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Hot Spring Group Snorkeling Tour
Swimming in a glass of champagne
Snorkeling in a hot spring
We take you where only few have been before
Lake Kleifarvatn offers the rare possibility to go snorkeling in an active hot spring. Hot springs are normally way too hot to even get close to them, but not this one! What looks like just a regular lake, hides an unbelievable surprise just a few meters under the surface.
Nestled within an extraordinary volcanic landscape a short drive from Reykjavik, lake Kleifarvatn strikes the visitor thanks to the surrounding hills, its surreal silence, its black sand beach and the sulfur smell that is typical of this area. Only a few minutes away from the lake you find the Krýsuvík geothermal area, where you can walk among the boiling mud pots and witness the power of Mother Nature.
The Krýsuvík car park is our meeting point. Your snorkeling guides will be waiting for you there and then will drive you closer to the black sand beach that surrounds the lake. Once there, we will take a short hike (about 800 meters) from the car to the actual departure point on the beach.
On the beach you will suit up in your snorkeling gear with the help of your guide, who will also give you a detailed briefing of the activity and of the area.
As you enter the water, you will notice right away the white and yellow sulfur deposits and the colorful swirls they create on the bottom of the lake. After swimming about 50 meters away from the shore, you will start seeing the gas bubbles shooting up from the sandy lake floor. The environment around you will change sensibly. It is hard to describe the feeling, but someone said it's like swimming in a glass of champagne...
After about 30 to 40 minutes, we will swim back to the shore. Once out of the water, your guide will help you take off your gear and they will offer you hot chocolate, cookies and some traditional Icelandic refreshments.
Your guides will then drive you back to the Krýsuvík geothermal park and we recommend that you take some time to visit the area and enjoy the unique landscape.
If you want to invite your group to dinner or a party, then the perfect location isAurora Basecamp which is just a stone's throw from Kleifarvatn and Leiðarendi. The Aurora Basecamp domes are unique and provide the perfect ending to this fun filled day.
Tour Details
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This tour can be tailor made to fit the needs of your group
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2 to 3 hours
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Available on request from April 1st to September 30th, we will find the best time for your group
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Max 8 snorkelers per snorkel guide, but we can accommodate multiple groups of 8
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Free photos with all group tours
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Price is based on 10 people, we can find the right price if you have a larger group
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Contact us at dive@dive.is for details and bookings
Please bring:
- Long underwear
- Thick socks
- Suitable clothes for the weather of the day
- Contact lenses if you wear glasses
Included:
- Guided snorkeling trip
- All necessary snorkeling equipment
- Hot chocolate, cookies and some real Icelandic snacks after the tour
Not included:
- Transporation (we can make you an offer for food and/or transportation if needed)
Safety requirements
For their safety, all participants mus-
have read, signed, and followed directions on the online Snorkeling Medical Statement (link provided in confirmation email) PDF
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have our Snorkeling Medical form signed off by a doctor if they are age 60 or older PDF
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sign our liability release form at the start of the snorkeling tour PDF
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be at minimum 150cm / maximum 200cm
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be at minimum 45kg / maximum 120kg
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fit within our dry suit size chart
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be at least 12 years of age on the year and at least 45 kg / 99 lbs
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be comfortable in the water and be able to swim
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be physically fit
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be ready to wear a sometimes tight & constricting dry suit
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be able to communicate in English
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not be pregnant
YOU'LL SNORKEL HERE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Are the dry suits very tight / uncomfortable?
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We use top quality equipment for our Snorkeling and Scuba Diving tours.
The dry suits only do a certain amount of dives / time before they get sold and replaced by new ones.
This ensures that our guests will always dive/snorkel in top notch dry suits frequently tested, serviced or replaced.
However, it is of high importance to provide us with your correct size (height and weight), so we can make sure to bring the best fit for you. If we receive an incorrect size, the guest will receive and incorrect dry suit fit. We assure you that your size information as well as all other personal information stays confidential with us.
We also want to point out that if you are sensitive to having something tight around your neck and/or wrists you might feel uncomfortable in a dry suit. It goes with the territory to have a well sealing neoprene neck seal and rubber wrist seals in order to stay dry.
