Silfra Snorkeling Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Snorkel between tectonic plates
- Explore crystal-clear waters
- Discover unique underwater landscapes
- Experience Silfra Fissure's geological wonders
- Enjoy a guided adventure in Thingvellir National Park
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Reykjavik
- All necessary snorkeling equipment
- Guided tour by certified instructors
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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.
Important information
Know before you book
- Participants must be comfortable in cold water
- Minimum age requirement may apply
- Prior snorkeling experience is recommended
Know before you go
- Wear a swimsuit under the provided dry suit
- Bring a towel and a change of clothes for after the tour
- Ensure you have a valid passport for identification
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- 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 - Participants who are 60 years of age and older must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
- Pickup starts 30 minutes before scheduled departure, please be ready and visible at your designated pickup location
Traveler reviews
Do it!!!
Wow! What an incredible experience! The staff was friendly, professional, and helpful from pick up to drop off. We were given all the equipment needed and received excellent safety guidance prior to entering the water. Shout out to Quim, our snorkeling guide. One guy in our group of 6 was struggling/panicking a bit. Quim was so patient, reassuring and kind. He problem solved on the fly and gave us all an experience we’ll never forget. Quim also took some outstanding pictures that I’ve shared with anyone who will look!!
Snorkeling the plates
I had an excellent time with James the pick up from my hotel stop was easy and the instructions on site for snorkeling were clear and the instructors did a great job of securing my dry suit. It was an unforgettable memory.
Once in a lifetime experience
A once in a lifetime experience would highly recommend it. Our driver James was amazing and so lovely. For the Snorkelling I was in Konrads group and he made me feel so comfortably especially since i’ve never been snorkelling before. The weather wasn’t the best but the guides were outstanding with making sure we were all safe and calm when going into the water and after. If you’re going to Iceland i’d most definitely book this,, the best experience!
Once in a life time - do it!
This was one of the best things we did in Iceland. The pick-up was smooth, small group, no drama. Our guide was calm and reassuring and you felt very safe the whole time. Yes, it’s freezing. You know that going in. But once you’re floating there, it’s just surreal. The water clarity is unreal. It genuinely feels like you’re flying. Floating between tectonic plates is not something you do every day and it really did feel like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Expensive, yes. Worth it, absolutely.
What a great experience!...
What a great experience! Snorkeling between the tectonic plates was amazing. The guides were amazing, my wife was a little nervous, but they assured her it would be great. We went in February and thankfully it was warm outside, about 34 Fahrenheit. The coldest part was waiting to change into the dry suit. Once in the water it was comfortable in the dry suit.