Black & Blue One-day tour Best seller
Our partner: Arctic Adventures
Description
Combo Tour: Guided Lava Cave Tour & Snorkeling tour in Silfra, in Thingvellir National Park.
Trip difficulty: 3 out of 5 possible. Rated: Moderate.
Classic day trip: Available directly from Reykjavik in Iceland.
Tour Highlights:- Silfra Fissure - Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir)
- Leidarendi Lava Tube
- Snorkeling- Caving
Tour Details:
Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
Hotel Pick-up time: Please be ready at 8:00 AM for pick-up from your Reykjavík accommodation and please note that it can take up to 30 minutes for us to arrive.
Included: Certified Padi Diveguide / Divemaster and expert cave guide. All necessary specialized snorkeling gear, including a specially made down suit to keep you warm in the glacier water. All necessary specialized caving gear including helmet and headlight.
Clothing: Please bring with you warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, gloves, warm undergarment clothing (fleece/wool sweater and pants), warm socks, a change of clothing (just in case). Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented beforehand if you contact us or book online.
Our adventure starts with the black as we explore the hidden world of the lava field underneath the Þingvellir National Park. The park is located in the tectonic rift valley between America and Europe and is also filled with incredible lava caves. On this trip we will explore an Icelandic cave and discover the marvels that volcanic activity has created in the past. The cave is a perfect example of an Icelandic lava tube and is situated in one of the most active volcano areas in the world. After the cave exploration you have time to grab lunch before moving on into the blue for your second adventure...
Part two of this trip includes snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure, an otherworldly scene that is world famous for its heavenly shades of blue. The crystal clear water in the deep fissure gives you a feeling of pure weightlessness as you venture down the lazy current. The snorkeling is a relaxing yet exotic trip in an unbelievably beautiful environment between the two Eurasian and North American tectonic plates.
Adults €159
16+
Note #1: Due to limited capacity and Þingvellir National Park regulations this tour sells out frequently, we recommend you book this tour well in advance.Note #2: Do you have bad eyesight? On the snorkeling tour you will be wearing snorkeling / dive goggles and to see underwater there can be nothing in the way of the seal to keep them from filling up with water. That is, you can not wear glasses underneath the goggles. You will have to go without them, wear eye lenses or bring your own goggles with prescription.
Note #3 : This is an in water activity and you need to be comfortable in the water and be able to swim. You also must not be pregnant to participate in this tour.
The Black & Blue can be added to our bestselling weekend trip. Both trips offer great adventures for an unbeatable price.
📷Disclaimer: All adventure trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.
Cancellation policy
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- Cancellation fee of 100.0% is charged if cancelled 1 day(s) or less before the activity
What´s Included
- Certified Padi® Diveguide / Divemaster and expert cave guide.
- All necessary specialized snorkeling gear, including a specially made down suit to keep you warm in the glacier water.
- All necessary specialized caving gear including helmet and headlight.
What to bring
Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, gloves, warm undergarment clothing (fleece/wool sweater and pants), warm socks, a change of clothing (just in case) and a lunch or snack. Good hiking shoes are recommended. Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented beforehand if you contact us or book online.
Additional information
All participants are required to read our Snorkeling Handbook prior to participation in the tour. In the handbook you will find important information about medical conditions and requirements.
- It is important that you can both understand and communicate in English in order to participate in the tour.
Itinerary
DAY 1
Black & Blue
Black & Blue
Gjábakkahellir Lava Cave
Our adventure starts with the black as we explore the hidden world of the lava field under the Þingvellir National Park. The park is located in the tectonic rift valley between America and Europe and littered with quirky, interesting lava caves. Walking down into a cave and discovering the marvels that volcanic activity has created in the past is a trip that everyone can do. The Gjábakkahellir cave is a perfect example of an Icelandic lava tube and is situated in one of the most active volcano areas in the world. After the cave you have time to grab lunch before moving on into the blue and your second adventure.
Silfra Fissure
Snorkeling in the Silfra fissure is our second adventure. The Silfra fissure is one of Iceland’s best-kept secrets, an otherworldly scene that is world famous for its heavenly shades of blue. Frequently rated as one of the worlds top ten dive sites, the Silfra offers up to 100 meters of underwater visibility. The crystal clear water in the deep fissure gives you a feeling of being weightless as you float down with the lazy current. The snorkeling is a relaxing but exotic trip in an environment most will only encounter in their dreams.