Snorkeling in Silfra & Fly Over Iceland Virtual Experience - Self-drive
Silfra fissure exists due to the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates separating around 2 centimeters a year – leaving a rift in the landscape between them. This rift is filled with glacial water from Langjökull glacier that has been filtered through lava fields for decades before reaching Silfra – making the water exceptionally clear and drinkable.
Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience. Before your flight begins, you’ll be immersed in the magic of Iceland in pre-ride events. Our flight guides, a storyteller and resident troll Sú Vitra will lead you through two unique adventures that’ll ignite your imagination with stories of Iceland, its people and the natural forces at work.
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Snorkeling in Silfra & Fly Over Iceland Virtual Experience - Self-drive
What's included in Snorkeling in Silfra & Fly Over Iceland Virtual Experience - Self-drive
(Subject to Option Inclusions)This all season attraction takes you on a breathtaking journey across Iceland. Soar over land, sea and ice. Move with the arctic winds. Fly Over Iceland is an immersive flight experience. The ride utilizes state-of-the-art technology to give the guest the feeling of flight. Guests sit with feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating journey across Iceland. Silfra fissure is one of the top dive sites in the world, situated in Thingvellir National Park, only about 50 kilometers from Reykjavik. You can either head to Fly Over Iceland after snorkeling or move your reservation for another time and day that suits your travel plans best!
Inclusions
- Underwater Silfra photos
- Fly Over Iceland Experience
- National Park & Silfra fee
- Wetsuit or dry suit
- Undergarment for dry suits
- Snorkeling equipment
- Hot chocolate
- Transport
- Thingvellir parking fee
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All participants must know how to swim and be comfortable in water
- All participants must be able to communicate in English
- Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting, especially around the neck and wrists
- Minimum age is 12 years, please reach out regarding younger participants & Participants over the age of 65 need to get a physicians approval.
- Be at minimum 150cm (4’9) tall / maximum 200cm (6’7) tall, and be at minimum 50kg (99 lbs) / maximum 120kg (264 lbs)
- Don't wear glasses, instead bring contact lenses or your own prescription mask (if you have one)
- Recommended to bring a change of clothes (the drysuit has a very small chance of leaking)
- We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks a a base layer under the drysuit
- All participants heights, weights and age must be provided to local operator. If you do not provide at time of booking, please contact supplier immediately after booking to provide this information
- All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. Please find a link to the medical statement on your ticket voucher right after booking the experience to be sure if you qualify.
- Please dress according to weather - no heals or jeans
- Note: Each guide can assist one group of up to six participants at a time. Up to three different groups can be present during this activity.
- Make sure to eat breakfast before this activity
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Park your car at “Thingvellir P5" for GPS & walk 400m back along the road you came until you reach a smaller car park with all the snorkel and dive vans - look for your guide. Please be there 15 minutes before the tour is about to start.
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Ticket Redemption
Meeting Point and Key Instructions: Your Silfra tour begins at the time indicated on your ticket, so please ensure you arrive 15 minutes early. It's important to note that if you arrive after the tour time and miss your tour, no refund can be provided. Exact Locations: Parking lot P5 (park the car): https://maps.app.goo.gl/vSvLfG96Rs7Rqjow5 Meeting Point (meet your guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/XvYaTxMihSFvTdHp6 Fly Over Iceland: https://maps.app.goo.gl/drN3LUvACm3AZZ3N7 Always check the weather forecast before traveling outside the city—follow the main roads and avoid taking shortcuts, especially in winter. For more information, visit SafeTravel - https://safetravel.is/ Additionally, be aware that Thingvellir National Park charges a fee for car parking, payable on-site or online - https://www.checkit.is/en Fly Over Iceland Virtual Tour Admission Times: • 09:00 Silfra tour - 16:30 admission at Fly Over Iceland • 10:30 Silfra tour - 17:30 admission at Fly Over Iceland • 12:00 Silfra tour - 18:30 admission at Fly Over Iceland • 13:30 Silfra tour - 18:30 admission at Fly Over Iceland • 15:00 Silfra tour - 18:30 admission at Fly Over Iceland If you haven't read the Silfra Medical Statement yet, please do so now and ensure you understand it well: https://adventurevikings.is/wp-content/forms/SNORKELING%20SILFRA%20MEDICAL%20STATEMENT%202023.pdf Attire Recommendations: For wetsuit: Bring swimwear and a towel. For dry-suit: Bring long thermal underwear and thick wool socks (or two pairs of warm socks), along with clothes suitable for the weather conditions on the day of your tour. Gloves and a hat are advisable at all times of the year!
