Caving in Gjábakkahellir & snorkeling in Silfra, combination adventure tour in Þingvellir National Park. Trip difficulty 2 out of 5 possible. Rated:
Easy.
Category: 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.
The Black & Blue is an amazing trip, a true journey to the borders of reality and dreams.
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.
Guaranteed departures: available everyday at 9:00 AM* from Reykjavík or 10:00 AM from Þingvellir, from the 15th of May to the 15th of September with a minimum of 1 person.
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If you are staying at one of the many hotels and guesthouses in the city center then your pick up for your tour will be at 09.00 from the Arctic Adventures main office at Laugavegur 11. The shop is located in the heart of the old city center. Click here to see a map of our location.
Click here to see a list of hotels in Reykjavík which are outside the city center and from which we will pick you up. Details: Price: 19.990 ISK per person.
Including: pick-up from Reykjavík, caving, snorkeling and a packed lunch. The Black & Blue is included in our 5 day multi adventure trip and can be added to our bestselling weekend trip. Both trips offer great adventures for an unbeatable price.
The Black & Blue is included on the following multi day activity vacations: 
Distance from Reykjavík: 50 km / 31 miles.
Duration of trip: 7 hours.
Available: 15th of May to 15th of September.
Minimum: 1 persons.
Maximum: 30 persons.
Age limit: 14 years or 150 cm height.
Bring with you: A towel, woolen socks, good outdoor shoes, warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants. No knowledge of the sport required.
Extras: You can rent a good quality waterproof camera from us for an additional 5.000 ISK total price. The guide will divert them over to a disc straight after the trip. We also sell disposable cameras at our shop / office down town Reykjavík for 2.500 ISK.
PLEASE NOTE: Although you don´t need to "swim" while snorkeling, we recommend that you can. The reason for that is people that can´t swim tend to panic when they are in the water. You have to be comfortable with floating in water.
Click here for details on our cancellation policy. Disclaimer: All adventure trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures 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.
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