Snorkeling between two plates of continental tectonic plates. Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park-Silfra is one of those experiences through which you will snorkel between the two plates of continental tectonic plates. Of course, Silfra Snorkeling is a fracture between North America and Eurasia plates: one of the world’s most unique dives-a swimming spot, in crystal-clear waters, created by drifting apart these colossal plates and one of the best Staycation Arises. So, here is everything you will need to know for this lifetime snorkeling experience. 

Unique Magic of Silfra Snorkeling

All these tectonic processes have created such an underwater beauty as that of the rift, which floods them for thousands of years. 

Already more than a thousand different places to dive have been discovered, but Silfra Snorkeling has its purity. Langjökull Glacier- a glacier that melts for as long as 100 years through quite porous underground lava rock- an exceptional level of clarity in water permits seeing more than 100 meters (328 feet). Almost snorkeling in Silfra Snorkeling brings you the thrilling experience of swimming in the air because detailing goes down pretty deep into crevices that are pretty well visible under rock formations. 

You may end up being the most traveled scenic route tour guide Take off from Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Geyser, and Gulfs waterfall. The snorkeling tour at Silfra Snorkeling is not to be missed. The national park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a historic location since it was where the first parliament of Iceland called Althing met way back in 930 AD. 

Snorkel Experience in Silfra Snorkeling

Snorkeling in the icy waters of Antarctica, one is introduced to a warm open-armed welcoming guide or tour operators that could surely get one all dressed up in dry suits, gloves, hood, and snorkel gear, as much as one will experience the view of a warmer experience within the water between 2-4 degrees Celsius throughout the year. That would look kind of fearfully frigid, but all’s fair in the world for you: your dry suit has to make you pretty dry, and warm enough to be very well-experienced. 

Snorkeling at Silfra Snorkeling is for you. You will trek to the Silfra Snorkeling entrance where snorkeling later awaits following a comprehensive safety briefing and dressing. You have dived into those crystal waters since, so you are on an ideal view to see the underwater topography and should be excited. The rift has four sections mainly; these include the Big Crack, Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon. Every one of these shall bring forth a glimpse of the rift. 

Narrow Rift: It swims straight across the point of constriction of tectonic plates. At this point, one can even touch and feel the two rocks that form the North American and Eurasia plates. 

Silfra Snorkeling Hall: This opens more widely than Narrow Rift and goes much deeper into the rift with very blue-green coloration, surrounded by humongous boulders and interesting rock formation. 

Cathedral: Of course, it is the most impressive-the cave-about 23 meters deep. There, you find parts of the sheer walls of the fissure, and you would be mighty impressed by it, like flying over an underwater canyon. 

Lagoon: it is much calmer, but wider. Here, you will get really magnificent view angles from Silfra’s Snorkel crystal waters before leaving to bring the end closer to your snorkeling tour. 

Experience takes about 30 to 40 minutes, but the memory of floating between two continents lives with you eternally. 

How to Make Your Snorkeling Tour Successful 

1. The Dress: Since you are wearing the dry suit itself, you would be looking for layers of thermic or woolly dressing because icy water it is. 

2. Freediver and feel it: The buoyancy you would get from the dry suit means you will be terrified to be having no buoyancy at all. Just relax and breathe slowly while having this. 

3. Waterproof Camera: The colors and clarity of waters in Silfra Snorkel are very ‘picture perfect’. 

Must Snorkel in Silfra Snorkeling

Snorkeling in Silfra Snorkeling-it is that feeling of immersion in that power of geology of nature. I faced for the first time in my life something that sparkled excitement as one feels with a feel of icy cold water and the awe of finding and discovering a wonder of nature that no other place exists on earth. 

Conclusion 

Tectonic plates gape while snorkeling: of course, that is the world’s largest gapping of two tectonic plates, giving people an approach to the natural and geological wonders Iceland provides. Snorkeling through crystal-clear waters into such incredible underwater landscapes across the gap between two tectonic plates at Silfra Snorkeling-it encompasses within it an experience once in a lifetime: the unique chance to swim between two continents, a thing to be done by every somebody who’s on a quest for something like no other. No tour to Iceland ever finishes without snorkeling through that breathtaking wonder of nature at Silfra Snorkeling.

FAQS

How do you dive deeper when snorkeling?

To dive down efficiently, elevate your legs until they are straight up in the air and bend your hips 90 degrees to position your torso perpendicular to the bottom. In this manner, your legs’ weight will pull you down and you won’t have to expend valuable energy (or oxygen) on further kicking.

Can you visit Silfra without snorkeling?

You don’t have to dive or snorkel to enjoy the clear waters of Silfra; these activities have the potential to make your visit unforgettable. You can take a car to Thingvellier National Park, park it, and then stroll to the location. even step onto the platforms without shoes on.

Should I snorkel in Iceland?

It is the only place on earth you will probably ever be able to dive or snorkel between 2 tectonic plates. The visibility is extraordinary, no lie 100+ meter viz. The water is cold at 2C/35.6F, but the Bare drysuits work well in keeping you warn for the 30–45min snorkel trip.

How will you choose your snorkel in snorkeling?

When selecting a snorkel, you might wish to take into account the following features: Water can be removed from the snorkel with the help of the self-draining (purge) valve located beneath the mouthpiece. When using a scuba regulator, the snorkel mouthpiece can swing out of the way thanks to a swivel or flexible corrugated bottom section.

What are the best water conditions for snorkeling?

If the low tide is higher than 0.40 meters, you won’t have enough exposed shallow pools to explore because the water will still be pouring in. This is the ideal low tide for advanced snorkeling. We use a lot more sheltered pools for our beginner snorkel outings, so you can get away with a low of any lower.