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Golden Circle Tour: Explore Geological Wonders and Snorkel in Silfra Fissure
4.5
73 Ratings
Reykjavik
Embark on a thrilling adventure as you snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Silfra Fissure and explore the geological wonders of the Golden Circle in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park.
Embark on a thrilling adventure as you snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Silfra Fissure and explore the geological wonders of the Golden Circle in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Reykjavik City Hall - Pickup from selected stops in Reykjavik.
- Golden Circle Route - We start with the Golden Circle portion of the tour. The first stop being Strokkur. The famous geyser and its surrounding areas are a focal point of the route with people coming to see the geyser erupt, as it is one of a very few natural geysers to erupt…
- Reykjavik City Hall - Pickup from selected stops in Reykjavik.
- Golden Circle Route - We start with the Golden Circle portion of the tour. The first stop being Strokkur. The famous geyser and its surrounding areas are a focal point of the route with people coming to see the geyser erupt, as it is one of a very few natural geysers to erupt frequently and reliably (every 6-10 minutes).
You will also visit Gullfoss (Golden) waterfall. A magnificent double drop waterfall, fed by water from the Langjökull glacier. Witness the breathtaking beauty with your own eyes as the water cascades through Gullfoss canyon.
- Thingvellir National Park - We make our way to Þingvellir National park, where the diving site Silfra is located. On UNESCO’s world heritage list for its unique geological features you will be sure to be awed by the beauty of the place. The only place where the Atlantic oceanic rift is visible above water, the location of the world’s oldest parliament and home to stunning natural wonders.
- Silfra Fissure Arctic Adventures - Here is where you will float through the aquatic world of Silfra, the meeting point of two continents. With the cool glacier filtered water the rift offers exceptional visibility that extends to such distances it feels that you are suspended in the air above the deep crack of Silfra. There are four main sections that you will pass through; Silfra Deep Crack, Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral and Silfra Lagoon. Experiencing these first hand is the only true way to witness the breathtaking beauty.
- Reykjavik City Hall - After your magical experience, you will be dropped off at your selected drop off spot in the Reykjavík capitol area.
What's Included
- Intimate small group experience
- Complete snorkeling kit with a dry suit
- Snorkel the famous Silfra fissure
- Expert supervision by a PADI certified Diveguide/Diving master
- Convenient Reykjavik hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies post-snorkeling
- Explore the iconic Golden Circle on a guided tour
- Stay connected with complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
- Intimate small group experience
- Complete snorkeling kit with a dry suit
- Snorkel the famous Silfra fissure
- Expert supervision by a PADI certified Diveguide/Diving master
- Convenient Reykjavik hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies post-snorkeling
- Explore the iconic Golden Circle on a guided tour
- Stay connected with complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks (except what is mentioned in inclusions)
- Food and drinks (except what is mentioned in inclusions)
Additional Information
Embark on a day tour from Reykjavik that includes snorkeling at the Silfra Fissure located in the UNESCO-recognized Thingvellir National Park. After departing from the capital, your journey takes you to the national park where you get to snorkel in the crystalline waters of the Silfra Fissure, a natural crevice formed between the North American and…
Embark on a day tour from Reykjavik that includes snorkeling at the Silfra Fissure located in the UNESCO-recognized Thingvellir National Park. After departing from the capital, your journey takes you to the national park where you get to snorkel in the crystalline waters of the Silfra Fissure, a natural crevice formed between the North American and European geological plates. Following this, travel via minibus to explore the geothermally active Haukadalur valley, pausing to observe the renowned Geysir hot spring and majestic Gulfoss Waterfall, both notable attractions on the Golden Circle route.
- This is a small group adventure tour offering a more personalized experience.
- It is recommended that you bring warm clothing with you, such as woolen socks, a warm coat or thermal underwear to wear under your dry suit. An under suit will be provided for you to wear, but extra layers are recommended.
- As this is a full day tour it is highly recommended that you bring packed lunch with you. Stops where you can purchase lunch will also be made.
- It is advisable to bring a change of clothing with you in the event that your clothing gets wet during the snorkeling
- Requirements: Weight limit: 45-120kg. Height limit: 150cm – 200cm.
- All participants need to be able to swim in order to participate in the snorkeling part of this adventure tour
- Please note that pregnant women can unfortunately not participate in the snorkeling part of this combo tour due to the small risk of cold water entering the suit.
- The operator reserves the right to alter the itinerary if needed with your safety and overall enjoyment of the tour in mind.
- This is a small group adventure ensuring a more personalized experience.
- Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour.
- Pregnant women can unfortunately not participate in the snorkeling part
Location
Reykjavik City Hall
Tjarnargata
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(73 Ratings)
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162kieranh
Oct 11, 2024
Best Tour we did in Iceland - This was our favorite tour and checked off a lot of musts for us. The tour bus picked us up and then we headed to Silfra for snorkeling. The ride is about an hour and we made 1 stop along the way. We then got to Silfra where we snorkeled. The instructors were amazing and it’s about 40 minutes of getting dressed and instructions before you actually snorkel. My wife and I brought a change of clothes but the dry suits work very well. I stripped down to my thermals and then put the dry suit on. Once in the water you snorkel for 40 minutes. They give you 10 minutes to decide if this is for you. After that you have to finish the swim. It’s a very easy swim where you can float most of the time. When we were done the only things that were wet were my forearm and feet and only a little wet. Def bring a change of socks. The gloves they give you are not warm and your hands will be cold but you forget about it as soon as you start snorkeling. The instructors also take pics as you snorkel. After this you get dropped off for the golden circle tour which was good. You get to see a giant waterfall, a geyser, and a huge crater. We also made a stop to see small Icelandic horse. This was our favorite tour and it is a long day. You can bring food/snacks but tour buses make frequent stops for bathroom/snacks. I highly recommend this trip and the only thing I can say that was bad was our tour driver was 25 minutes late picking us up for initial trip but other than that it was perfect!!!!
