Silfra Snorkeling Between Continents Photos Included- Self Drive
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
You'll arrive at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once there, you'll take a short journey through the volcanic, moss-laden fields of the park. Here, you will listen as your friendly and experienced PADI Divemaster guide.
Later, you'll receive all of the necessary equipment for snorkeling in Silfra, including neoprene hoods and gloves, a thermal drysuit, snorkel and fins. The equipment will keep you buoyant throughout your time in the fissure, as well as offering a protection against the water.
Once in the water, your eyes will meet the incredible shades of blue so prevalent in the fissure, as well as the natural under-water flora canyon walls. As you are swimming you will have the opportunity to swim across continents, as you will be switching back and forth from the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. After the tour GoPRO pictures will be sent to you by email for free.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 ready to wear a tight and constricting dry suit to protect your body from the cold.
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.
* Silfra gets very busy in summer. That's why we recommend booking our earliest morning or late afternoon tours.
Not allowed for people over 69 years old
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Certified PADI dive / Dive-master Guide for Snorkeling Tour
Small-group guaranteed & personal experience
All passengers must have filled in the medical form in order to join this tour! Age Limit: 69
Drysuit and all other snorkel equipment (thermal undersuit, mask, snorkel, fins, hoods and gloves)
Free GoPro photos from the tour (underwater and out of the water)
Professional English Speaking Guide
Guided snorkeling tour in Silfra Fissure
Hot chocolate/tea and chocolate bar after snorkeling
Parking fees
What To Expect
Snorkel between two tectonic plates in the Silfra fishure is an amazing adventure, join us in the Þingvellir national park for a refreshing experience in the clearest glacier waters in Iceland. * Silfra gets very busy in summer. That's why we recommend booking our earliest morning or late afternoon tours.
Options
Standard
Duration: 3 hours
Reviews
3,389 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best experience
benrD382LS,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was once in a lifetime experience! Abbie was a phenomenal guide. Would recommend it to anyone visiting Iceland. Pro tip - ensure you come when there is sunlight. It’s winter and we chose the 1pm slot it was perfect.
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896sharnis,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with the tectonic plate swimming. James and Vicky were both incredibly helpful in getting us ready and reassuring us. We were in Vicky’s group and her guidance during the session was outstanding. She made everything feel easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend joining one of her groups!
Unique!
oc anec579,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very friendly, the business well organized in a heated truck. The experience is definitely worth the visit it is original and incredible! I recommend!!
Had a great time swimming...
Shon S,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time swimming between the tectonic plates. Even on a cloudy snowy day we could clearly see everything and got great pictures from our guide Augustin.
Great!
Oudwil,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vicky was great, and so was the rest of the team getting us suited up. Amazing trip and the cold is really not that bad! The chocolate milk at the end is very appreciated!
Unforgettable Experience!!
Scout L,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna was amazing!! She is very experienced and had so much knowledge to share about the history behind everything!!!!!
James was a great tour...
Julia Q,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James was a great tour guide - very clear water, and we even saw a fish ! Water was cold, but they gave us a thermal suit under the dry suit. Wear tight fitting layers underneath. Great experience , and we had hot chocolate afterwards.
Unforgettable experience! Highly recommend.
F9FRE,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience! Highly recommend to anyone exploring Iceland. We had Anna as our guide through the snorkelling tour who was really friendly, warm and welcoming. Overall an unforgettable experience. Thanks Anna!
A must do in Iceland!
236gianad,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I went snorkeling as part of our honeymoon trip to Iceland. It was an AMAZING experience. We had Agustin as our instructor and he was awesome! He was professional while also having a great sense of humor and made any anxiety you may have going into it/ during experience better! Despite being a little chilly when getting dressed/ before the tour, from start to finish we would highly recommend!!
One in lifetime experience
W9843PWandrews,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vicky was an amazing instructor, the experience was a once in a lifetime experience would recommend to everyone and anyone visiting Iceland.
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