Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Combine snorkelling and caving for an extraordinary day trip to Iceland, all the way from Reykjavík!
Departing from Iceland's capital and picked up from your accommodation, this snorkelling and caving combo near Reykjavík will take you to discover 2 unmissable sites in the south-west of the country: the Silfra fault in the heart of Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir) and the Leiðarendi cave in the Reykjanesfólkvangur nature reserve. On the programme, a great day of unforgettable discoveries in the company of a local guide who will share all his knowledge of these incredible places with you!
This excursion combining snorkelling and caving in Iceland will begin with a snorkelling session in the Silfra fault, a must-do activity in waters offering visibility of up to 100 metres. You will have the pleasure of swimming in a wetsuit or drysuit on the boundary between the Eurasian and North American continental plates - a unique experience!
The rest of the day will be spent not underwater, but underground, in the Leiðarendi lava tunnels: 900 metres of underground network await you, giving you the chance to admire some amazing formations (stalactites, stalagmites, natural ice sculptures, etc.). You will have to crawl a few times to get around the tunnels!
If you are looking for a day trip to discover some surprising places in the south-west of the island, this snorkelling and caving combo from Reykjavík is the trip for you!
- Pick-up at your accommodation in Reykjavík or go directly to the meeting point given by the guide (please contact the guide once your booking has been confirmed to arrange this)
- Drive to the car park reserved for diving and snorkelling providers in Silfra (approx. 50 minutes)
- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
- Distribution of wetsuits and equipment in the van specially designed for changing in comfort and warmth
- Launch with the guide for approximately 30 to 40 minutes of snorkelling
- De-equipping, return of equipment and then drive to Leiðarendi cave (approx. 1 hour) with a short break for lunch if possible
- Distribution of helmets and headlamps, followed by a briefing on the activity and safety instructions
- Approach walk of 150 metres
- Entry to the cave and caving excursion (30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the group)
- Exit the cave and return to Reykjavík (approx. 25-30 minutes)
Activity requirements
Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.
Minimum height: 145 cm (4’9) / Maximum height: 200 cm (6’7)
Minimum weight: 50 kg (99 lbs) / Maximum weight: 120 kg (264 lbs)
A minimum number of 2 participants is required for the pick up to take place.
Please refer to this medical form to see if you are able to join the tour: any "yes" responses to section 2 require the signature of a medical physician to attend the tour.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor to plan the meet-up time and place for your pick-up.
An insurance waver will be signed on site.
Pregnant people cannot participate in this activity.
You cannot wear glasses during the activity: if you have a prescription mask, please bring it with you. If not, we advise you to get contact lenses before joining the guide.
Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
You can rent a GoPro on site for an additional 6,900 kr ISK: you will receive the SD card at the end of the activity.
- Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation (to be organised with the guide prior to activity)
- Wetsuit or drysuit for snorkeling
- All the snorkeling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
- Þingvellir National Park entrance
- Helmet
- Headlamp
- Guide
- Hot chocolate
- Photos (only for snorkeling)
- Lunch
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Warm clothes
- Warm base layers (worn under drysuit)
- 2 pairs of whoolen socks
- Waterproof outerwear
- Hat
- Gloves
- Bottle of water
- Picnic lunch
- Snack
