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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Melanie – United States

This experience was 100% worth it! Ioannis was such a friendly and enthusiastic guide. He was super helpful while snorkeling and was more than happy to chat for a bit before and after. Would definitely recommend this experience!

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5 out of 5 stars
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Allie – United States

Our guide was amazing. He as knowledgeable, funny and made us feel comfortable. He checked all our gear to make sure we would be safe and warm and made it a great experience. Also, a bonus is that photos were included which was not true of most services we looked unit

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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

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
Likely to sell out

From $147 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5
4.7 out of 5 stars

based on 1129 reviews

Review summary

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

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Melanie – United StatesJuly 7, 2025 – Verified booking
This experience was 100% worth it! Ioannis was such a friendly and enthusiastic guide. He was super helpful while snorkeling and was more than happy to chat for a bit before and after. Would definitely recommend this experience!
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Allie – United StatesJuly 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was amazing. He as knowledgeable, funny and made us feel comfortable. He checked all our gear to make sure we would be safe and warm and made it a great experience. Also, a bonus is that photos were included which was not true of most services we looked unit
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5 out of 5 stars
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Karina – DenmarkJuly 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide Marcelo was amazing- he new a lot, had a perfect kind of humor and took extremely good care of us If we should say anything bad then last time we got the wetsuits and it made us able to dive - this was missing this time due to the drysuits

Product ID: 26046

Activity provider:
Arctic Adventures

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