Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates Pick Up from Reykjavik
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a snorkeling tour of Silfra fissure!
Float between two tectonic plates, between the continents, in the clearest water in the world (100m+ visibility) while admiring the mesmerizing colors of this underwater world.
You don’t need to be a certified diver in order to experience water at its clearest! Snorkeling at Silfra is suitable for anyone who feels comfortable in water and knows how to swim. This family-friendly activity is suitable for children from 12 years old.
The snorkeling tour of Silfra is done in a dry suit, helping you to stay warm and dry inside the suit while swimming in the cold, crystal clear water.
Silfra is located in Thingvellir National Park which is a Unesco heritage site. The beautiful park is one of the wonders on the famous Golden circle route.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. Please contact local operator in order to request the form via email.
All participant's height, weight and age information must be provided to local operator to ensure they bring the best fitting drysuit. The tour operator will contact you after booking to ask for this information.
Participants must be at least 12 years of age
Dry suits are worn over your own clothing. We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit
Minimum height is 4ft 11in (150cm). Minimum weight is 100lbs (45kg).
Maximum height and weight is 6ft7in (200cm) and 264lbs (120kg).
Participants must be comfortable in water and able to swim, physically fit and healthy
Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting
All participants must be able to communicate in English
Not suitable for pregnant women
IMPORTANT - Participants who are 60 years of age and older must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
Pickup starts 30 minutes before scheduled departure, please be ready and visible at your designated pickup location
What To Expect
We will pick you up in Reykjavík and drive you to Thingvellir National Park. During the one-hour drive, your guide will provide you with information about the unique geology and cultural history of Iceland and Silfra as well as the surrounding area of the UNESCO world heritage site. Once your group of max 6 people has been formed, your guide will give you your drysuit, warm undersuit and snorkeling equipment. Your guide will explain how to use this equipment and how to ensure that you will be warm during your tour. You can change in our heated Changing Van and the guide will help you with putting all the gear on. We recommend wearing long underwear and thick socks. The briefing and gearing up takes approx 1 hour. You will walk 5 minutes to Silfra and start your 30 - 45 minute snorkeling tour of Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon. After snorkeling in the cold water, we warm you up with hot cocoa and cookies. This is your chance to chat with your guide.
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Snorkeling Silfra Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Heated changing van
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Live guide that is a PADI instructor
Hot chocolate and cookies
Entrance fee to Silfra (ISK 1,500)
Guided snorkeling trip
All necessary snorkeling equipment, drysuit and warm undersuit
Souvenir photos of your snorkeling tour (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,198 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do it!!!
Karen N,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow! What an incredible experience! The staff was friendly, professional, and helpful from pick up to drop off. We were given all the equipment needed and received excellent safety guidance prior to entering the water. Shout out to Quim, our snorkeling guide. One guy in our group of 6 was struggling/panicking a bit. Quim was so patient, reassuring and kind. He problem solved on the fly and gave us all an experience we’ll never forget. Quim also took some outstanding pictures that I’ve shared with anyone who will look!!
Snorkeling the plates
Explore777281,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an excellent time with James the pick up from my hotel stop was easy and the instructions on site for snorkeling were clear and the instructors did a great job of securing my dry suit. It was an unforgettable memory.
Once in a lifetime experience
650graciec,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A once in a lifetime experience would highly recommend it. Our driver James was amazing and so lovely. For the Snorkelling I was in Konrads group and he made me feel so comfortably especially since i’ve never been snorkelling before. The weather wasn’t the best but the guides were outstanding with making sure we were all safe and calm when going into the water and after. If you’re going to Iceland i’d most definitely book this,, the best experience!
Once in a life time - do it!
Sophie H,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best things we did in Iceland. The pick-up was smooth, small group, no drama. Our guide was calm and reassuring and you felt very safe the whole time. Yes, it’s freezing. You know that going in. But once you’re floating there, it’s just surreal. The water clarity is unreal. It genuinely feels like you’re flying. Floating between tectonic plates is not something you do every day and it really did feel like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Expensive, yes. Worth it, absolutely.
What a great experience!...
Matthew E,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great experience! Snorkeling between the tectonic plates was amazing. The guides were amazing, my wife was a little nervous, but they assured her it would be great. We went in February and thankfully it was warm outside, about 34 Fahrenheit. The coldest part was waiting to change into the dry suit. Once in the water it was comfortable in the dry suit.
Fun Time!
Amanda G,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great snorkeling! If you are uncomfortable with tight clothes the dry suit is very tight around the neck and hands. I was worried about being cold but in the end, only my hands were cold.
An amazing experience and the water temperature was bearable.
Sm6th,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing experience that I am so glad I did. I was nervous about the water temperature beforehand, but the dry suits we were provided did a decent job of keeping us warm enough (it was cold, but not unbearable, and certainly not as bad as I thought it would be). Also, the dry suit made me incredibly buoyant, so I barely had to swim at all (you don't have to be a strong swimmer to enjoy this experience). The clear water allowed for amazing sights of all the impressive geological features below. The water is so clean and clear of any pollutants that we were told its completely safe to drink (I didn't try it, personally, but others said it was very refreshing). Overall, I thoroughly recommend this experience.
What an unbelievable experience
209antc,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow wow wow. What an experience this is. We went as a family and all loved it. Will our guide was amazing and so helpful. He really did go above and beyond to make sure we all had an amazing time. Thanks.
Amazing !!!
653molliem,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing our guide Nails (not too sure if I spelt it right) she was amazing! Very helpful on what to do. The water was so very clear you could see right to the bottom with no issues. Very cool experience and the hot chocolate was great too!!
Amazing, just amazing...
slipd83,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip of a lifetime! Great guidance from our French instructor, we all had a great morning ;-) Thanks.
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