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Húsavík: Bubbling Sands Snorkeling Tour
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2 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Litlaá, meaning "Little River," is located near the northern coast of Iceland. This is an unusual spot to find warm water, but thanks to a nearby geothermal active area, we get to enjoy snorkeling in water with a temperature of about 20°C.
The tour takes place in a lagoon called Brunnar, meaning "Wells." The lagoon's floor is full of mesmerizing dancing sands. The cold water erupting from the bottom causes these beautiful designs described as the "Bubbling Sands" that you must see with your own eyes.
Because of the warm water temperature, we also find fields of strange green algae, plants, multicolored sediments, and a countless number of snails.
In the shallow rocky area at the edges of the lagoon, we find countless numbers of sticklebacks traveling around in large groups. The majestic Brown Trout eats sticklebacks and is sometimes spotted by snorkelers.
This location is on the Diamond circle making it the perfect selfdrive tour.
What's Included
- Live guide that is a PADI instructor
- Hot chocolate and cookies
- Guided snorkeling tour
- All necessary snorkeling equipment, drysuit and warm undersuit
- Souvenir photos of your snorkeling tour (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The meeting point is on the Diamond circle in North Iceland. On road 85 you make your way to Keldunes, a farm that is on all main maps. After exiting the 85 you drive a small distance before turning left on the road to Höfðabrekka. You will meet our guide in this location, you won't miss him.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
When you arrive at Litlaá river you will meet the DIVE.IS guide who will give you a detailed briefing of the snorkeling tour and get you dressed into our top quality snorkeling dry suit and other gear.
You will enter Litlaá river at the entry point and snorkel down the river and in the lagoon for about 30-45 minutes.
Then, you will exit the river and walk back to the parking lot.
After the snorkeling tour, we will warm you up with hot cocoa and cookies. This is an opportunity to buy photos from your tour and chat with your guide about the area. Then it is time to take of the gear and continue on your way.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. The form can be filled out online
- All participant's height, weight and age information must be provided to local operator to ensure they bring the best fitting drysuit. The tour operator will contact you after booking to ask for this information.
- IMPORTANT - Participants over 60 years of age must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
- Drysuits are worn over your own clothing. We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit
- Minimum height is 4ft 11in (150cm). Minimum weight is 100lbs (45kg).
- Maximum height and weight is 6ft7in (200cm) and 264lbs (120kg).
- Participants must be comfortable in water and able to swim, physically fit and healthy
- Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting
- All participants must be able to communicate in English
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- All participants must be at least 12 years old
Operated by DIVE.IS - The Sport Diving School of Iceland
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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