Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra Minibus Tour | Free Underwater Photos

Dive into Iceland's Wonders – Snorkel Silfra & Explore the Golden Circle!

Troll Expeditions offers an exciting day tour that combines snorkeling in the world-famous Silfra Fissure with exploring the Golden Circle's incredible sights, including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, and Geysir geothermal area.

Tour Details

Your journey begins as the morning light dances across the Icelandic landscape, and a comfortable minibus arrives to whisk you away on an unforgettable adventure. With a friendly guide at the helm, you'll traverse the iconic Golden Circle, a route that promises to reveal some of Iceland's most breathtaking natural wonders. The anticipation builds as you approach Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the earth's crust is alive with the slow dance of tectonic plates.

As you step into the park, the air is crisp and filled with the scent of volcanic earth and moss. Your PADI Divemaster guide, a seasoned expert, welcomes you with a warm smile and a thorough safety briefing. Equipped with neoprene hoods, gloves, a thermal undersuit, and a drysuit, you prepare to plunge into the Silfra Fissure, a submerged wonderland where the glacial waters are so clear, they seem to magnify the vibrant blues and greens of the underwater world.

The moment you slip into the water, a chill tingles your skin, but the drysuit keeps you buoyant and warm. As you float, the surreal beauty of Silfra unfolds beneath you. The fissure's walls rise like ancient sentinels, their surfaces adorned with delicate aquatic flora. Here, you are not just snorkeling; you are gliding between continents, touching both the North American and Eurasian plates in a single breath. The journey takes you through Silfra Hall, the widest expanse, and into the depths of Silfra Cathedral, where the water's clarity is nothing short of miraculous.

Emerging from the water, the adventure continues as you explore Thingvellir's rich history, where Iceland's first parliament convened in 930 A.D. The land here whispers tales of ancient chieftains and the birth of a nation. Next, the tour leads you to the thundering Gullfoss waterfall, where the mighty Langjökull glacier feeds a cascade that plunges into a rugged canyon. On sunny days, rainbows dance in the mist, creating a scene that begs to be captured and shared.

Finally, the geothermal wonders of the Geysir area await. Here, the earth bubbles and steams, and Strokkur geyser erupts with clockwork precision, sending plumes of hot water skyward every few minutes. The vibrant colors of the hot springs paint a surreal landscape, a testament to the raw power and beauty of Iceland's geothermal activity.

This tour is more than a journey; it's an immersion into the heart of Iceland's natural and historical splendor. With every sight, sound, and sensation, you'll find yourself captivated by the magic of this extraordinary land.