Is Silfra snorkeling worth it?
At first, it might not sound appealing to go snorkeling in Iceland, but it’s a unique experience you don’t want to miss during your trip to Iceland. Silfra snorkeling is cold but so worth it. And luckily you get to wear a dry suit and other gear to keep you warm.
Why is Silfra so clear?
Why is the Water so Clear in Silfra? The cooler the water the clearer it is. The water temperature at Silfra is constantly between 2 and 4C (35 to 39 F), making it too cold for most creatures to live there.
Why is silfra so clear?
Where is the clearest water in the world with tectonic plates?
Running the boundary of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, the Silfra Fissure is a deep ridge carving through Thingvellir National Park. Home to some of the clearest water in the world, it’s the perfect place for a spot of snorkelling – and the perfect ammo for office bragging rights.
How deep is the Silfra fissure?
How deep is Silfra fissure? The cave systems in Silfra can be up to 60 m deep. However, your dive in Silfra will be from about 7 to 12 m, and the maximum diving depth that is permitted is 18 m.
Can you drink Silfra water?
The water in Silfra is as pure as water can get: meaning that you can drink it at any time during the dive! Silfra is also the only place in the world, where you can swim between two continents: those of North America and Europe, which are actually drifting apart (at a rate of 2cm a year)!
How long is the dive on the Silfra tour?
The Silfra Diving Tour includes one dive which will take about 30-40 minutes, with a maximum depth of 18 meters. At the Silfra Meeting Point, your guide will give you a detailed briefing of the dive site and will then assist you in setting up our dive equipment.
What kind of scuba equipment do I need to dive Silfra?
We use high quality BARE and Aqualung brand SCUBA equipment and APEX or Aqualung regulators. All divers on this Silfra Diving Tour must have dry suit diving certification OR 10 logged dry suit dives within two years of the Silfra tour date, which must be confirmed with written proof from a diving instructor.
What kind of water is in Silfra in Iceland?
Naturally filtered for decades by Iceland’s volcanic basaltic rock, you can easily take a sip during your dive – you won’t find purer drinking water. During your dive you will explore the four main parts of Silfra.
Can You scuba dive in Thingvellir National Park?
As Silfra is located in Thingvellir National Park, the snorkeling and diving activities are subject to rules and regulations set by the national park authorities. The national park authorities stipulate that all divers must have at minimum Open Water diving certification from an internationally recognized diving organization.