ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Top-Rated Snorkeling in Silfra & Whale Watching | Self-Drive from Reykjavik
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Thingvellir National Park · Þingvellir forecast
7°
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Today · Wind 2 m/s
Today
10° 7°
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Tomorrow
11° 5°
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Sat
14° 5°
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Sun
12° 4°
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Mon
12° 7°
Rain
Tue
8° 6°
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Wed
9° 5°
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Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for South Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Snæfellsleið: Snæfell - VatnajökullMountain vehicles
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
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
Not included
- –Gratuities
Itinerary
- Tour stop
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.
- Tour stop
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.
Know before you go
- 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
- be at least 45 kg
- be comfortable in water and be able to swim
- be physically fit
- be ready to wear a sometimes tight and constricting dry suit
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.