4 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Snorkel in Silfra, a top dive site in Thingvellir UNESCO World Heritage Site
Swim in crystal-clear freshwater with visibility up to 60–63 meters
Experience the surreal sensation of floating and “flying” underwater
Explore stunning volcanic rock formations and Icelandic landscapes
€ 183.85
€ 169.14
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
Lowest Price Guarantee — no other provider offers this tour for less
Silfra is one of the world’s top diving and snorkeling destinations, located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Thingvellir, just 50 km from Reykjavík. This unique freshwater fissure reaches depths of 60–63 meters, with water so clear that visibility extends nearly end to end, creating an almost surreal sensation of flying underwater. Surrounded by stunning volcanic rock formations and the dramatic Icelandic landscape, snorkeling in Silfra offers an unforgettable experience that combines adventure with the serenity of pristine, untouched nature.
While snorkeling in a drysuit provides insulation from the cold glacial water, Adventure Vikings recommends the wetsuit option for a more dynamic and enjoyable experience. As the only Icelandic company offering wetsuit snorkeling in Silfra, we ensure you can dive, float, and explore the fissure freely, rather than remaining mostly on the surface. No prior diving experience or license is required, making it accessible for everyone who wants to experience the thrill of gliding through one of the clearest waters on the planet.
National park entrance fee
All necessary gear for snorkeling
English speaking guide
Pick up and drop off in downtown Reykjavik
Free underwater Silfra photos
Hot chocolate
Gratuity
Parking fees
Base layer thermals
Warm clothes to wear after
Warm socks
Warm clothes
Swimwear and towel
Base layer or thermals
Warm socks, woolen
Camera
Public transportation nearby
Minimum age of participants is 12
Must know how to swim and be comfortable in water
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Amazing experience to snorkel in between the tectonic plates. You get a warm overall and are fitted into a dry suit so that the seal fit tight around your neck and wrists. Good and gloves are semi-dry, but the water is so cold that they go rather numb than hurting. View was 10/10 worth it. Could be more scientific input, eg. background to the tectonic plates, how it affects the eco system etc, but all in all a great experience!
My sister and I went snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure in July, our guide Frede was amazing — hilarious, super knowledgeable, and had the van vibing to the best 00s rock/indie playlist. The van to the site was super nice too. It was a small group of six of us (plus our guide), which was perfect — easy to bond, chat, and then geek out together while floating between tectonic plates. The water is crystal clear and absolutely stunning — you’re literally drifting between continents. Don’t expect lots of fish or plants (this water is ~2–4°C / 35–39°F, nothing cute is thriving here), but the clarity and geology are unreal. You can even drink the water and… yes, I did. I am now a glacier-water sommelier and I give it 5 stars. They give you two suits to ward of the wet — body stays warm, hands and face get a spicy glacial tingle but you’ll be fine. There is a bathroom nearby, but it’s smaller, so don’t plan to fully change there. We stopped at a visitor center beforehand and they let us change there, which was clutch. Be prepared to float. You mostly hover, bob, and gently steer like a confused seal. The walk to the entry point is short but awkward, so have fun waddling there. 🐧 it’s worth it I promise. No long wait times, even though it was packed. Very smooth process, great guide, and seriously a core memory experience. If you’re on the fence, do it. And bring base layers to wear under the suits — especially if you run cold.
My daughter and I did this tour on Oct. 25th. The coldest part was standing around waiting for the group to be geared up and then waiting to enter the water. Once in the 2.0C water it was fine! Snorkeling between the tectonic plates was an experience not to forget. The water was very clear and the current just carries you along! Our guide, Guillaume was fantastic! The photos are hilarious!
Everything was amazing! The guides were so helpful and attentive. I highly recommend!!
This was our favorite experience in all of our two weeks of Iceland! The guides made us feel very safe and helped us get all of our gear on quickly. I’m someone who is a bit claustrophobic, so the tight suit/headpiece made me a little nervous, but I’m telling you it is worth it to experience this! Plus, they start you in a shallow, still water area where you can bail out if you aren’t comfortable. The only part of you that touches the freezing water is around your face and through the gloves they give you. Everything else was perfectly warm and stayed dry. The experience is just so unique and you can’t get it anywhere else so take advantage of this opportunity!
Such an amazing adventure our guide Alex gave us a detailed briefing then took us down to the techtonic plates guided us through this amazing phenomenon with heaps of photos and finished up with a hot chocolate Great adventure guys well done would thoroughly recommend you add this to your wish list. Thankyou Alex and the team a very happy customer
It was absolutely amazing! Our guides were very sympathetic, professional and very supportive! It all felt well organized, no rushing and we all stayed dry! Your lip area hurts like hell for the first few minutes but then the pain simply disappears (definitely something to be worth mentioned)! We all stayed dry however (except for head and hands which is normal but never had the feeling I was freezing despite 2°C water temperature). The view was stunning and what you could see down there as well! Definitely a rather unusual, exciting activity. The included photos and the fact it was a rather small group added to the experience! The place did not feel overcrowded despite several groups being there.
It’s really not as cold as I thought it would be. I’ve never been to a place with better water quality than this. Tour guide James is very easy going, we didn’t really know how to swim and still comfortably finished the tour.
Amazing experience! Would totally recommend! Competent guides and professional procedure.
A one of a kind, unique experience that is a true bucket list item and a must do in Iceland. Our guide, Grétar was great! Not only during the activity itself (high professionalism and experience) but also during the transport to/from Rejkiavik sharing a wealth of information about Iceland, it's history and traditions. Definitely recommend!
