Tours & experiences

Private Silfra Snorkel Tour

About this experience

The Private Silfra Snorkel Tour by Freedive Iceland offers travelers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning underwater world of Silfra, one of the top dive sites in the world.

This tour is designed for those who prefer snorkeling over freediving, and it provides an incredible experience that will leave you breathless.

Accompanied by experienced guides, travelers will snorkel through the crystal clear glacial water of Silfra, surrounded by fascinating geological formations and a variety of colorful marine life.

This is a private tour, which means that travelers will have the undivided attention of their guide throughout the duration of the tour.

The tour lasts approximately 3-4 hours and includes all necessary equipment, making it a hassle-free and unforgettable experience.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

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Summer tour time 6pm
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Summer tour time 3pm
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Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr
Guide languagesno (live guide), English (live guide), da (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Best to bring warm things to put on after dive

What is included

  • Professional guide
  • National Park fees
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Beverages
  • All activities

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Towels and swimwear

Itinerary and highlights

You meet our guides in the National park of Thingvellir when the tour starts (Can park your car at P5 parking spot 5 min walk from meeting point)

Start by getting a briefing from our guides on safety and all you will see and do, then you put on the equipment and walk 2 minutes to Silfra. 

Your guide is with you all the time while in the water for safety and comfort.  Afterward, the guide will take you back to the changing room and help you take off the equipment and help with all needed.  Then you get hot cocoa to get warm and cozy again.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Put "thingvellir P5 parking" into google map, Park your car there and walk back 400m to where all dive cars are

Languages and tickets

  • no — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • da — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Freedive Iceland

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Best to bring warm things to put on after dive
  • Attendees MUST know how to swim and be physically and mentally fit.
  • Attendees must be over 145 cm in height and 45 kg. weight. Attendees must NOT be over 210cm tall and 130 kg. weight

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 4 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
no (live guide), English (live guide), da (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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