Silfra Snorkeling: Underwater Adventure between Tectonic Plates in Thingvellir National Park
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Thingvellir
Experience the ultimate underwater adventure in Silfra fissure, snorkeling between tectonic plates in Thingvellir National Park. Swim in crystal clear water with 100m+ visibility and marvel at the stunning colors of this unique underwater world.
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • DIVE.IS Meeting Point for Silfra tours - We will pick you up in Reykjavík and drive you to Thingvellir National Park. During the one-hour drive, your guide will provide you with information about the unique geology and cultural history of Iceland and Silfra as well as the surrounding area of the UNESCO world heritage site.

Once your group of max 6 people has been formed, your guide will give you your drysuit, warm undersuit and snorkeling equipment. Your guide will explain how to use this equipment and how to ensure that you will be warm during your tour. You can change in our heated Changing Van and the guide will help you with putting all the gear on. We recommend wearing long underwear and thick socks. The briefing and gearing up takes approx 1 hour.

You will walk 5 minutes to Silfra and start your 30 - 45 minute snorkeling tour of Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon.

After snorkeling in the cold water, we warm you up with hot cocoa and cookies. This is your chance to chat with your guide and take a look at the pics taken during the tour.

The service level at Dive.is is the best, there is a reason TripAdvisor chose our Snorkeling Tour the No 4 experience in the world!

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guided snorkeling trip with a PADI certified live guide
  • Admission to Silfra included (ISK 1,500 value)
  • All necessary snorkeling gear, including drysuit and warm undersuit
  • Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies
  • Access to a heated changing van
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos of your snorkeling tour (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with a snorkeling journey through Silfra fissure!

Glide between the two tectonic plates, nestled between the continents, in the world’s most transparent water (visibility extends beyond 100m), revelling in the stunning hues of the submerged realm.

No scuba certification? No problem! Our Silfra snorkeling experience is accessible to anyone who has a comfort level with water and can swim. It’s an activity that’s family-friendly, appropriate for children 12 years and older.

During the Silfra snorkeling tour, you’ll don a dry suit to keep snug and dry while swimming in the icy, crystalline water.

Situated in the Thingvellir National Park—a Unesco heritage site—Silfra is a must-see stop along the famed Golden Circle trail.

  • All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. Please contact local operator in order to request the form via email.
  • 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.
  • Participants must be at least 12 years of age
  • Dry suits 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
  • IMPORTANT: All participants over 60 years of age must have their doctor sign the approval form
Location
DIVE.IS Meeting Point for Silfra tours
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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D4799jhrachele
Jun 23, 2024
Great excursion! - Henry was great! he did a great job of going over all safety instructions and making g sure that we stayed warm and had a blast
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995daphnek
Jun 23, 2024
Amazing experience, highly recommend! - This was an amazing experience! Our guide and driver Henry was extremely friendly and made everything super fun. I went by myself and everything went super smoothly. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a little well organised adventure. There were plenty of people around to help you every step of the way and I felt extremely well prepared for snorkelling in such cold water. Thanks to everyone at Dive.is and Henry especially for an amazing day.
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Etoileenfolie
Jun 21, 2024
Amazing experience - Had the best time with Eline who took great care of the team - I had the best time and thank you for the amazing experience! 😊
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Dana_s
Jun 20, 2024
Bucket List Item Unlocked! - This was the entire reason I booked a trip to Iceland - I wanted to celebrate my 40th birthday swimming in Silfra, a huge bucket list item for me! And it was totally worth every second, even though it was cold (but the dry suits make it negligible). Jake was a knowledgeable and fun guide, and I wouldn't have wanted to spend my birthday any other way.
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207bettir
Jun 19, 2024
Definitely do it! - Great experience! I've dived and snorkeled a lot, but this was amazing! Really nice and competent guide (thanks Emilo) small group, even though it was pretty busy, no crowds. Well organized! Very good instructions. It's a bit different with a dry suit like that! You can't put it on or take it off without help! I was in the water for over an hour and only got out because my hands were getting a bit cold. Warning! People over 60 need a doctor's note! For whatever reason... I had asked beforehand and brought it with me. But I was also the oldest... It was incredibly fun and I can only recommend it!
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110ruskinh
Jun 19, 2024
Snorkeling trip - Was a great trip, Henry was great and very helpful to the slower people in the group. Great photos too. Would definitely recommend to a friend.
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Inspire68621354062
Jun 14, 2024
Wonderful day - Very good experience. Although the temperature was less than 10 degrees, it was not cold at all to put on clothes and snorkel. The water was so beautiful and the visibility was excellent. The coach was very professional and took care of everyone from beginning to end.
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A9829xxangelab
Jun 12, 2024
Incredible Experience - Once in a lifetime experience! Something we will always remember. Well organised and our guides were fantastic - thank you Eline, Karol & Diogo.
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Nataliebc9004hh
Jun 12, 2024
Definitely worth doing - GC & Papi were awesome tour guides! Highly recommend this tour with the boys. It's a once in a lifetime experience. Cheers!
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V6403qclisaf
Jun 11, 2024
Ice-cold highlight in Iceland! - The tour was a real highlight on my trip to Island. Our guide David was very professional, empathic and patient with the whole group. We had a fun time in the ice-cold water! I would recommend wearing an extra pair of thick socks 🥶
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