Experience the privilege of snorkeling in the Silfra fissure, a unique underwater adventure in Reykjavik. Choose between wetsuit or drysuit options and capture unforgettable underwater photos.
Heading out from your Reykjavík accommodation to Silfra takes 45 minutes. Once you have greeted your certified guide he or she will run through how the day will go and what to expect from the tour. Upon arriving at Silfra, you will don your gear listen in to a safety briefing and head to the glacially flooded fissure known as Silfra.
The fissure is ever changing and grows wider as the tectonic plates move 2cm further apart each year. The approximate time in the water is around 30-40 minutes, and you’ll finish the tour by warming up with a well earned hot chocolate.
We will take photos of you and do not charge extra commission. Normally included are 40-100 photos, this varies on group size and the skill level of the group. They are downloadable after a few days.
With the wetsuit option you’ll just need to wear your swim suit underneath it. Our guides highly recommended that you bring thick socks (preferably wool) as this will help to keep your feet cozy and warm while snorkeling!
We are the only company to offer wetsuit and drysuit. This means members of your group can book different options and still be able to stay together in the water.
Points of Interest
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Thingvellir National Park
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Silfra
- Underwater photos included
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik
- Guided by a certified PADI Divemaster/Instructor
- Enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate
- Food
- Clothing suitable for the weather, for example waterproofs
- Swimwear and towel
Snorkeling in Silfra fissure is an exceptional experience bestowed by nature. Found in Thingvellir on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Silfra is a vast ‘split’ in the land resulting from the separation of two tectonic plates.
Opting for the wetsuit option advantages you with the ability to dive deep and gain a distinctive view of both underwater and above the water. This choice is a favourite among scuba divers lacking necessary scuba diving certifications. The drysuit, however, might be a better fit for those not so comfortable with swimming.
Prior exposure to snorkeling/ diving is beneficial for diving deep, though not compulsory. The drysuit option can be reserved for others in your group or yourself on a separate listing for the same tour.
Our groups always consist of a maximum of 6 people per guide, ensuring a more intimate and personalized experience. If your group comprises 7 or more, you might need to prepare your equipment together but would be partitioned during the water activity.
- 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 a 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 heal 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
- Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting, especially around the neck and wrists
- 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.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
