Top-Rated Snorkeling in Silfra & Whale Watching | Self-Drive from Reykjavik

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

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 and pickup

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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
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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 • Admission ticket included
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    Pingvellir 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.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For the snorkelling the passenger must:
  • Please bring suitable clothes for cold weather conditions: long underwear, thick socks etc
  • be at least 12 years of age
  • be at least 150 cm
Supplied by Elding Whale Watching

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Safaris
Water Tours
Adventure Tours
Road Trip
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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