Cold & Hot: Silfra Snorkeling & Sky Lagoon - with Snorkeling Photos
Immerse yourself in a world of wonder – snorkeling in glacial water then warming up in the magnificent Sky Lagoon for the ultimate Hot and Cold experience.
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Pickup
- Not included
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Meeting
- Meet on location
- Pickup
- Not included
- Season
- April
Full cancellation terms are shown when you book.
Overview
Immerse yourself in a world of wonder - snorkeling in the crystal clear glacial water in Silfra - then warming up in the Sky Lagoon for the ultimate Hot and Cold experience!
Nestled on a stark, stunning coastline, Sky Lagoon feels a world away from everyday life. Iceland’s newest geothermal lagoon honors centuries-old bathing culture, embracing the warmth of a people tied closely to sea, sky and the power locked deep within the land. For centuries, Icelanders have trusted the calming, healing effects of geothermal water to help make them one of the happiest people on earth. Our 7-step rejuvenating Sky Ritual brings this culture to life for every guest and is included in the Sky Lagoon experience. Pure Pass includes admission, the Sky Ritual and public change facilities.
Take part in the Ritual
For centuries, Icelanders have trusted the calming,
healing effects of geothermal water to help make them
one of the happiest people on earth. Sky Ritual brings
this culture to life for every guest.
What's included
- national Park Entrance Fee
- entry Or Admission Fee
- all Necessary Equipment For Snorkeling
- english Speaking Guide
- free Underwater Photos
- hot Chocolate After Snorkeling
- sky Lagoon Admission
- complete Seven-step Ritual
- public Changing Facilities At Sky Lagoon
- towel
What's not included
- parking Fees
- warm Clothes And Socks
- swimwear And Towel For Wetsuit Snorkeling
- baselayer/ Thermals For Drysuit
- food And Drink
- transfer - This Tour Is Self-drive Only
- swimwear For Sky Lagoon
Important notes
- prerequisites For Snorkeling:
- 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
- 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.
Tour itinerary
- 9:00 - Meet and greet your guide in Silfra for snorkelingVallarvegur
- 16:30 - Sky Lagoon Pure Package with 7 step ritualVesturvör 44-48, Kópavogur
16:30 slot in Sky Lagoon - reach out to Sky Lagoon book a time or day that suits you best
Before you go
Please note that this is the meeting time at Thingvellir, Silfra car park.
Park your car at “Thingvellir P5” and walk 400m back along the road until you reach a smaller car park with all the snorkel and dive vans, and look for your Adventure Vikings guide - be there, ready to meet your guide 5-10 minutes before your tour is due to begin.
The check-in at Silfra car park, Thingvellir begins 5 minutes before your tour is due to begin. Check-in closes at the start time of your tour. Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed participation nor refunds. Adventure Vikings will review late arrivals situations and make a determination on a case by case basis. We therefore kindly ask you to review the driving directions to Silfra, respect the challenging Icelandic weather and road conditions, and to contact us ahead of time if you anticipate any problems.
NB. If for any reason a participants does not to do the tour after arriving in Silfra the tour remains non-refundable.
You can view or make changes to your booking and update contact information on our customer self service portal. To manage your booking visit: https://adventurevikings.paxportal.io/ and login with your booking reference number and email address.
Duration:
2 – 2,5 hours with briefing and suiting up
30 - 40 minutes snorkeling in Silfra
Sky Lagoon - stay as long as you want
Sky Lagoon Admission times:
Winter (Nov - Feb)
09:30 Silfra time - 17:30 at the Sky Lagoon
12:30 Silfra tour - 19:30 at the Sky Lagoon
Summer (March - Oct)
09:00 Silfra tour - 16:30 at the Sky Lagoon
10:30 Silfra tour - 17:30 at the Sky Lagoon
12:00 Silfra tour - 18:30 at the Sky Lagoon
13:30 Silfra tour - 19:30 at the Sky Lagoon
15:00 Silfra tour - 19:30 at the Sky Lagoon - May month
15:00 Silfra tour - 20:30 at the Sky Lagoon - From June
NB. Please contact the Sky Lagoon directly if you want to amend your admission time - with 24 hour notice or less, its best to give them a call!
Prerequisites for snorkeling:
- 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
- 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.
What to bring:
- Warm clothes to wear prior and after the snorkeling
- Swimwear and towel for wetsuit
- Base layer / thermals for dry suit
- Warm socks, woolen - extra pairs
- Camera - you can rent a GoPro camera by us
- Swimwear for Sky Lagoon
