Duration
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3 hours
Difficulty
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Easy
Voucher
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Electronic
Meeting point
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On location

Description

Float between continents in the crystalline water of Silfra, a spectacular fissure where vivid blue depths, volcanic walls and extraordinary visibility create one of Iceland’s most unforgettable adventures.

After meeting at Þingvellir National Park, you are fitted with a thermal undersuit, drysuit and snorkelling gear before following a certified guide through the fissure. The gentle current carries you past narrow rock corridors into wide, brilliantly coloured chambers.

Free GoPro photographs preserve the experience while the compact self-drive format makes it easy to pair Silfra with Þingvellir and the Golden Circle.

Reserve your swim and discover why Silfra is repeatedly named among the world’s finest snorkelling locations.

What is included

  • Guided Silfra snorkelling tour
  • Drysuit, thermal undersuit and complete snorkelling gear
  • Silfra entrance fee
  • Free underwater GoPro photographs

What do I need to bring

  • Warm base layers and thick socks
  • Comfortable clothes for after the water
  • A small towel and swimwear when requested
  • Contact lenses instead of glasses when needed
  • Booking voucher and a camera or phone

Good to know

  • Silfra stays exceptionally clear and cold throughout the year.
  • Participants must be confident swimmers and meet the age, height, weight, fitness and medical requirements shown while booking.
  • All essential activity equipment is prepared before entering the water.

Meeting format: On location.

Use the exact location, arrival time and transport instructions shown on your voucher.

Highlights

  • Snorkeling Between Continents in Silfra
  • Carefully guided small-group experience
  • Memorable Icelandic water and landscape scenery
  • Clear booking and meeting arrangements

Snorkeling Between Continents in Silfra – Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Silfra lies in the rift valley where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates slowly separate.

Conditions frequently allow visibility beyond 100 metres, revealing dramatic blue water and sharply defined lava formations.

No. This version meets on location at Þingvellir, giving you flexibility to continue around the Golden Circle.

Yes. Complimentary GoPro photographs from the snorkelling experience are included.

The water remains about 2–4°C throughout the year. A fitted drysuit and thermal undersuit help you enjoy it comfortably.

You do not need previous snorkelling experience, but you must be a capable swimmer and satisfy the current participation requirements.

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