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Can I use my own snorkel equipment?
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You are most welcome to bring your own snorkeling equipment, but please be aware of the following. If you are thinking of bringing your own fins, please make sure that they are open heeled fins, as they will need to fit over a drysuit boot. Most people will wear a drysuit with similar sized shoes to their normal shoe size, but sometimes that is not the case, and therefore your fins may not fit. If you have your own neoprene hood and gloves, you are welcome to bring them, but please remember that this is 3°C water - we highly suggest a minimum of 7mm hood and 7mm three finger mittens as these are the warmest options, and what we will supply. You may find that 5mm five fingered gloves are quite cold, and we do not advise wearing anything less than 5mm thickness.
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Do you have prescription masks?
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Unfortunately we do not offer prescription masks, due to the amount of prescriptions we would need to cover. If you use glasses we recommend that you bring contact lenses as the glasses do not fit under the mask. If you do however own a prescription mask, you are of course welcome to use it on the tour.
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Bietet ihr Schwimmwesten an?
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Leider bieten wir auf unseren Touren keine Schwimmwesten an. Alle unsere Teilnehmer müssen schwimmen und sich im Wasser wohl fühlen können.
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Do you rent out underwater cameras?
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Unfortunately we do not offer cameras for rent, we do however offer a very reasonably priced photo package including photos taken by your guide during your tour, and access to our "Best of Silfra" collection. You are however welcome to bring your own waterproof camera.
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Do you sell gift certificates for your Silfra tours or dive courses?
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Yes, if you want to give someone a nice present, it will be our pleasure to prepare a nice gift certificate for you.
The certificate can be made for all of our tours, courses or any other products you find on our website.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with your ideas.
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How can I pay for the photos?
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The photo package can be paid for with either cash or debit/credit card, on site with your guide. If you decide at a later date that you would like to purchase the photos you can contact our office and a payment link will be sent to you, allowing you to pay online.
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How do I find the meeting point?
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Silfra is located in Þingvellir national park, which is about 45-60 minutes drive from Reykjavík city. You can see a map attached to your ticket, find the map HERE or simply type Silfra Diving into Google maps. If you get lost on the way please do not hesitate to call our office for help.
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How long are we in the water?
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During our snorkel tour we are in the water between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the speed that the group travels and how long they want to explore in the lagoon at the end.
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How should I wear my hair?
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Your hair is best worn either loose or in a low ponytail or a braid. This keeps it nicely out of the way during the activity. We do not advise buns or high ponytails as they will be quite uncomfortable under your hood, and bunches or twin braids can make a dry suit removal more difficult. Please be aware that your hair is going to get wet, so please bring a towel if you prefer drying your hair afterwards.
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I use glasses, is that a problem?
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Unfortunately it is not possible to wear glasses underneath the dive mask, as the mask would fill with water. We therefore advise that if you are near-sighted (i.e. you need glasses for distance), that you consider wearing contact lenses or bring your own prescription mask with you. If you are snorkelling and have prescription swimming goggles you are able to wear them, but you must also bring a nose clip to close of your nose, so that you are able to use your snorkel. If your prescription is not very strong (up to approximately -4) you may find that the natural magnification of the water will still allow you to see quite clearly. Should you need to purchase contact lenses, there are several opticians in Reykjavik where you would be able to do so.
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Ist Essen in den Kombitouren enthalten?
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Leider beinhaltet keine unserer Kombitouren eine Mahlzeit, obwohl es nach dem Tauchen oder Schnorcheln immer heiße Getränke und Kekse gibt. Auf den meisten unserer Kombitouren besteht jedoch die Möglichkeit, unterwegs Lebensmittel zu kaufen. Selbstverständlich kannst Du auch gerne Deine eigenen Speisen und Snacks mitbringen.
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Where is your shop?
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Our dive shop is located at the western end of downtown Reykjavik, a 20-30 minute walk from most of the city centre. We are happy to welcome you here between 9am and 5pm every day of the week.
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