Snorkel in Iceland!

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iceland water dive site

The Golden Circle is about the most unoriginal experience you could have when visiting Reykjavik, Iceland, but it is a must-see! However, you can make your day tour around the Golden Circle a lot more interesting by including a dive or snorkel in 2-4 degree water. The Thingvellir National Park is part of the Golden Circle. The Silfra Rift is a crack between the American and Eurasian plates that run through Thingvellir. The rift widens by 2cm each year. This narrow stretch of calm water is the best place to snorkel in Iceland. The mirror-like surface is absolutely beautiful surrounded by the barren, black volcanic rock of Thingvellir National Park.

Snorkel in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park

You can have the unique experience of diving or snorkeling in Iceland in the crystal clear, still water of the Silfra Rift. The water, and area, are spotlessly clean, natural, and pristine. There is visibility in the water for 100 meters.
iceland golden circle
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The guides explain and help you as you suit up and break through the surface of the water. Some longer dives and tours concentrate just on the diving aspect, but I recommend you get a taste of this unique experience by doing the tour which includes a tour of the Golden Circle as well as a short dive or snorkel. The experience is unique in more ways than one: you get to wear a dry suit, over your clothes and enter this incredible water in this once-in-a-lifetime location.
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Snorkel in Iceland and Tour the Golden Circle on the Same Day

Take a private day tour that includes pick-up at your Reikiavik hotel, transportation, and a personal guide. Your guide will take you to the usual stops along the Golden Circle – Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal Area, and Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park. Once you reach Thingvellir you can snorkel in Iceland.

Where:
Tours leave from Reykjavik, Iceland. Pick up from most hotels.
When:
All-year-round. The Golden Circle and dive/snorkel tour takes a day.
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(3) Comments

  1. travellermimi

    Enticing post with good snap. If you really wanna see the natural beauty then iceland is the place for you.Try golden-circle-iceland-tours.

  2. Hank Freid

    It is really nice snap, which depicts natural beauty. I have not seen such a beautiful snap before

  3. Flight Bookings

    Awesome snap. Snaps always shows the experiance of travel………

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