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Silfra Snorkeling Tour

The Silfra fissure is the most impressive snorkeling site in Iceland, and perhaps the world. Silfra is located in Þingvellir, a UNESCO world heritage site. Silfra river is located in a crack between two tectonic plates, the Eurasian and the North American plates. Snorkeling in between these plates and experiencing crystal clear water is an incomparable experience.

Silfra is a unique site of wonder where you can snorkel in crystal clear water with up to 100 meters of visibility. Your tour through Silfra starts in the „Big Crack“, followed by „Silfra Hall“ where you will see wonderful rock formations with magnificent colors. Then you continue towards „Silfra Cathedral“, the grandest part of the fissure, and end up in „The Lagoon“ where you can examine the algae that grow in the lagoon in the clearest water you will ever find and you can reflect on the beauty that you just witnessed. You can either meet up with the snorkeling guides at the site in Þingvellir or book a pick up from your accommodation in Reykjavík.

Important Information about the start of the tour: You can either meet your guide directly in Þingvellir Park on location or you can also book this tour with a transfer from Reykjavík included. Please select the relevant booking form below. Pick up from Reykjavik either from your accommodation or one of the official bus stops

Please note that participants do not require any experience and this tour is perfect for beginners. You float on the water and it is very easy to maneuver in the water in the drysuits. There is a steady slow current that carries you downstream and your guide will show you where to go. The water is very cold but you will be very well protected from it in a drysuit that covers your whole body. On your hands and head, you wear a wet-suit material that quickly heats up from your own body heat. People that wear glasses have to wear contact lenses, using eyeglasses is not possible.

All participants aged 60 or older and all participants under a doctor’s care for any ongoing medical condition must get their doctor’s clearance for this tour. The medical form to bring to your doctor can be viewed and downloaded here.

Please bring long underwear, thick socks, and a small towel. It is not possible to wear glasses – please bring contact lenses if needed

This Silfra snorkeling tour is operated by one of our reliable partners.

Meeting point: Meet on location in Þingvellir Park or transfer from Reykjavík. Pick up in Reykjavík from your accommodation or one of the official bus stops

Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours with meet on location and approximately 5 hours with transfer from and back to Reykjavík.

Tour Code

Tour Code

DS-01

Season

Season

All year

Duration

Duration

3-5 Hours

Location

Location

Golden Circle

Difficulty

Difficulty

Moderate

Age Limit

Age Limit

14 Years Old

Included:

  • Fully guided snorkelling tour
  • All necessary snorkelling equipment
  • Hot chocolate and cookies after the tour
  • Entrance fee into Silfra

Not included:

  • Digital Snorkelling tour photos

What to bring?

  • Long underwear
  • Thick socks
  • Suitable clothes for the weather of the day
  • Contact lenses if you wear glasses

Meeting Point:

You can either meet your guide directly in Þingvellir Park on location or you can also book this tour with a transfer from Reykjavík included. Please select the relevant booking form below. Pick up from Reykjavík either from pick up from your accommodation or one of the official bus stops

Requirements:

This Silfra snorkeling tour is an adventurous experience and participants must:

  • have read and signed the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement (view here)
  • sign the liability release form at the start of the tour (view here)
  • be at least 150cm / maximum 200 cm tall and be at minimum 45kg / maximum 120kg
  • be at least 12 years of age
  • feel comfortable in water and be able to swim
  • be physically fit
  • be ready to wear a sometimes tight & constricting dry suit
  • not be pregnant

Book your Snorkeling Tour with pick-up from Reykjavik:

Book your Snorkeling Tour with Meet on Location

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