Silfra Snorkeling Tour & Whale Watching
An awe inspiring experience of whales and Silfra
Dive into the world of whales
The combination of snorkeling through the famous Silfra fissure followed by whale watching is a great way to get to know the many forms of one of Iceland’s most prominent elements: water. The day begins when we will pick you up at your hotel in the morning and drive with you to the National Park Thingvellir where you will snorkel Silfra. 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.
Silfra is a crack in the earth created by the powerful forces of the movement of tectonic plates. The fissure was created by the North American and Eurasian continental plates ripping apart from one another. Crystal clear glacial water fills this crack in the earth, creating a stunning underwater world. You can read more about the Snorkeling Silfra Day Tour here.
Afterwards we will drive back to Reykjavik and drop you off at the harbor, where you will have the time for lunch before you get on the whale watching boat for an unforgettable trip into the world of whales and sea birds.
If you have your own transportation to Silfra, you can also meet us directly at the Silfra meeting point in Thingvellir National Park. You will then drive back to Reykjavik and reach the Elding office at the harbor for your whale watching trip.
The various types of whales commonly sighted include minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises and the popular humpback whales. You will be accompanied by sea birds such as gannets, guillemots, cormorants, kittiwakes, arctic terns, and many more. The trip also takes you past several islands inhabited by colonies of puffins, which provides a great photo opportunity!
If someone in your party doesn't snorkel but wants to join the whale watching tour, you can book them in from this page.
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.
Great Experience
I choose to do this tour for the experience and it did not disappoint. The pictures with the clear vivid colours are exactly what you see when you experience it yourself. But to do in person is like nothing else. Yes it can get cold because your hands and face are not protected. But a little bit of chill is a small price to pay for a once in a lifetime experience and Dive.is with their motivated, friendly, patient, knowledable guides is the perfect company to do this with. Steffano was our guide and he even went out of his way to take us through the scenic route on the drive back to share with us more of Iceland's beauty. The staff members in the office also deserve special mention. I had requested to add whale watching to the tour but had issues paying for the booking here in Canada. They were patient with me though and offered different solutions to the problem.
Tour Details
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June 1st - August 31st, daily
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Don't see a tour time that works for you? Contact us at dive@dive.is and we will find the best time
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10+ hours
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Maximum of 6 snorkelers per snorkel guide
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Minimum 3 snorkelers. We will refund you in full if the minimum is not met
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More people on the whale watching boat
Please bring:
- Long underwear
- Thick socks
- Suitable clothes for the weather of the day
- Contact lenses if you wear glasses
Included:
- Guide
- Guided snorkelling trip
- All necessary snorkelling equipment
- Hot choclate and cookies after the snorkeling trip
- Entrance fee into Silfra
- Guided boat trip to watch the whales
Excluded:
- Transportion available at additional cost
Departures:
Please see the booking calendar below for available departures.
Safety requirements
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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 PDF
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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
You'll go snorkeling and whale watching here
Address
Silfra
Thingvellir National Park
801 Selfoss
Elding
Ægisgardur 5
101 Reykjavík
Frequently asked questions about our Snorkeling Silfra & Whale Watching Combo Tour
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Are there any Souvenirs available?
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Yes, we offer a variety of Souvenirs of Silfra and DIVE.IS including photo packages, t-shirts, jumpers, hoddies, hats , logbooks, postcards and stickers. Please have a look at our Souvenir page for more detailed information. If you want to buy souvenirs at Silfra, just ask the guide for information.
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Do you provide life jackets?
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Unfortunately, we do not offer any life jackets on our tours. All our participants must be able to swims and feel comfortable in water.
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Is food included in the combo tours?
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Unfortunately none of our combo tours include a meal, although there are always hot drinks and biscuits after your dive or snorkel. On most of our combo tours there is however an opportunity to purchase food along the way. And of course you are always welcome to bring your own food and snacks.
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