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Reykjavík: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling between Two Continents

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Reykjavík: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling between Two Continents
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Snorkel the Silfra Fissure with PADI-certified guides and drift between the tectonic plates in remarkably clear glacial water. Embark on this tour from Reykjavík and admire Thingvellir National Park.

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Duration 3 - 5.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
You will be picked up from your accommodation at pickup points in Reykjavik. Only pickup locations specified on the pick-up list will be served. Due to traffic restrictions, pick up from hotels in the city center is not possible, nor from private Air BnBs. Please contact the activity provider to find out the closest pickup point if your accommodation is not on the list.
Small group
Limited to 6 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Brittany – United States

Water was cold but this was such a unique experience! Loved the photos and cookies/cocoa after too

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Fernando – United Kingdom

What a experience!! Everyone should see it, everything was perfect, Ioannis (John) really supported us and looked after us. The water was cold but I would do it again and again

Highlights

  • Snorkel in one of the world's top-10 dive sites, at the Silfra Fissure
  • Swim over the divide between the American and European continental plates
  • Enjoy underwater visibility in the crystal-clear waters of Thingvellir Lake
  • Drink in the history, culture, and geology of one of Iceland‘s most sacred sites
  • Optional transfer from Reykjavik, or meet us at Thingvellir

Full description

Embark on an underwater experience like no other: Snorkeling between tectonic plates at the Silfra Fissure. Silfra boasts up to 150m of underwater visibility and is frequently ranked as one of the top dive sites in the world.
Admire views of Iceland's stunning landscape as you ride from Reykjavik to the heart of Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Snorkel in this location for 45 min with your guide, before warming up with hot coco & cookies, then returning to the city. *Select Meet-on-Location to make your own way to Thingvellir - we'll meet you there!*
The glacier waters come from Langjökull, 50 km (30 miles) away, and make their way through lava fields to beautiful Thingvellir Lake. Although the chilly waters are too cold to support much in the way of marine life, Iceland's Silfra crack runs down between the American and European continental plates -drifting apart at 2cm per year- and offers amazing, ethereally blue underwater views.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík (if option chosen)
  • PADI certified divemaster
  • Snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel, gloves, boots, thermal undersuit)
  • Thingvellir National Park admission fee (€10)
  • Hot cocoa and cookies
  • Underwater photos

Not suitable for

  • Children under 12 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with claustrophobia
  • People with heart problems
  • People with respiratory issues
  • People with epilepsy
  • People over 264 lbs (120 kg)
  • People with diabetes
  • People under 4 ft 9 in (150 cm)
  • People over 6 ft 6 in (200 cm)
  • Visually impaired people
  • People under 99 lbs (45 kg)
  • People with pre-existing medical conditions
  • People with high blood pressure

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Meeting point

The Silfra car park in Thingvellir National Park is the meeting point. Please be ready in the Silfra car park to meet your guide 15 MINUTES before your tour is due to begin. Parking is at “Thingvellir P5”. To meet your guide walk 400m back along the road until you reach a smaller car park with all the snorkel and dive vans, and look for the Arctic Adventures van. For GPS: 64°15’23.508″N 21°6’58.676″W

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Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Change of clothes

Not allowed

  • Unaccompanied minors

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 964 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Brittany – United StatesApril 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Water was cold but this was such a unique experience! Loved the photos and cookies/cocoa after too
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Fernando – United KingdomMarch 27, 2025 – Verified booking
What a experience!! Everyone should see it, everything was perfect, Ioannis (John) really supported us and looked after us. The water was cold but I would do it again and again
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Darren – United KingdomMarch 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Once you get past your comfort zone barriers this out is simply something you will likely never do again in your lifetime. Yes it’s a bit cold, yes breathing through a snorkel is awkward, yes getting changed in a car park is a little weird…but. You forget about being cold, only your head and hands in reality get a bit wet, it’s super fresh clean water and so amazingly clear it’s like looking through glass. Don’t think about it…do it!

Product ID: 26046

Activity provider:Arctic Adventures

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