Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Nesgjá Fissure, Iceland’s hidden gem. Experience unmatched visibility and explore stunning underwater landscapes.
- Skúlagarður Country Hotel & Restaurant - Upon arrival at Nesgjá fissure, the guide will provide a comprehensive briefing on the snorkeling tour and assist in getting dressed in high-quality snorkeling dry suits and other equipment.
Participants will enter Nesgjá fissure at the designated entry point and snorkel through the fissure and lagoon for approximately 30-45 minutes.
After exiting the fissure, there will be a short walk back to the parking lot.
Post-snorkeling, guests will be treated to hot cocoa and cookies. This is also a chance to purchase photos from the tour and discuss the area with the guide. Finally, guests will remove their gear and continue with their journey.
- Live guide that is a PADI instructor
- Hot chocolate and cookies
- Guided snorkeling tour
- All necessary snorkeling equipment, drysuit and warm undersuit
- Gratuities
Nesgjá is a beautiful freshwater fissure with the exceptionally clear water that is characteristic of Iceland. Often referred to as the Silfra of the North, it shares many qualities with the renowned Silfra in the South.
Tectonic plate tension and earthquakes create fissures that stretch from southwest to northeast Iceland. Some of these fissures are filled with water, typically glacial water, which has been filtering through lava fields for many years before it flows into rivers, the ocean, or these freshwater fissures. After percolating through porous lava rock for such a long time, the water is perfectly filtered and incredibly clear.
Nesgjá fissure is relatively shallow but stunningly beautiful. The lagoon is expansive, and as one of the instructors says: “The visibility depends solely on the quality of your dive mask.” Visibility can exceed 100 meters.
Occasionally, arctic charr, a type of salmonid, can be seen in the fissure.
- All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. The form can be filled out online
- All participant’s height, weight and age information must be provided to local operator to ensure they bring the best fitting drysuit. The tour operator will contact you after booking to ask for this information.
- IMPORTANT - Participants over 60 years of age must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
- Drysuits are worn over your own clothing. We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit
- Minimum height is 4ft 11in (150cm). Minimum weight is 100lbs (45kg).
- Maximum height and weight is 6ft7in (200cm) and 264lbs (120kg).
- Participants must be comfortable in water and able to swim, physically fit and healthy
- Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting
- All participants must be able to communicate in English
- All participants must be at least 12 years old
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
