Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

Snorkel through the crystal-clear Silfra Fissure in Þingvellir National Park on a small-group adventure. Explore between two tectonic plates with a certified guide, dry suit and snorkeling gear, and take home complimentary underwater GoPro photos.

  • Small Group
  • Duration: 3 Hr
  • Reserve Now & Pay Later
  • Live Tour Guide

What's included

  • Certified PADI dive guide
  • Guided Silfra snorkeling experience
  • Dry suit and snorkeling equipment
  • GoPro photos from the experience
  • Hot drinks and cookies
  • Parking fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's not included

  • Meals beyond the provided cookies and hot drinks
  • Personal expenses

Important information

  • Duration: Approximately 3 hours
  • Group Size: Maximum of 6 participants
  • Language: Live guidance in English; participants must be able to communicate in English
  • Requirements: You must be a confident swimmer, physically fit, 145–200 cm tall, and weigh 45–120 kg
  • Age & Health: Participants aged 60–69 require medical clearance; the maximum age is 69. The activity is not suitable during pregnancy
  • What to Bring: Warm base layers and socks, a change of clothes, required medical documentation, and contact lenses if you normally wear glasses. Jewelry and watches should not be worn

Description:

Discover one of Iceland’s most extraordinary underwater landscapes on a guided snorkeling adventure through Silfra. Float through remarkably clear glacial meltwater between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates while your guide captures memorable GoPro photos. A dry suit helps keep you comfortable, and hot drinks and cookies await after your unforgettable experience.

Itinerary:

  • Meet your guide at the Silfra meeting point in Þingvellir National Park
  • Receive a safety briefing and introduction to the Silfra Fissure
  • Get fitted with a dry suit and complete snorkeling equipment
  • Enter Silfra’s exceptionally clear, glacier-fed water
  • Snorkel between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates
  • Admire vivid underwater colors and unique geological formations
  • Receive complimentary GoPro photos from your snorkeling adventure
  • Warm up afterward with hot drinks and cookies

Silfra Fissure

Thingvellir National Park, 801, Iceland.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Meeting point & Instructions

Meet at the company's parking lot at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park. You can park your car at P5 parking lot at Thingvellir and walk to the Tröll Snorkel Meeting Point.

Reviews & Rating

4.9/ 5 (3.155 Reviews)

"Fabulous moment with my daughter, everything was perfect, Joaquin is a marvelous guide and be a huge part of our souvenir. Don’t miss this opportunity ." Ingrid, Aug. 2026, France [Source: GetYourGuide] >> See More Reviews

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