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
A bucket list item I didn’t know I had
Very well organized but in a friendly, helpful way. Was not as cold in the water as I expected. Just amazing
Best Experience Ever!
Our snorkel guide was Jenny, she was absolutely amazing and took care of every single need we had during this experience. She made sure our gear was on correctly and that our masks and snorkel were fitted properly! This was a big deal for me because nothing ever fits me right and she took the time to make me feel at ease with the whole process of dry suit and wetsuit! My daughter is a geologist/teacher and this has been on her bucket list for over 20 years! She and her husband and I had the best time and would highly recommend it! Thank you, thank you!
Once in a lifetime
Great experience not to be missed. Changing facilities leave a lot to be desired (back of a van). Other than that would I recommend, in a heartbeat.
Wow... incredible...
Wow... incredible experience. Once in a lifetime. You did not need any snorkeling experience or even know how to swim. You float very easily. They pick you up in a warm bus, drive you to the place, you get fitted for your dry suit and they help you put it on, then you waddle down to the water. Even with the dry suit, it was FREEZING so definitely wear WARM layers underneath and thick socks. My suit did not leak anywhere except around my head but not enough for it to be a problem. The water is incredibly clear and calm. No fish or anything but you can see forever. It is very cool. You have an area inside the bus to change out of your wet clothes if needed and bundle up and it is heated. They served hot chocolate afterwards and the pictures turned out SO cool. Loved the experience.
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!!