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Silfra · Freediving Tourism

Silfra presents spectacular continental rift freediving with 100m visibility in glacial water. Freedivers explore tectonic plates wearing drysuits in 2°C water of drinking quality, a unique and challenging environment.

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Best season: Summer
Difficulty: 8
Region: Iceland, Þingvellir National Park

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Snow-covered rocky terrain along a serene river in Selfoss, Iceland.

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Serene winter waterfall landscape in Selfoss, Iceland, covered in snow and ice.

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