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Z1310ggvickyd
Aug 14, 2024
You can say you swam between the tectonic plates!!! - Francesca was terrific!!!! Soooooo patient with us. The whole operation was well-run. They let us know what to expect, helped us with the gear as well as explained the best practices. They let you know ahead too. READ THE DESCRIPTION AND THE ATTACHMENTS THEY SEND. It was a really cool experience. I was wondering how I would handle the cold water but honestly, the equipment is excellent and it wasn't a problem.
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Davidek6413cf
Jun 28, 2024
An awesome day of amazing Iceland sights and snorkeling between tectonic plates - A full day of exploring some amazing sights in southwest Iceland, all a short distance from Reykjavik: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir hot springs (origin of our word "geyser"), the Kerid volcano crater lake, the awesome & massive Gullfoss waterfall, but the highlight for most of us was snorkeling the crystal clear glacial water of the Silfra fissure between the North American & Eurasian tectonic plates! Although just 2 degrees above freezing, we remained totally dry & (relatively) warm thanks to dry suits and our fantastic Arctic Adventures guides (thanks Sara!)
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70kylea
Aug 2, 2023
Silfra is a must do! - We've been waiting for a long time to snorkel at Silfra and it did not disappoint! Arctic Adventures was extremely professional and well prepared. Have never seen better visibility anywhere. Hot chocolate and cookies at the end was a perfect touch. Our guide Federica was outstanding and it could not have been a better experience!
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175marmard
Jul 22, 2023
Snorkeling was great. - The Silfra snorkeling between the tectonic plates was a once in a lifetime experience. I was worried about freezing my face, but after a minute or two, your face gets numb and you dont mind the cold as much. I did not realize that your head and hands would get wet too, and water did leak into my suit because apparently you are not supposed to move your head or hands too much, but I did not mind it. Could have stayed longer. You only need one layer underneath. The outer layer before the dry suit is provided. A change of clothes is needed, as you may get wet. In the summer, you do not need hiking boots. It is a short walk on pavement to the entry point. The guides were extremely professional and helpful. The Golden circle afterward was relaxing. The best stop was the waterfall and petting some Icelandic horses. The Golden Circle was very touristy and packed with people. Overall a great tout and experience.
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H2712kv_
Apr 14, 2023
Love it ! - We were picked up on time and our driver had clear introduction along the trip to the Thingvellir National Park.
Our snorkel guide Kris was a professional and considerate person that he help my mom swim to the exit point without effort.
Enjoy your adventure with Arctic Adventures !
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Nancyd98
Apr 9, 2023
Incredible Experience, Great Service! - We thoroughly enjoyed our full day tour with Arctic Adventures, which include a morning of snorkeling at the Silfra fissure and an afternoon Golden Circle tour. Our snorkel guide Mattia was a professional and inspired confidence during a snorkel trip that seemed intimidating (but was absolutely thrilling)! This was the best way to see a LOT of Iceland in one day.
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125rior
Mar 16, 2023
Incredible experience - Ivo our driver had great energetic vibes and made the tour memorable. Alex our snorkel guide was great too - her energy made me feel very calm and she was great at checking on everyone during the snorkel if we were okay. Vasco the other guide was also very friendly and helpful gearing up.
The snorkel experience was amazing. So dreamy floating over the fissure experiencing the clear water and beautiful colours.
The gearing up process was admittedly a bit chaotic and cold - but the drysuit was great at keeping the water out. Only the hands and face got wet for me - there were a couple of others who had very limited leakage. It is freezing gearing up though so be prepared - getting undressed though was fine. And the hot choc and biscuits after were a nice treat.
Definitely recommend this tour - and they take some free photos too which is a great memory to keep :)
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704terryt
Apr 13, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience- snorkel between tectonic plates - Snorkel part of the tour, the guides were patient and helpful as we were getting into the dry suits. The water was so clear although cold to the exposed areas.
Golden Circle part, enjoyed the stops. Each one had their own uniqueness.
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Liam_m
Aug 28, 2024
just disappointed since he never got to go. - I have to say, I am extremely disappointed in this tour's coordination as my son was not able to meet up with them at the meeting point as it was confusing. My son took four other tours through Viator while in Iceland and they all went off without issue. The other providers communicated upfront and he was able to meet up with no issue at the designated spot.
Unfortunately Arctic Adventures was not at the same caliber as the others. They did not communicate up front on the location as the other tour companies did. Although we received multiple emails before the tour with advertisements instead of valid information.
My son went to the address from the original sign up, but it did not say bus stop #9. The local bus drivers had never heard of a bus stop #9. Tour companies are supposed to make it easy in a foreign country for tourists and Arctic Adventures made it more difficult and stressful. The email communication he received when they could not find him said we are waiting at bus stop #9. No address was provided even in that email.
His phone was having coverage issues, so he did not get any calls. As is normal sometimes for travelers and should be expected by the company.
He did reach out to the company on two occasions (only once did he reach someone). And he was told he had to rent a car to catch up with the bus. What would he have done with the car at a random location? They made no effort to help him get where he needed to be, even at additional cost. No suggestions of a taxi, bus, or anything other than to rent a car. Basically no help was provided at all.
This was his last day in Iceland and it ended on a low note. it is just very disappointing and they would not even offer a credit or refund. Just repeated that he did not show up at the location.
Just disappointing. Make sure if you book this tour you know exactly where the stop is located as they do not pick up at all hotels/hostels.
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