Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates

Experience the ultimate underwater adventure in Silfra fissure, snorkeling between tectonic plates in Thingvellir National Park. Swim in crystal clear water with 100m+ visibility and marvel at the stunning colors of this unique underwater world.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • DIVE.IS Meeting Point for Silfra tours - 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…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guided snorkeling trip with a PADI certified live guide
  • Admission to Silfra included (ISK 1,500 value)
  • All necessary snorkeling gear, including drysuit and warm undersuit
  • Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies
  • Access to a heated changing van
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos of your snorkeling tour (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with a snorkeling journey through Silfra fissure!
Glide between the two tectonic plates, nestled between the continents, in the world’s most transparent water (visibility extends beyond 100m), revelling in the stunning hues of the submerged realm.
No scuba certification? No problem! Our Silfra snorkeling experience…

Location
DIVE.IS Meeting Point for Silfra tours
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Billy_c
Jan 18, 2025
Breathtaking - No Pun Intended - Fantastic! Conrad was amazing. This is one of the coolest things you’ll ever do and this unforgettable experience will last a lifetime.
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378kristenj
Jan 17, 2025
Must do when in Iceland! - Extremely unique experience and really topped off the trip to Iceland!! The guides were helpful, funny, and very knowledgeable!
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Maps04952570225
Jan 17, 2025
One of the best things I ever did - Water was cery clear. Very impresdive. Amazing unique experience overall, specially thanks to James our instructor. Excellent guide.
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Andrea_l
Jan 14, 2025
Snorkelling in Silfra in early January - This experience was amazing! Our bus transferred picked us up to take us to Silfra. But before we made a short stop at a visitor center with coffee, bathrooms and a scenic view available. Once at the dive site, the team makes sure you sign all your waivers and begin getting you dressed. Wear one or even two thermal layers and thick wool socks. Double sock if you can. You get and additional layer before you put on your wetsuit. Then you walk over to the dive site where you put on your mask and fins. The water is cold, but once your body gets moving you barely feel it. The water is also very calm and serene and all you see are rocks and the depth of Silfra. It's a fairly easy swim/snorkel. You are in the water for about 40 minutes total. The whole team was great. Shout out to Lorenzo, the best guide ever. After you exit the water and walk back, you change into your clothes and get hot chocolate and cookies before heading back. 10/10 would recommend.
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Mikkel
Jan 14, 2025
Great experience in the most amazing part of the world - Filip was great - really looked after us and when we got too cold, he was very understanding. Great instructions, photos and generally just a really pleasant guide.
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Departure39482796493
Jan 12, 2025
Snorkelling at silfra - bucket list experience! - What an experience! The team were excellent and made the whole experience such fun. The snorkelling itself - wow!! Just wow! The water and views beneath were just incredible! Thankfully not as cold as we feared 😜😂. We had Gabe as our tour guide and he was amazing - funny,attentive and made it a great time getting all the group of strangers together in the fun!
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Lloydg270
Jan 11, 2025
Great experience with Filip - What an amazing experience with our guide Filip! He was extremely friendly, chatty and funny, putting our minds and worries at ease! First thing to say is the dry suits do an incredible job of keeping you dry and warm! You can feel the cold only on your lips and occasionally on your fingers other than that perfect temperature. The swim it self is effortless as there is a light current that will take you along (very relaxing). After finishing up you feel revitalised and then top it off with a hot chocolate! 100% recommend this to anyone visiting Iceland!
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Hendriksr6001uw
Jan 4, 2025
Amazing snorkeling experience at Silfra - We had a lovely experience with Anezka of the dive.is team. The pickup and drop off from our hotel went fine. The views during our snorkeling were amazing. The dry-suits made the swimming a nice one. Overall the tour took about 5 hours. We would do it again next time in summer.
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C5464fvjuliam
Jan 3, 2025
Snorkeling at -10°C - very cool - An experience, in sunshine and sub-zero temperatures - in the water, however, it is really warm! Our guide Boris has supported us excellently - really great. Definitely recommended.
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Tara
Jan 2, 2025
Silfra snorkeling - Hugo guide - Brilliant experience, had so much fun swimming through the tectonic plates. Hugo was a fantastic guide with so much knowledge and he was great craic 😁
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