Iceland is an incredible country full of unique and spectacular adventures. One of the most unique activities for tourists is snorkelling between two tectonic plates in the stunning Silfra Fissure. The Silfra fissure in Iceland is the only place in the world where you get the opportunity to snorkel or dive between two tectonic plates.
Silfra Fissure is a deep gorge located in Thingvellir National Park, which marks the boundary of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. This unique geology means crystal clear water visibility can reach up to 100 metres! The spring below is filled with melted water from the nearby Langjokull Glacier and has passed through the underground lava for up to a century.
You’ll be able to explore various depths from five to thirty-five meters, where vibrant colours are abundant around each corner. Colourful coral reefs provide an amazing backdrop for photographs and marine life such as trout, Arctic Char and even seals can be seen swimming by.
Snorkelling in the Silfra Fissure isn’t just a unique experience but also a great way to learn about the tectonic plates that make up Iceland. A guide will provide detailed information about plate movement and its effect on Iceland's landscape making this adventure educational as well as exciting!
Iceland, of course, has much more to offer including a boat trip from Reykjavik which can bring you up close to Humpback, Orca, Blue, and Minke whales. And of course, the light display of the Aurora Borealis is once in a lifetime moving experience.
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