Silfra Snorkeling Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Snorkel between tectonic plates
- Explore crystal-clear glacial waters
- Witness vibrant underwater landscapes
- Experience unique geological formations
- Enjoy a guided adventure in Thingvellir National Park
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided snorkeling tour in Silfra Fissure
- All necessary snorkeling equipment
- Professional guide with safety briefing
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Participants must be comfortable in cold water and able to swim.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately.
- Children under 12 years old are not permitted on this tour.
Know before you go
- Wear a swimsuit under the provided dry suit for comfort.
- Bring a towel and a change of clothes for after the tour.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for check-in.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- 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 prepared to wear a dry suit (tight at the neck) to protect against cold water; please note that slight water leakage around the neck and sleeves area may happen, and that is considered normal.
- You must be a minimum of 135 cm and a maximum of 200 cm in height and weigh between 30 and 140 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.
- This is a self drive tour, you need your own car to arrive to the meeting point, please note there are no public buses to reach the location.
- Standard snorkel masks don’t fit over glasses. We recommend bringing contact lenses for the best experience.
- Silfra gets very busy in summer. That's why we recommend booking our earliest morning or late afternoon tours.
Traveler reviews
A great experience eith Troll.IS
We were not sure which company the booking was with from the Trio Advisor booking page. However, we easily found we were with Troll at the meeting point. Everyone was super helpful and friendly. Our guide (Guilia) was great. Although the water was 38 degrees F we were quite comfortable in the dry suits. Waiting to get in the water was a bit hot though. I'm glad we booked a time early in the days as they line to get in the water was getting long by the time we were done.Absolutely recommend.
Go if you can!
OMG! This was amazing! First wear warm close fitting clothing. It won’t get wet. Our guide, Lee was wonderful. He made sure we were properly attired and protected from the cold. The experience in the river was magnificent! I would highly recommend this trip!
Great! Amazung! Must-have!
Wonderful experience, amazing, crystal-clear water, my first time snorkeling, must have! Our guide Joa🤗 was great!
So glad we did it!
Our guide, Steven was great. His confident, relaxed and lighthearted demeanor put me at ease. For some reason I was expecting to meet at an actual building but the meeting spot is a parking lot that you pass by just before P5. There are bathrooms available but you change into your base layer in the back of what looks similar to a U-Haul moving vehicle with minimal privacy. Nobody seems to mind. The experience in the water was otherworldly and totally worth it. Once you get past the initial shock of cold water on your face, you get used to it and can relax and enjoy the experience. We were shown to roll over on our backs if we needed assistance or just to take a break which was reassuring. The pictures came quickly (later the same day for us even though he said it might be the next day) and are so fun.
We had a wonderful guide...
We had a wonderful guide who helped us all along the way and even stopped to help show me a better technique. The views were stunning with clear water. Not as cold as it seemed it would be!