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 point: Silfra companies-only parking area, Thingvellir National Park.
Park at P5, then walk about 500 metres back to the marked tour vehicle. Arrive 20 minutes before departure. Open the Silfra meeting point in Google Maps.
Highlights
Highlights
- Snorkel between two continents in Silfra fissure
- Small-group experience with an expert guide
- Exceptionally clear glacial water and dramatic rift scenery
- Free underwater photos from the tour
Snorkeling Between Continents in Silfra – Frequently Asked Questions
Meet at the companies-only parking area by Silfra in Thingvellir National Park. Park at P5, walk about 500 metres back to the marked tour vehicle and arrive 20 minutes before departure. Use the Google Maps link in the meeting-point box above for directions.
No previous snorkelling experience is required, but you must be a confident swimmer, physically fit and able to understand the guide’s safety instructions in English.
Participants must be 12–69 years old, 135–200 cm tall and weigh 30–120 kg. Travellers aged 60–69 need a doctor’s approval. The activity is not suitable during pregnancy, and some medical conditions require a medical statement.
The water stays around 2–4°C throughout the year. A thermal undersuit and drysuit are provided to keep you dry and insulated, although your face and hands will still feel the cold.
No. This option starts at Silfra, so you need to make your own way to Thingvellir National Park and park at P5.
Yes. The guide takes GoPro photos during the snorkelling tour and shares them with participants after the activity at no extra charge.
Silfra is famous for underwater visibility that can exceed 100 metres, although natural conditions can affect the exact visibility on the day.
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