Silfra Schnorcheln + Nordlichter
Erlebe die beste Aussicht über und unter Wasser
Silfra and Aurora Borealis
The clearest water and most dazzling sky
This tour combines two spectacular Icelandic vistas: the underwater sights in Silfra and the Northern lights.
A snorkeling adventure in the famous Silfra fissure is an unforgettable experience, there is a reason TripAdvisor chose our Snorkeling Tour the No 4 experience in the world!
We can proudly state that DIVE.IS will offer you the best service level at Silfra. Let us tell you why:
- We have an extra person at Silfra assisting you before and after the snorkelling experience. We call this person Surface Support and they make sure your tour runs smoothly. They also provide extra safety for you and the guides.
- We built our own changing room so that our guests have the opportunity to dress up inside a heated changing van.
- After snorkeling in the cold water, we warm you up with hot cocoa and cookies.
- Our guides are all experienced PADI divemasters and instructors that have been through professional training before running any of our tours.
Your adventure begins with the snorkeling tour of Silfra. This is a self drive tour so you will meet us at Thingvellir National Park. Silfra, the famous fissure between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, provides an underwater experience unlike anywhere else on earth. Floating in the crystal clear glacial water will give you the sensation of flying as you pass through an expansive canyon created by the slow separation of the tectonic plates. You will be provided with a dry suit and an undergarment to keep you dry and warm while in the near-freezing water. We recommend that you wear thermal long-underwear and wool socks for additional warmth. Make sure to drink some of the Silfra water while you are snorkeling! Who knows when you will be able to drink water so pure again. After your 30-40 minute snorkeling session in Silfra, you can explore the Thingvellir area as you wish.
Your northern lights hunt will begin later in the evening when you make your way the 20 minute drive from Reykjavík to Aurora Basecamp. Aurora Basecamp is a brand new Northern Lights Observatory where you will get tips on how to spot them, how to hunt for them in your rental car, how to take photos of them on your camera and much more making it a perfect starting point for your Northern Lights hunt in Iceland. At Aurora Basecamp you will also experience a unique indoor simulation of the Northern Lights.
Also known as aurora borealis, northern lights are caused by the effect of solar flares on earth's athmosphere. They appear in many forms and colors, ranging from green and white to pink and purple. Sometimes they appear as a dancing streak across the sky. At other times, they'll appear as lasers shooting down from outer space. As the possibility of viewing the northern lights depends on both solar activity and weather conditions here on earth, it is not possible to guarantee the northern lights. However, the simulation in the Dark Park at Aurora Basecamp allows you to see a simulation so real that you will not be disappointed if you are not able to catch the real lights.
This is a self-drive tour. Meeting point for Silfra Snorkeling is at Thingvellir national park. The drive from Reykjavik is about 1 hour. Meeting point for the Northern Lights tour is at Aurora Basecamp. The drive from Reykjavik is about 20 minutes.
Our Souvenirs can be purchased in your booking process by selecting them under "Extras". If the Souvenir you are looking for is not listed below please contact us or leave a comment in your booking and we will bring it on tour with us.
Awesome experience snorkeling in glacier waters!
Snorkeled in late Sept., it was a great experience , Highly recomend it. ENNO and TANIA our guides were very helpful, skilled, very suppoetive and were great to deal with. Highly recommend this experience with Dive.IS
Tour Details
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All year round, daily. Don't see a tour time that works for you or want to book this tour for a special occasion? Contact us to book this tour as a Private Tour!
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Snorkeling: approx. 3 hours at Silfra. Aurora Basecamp: as long as you like. Approx. 3 hours driving.
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Maximum 6 snorkelers per snorkel guide.
Please bring:
- Long underwear
- Thick socks
- Suitable clothes for the weather of the day
- Contact lenses if you wear glasses
Included:
- Guided snorkeling tour
- All necessary snorkeling equipment
- Hot chocolate and cookies after the snorkeling trip
- Entrance fee into Silfra
- Aurora Basecamp Entrance fee
- Guided tour of the Dark Park
- Hot chocolate at Aurora Basecamp
For your safety, all participants must:
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have read, signed, and followed directions on the online Snorkeling Silfra 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 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
Your bookable extras
Experience the tour
Guides on this tour
Address
Silfra
Thingvellir National Park
801 Selfoss
Aurora Basecamp Northern Lights Observatory
Bláfjallavegur
220 Hafnarfjörður
Frequently asked questions
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Are photos always taken on the Silfra Snorkeling Tours?
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In general the answer is yes. However, it can happen in rare occasions that your Silfra snorkeling guide is not able to take photos because he/she might be busy assisting other snorkelers in the water. Another uncommon reason could be that the camera has a problem. In this unlikely case you will be refunded for the tour photos should you already have purchased them online in advance.
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Kann ich an der Silfra Lebensmittel kaufen?
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Leider werden an der Silfra direkt keine Lebensmittel verkauft. Es gibt jedoch ein Restaurant im Thingvellir-Informationszentrum, das nur 3,5 km von der Silfra entfernt ist.
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Do I need to see a doctor before I join your tour?
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We have a special Medical Statement that all our participants need to read and sign prior our tour. If you say YES to any of the questions in section 1 we unfortunately can't take you on our tour. If you say YES to any of the questions in section 2 you need a Physicians approval. Our form for the Physicians approval is on the second page of the form Snorkeling Silfra Medical Form
Diving Silfra Medical Form Or you can use our Online Check-In site HERE once you have booked. There you can fill out the electronic
Medical Statement and then all you need to do is sign it at Silfra
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Kann man Lebewesen in der Silfra sehen?
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Obwohl es in der Silfra viel Leben gibt, handelt es sich zum größten Teil entweder um Pflanzen oder um Mikroinvertibrate, die mit dem menschlichen Auge nicht sichtbar sind. In der Silfra befindet sich ein einzigartiger Amphipod namens Crymostygius Thingvallensis, der nur im Thingvellir-See und in den umgebenden Spalten wie der Silfra vorkommt. In Bezug auf das Fischleben gibt es drei verschiedene Arten von Fischen, die im See leben: Bachforelle, Seesaibling und Stichling, aber nur der Seesaibling ist Spalt auffindbar; Sie sind häufige Besucher während der Paarungszeit im August und September. Während des restlichen Jahres sind die einzigen Fische, die in der Silfra-Spalte leben, die Zwergkohle, eine Unterart der Saiblinge. Diese haben eine Größe von wenigen Zentimetern bis maximal 10 cm und leben in den dunkleren Vertiefungen in der Nähe der Felsen. Daher werden sie von Tauchern oder Schnorchlern nicht oft entdeckt.
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Wie kalt ist das Wasser in der Silfra?
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Die Wassertemperatur in der Silfra beträgt das ganze Jahr über 2-4 °.
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How long is the Snorkeling Silfra tour?
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The tour time is between 2 and 2.5hrs from start to finish at Silfra, not including pick up and drop of times. The speed of the tour is dependent on the participants in the group and the number of people at Silfra, so if you are planning a second activity afterwards, please work on a maximum time frame of three hours. Please note that this is the duration of the tour on site at Silfra. If you have chosen to use our transport options, your tour time will be between five and six hours from pick up to drop off.
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