langjökull glacier and is naturally filtered through lava fields over decades, producing some of the purest water on the planet with visibility of up to 150 metres. Your certified PADI divemaster guide will capture free underwater photos throughout the snorkel.
This is a meet-on-location tour: you drive yourself to each site and meet your expert guides directly at Raufarhólshellir and then at the Silfra car park in Þingvellir. All specialist equipment is provided for both activities, and hot chocolate and cookies are served after snorkeling.
Highlights
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Pickup locations
2 pickup or meeting locations are available for this tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need snorkeling or diving experience to join this tour?↓
No prior snorkeling or diving experience is required. However, participants must be comfortable in water and able to swim. Your certified PADI divemaster guide will provide a full briefing and fit you with all necessary equipment, including a dry suit, before entering the water.
What is the minimum age for this tour?↓
The minimum age is 12 years. Participants aged 12 to 15 are priced in the Child category. All participants regardless of age must meet the physical and medical requirements outlined in the Snorkeling Handbook.
Is this tour suitable for people who wear glasses?↓
Standard snorkeling masks cannot accommodate glasses. If you wear glasses, you will need to use contact lenses during the snorkeling portion of the tour. If you own a prescription snorkeling mask, you are welcome to bring it.
What should I wear and bring on the day?↓
Wear warm, waterproof outdoor clothing with thermal underlayers such as fleece or wool, warm socks, and gloves. Bring a change of clothes and a packed lunch or snacks. Good hiking shoes are recommended for the lava tunnel. All specialist gear for both activities is provided.
How does the self-drive format work?↓
You drive your own vehicle to each location. Your first stop is Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel on Route 39. After that activity, you drive to the Silfra car park in Þingvellir National Park, where your guide meets you. Allow sufficient driving time and check road conditions before you leave.
Where do I find my free underwater photos after the tour?
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