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Silfra Snorkeling: Explore Golden Circle Wonders
4.5
89 Ratings
Reykjavik
Embark on a thrilling adventure as you snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Silfra Fissure and explore the geological wonders of the Golden Circle in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park.
Embark on a thrilling adventure as you snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Silfra Fissure and explore the geological wonders of the Golden Circle in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Reykjavik City Hall - Pickup is available from designated stops in Reykjavik.
- Silfra Fissure Arctic Adventures - Experience the aquatic wonders of Silfra, where two continents converge. The glacier-filtered water offers remarkable clarity, making it feel as though you are floating above the deep Silfra crack. The journey includes four main…
- Reykjavik City Hall - Pickup is available from designated stops in Reykjavik.
- Silfra Fissure Arctic Adventures - Experience the aquatic wonders of Silfra, where two continents converge. The glacier-filtered water offers remarkable clarity, making it feel as though you are floating above the deep Silfra crack. The journey includes four main sections: Silfra Deep Crack, Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon. Witnessing these firsthand is the only way to truly appreciate their stunning beauty.
- Thingvellir National Park - Travel to Þingvellir National Park, home to the Silfra diving site. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its unique geological features, this park is sure to impress with its beauty. It is the only place where the Atlantic Oceanic Rift is visible above water, the site of the world’s oldest parliament, and a location of remarkable natural wonders.
- Gullfoss Waterfall - Gullfoss Waterfall is one of Iceland’s most renowned natural attractions. Situated in the Hvítá River canyon, this spectacular waterfall cascades in two dramatic tiers into a deep gorge. Often accompanied by mist and rainbows on sunny days, Gullfoss enchants visitors with its sheer power and beauty—a must-visit on any tour of Iceland’s stunning landscapes.
- Geysir - Geysir is the famous geothermal area in Iceland’s Haukadalur Valley that gave its name to geysers worldwide. Although the original Geysir erupts less frequently now, its impressive history and the surrounding bubbling hot springs and steaming vents continue to demonstrate the raw power of geothermal forces.
- Kerid Crater - Kerid is Iceland’s most renowned volcanic crater, conveniently located along the Golden Circle route.
- Reykjavik City Hall - After your enchanting adventure, you will be dropped off at your chosen location in the Reykjavík capital area.
What's Included
- Small group experience
- Hot chocolate and cookies after snorkeling
- Convenient Reykjavik pick up and drop off
- Guided snorkelling in Silfra Fissure with a certified Divemaster
- All necessary snorkelling gear (snorkel, goggles, fins, drysuit, thermal undersuit, hood, boots)
- Guided Golden Circle Tour (Thingvellir, Kerið, Geysir & Gullfoss)
- Free wi-fi on board
- Small group experience
- Hot chocolate and cookies after snorkeling
- Convenient Reykjavik pick up and drop off
- Guided snorkelling in Silfra Fissure with a certified Divemaster
- All necessary snorkelling gear (snorkel, goggles, fins, drysuit, thermal undersuit, hood, boots)
- Guided Golden Circle Tour (Thingvellir, Kerið, Geysir & Gullfoss)
- Free wi-fi on board
What's Not Included
- Lunch not included. Guests may bring a packed lunch or purchase food at designated stops
- Please bring: Towel, change of clothes, socks
- Lunch not included. Guests may bring a packed lunch or purchase food at designated stops
- Please bring: Towel, change of clothes, socks
Additional Information
Experience snorkeling at Silfra Fissure in the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park and explore the stunning Golden Circle attractions on this day trip from Reykjavik! Depart from the capital and journey to the national park to snorkel in the pristine waters of Silfra Fissure, a natural divide between the North American and European tectonic plates….
Experience snorkeling at Silfra Fissure in the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park and explore the stunning Golden Circle attractions on this day trip from Reykjavik! Depart from the capital and journey to the national park to snorkel in the pristine waters of Silfra Fissure, a natural divide between the North American and European tectonic plates. Next, discover the geothermal valley of Haukadalur by minibus, with stops at the renowned Geysir hot spring and Gulfoss waterfall. The tour also includes a visit to Kerið Crater before heading back to Reykjavik.
- Remember to bring: Warm base layers, preferably made from fleece or wool (not cotton), warm socks (wool recomended), a small towel and a change of clothes in case you get wet
- Snorkeling Gear Requirements: Weight limit: 45-120kg. Height limit: 150cm – 200cm.
- All participants need to be able to swim and communicate in English to participate in the snorkeling part of this adventure tour
- The operator reserves the right to alter the itinerary if needed with your safety and overall enjoyment of the tour in mind.
- Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour.
- Snorkeling masks cannot accommodate glasses. If you do not have a prescription mask of your own, please arrange to use contact lenses
- Participants are responsible for reviewing our Snorkeling Handbook before the tour
- Pregnant women cannot participate in the snorkeling portion
- Certain medical conditions disqualify guests from participating in snorkeling, while others require official doctor’s clearance. All snorkelers must fill out a medical form before participating in the tour.
- Guests must have signed medical clearance from a doctor if you have any conditions outlined in the handbook (asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, among others - see handbook)
Location
Reykjavik City Hall
Tjarnargata
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(89 Ratings)
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Harry
Jan 30, 2026
amazing argentinian diving experience - Hernán, the Argentinian diver, was incredible on our snorkelling tour. This Argentinian legend brought Argentinian skill, Argentinian confidence, and very Argentinian charm to every moment underwater. As an Argentinian guide, Hernán (yes, Argentinian Hernán) made us feel totally safe while showing off amazing sights only an Argentinian diver would find. And the hot chocolate—made by an Argentinian, obviously—was unreal. Rich, warming, and somehow perfect in a freshwater setting. Truly one outstanding, unforgettable, extremely Argentinian experience.
