Snorkeling in Silfra Tour from Reykjavik
Snorkeling at Silfra Fissure in Þingvellir National Park is a surreal and otherworldly experience that ranks among the world’s top dive sites. Here, you can literally float between two continents, as Silfra is located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. The crystal-clear glacial waters of Silfra offer visibility that extends beyond 100 meters, revealing a mesmerizing underwater landscape of lava formations, vibrant green algae, and a spectrum of blues that defy imagination. As you glide through the frigid waters, you’ll witness geological wonders like the Big Crack and Silfra Hall, and you’ll savor the feeling of serenity that only such pristine nature can provide.
Silfra is a remarkable fissure formed by the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in Iceland. It is constantly replenished with glacial water that has undergone decades of subterranean filtration through solid, porous lava rock. This natural filtration process renders Silfra one of the clearest bodies of water on Earth.
- Guided snorkeling trip
- All necessary snorkeling equipment
- Hot chocolate and cookies after the snorkeling trip
- Entrance fee of 1.500 ISK per person into Silfra
- Pick up at your accommodation in Reykjavik
- Long thermal underwear
- Warm wool socks
- Hat, gloves and scarf
- Long underwear
- Thick socks
- Suitable clothes for the weather of the day
- Contact lenses if you wear glasses
- Ensure that you have carefully reviewed, signed, and adhered to the guidelines outlined in the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement.
- Please sign our liability release form at the commencement of the tour.
- Participants must have a height ranging from 150cm to 200cm.
- Weight requirements dictate that participants should fall within the range of 45kg to 120kg.
- Ensure that you fall within the parameters of our dry suit size chart.
- Participants must be a minimum of 12 years old in the current year.
- Comfort and proficiency in the water, along with the ability to swim, are prerequisites.
- Physical fitness is essential for the activity.
- Be prepared to wear a dry suit that may occasionally feel snug and restrictive.
- Effective communication in English or having access to a translator throughout the tour is mandatory.
- Pregnant individuals are not eligible to participate.
- 90% of the cost is refundable up to 48 hour before your tour
- 10% of the cost is non-refundable regardless of cancellation time
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Pick-upReykjavikWe will pick you up in Reykjavik and accompany you to Thingvellir National Park. During the one-hour journey, your guide will provide you with insights into Iceland’s unique geology, and cultural history, as well as the significance of Silfra within the UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you have your own means of reaching Silfra, you can also meet us directly at the designated Silfra meeting point within the National Park.
Snorkeling at Silfra FissureUpon arriving at Silfra, your guide will provide you with a dry suit and snorkeling gear. Your snorkeling guide will offer instructions on how to use the equipment to ensure your comfort and warmth during the 30- to 40-minute snorkeling expedition, covering Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon.
During your snorkel, you will explore Silfra’s four main sections. You’ll start by floating through Big Crack, Silfra’s narrowest point, where the continental plates are so close that you can almost reach out and touch them. The fissure then opens up into Silfra Hall, showcasing the full spectrum of Silfra’s vivid colors and exceptional clarity. From this vantage point, if you gaze at just the right angle, you can see all the way to Lake Thingvallavatn, a distance of over 150 meters. As you approach the entrance to Thingvellir Lake, you’ll enter the mesmerizing Silfra Cathedral, where the depth reaches 23 meters, creating a sensation of gliding over boulders and glacial silt. Your snorkeling experience culminates in the endless visibility of Silfra Lagoon.
We will pick you up in Reykjavik and accompany you to Thingvellir National Park. During the one-hour journey, your guide will provide you with insights into Iceland’s unique geology, and cultural history, as well as the significance of Silfra within the UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you have your own means of reaching Silfra, you can also meet us directly at the designated Silfra meeting point within the National Park.
Upon arriving at Silfra, your guide will provide you with a dry suit and snorkeling gear. Your snorkeling guide will offer instructions on how to use the equipment to ensure your comfort and warmth during the 30- to 40-minute snorkeling expedition, covering Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon.
During your snorkel, you will explore Silfra’s four main sections. You’ll start by floating through Big Crack, Silfra’s narrowest point, where the continental plates are so close that you can almost reach out and touch them. The fissure then opens up into Silfra Hall, showcasing the full spectrum of Silfra’s vivid colors and exceptional clarity. From this vantage point, if you gaze at just the right angle, you can see all the way to Lake Thingvallavatn, a distance of over 150 meters. As you approach the entrance to Thingvellir Lake, you’ll enter the mesmerizing Silfra Cathedral, where the depth reaches 23 meters, creating a sensation of gliding over boulders and glacial silt. Your snorkeling experience culminates in the endless visibility of Silfra Lagoon.