4 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Explore Silfra, one of the world’s top dive sites in Iceland
Snorkel between Europe and North America
Enjoy floating in crystal-clear freshwater with over 100 meters of visibility
Experience snorkeling in a wetsuit or drysuit for a personalized adventure
€ 183.22
€ 168.56
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
Experience the thrill of snorkeling in Iceland’s Silfra, one of the world’s top dive sites. Adventure Vikings offers a unique wetsuit snorkeling experience that allows you to dive beneath the surface and explore the underwater wonders of this pristine fissure. While the wetsuit covers your entire body, it does not completely protect against the cold water — yet the experience is unforgettable. No diving license or prior experience is needed, and all necessary gear is provided. Wetsuit snorkeling is highly recommended for greater freedom and flexibility, while drysuits are also available for those who prefer to stay dry and float on the surface.
Snorkeling in Silfra means floating between two continents — Europe and North America — in an exotic underwater canyon located at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir, just 50 km from Reykjavik. The fissure was formed as the tectonic plates drift apart at about 2 cm per year, creating a unique and dramatic underwater landscape. With crystal-clear water offering visibility of over 100 meters, the sensation is almost like flying. This combination of geological wonder, pristine waters, and immersive snorkeling makes Silfra an unforgettable Icelandic adventure.
National park entrance fee
All necessary gear for snorkeling
Pick up and drop off in downtown Reykjavik
English speaking guide
FREE underwater Silfra photos
Hot chocolate
Gratuity
Parking fees
Warm clothes to wear after
Warm socks - woolen
Swimwear
Warm clothes
Swimwear and towel for wetsuit
Thermals
Warm socks
Camera
Public transportation nearby
Minimum age of participants is 12
Participants must be comfortable in water and able to swim
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!
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!
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.
