Snorkeling and Lava Caving
This is a day trip, available directly from Reykjavik in Iceland. We start with the black as we explore the hidden world of the lava field under the Þingvellir national park. Walking in a cave and discovering the marvels that volcanic activity has created in the past is a trip that everyone can undertake. 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 we dine on a packed lunch before moving on into the blue...
Snorkeling in the Silfra 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. 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.
Season: May 15 - September 15 / Trip difficulty: 2 out of 5 / Rating: easy
Tour code: DTA-63
Snorkeling and Lava Caving
The Black & Blue is an amazing lava caving and snorkeling trip, a true journey to the borders of reality and dreams. We start with the black as we explore the hidden world of the lava field under the Þingvellir national park. Walking in a cave and discovering the marvels that volcanic activity has created in the past is a trip that everyone can undertake. 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 we dine on a packed lunch before moving on into the blue...
Snorkeling in the Silfra 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. 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.
Season: May 15 - September 15 / Trip difficulty: 2 out of 5 / Rating: easy
Disclaimer: All adventure trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. The tour operator 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 inherit risk.
Tour code: DTA-63
Snorkeling and Lava Caving
Category: Day trip / Combo tour lava caving & snorkeling
Season: May 15 - September 15 (depending on weather)
Guaranteed departures: For minimum 2 persons available everyday at 09:30 from Reykjavík or 10:00 AM from Þingvellir
Pick up: Between 09:00-09:30 from your accommodation in Reykjavik
Duration of the trip: 7 hours
Trip difficulty: 2 out of 5 / Rating: easy / No knowledge of the sport required.
Age limit: 14 years or 150 cm height
Minimum: 2 persons
Maximum: 30 persons
Included: Pick-up/transportation from Reykjavik, caving, snorkeling and packed lunch.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves, warm undergarment clothing (fleece/wool sweater and pants), warm socks, a towel and a change of clothing. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
Distance from Reykjavík: 50 km (31 miles) one-way
Bad eyesight?
Since you are wearing snorkeling / dive goggles 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.
Tour code: DTA-63
Snorkeling and Lava Caving
Season: May 15 to September 15 (depending on weather)
Guaranteed departures: For minimum 2 persons available everyday at 09:30 from Reykjavík or 10:00 from Þingvellir
Tour pick up: Between 09:00-09:30 from accommodation in Reykjavik
Duration of trip: 7 hours
Includes: Pick-up/transportation from Reykjavik, caving, snorkeling and packed lunch.
Distance from Reykjavík: 50 km (31 miles) one-way
Age limit: 14 years or 150 cm height
Trip difficulty: 2 out of 5 / Rating: easy / No knowledge of the sport required.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves, warm undergarment clothing (fleece/wool sweater and pants), warm socks, a towel and a change of clothing. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
Distance from Reykjavík: 50 km.
Online bookings: Until 72 hours prior to departure
Price:
133 EUR per person
Children discount:
Not available. Minimum age is 14 years or 150 cm height
Disclaimer:
All caving trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. The tour operator 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 inherit risk.
Tour code: DTA-63