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Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

4.8  / 5988 reviews
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Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos
4.8  / 5988 reviews
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Snorkel and immerse yourself in the bright blue and crystal clear waters of Silfra. Experience one of the top dive sites in the world, where visibility reaches up to 100 meters.

About this activity

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Duration 2.5 - 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

K
Kerry – Australia

A once in a lifetime experience. Long wait times to get in the water, but once you're in it is incredible. The guide handles getting you in and out of the suits. And the hot chocolate at the end is a really nice touch that is very much appreciated.

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Kerry – Australia
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T – United States

We LOVED everything about it.

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T – United States

Experience

Highlights

  • Travel between two continents, ending the tour in "the real blue lagoon"
  • Experience one of the purest and clearest waters you’ll find on the planet
  • View Silfra from the surface while the slow current carries you through the stunning underwater landscape

Full description

Have an out-of-this-world adventure while drysuit snorkeling in Silfra rift, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thingvellir National Park. The hidden natural wonder has 100 meters of underwater visibility with bright colors that make the experience almost unrealistic. Meet your guide and group directly at the site in Silfra and prepare to travel between two continents in the rift. Be guided through magnificent scenery and view Silfra from the surface while the slow current carries you through the stunning underwater landscape. Stay dry underneath your drysuit or, for the more adventurous, choose the wetsuit to feel the natural cool waters. Snorkel through the pure and clean waters of Silfra and end the tour in a lagoon often called "the real blue lagoon" because of the bright blue color of its water. 

Includes

  • Snorkeling tour
  • All snorkeling equipment including wetsuit or drysuit (based on option selected)
  • Guide
  • Free photos of your experience
  • Hot chocolate
  • Warm clothes to wear prior and after the snorkeling
  • Towel
  • Round-trip transportation to Reykjavik

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • Wheelchair users
  • People over 264 lbs (120 kg)
  • People under 4 ft 8 in (145 cm)
  • People with mobility impairments

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

The meeting point is Silfra parking lot in Thingvellir National Park. Park your car at “Thingvellir P5” and walk 400 yards back along the road until you reach a smaller parking lot with all the snorkel and dive vans.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Towel
  • Snacks
  • Waterproof camera
  • Medical statement
  • Socks
  • Swimwear

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • You must be able to swim and be comfortable in water
  • All participants must be able to communicate in english
  • Make sure to eat breakfast before this activity
  • You must weigh a minimum of 50kg (99 lbs)/maximum of 120kg (264 lbs)
  • You must be a minimum of 150cm (4’9) tall/maximum of 200cm (6’7) tall
  • No glasses - contacts lenses required or, if you own one, a prescription diving mask
  • You don't need to be a certified diver, this tour is for everyone who feels comfortable in the water
  • Age limit in Silfra is 12 years of age - accompanied by an adult
  • You can rent a gopro camera for 6900 ISK
  • The activity might be cancelled due to weather conditions if that is the case, you will get a refund or an alternative date.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 988 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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Kerry – AustraliaNovember 17, 2024  – Verified booking
A once in a lifetime experience. Long wait times to get in the water, but once you're in it is incredible. The guide handles getting you in and out of the suits. And the hot chocolate at the end is a really nice touch that is very much appreciated.
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GetYourGuide traveler October 15, 2021  – Verified booking
5 stars because the guides - Alberto, Luis, and Thomas - were all great, the tour was as described, and I have no complaints about how it was handled. I do wish that I knew more going into it though and want to provide more details for anyone else considering a snorkeling tour at Silfra. You can choose wet suits or dry suits. I thought because of the temp that a dry suit would be most comfortable, but the dry suit is extremely tight around your neck and wrists and extremely uncomfortable - my neck is still sore 2 days later. If you can stand the cold for 35 mins of swimming, I highly recommend the wet suit. In the dry suit you are suited up for about 90 mins as others are getting ready and you are walking there/back. Several in our group were having panic attacks from feeling like they couldn’t breathe. It is hard to enjoy the beautiful views when you are only thinking of the pain you’re in. The guides do give the option of either, I just didn’t know how bad the dry suit would be.
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T – United StatesNovember 17, 2024  – Verified booking
We LOVED everything about it.
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Product ID: 78785

Activity provider:Adventure Vikings

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