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Sharon Q
Kralendijk, Bonaire452 contributions
Aug 2020
The landscape is beautiful. But from above you do not see much of the continent plates. I am a diver myself, but I dive to see the beautiful fishes and coral. Here there is nothing more to see than rocks on both sides of you.
If the prices were lower I might have done it, just to get the entire experience. But I found the prices for a dive or snorkeling way too expensive.
If the prices were lower I might have done it, just to get the entire experience. But I found the prices for a dive or snorkeling way too expensive.
Written 23 April 2021
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AirSchis
Vancouver, Canada887 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Pay parking in a gigantic parking lot. Find the information area and they will direct you to this place located beside the lake. The actual walk into the gorge is free and you are right up close. As well, there are a number of hiking trails you can take in many directions. How often can you be in a tectonic plate? Washrooms and lots of other interesting things to do here. Definitely recommend.
Written 7 September 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,455 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Another unique feature in Iceland due to meeting (separating) of American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Here, at Silfra you can dive between them.
Have in mind you can do that only with a tour operator.
However, you can walk to the site and visit it observing it from ground.
Have in mind you can do that only with a tour operator.
However, you can walk to the site and visit it observing it from ground.
Written 23 November 2023
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Sue C
Ely, UK37 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Out of this world , amazing, once in a lifetime. Absolutely incredible viz . Went with Troll expeditions. Amazing experience
Written 7 November 2023
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The Travel Couple - Chathu & Ishanka
Kalutara, Sri Lanka1,629 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
You could snorkel between the europe and America tectonic plates. Its the only place in the world where you could do something like that. You should arrange your your with some licensed operators here. They give you proper instructions and training and the required gear to do this adventure.
Written 23 December 2022
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girgo
Hamilton, Canada94 contributions
Nov 2019
DO IT!!!! Yes it's cold, but only for a few minutes around your mouth and chin, it goes away quickly. You get a dry suit which keeps you warm. We did this Nov 8, snow on the ground, grey, dismal, windy, and SOOOOOOO glad we did, it's unreal! It the most beautiful blue, like being in the Carribean. The calm and peace you feel cannot be explained, and the view from the water is stunning! The mountains covered in snow and snow around you and you are snorkelling, your brain is confused. The staff with Artic Adventures were fabulous! So funny and helpful. The hot chocolate and cookies were a nice treat. Yes you will get wet but honestly, not bad at all. I would not recommend for kids or if you have issues with crapming, the current is strong to swim to the platform.
Written 12 November 2019
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ourglobewanderers
Golden, CO164 contributions
Sept 2019
This is where people can snorkel and dive between the tectonic plates. We had no desire to do this ourselves, but we were curious to see other people doing it. We were driving the Golden Circle route, which includes Thingvellir National Park. The Silfra rift is in the national park. We parked in the P5 parking lot of Thingvellir National Park, and walked down the road to watch a group of scuba divers exit the water, and then a group of snorkelers go in. There was a parking area directly across the road from where you enter the water, but it was reserved for the diving tour operators. We originally didn’t think it was a worthwhile experience, as it was very expensive, and we knew there were no colorful tropical fish or corals to see, but after viewing the snorkelers & divers, we could understand that it could be an awesome experience. We got a kick out of just watching other people do it!
Written 19 October 2019
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Andy H
Sarnia, Canada19 contributions
Oct 2021
Book through Free-dive. Professionals with a great personality. Water was cold I was not in my thick (wet) suit.
Written 14 November 2021
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chinadoll19us
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida94 contributions
Jun 2021
Snorkeled Silfra with tour company. Clear blue majestic water between the cathedral of tectonic plates. Breathtaking water with green moss and sand at the end.
Written 25 June 2021
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MGStickler
Lehigh Valley, PA231 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
Truly one of world’s great dive experiences. More than 100 meters of visibility. A bit of a hike in full dry suit from the “camp” to the entry point, but worth the effort.
Written 8 January 2020
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