Private Tour
Private Silfra Snorkeling 6 p. group - Meet on Location - with Underwater Photos
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy Silfra snorkeling with a private guide. Silfra Fissure is 2-4 degrees temperature. Choose between a drysuit or a wetsuit for a Viking experience as we spend about 30 - 40 minutes max in the crystal clear water. A wetsuit allows you to to be more flexible and dive under while a drysuit helps keep you warm as you let the light currently slowly take you down the crack between continents.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All participants must know how to swim and be comfortable in water
All participants must be able to communicate in English
Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting, especially around the neck and wrists
Minimum age is 12 years, please reach out regarding younger participants & Participants over the age of 65 need to get a physicians approval.
Be at minimum 150cm (4’9) tall / maximum 200cm (6’7) tall, and be at minimum 50kg (99 lbs) / maximum 120kg (264 lbs)
Don't wear glasses, instead bring contact lenses or your own prescription mask (if you have one)
Recommended to bring a change of clothes (the drysuit has a very small chance of leaking)
We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks a a base layer under the drysuit
All participants heights, weights and age must be provided to local operator. If you do not provide at time of booking, please contact supplier immediately after booking to provide this information
All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. Please find a link to the medical statement on your ticket voucher right after booking the experience to be sure if you qualify.
Please dress according to weather - no heals or jeans
Note: Each guide can assist one group of up to six participants at a time. Up to three different groups can be present during this activity.
Make sure to eat breakfast before this activity
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Snorkel in a dry- or wetsuit at one of the top dive sites in the world. Visibility at about 100m in the crystal clear glacial water - between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
What‘s Included
Underwater Silfra photots
National Park & Silfra fee
Undergarment for dry suit
Snorkeling equipment
Wetsuit or dry suit
Hot chocolate
Transport
Thingvellir parking fee
Options
Private Tour
Reviews
160 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Snorkeling in 2 degrees
Lilspidah,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dori was a great guide - explained everything well and kept us dry! Highly recommend!
Great dive experience
justinsH2994PC,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Better than expected could of stayed in the water all day Would definitely recommend it to any level of dive experience Crystal Clear Waters Also the best drive king water ever tasted Dori was an amazing instruction and calm at all times
Snorkeling in the Silfra
markpH540CV,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just WOW !! Arnil,our guide, was super friendly and very reassuring seeing as we were about to go snorkeling in gla ial melt water with an outdoor temperature of minus 5degrees C. What a fabulous view though. The clarity of the water and rock structures were breathtaking. I really recommend this to anyone looking for a unique experience. The water wasn't as a cold as the air temperature, but despite the stunning views, 40minutes snorkeling was time enough in the cold, before being recharged with hot chocolate.
Snorkel of a lifetime!
rachaelmE4992YL,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was amazing. Our guide was so awesome and helpful and made us feel at ease, not to mention patiently herding us around like kindergartners getting all 5 of us into our gear. I was the only one wearing a westsuit to everyone else’s dry suit and I was kept pretty warm, except my feet. Going in January we were super lucky to not see too many people (well actually we had the whole place to ourselves, and we even had some sun!) I’m sorry I didn’t get our guides name but she was from Poland and so cool! Thanks! This mermaid really enjoyed herself!
Silfra snorkelling session with Dory
22thatik,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the snorkelling session with Dory, it was a unique experience that we’re glad took part in. Dory explained everything very well, provided gear to size, made sure everyone understood the safety measures, took underwater pictures and made sure everything was in order. 5 stars well deserved, would recommend this experience to everyone.
Amazing experience
Q725VVmattw,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dory was fantastic! So much fun. She was very professional and friendly. The snorkeling was beautiful and an incredible experience
Fault sifra snorkeling
Sophieetbastien,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. The water is clear which allows us to see the fault. With waterproof suits you have a good time, only the lips and hands are frozen. Dory was great throughout the whole experience.
Amazing silfra diving
A5282KJleahc,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00100% worth it activity. Dori was such a nice and perfect instructor! She was kind and also helped us be prepared very safe.
Good experience of diving in Silfra
chenx753,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dory is a very kind and nice guide. She pay attention to you if you are newbies! The tour is happy and lovely in the whole process.
Exceptional..to do absolutely
marienoellel328,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Doris for this wonderful adventure..something egg!!! It was so beautiful..the hight light of my stay in Iceland..I showed the pictures to my co-workers and from Iceland is at the top of their travel list..thank you very much for these beautiful pictures
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