This is the perfect Golden Circle self drive combo tour.
Nature lovers shouldn't miss this unique opportunity to experience the extreme cold and extreme heat Iceland can offer!
Start your day with an exciting snorkeling adventure in the glacial water that fills the Silfra tectonic crack and then warm up in one of the original geothermal baths of the country.
On this self-driving tour we will take you snorkeling between the continents in century-old, crystal clear glacial water. For about 30-45 minutes you will float between two continents and observe the fascinating rock formations and mesmerizing colors the 100m+ visibility can offer.
After the snorkeling tour, you will drive for about 30 minutes to reach the famous Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Pool. This is a renovated natural pool that offers the whole geothermal experience, including saunas, steam rooms and a geothermal lake where the most adventurous are welcome to take a dip.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Heated changing van on snorkeling tour
✔ Entrance fee to Silfra
✔ Entrance fee to Laugarvatn Fontana
✔ Hot chocolate and cookies after the snorkeling tour
✔ Guided snorkeling tour with a PADI instructor
✔ All necessary snorkeling equipment, drysuit and warm undersuit
✖ Souvenir photos of your snorkeling tour (available to purchase)
✖ Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:
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After you have entered Thingvellir National Park, turn onto road #361. After the 3rd right you will see the Silfra car park. Drive a little further to parking lot P5 to park and walk back to meet our guides.
Laugarvatn Fontana is a 30-minute drive from Silfra in the village of Laugarvatn.
Return: End right where it started.
Additional info
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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
• Not suitable for pregnant women
• All participants must be at least 12 years old
