Silfra Snorkeling - with underwater photos & Horseback riding

Silfra Snorkeling and horseback riding in the unique Icelandic nature, free underwater photos included

About this activity

Description

Snorkeling and Horseback Riding is a perfect combination for those who want to experience a great outdoor day in Iceland. You’ll enjoy snorkeling in the freshwater fissure Silfra, which is known to be one of the best dive sites in the world. After the snorkeling tour, we will drive to Reykjavik for your horse riding tour. You will enjoy riding an Icelandic horse known for their five ...

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Snorkeling and Horseback Riding is a perfect combination for those who want to experience a great outdoor day in Iceland. You’ll enjoy snorkeling in the freshwater fissure Silfra, which is known to be one of the best dive sites in the world. After the snorkeling tour, we will drive to Reykjavik for your horse riding tour. You will enjoy riding an Icelandic horse known for their five gaits.

This is a pure nature trip. You’ll be snorkeling in either wet- or drysuit all depending on your wishes. By wearing the wetsuit you will be able to dive underneath the surface of Silfra which allows for a more flexible experience whereas the dry suits keeps you dry and afloat. Silfra is situated at the UNESCO World Heritage site in Thingvellir National Park, where the earth drifts apart around 2 centimeters every year as the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates move in opposite directions – creating such natural wonders as is Silfra.

The horseback riding will take place on a beautiful path along the Redhills or Rauðavatn, riding tour is about 1,5 - 2 hours. You will enjoy the Icelandic nature at the same time you are getting to know these small friendly horses, after the riding tour, we will drive you back to the city.

This tour is operated in cooperation with Sólhestar horse rental:

- pick up for horse back riding is at 13:00 in downtown Reykjavik.

Includes

- National park entrance fee
- Bus fare

Pick up and drop-off in Reykjavík
English speaking guide
All necessary snorkeling equipment
All necessary gear for horseback riding
FREE underwater Silfra photos
Hot chocolate after snorkeling

Excludes

- Tip or gratuity
- Food and drinks

Warm clothes and socks
Swimwear and towel for wetsuit
Baselayer/ thermals for drysuit
Food and drink

Please Note

Prerequisites:

Be physically fit
12 years - age limit
Be at minimum 145cm (4’9) tall
Maximum 200cm (6’7) tall
Be at minimum 45kg (99 lbs)
Maximum 120kg (264 lbs)
Know how to swim and be comfortable in water
Have read, signed, and followed directions on the Silfra Snorkeling Medical Statement
Sign our liability release form at the start of the tour
We do not recommend pregnant participants to snorkel in Silfra due to the cold temperature or ride a horse
Not wear glasses, so if you have a prescription mask, please bring it with you. If not, we advise you to get contact lenses before you join us for snorkeling.

Route

Snorkeling in Silfra

Horseback riding