Golden Circle Adventure: Snorkeling at Silfra, Geysir & Gullfoss

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Þingvellir National Park

• Þingvellir National Park is the perfect starting point for your -Golden Circle tour-, offering stunning scenery and rich history.
• Founded in 930, it’s home to the world’s first parliament, where Icelandic settlers met annually to shape laws. The parliament remained here until 1798, and in 2004, Þingvellir became a -UNESCO World Heritage Site-.
• Beyond history, Þingvellir sits on the -Mid-Atlantic Ridge-, where the Eurasian and North American plates drift apart. It’s the only place on Earth where this rift is visible above sea level. From the -Hákið viewing platform-, you’ll stand on the edge of the American continent.
• A short walk through the park leads to Öxarárfoss, a scenic waterfall with its own unique history.

Silfra

• In Iceland, within the National Park of Þingvellir, you can swim in some of the clearest waters on Earth, with an astonishing underwater visibility of about 100 meters.
• The fissure separating the North American tectonic plate from the Hreppa plate (a tiny tectonic plate trapped between two massive continental ones) runs through Þingvellir. About a hundred kilometers away, water from the Langjökull glacier travels underground through a corridor of lava rock before emerging in the Silfra fissure. Since lava rock is one of nature’s best filters, the water remains crystal clear, making this experience truly breathtaking.

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Geysir

• Did you know that every geyser in the world is named after -Geysir- in Iceland? The term geyser comes from the Icelandic verb -að geysa,- meaning to gush.
• Although Geysir is now dormant (its last recorded eruption was in -2000-), its neighbor -Strokkur- remains incredibly active. Strokkur erupts every -5 to 10 minutes-, treating visitors to dramatic jets of steaming water.
• Situated along the iconic -Golden Circle-, Geysir and Strokkur are must-see natural marvels, highlighting Iceland’s geothermal forces. Be sure to experience Strokkur’s breathtaking eruptions up close!

Gullfoss

• Iceland’s renowned -Golden Circle- owes its name to -Gullfoss-, the spectacular -Golden Waterfall.- Various legends surround its origin, and your guide will reveal these captivating tales during your visit.
• Did you know that Gullfoss was once in danger of vanishing? Plans for a -hydropower plant- nearly reshaped this natural wonder forever. Fortunately, conservation efforts safeguarded its magnificence, allowing visitors to experience its unbridled power today.
• A highlight of the -Golden Circle-, Gullfoss embodies Iceland’s wild beauty with its roaring cascades and mesmerizing golden mist.