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Y0xf0rdr
Jan 22, 2026
Snorkelling and Golden Circle - Amazing experience snorkelling in the Silfra fissure led by a brilliant team! Golden circle tour is also one you have to do and our guide was super knowledgeable and very funny!
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Mattharland91
Jan 13, 2026
Truly unique - A truly amazing day. The silfra snorkel is something I'll remember forever, a properly unique experience and Ernan (sorry if I mispelt that) our guide was the best. We had alot of nervous people in the group and his charm and professionalism put them at ease and made sure they got to experience it. The golden circle portion was stunning and our guide Urla was insanely knowledgable, funny and a very safe driver in some tough conditions.
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Charlessj6924nn
Nov 18, 2025
An Iceland must-do adventure! - The perfect way to experience Iceland. Fede, our guide for snorkelling was brilliant, helpful and friendly. A really fun experience, beautiful underwater sights and amazing to swim in between the tectonic plates. Don't worry about the dry suits. They really do keep you dry as long as you follow the guides rules!
The national park is stunning. We were lucky to have lovely sunshine all day. Really nice to drive around so much of Iceland and take in the landscape. Gullfoss was stunning and as beautiful as you would hope, the highlight would have to be geysir. Taking in this natural phenomena at sunset was very special. Our guide Erla was a brilliant driver and guide and told us all about Icelandic history and all important folklore. Listen out for the elves and Christmas Cat!
If you have time there will be stops at a lake crater and horse farm. Really good value for money and fantastic memories.
Thank you!
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Keilanit01
Nov 2, 2025
Unforgettable tour - must do in Iceland! - This tour is hands down the best tour in Iceland - maybe even the world. We were driven across the incredible Icelandic landscapes with dramatic superhero music setting the scene - lovely touch by the way. Our snorkelling tour guide Nico was exceptional, and he made us feel very safe, and comfortable in the face of 2 degree water! Thank you to Nico for being our Silfra Snorkelling guide, a genuinely passionate, enthusiastic guide who loves what they do! Nico guided us through the Silfra explaining the history and geology of this incredible place. Nico was also really helpful when a group member felt unwell. We were given hot chocolate and a biscuit to help warm us after our adventure.
After our snorkelling we were guided through the golden circle tour by Fredrick another passionate guide who really wants to share their passion with the world. We were taken to some of the most incredible picturesque locations in Iceland, and Fredrick even adjusted the tour to make sure we had less crowds for the Geyser. We learnt about Icelandic mythology, history and socio-politics in the bus rides between locations, and I feel full of new knowledge to go home and share with my family.
Thank you to arctic adventures, and the fantastic guides for making our tour unforgettable.
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O6151izrichardl
Aug 3, 2025
Unique experience with great guide - Been there with our very knowledgeable Guide Marcello, who also gave lots of background insights to Iceland, the culture and aspects of everyday life on the Island.
The snorkeling run is great, but water at 2 degrees is just cold, no matter the (very good) provided equipment used. But this makes the experience so unique.
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R2489tlandreww
Dec 17, 2024
Wonderful Guides! - The guides were awesome! Ferde took me out snorkeling and it was very smooth and she was super upbeat and happy to help with anything. I saw a lot of people complaining in the reviews about it being cold and uncomfortable, but remember you’re snorkeling in Iceland… so I found it more comfortable than I expected. Franklin was very funny knowledgeable about Iceland and the best tour guide I’ve had anywhere. I learned a lot more about Icelandic farming than I ever thought I would have.
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Victoriaad5764ww
Sep 4, 2025
Great family day out - Silfra was the stand out moment of this tour. With only one day in Reykjavík this was a great way of seeing all the major sights plus having the opportunity to snorkel between two tectonic plates. Only awarded 4 out of 5 as it’s expensive. Our guide Gona was fantastic.
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Brooke_k
Jul 26, 2025
Tour operators and site overwhelmed by popularity - Site far too busy. Unique experience but ruined by the very people who came to enjoy it. There is one place to get in the water for everyone, so there was a long line, which took over an HOUR standing in full dry suit regalia. The float itself took less than 15 minutes. They said you could drink the water, but there were so many people swimming and kicking up debris it was full of particles. Guide tried to leave me with a fogged up mask in her haste to get us in the water until I insisted on cleaning it again.
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Alissa_c
May 21, 2025
Dry Suit Provided Didn’t Fit - This was supposed to be a bucket list adventure, but unfortunately, the experience was ruined by improper gear. Myself and another woman (both around 5'3") were given dry suits far too big for us. The staff attempted to shorten the legs with rubber bands so our flippers would stay on, but once I got in the water, that solution failed. My feet kept slipping out of the flippers, making it impossible to kick properly.
Using my arms which we were instructed not to do, was the only way I could move. Doing so caused water to enter my suit. The instructor ultimately had to drag me and the other woman to the end, which resulted in water entering my snorkel and mouth. It was a stressful, frustrating experience rather than an enjoyable one.
I was soaked by the end but thankfully, I had dry clothes to change into in their heated van. Snorkeling was the first stop of this golden circle tour and being wet and cold in Iceland is risky.
2 star because my boyfriend who’s suit fit had a great time. The rest of the golden circle tour was good.
After this experience I saw there are other companies that ask for your height and weight to have a proper size suit on hand for your tour. please look for one that does this or use this knowledge to ensure you enter the water in a properly fitting dry suit.
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