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Snorkelling between continents at Silfra, Iceland Snorkelling between continents at Silfra Iceland Remove
In October5°C15 rainy days
Flying time8h 50mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stayA half-day trip from Reykjavík
Best forAdventure seekers · Divers & snorkellers · Couples
The feel of itGlacial, weightless, quietly astonishing
Where people stayReykjavíkor Þingvellir and Laugarvatn
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageISKIcelandic
AccommodationVery expensive

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