About this experience
Snorkeling in Silfra is truly once in a lifetime experience! National Geographic describes Silfra as one of the top dive sites in the world. Combine that with the amazing Golden Circle tour from Reykjavík which includes Geysir, Gullfoss and Silfra in Thingvellir National Park.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
Plan your experience
Time on the tour10 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You must be ready to wear a tight and constricting dry suit to protect your body from the cold.
Local guides to help you plan
A base for the Golden Circle you want
Compare a Reykjavík starting point with a stay in the wider region by the arrangements that matter to you.
Plan the Golden Circle with room to look
Connect the principal places with a clear route, useful current information and a pace that fits your visit.
What is included
- Certified PADI dive / Dive-master Guide for Snorkeling Tour
- WiFi aboard the minibus
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Hot chocolate/tea and Icelandic chocolate bars after snorkeling
- Free GoPro photos from the tour (underwater and out of the water)
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated Bus stops
- Small-groups & personal experience
- Drysuit and under-suit that will keep you warm and dry
- Guided snorkeling tour in Silfra Fissure
Not included
- Lunch
- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Itinerary and highlights
Join us on a tour of the Golden circle with the 3 main sights being Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal area and of course Þingvellir national park where you will snorkel between the continents in Silfra fishure
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up starts at 8:00 and might take 30 minutes. Please be ready at your selected location. Due to traffic regulations, we can't stop at all hotel entrances downtown, so please read carefully if you will be picked up at your hotel or at the nearest designated Bus Stop (usually no further than a couple of mins walk). For walking distance to bus stops, please check busstop.is.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Troll Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Have read, signed, and followed directions on the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement Form you can see here: https://troll.is/medical/ . You can sign the form at the meeting location.
- Be comfortable in water and be able to swim.
- Communicate in English at the time of the tour.
- Be physically fit.
- Not be pregnant.
- You must be ready to wear a tight and constricting dry suit to protect your body from the cold.
- You must be a minimum of 150 cm and a maximum of 200 cm in height and weigh between 45 and 120 kilos along with being physically fit.
- - You must be a maximum of 69 years of age to participate in this tour. If you are over 60 years of age, you need a medical waiver, available on page 2 of the Medical Statement.
- You must be a minimum of 12 years of age to participate in this tour. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour.
- If you are over 45 and partake/have partaken in pipe smoking or heavy alcohol intake, you need a medical waiver.
- Please note that should you have any neurological, circulatory or respiratory problems or underlying diseases, battled any illnesses or have any physical problems you might have to turn in a physicians allowance to participate in this tour.
- Please contact us regarding pick up. There are some hotels where buses are not allowed to drive. You can find information about designated pick up locations at busstop.is or ask the front desk of your hotel. Pick up from Keflavík airport or outside of the greater capital area is not available.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick up starts at 8:00 and might take 30 minutes. Please be ready at your selected location.
Due to traffic regulations, we can't stop at all hotel entrances downtown, so please read carefully if you will be picked up at your hotel or at the nearest designated Bus Stop (usually no further than a couple of mins walk).
For walking distance to bus stops, please check busstop.is.
Due to traffic regulations, we can't stop at all hotel entrances downtown, so please read carefully if you will be picked up at your hotel or at the nearest designated Bus Stop (usually no further than a couple of mins walk).
For walking distance to bus stops, please check busstop.is.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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