Brave the chilly waters of Iceland's Thingvellir Lake and go snorkeling in Silfra lava fissure between the American and European continents. With amazing underwater visibility, this top-rated dive site can be enjoyed on a half-day tour from Reykjavik.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 - 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup optional
- Pickup available from authorized Reykjavik pickup points. Please note, pickup can take up to 30-minutes to arrive.
- Small group available
Experience
- Snorkel in one of the world's top-10 dive sites, at the Silfra Lava Fissure
- Swim over the divide between the American and European continental plates
- Enjoy unique underwater visibility in the crystal clear waters of Thingvellir Lake
- Drink in the history, culture and geological importance that make up one of Iceland‘s most sacred sit
- Small group experience
- PADI certified Diveguide/Divemaster
- All necessary snorkeling gear
- Silfra admission fee
- Free Wi-Fi On Board
- Food and drinks
- Pick-up from Reykjavik (can be purchased upon booking)
- Children under 12 years
- Pregnant women
- People with pre-existing medical conditions
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
If you do not require pick-up from Reykjavík, then meet at the Silfra parking lot. Directions to park: park at Thingvellir Parking P5 (can be found on google maps). This is the 2nd car park, 400m further down the road from where you'll be diving from. Directions to meet your guide: Walk 400m back along the road until you reach the car park with all the snorkel and dive vans. Your guide will be waiting here. There are other companies at the site so make sure you go to the right one and show your voucher. Please be ready to meet your guide 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
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- Warm clothing
- Change of clothes
Know before you go
- Participants need to be comfortable in the water and be able to swim
- Pregnant women are unable to participate due to the small risk of cold water entering the suit
- Duration: between 3-5 hours depending on pick-up or meeting point
- Minimum age: 12 years old and over 45kg and 150cm tall
- Remember to bring: warm undergarments, preferably fleece/wool (no cotton!), warm woolen socks and a change of clothes (just in case) - you will get a specially made suit to keep you warm and dry in the glacier water
- Please remember to read the snorkeling handbook prior to your snorkeling adventure. The handbook provides you with all the necessary information you will need to be able to prepare for your Silfra adventure. Link to the handbook: https://adventures.is/wp/external/Snorkeling-Guide-2018.pdf
