Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling - Meet on location | Free Photos
Overview
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3 hours
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Snorkeling in a wetsuit in Iceland is something that may sound crazy but it can be one of the most rewarding things you can ever do. Hearing what our guides know and what our customers say after the tour is the reason we offer the wetsuit to you.
We are the only company that offer a wetsuit and a drysuit. This allows multiple people in your group to decide what is truly the right fit for them to tailor make your day.
Most people who choose the wetsuit do so because they want to be able to dive down. Therefore because of this this option is popular with scuba divers who do not have the required certifications for the drysuit scuba dive.
When underwater a serene silence washes over you that can only be experienced by being under the water in a wetsuit. It is something that makes this quite possibly the best way to view the waters of Silfra, consistently over 100 metre in visibility.
If you're not a particularly confident swimmer then the drysuit snorkel is an easier option for you.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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
Bring a swimsuit and towel.
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)
Please dress according to weather - no heals or jeans
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
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.
We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks a a base layer under the drysuit
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.
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‘s Included
Underwater photos
Use of Snorkelling equipment
PADI Divemaster/ Instructor or equivalent
Hot chocolate
Food
Clothing suitable for the weather, for example waterproofs
Swimwear and towel
What To Expect
After parking your car in P5 you will meet you where all the snorkel/ dive vans are. Once you have greeted your guide he or she will run through how the day will go and what to expect from the tour. Once you're wearing all of our snorkel gear you will listen in to a safety briefing prior to entering Siflra. Silfra is known for it's visibility exceeding 100 metres. The reason for this is because 50km away there is a glacier that melts at different times of the year and this melt water makes a journey underground until it reaches a big 'crack' in the ground. This meltwater fills this 'crack' or 'canyon' meaning we can go snorkeling there to experience it. After spending 30-40 minutes in the water you'll finish the tour by warming up with a well earned hot chocolate. Your guide will take photos of you throughout and does not charge extra commission. Normally included are 40-100 photos, this varies on group size and the comfort level of the group. They are downloadable after a few days. With the wetsuit option all you need to wear your bathing suit underneath. Our guides highly recommended that you bring thick socks as this will help to keep your feet warm while snorkeling!
Options
10:30am - Silfra Snorkel Tour
Snorkel between continents: Experience the magic of Silfra, where you float between tectonic plates in the world’s clearest water!
15:00pm - Silfra Snorkel Tour
Snorkel between continents: Experience the magic of Silfra, where you float between tectonic plates in the world’s clearest water!
13:30pm - Silfra Snorkel Tour
Snorkel between continents: Experience the magic of Silfra, where you float between tectonic plates in the world’s clearest water!
Morning - Silfra Snorkel Tour
Snorkel between continents: Experience the magic of Silfra fissure, where you float between tectonic plates in the world’s clearest water!
Evening rate
snorkeling
Noon - Silfra Snorkel Tour
Snorkel between continents: Experience the magic of Silfra fissure, where you float between tectonic plates in the world’s clearest water!
Reviews
374 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A unique and unforgettable experience
ealfarobles,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent organization and logistics, very clear and timely information, also excellent treatment of our guide very good handling of very attentive information also, always at the attention of the group
Very cool adventure!
782aleksak,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a cool thing to do, of course it was cold but I definitely think it was worth doing the wetsuit instead of drysuit. I could go under the water and do a little bit of free diving, it was hard staying under the water though, I was quite buoyant. It was quite hard to put the wetsuit on though but that’s all part of the adventure. Silfra in its self was very beautiful!
Unique experience from an amazing company- highly recommend!
Philip R,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Unique experience in a beautiful national park. A great tour company and Dory was an amazing guide! Even though it was a daunting experience, she was kind, helpful, and accommodating. She made my grandpa feel comfortable and it was a great experience for all of us. And the hot chocolate was a sweet treat as well. The water was so cold but it was worth it. Would highly recommend this adventure and this group.
Great guide
142aislynb,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide Alex was amazing! He stayed engaging, kind, and informative. Made the tour lively and fun. Would recommend to everyone who visits!
Ten out of ten with high recommendation! Thank you, Ines!!
vasullivan10,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a unique experience, one that we'll never forget! The wetsuit was cold but felt like we got to be more flexible. Our guide, Ines, was so fun and helpful!!! Would highly recommend for your Iceland adventure!!!
Great snorkel adventure!
Vacation09966627828,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience at Silfra with Adventure Vikings and our guide Ines! I enjoyed the wetsuit and the ability to dive down and found the cold water quite manageable. Merci beaucoup Ines for teaching us about the area, teaching us technique, snapping a ton of photos, wrestling us in & out of the suits, and for keeping the vibe fun from start to finish!
Cool experience!
Jessica N,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a cool (literal) experience. Ines did a wonderful job explaining what we were doing and the history and landscape behind it. She handled the more nervous participants with ease, while still giving the rest of us a wonderful experience. The experience itself was humbling. It was crazy to think about the water temperature and where it came from, while having the same thoughts to the geological side of things. Once in a lifetime experience that I would recommend. We did the dry suits and were very pleased. They kept everything but your hands and a small part of your face perfectly warm. The hot chocolate after was a nice add on!
Great time
Raviphol S,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Did the tour with Alex. Pretty incredibly experience, stay somewhat warm the whole time except hands and face. The guide was super helpful in getting people ready and wrap things up at the end.
Are you for scuba?!
J5309NXjoc,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. Our guide, Alex from Liverpool, was phenomenal! Wetsuit was the way to go. Loved the photos he took. All in all a once in a lifetime experience!
Super recommended
mariamS8978UC,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super recommended experience ..very well organized everything ..the guide transport very well and the dive guide Inés honor license plate
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