Snorkeling Between Continents in Silfra: A Journey Across Tectonic Plates with Free Photos
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Thingvellir
Experience the thrill of snorkeling between continents in Silfra, a fissure located in Thingvellir National Park. Swim across tectonic plates and capture the moment with free GoPRO photos.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Þingvellir Parking P5 - Snorkel between the continents in the Silfra fishure is an amazing adventure, join us in the Þingvellir national park for a refreshing experience in the clearest glacier waters in Iceland.
What's Included
  • Certified PADI dive guide for snorkeling
  • Small-group format for a personal touch
  • All necessary snorkeling gear, including drysuit
  • Complimentary GoPro photos, underwater and above
  • Proficient English-speaking staff
  • Snorkel through the famed Silfra Fissure
  • Warm beverages and snacks post-snorkeling
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Your destination is Thingvellir National Park, a site recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, you’ll embark on a brief expedition through the park’s volcanic terrain festooned with moss. During this exploration, you’ll be accompanied by a PADI Divemaster guide who is both friendly and knowledgeable.

Afterwards, you’ll be provided with all the required snorkeling equipment for your adventure in Silfra, including thermal drysuits, neoprene hoods and gloves, along with snorkels and fins. This gear will not only keep you floating while in the fissure but also shield you from the water.

As you plunge into the water, you’ll be captivated by the stunning hues of blue that dominate the fissure, as well as the natural underwater vegetation adorning the canyon walls. In the unique experience of swimming between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, you’ll be swimming between continents. Complimentary GoPRO images of your tour will be forwarded to you via email upon the tour’s completion.

  • Have read, signed, and followed directions on the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement Form –https://troll.is/medical). You can sign the form at the meeting location.
  • Be comfortable in water and be able to swim.
  • Communicate in English at the time of the tour.
  • Be physically fit.
  • You must be ready to wear a tight and constricting dry suit to protect your body from the cold.
  • You must be a minimum of 150 cm and a maximum of 200 cm in height and weigh between 45 and 120 kilos along with being physically fit.
  • You must be a maximum of 69 years of age to participate in this tour. If you are over 60 years of age, you need a medical waiver, available on page 2 of the Medical Statement.
  • You must be a minimum of 12 years of age to participate in this tour. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour.
  • If you are over 45 and partake/have partaken in pipe smoking or heavy alcohol intake, you need a medical waiver.
  • Please note that should you have any neurological, circulatory or respiratory problems or underlying diseases, battled any illnesses or have any physical problems you might have to turn in a physicians allowance to participate in this tour.
  • Not allowed for people over 69 years old
Location
Troll Expeditions Silfra
Meeting point is at "Troll Expeditions Silfra" (write that on Google Maps). Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time. Directions: Park your car at P5 Thingvellir (parking lot 5) and walk to the meeting point Troll Expeditions Silfra.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ann_j
May 30, 2024
Great excursion - Anna was an extremely kind, knowledgeable, and skilled guide. This was such a unique experience, and the scenery was beautiful!
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Nicole_p
May 24, 2024
Great experience - Vero was so patient and kind. She made me feel comfortable in the water. Trip was fun and interesting to
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Stfts
Apr 29, 2024
Awesome experience with Lilian! - We had such a great experience with Lilian. I would recommend this to everyone who is going to visit Iceland. They have excellent equipment so it wasn't that cold, only part of my face. Lilian takes everything under control. No one gets wet, and everyone has fun with him. He also took some great photos!
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Julie_b
Apr 19, 2024
So glad we did this! - Amazing experience and we adored our guide Lou! If you are on the fence, just do it! Once in a lifetime amazing experience!
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Fabianwig
Mar 13, 2024
Amazing experience, 10/10! - Amazing experience, 10/10! We were a small group (4 + our guide Lilian), which was amazing! Lilian was the best, very knowledgeable person, kind and super fun to be around. He explained everything and helped us with the dry suits etc. Lilian made our experience even more memorable, we shared stories and had a great time. He also took amazing pictures of our group, making sure everyone got nice pictures. I would recommend this tour to everyone, thanks Troll and Lilian for the great experience! Fabian
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Amanda_w
Mar 12, 2024
Great experience! Jana... - Great experience! Jana our guide was fantastic! Highly recommend this adventure when visiting Iceland.
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Jonathan
Mar 4, 2024
Amazing experience - I did this with my mom and it was beautiful! We had great weather which made it additionally amazing. Our guide Lilian was great! I’ve never been colder in my life (what else did we expect doing this in the middle of winter) but it was worth the experience and the incredible photos they took for us. I certainly would recommend this to anyone adventurous. Don’t miss out on the breathtaking experience!
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Alan_h
Feb 15, 2024
Unbelievable experience - Make sure to bring your thermals as you can wear under the dry suit they give you. Make sure you’ve had some breakfast before it too. Our guide Kevin was brilliant
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G1787gfshaunk
Feb 13, 2024
Silfra Snorkel - Amazing experience made all the better by tour guide James. Water is so clear and although cold, the dry duits & thermal suits provided by Troll kept us warm and dry!
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Sheryl_n
Jun 7, 2024
Snorkeling - So interesting & staff did an amazing job ! Was worried about the temperature & being cold but not an issue at all
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