About this experience
No car required! Join our classic Silfra Fissure Snorkelling tour and skip the hassle of driving - enjoy a seamless, all-inclusive adventure with convenient round-trip transfer from Reykjavík.
Discover the surreal beauty of Silfra Fissure on this unforgettable tour in Þingvellir National Park. Led by a certified PADI Divemaster, you'll glide through the crystal-clear, vibrant blue waters where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Discover Silfra’s unique geological formations and learn about its fascinating origins as you float through one of the world’s top dive sites.
This small-group experience is limited to 6 participants per guide, ensuring personalized attention and a safe, unforgettable, bucket-list adventure.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr 30 min 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour.
- PLEASE BRING: Warm base layers, preferably made from fleece or wool (not cotton), warm socks, a small towel and a change of clothes (just in case)
What is included
- Hot Chocolate + Cookies
- Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world-heritage site.
- Specialized cold-water safety gear (drysuit, thermal undersuit, gloves, hood, boots)
- Certified Divemaster
- Reykjavik pick up with return
- Small group snorkelling with a max of 6 guests per guide
- Complimentary underwater photos taken by your guide
- Snorkeling experience in Silfra fissure with snorkeling gear
Not included
- Food and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
We pick you up from Reykjavík, and drop you off after the snorkeling adventure!
Select a departure time from Reykjavik that best suits your schedule and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan to Thingvellir National Park. Receive a fascinating introducing to the UNESCO World Heritage site from your certified guide, and hear all about the mystifying Silfra fissure, a natural rift in the earth‘s crust caused by the force of nature.
Upon arrival to the park, don your dry suit and snorkel and prepare to plunge into the crystalline depths of Silfra fissure. Listen to a comprehensive safety briefing and then descend to discover a mesmerizing underwater tabelau. Gae at a ravine that stretches some 82 feet (25 meters) below the water‘s surface and then follow your guide to some of the fissure‘s most scenic spots. Glide effortlessly between the American and European continents and see jagged rocks and gaping voids that lead to the molten core of planet Earth
We return to Reykjavík after the tour, where you will be dropped off where we picked you up
Meeting and pickup information
- Please note the pickup process starts at your selected tour time and can take up to 30 minutes. Thank you in advance for your patience. We only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Arctic Adventures
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour.
- PLEASE BRING: Warm base layers, preferably made from fleece or wool (not cotton), warm socks, a small towel and a change of clothes (just in case)
- All guests must carefully review our Snorkeling Handbook before the tour to make sure everyone can safely participate>
- All participants must be able to swim and understand English to be able to safely participate in the tour
- This is a small group tour ensuring a more personalized experience limited to 6 participants per guide.
- Size Requirements: Weight limit: 45-120kg. Height limit: 150cm – 200cm.
- Glasses cannot be worn under the goggles. Please bring contact lenses if required.
- Pregnant women are unfortunately unable to participate due to the risk of cold water entering the suit.
- Medical issues outlined in our handbook require doctors approval to join the tour. Some conditions mean guests cannot participate.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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