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
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
Amazing experience
I hope this review reaches out to Konrad, our fantastic guide who deserves acknowledgement for his great job. Other than that, on the site there was written that during the transfer from Reykjavík to Silfra, some geological explanation would be done. Unfortunately, this was not the case; but other than this it was a fantastic experience.
Just not worth it
The experience itself is great and our guide Hanna was outstanding. However, our pickup was thirty minutes late. When we got to the site, it was a mob scene. Our tour was booked for 1pm, but didn’t enter the water for almost three hours. We stood in line with full gear on for two hours. It felt more like the lines at Disneyland than anything else. Icelandic capitalism at its finest. So disorganized and chaotic. No one wants to acknowledge that it’s just way overbooked. 6.5 hours from start to finish with a thirty minute snorkel. Just not worth it.
Amazing crew and snorkel!
My wife and I did a silfra snorkel on 8/11. There were roads closed in Reykjavik which made us late by half an hour but the crew on site and our driver were amazing. Lynn and Emil were educational, charismatic, and hilarious. Lynn took us out and it was a beautiful swim. She was awesome and the swim was awesome. Thanks Dive.is!!
Snorkeling with Shenae
Shenae was a great guide and prepped us for everything needed. Such a cool experience. Also ended with a tasty hot coco. Everyone from start to finish was helpful and fun.
Incredible experience!
So much fun!! Amazing experience! My guide was the absolute best!!