Golden Circle & Snorkel in Silfra
Tour Description
The Silfra Fissure is located in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once our minibus arrives there, you will listen as your experienced certified PADI Dive Master provides a safety briefing. Then, you will receive all of the necessary equipment for snorkeling in Silfra, including neoprene hoods and gloves, a thermal undersuit, a drysuit, and of course mask, snorkel and fins. This equipment will keep you floating throughout your time in the fissure, as well as offering a protection against the cold glacier water. Once in the water, your eyes will meet the incredible shades of blue so prevalent in the fissure, as well as the natural underwater flora of canyon walls.
As you are swimming you will have the opportunity to move across continents, as you will be swimming between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, which is one of Thingvellir’s most famous characteristics. You will meet Silfra Hall, which is the widest section on the fissure and then the majestic Silfra Cathedral, its deepest section. Even more, the stunning shallow oasis will be presented before your eyes at the end, “the Real Blue Lagoon”.
Upon exiting the water, you’ll be invited to warm up with hot chocolate with your friendly guide. After the tour is over you will receive the free GoPro underwater photos in your email.
From Reykjavík
All Year
10 hours
Minibus tour: Pick up & Drop off included
Easy
Highlight Of The Tour
Map and Itinerary
What's Included
Available Add-ons
Buy our Troll Beanie and Gloves to feel part of our winter Trolls and keep you warm in the Icelandic cold
Buy our Troll Neck-warmer to feel part of our winter Trolls and and protect your face from cold wind
Buy our Troll Summer-Cap to feel part of our summer Trolls and protect yourself from the sun
Frequently Asked Questions
• Thermal underwear (thermal shirt and pants) and an extra pair of warm socks for snorkeling • Change of clothes (just in case) • Contact lenses if you wear glasses • Warm clothes (first layer) • Remove all your jewels (earrings, necklaces, watches, wrist bands, rings, etc…) before the tour • Waterproof outdoor clothing (second layer) • Hiking boots (available for rent when booking) • Joy and happiness!
If you know how to swim, this tour is really easy!
Minimum age: 12 years old (or younger if the child fits the height and weight requirements)
Important: For children under 12, please email us age, weight, and height — exceptions may be possible depending on size and safety requirements
Maximum age: 69 years old
Important: If you are 60-69 years old please bring a signed doctor's note with you that is attached to our medical form
Pick-up is from designated locations in Reykjavík on a drop-down menu at the time of booking. Pick-up is not available from Keflavik airport or outside the greater capital area.
Pick-up is from 8 to 8.30 am from your chosen pick-up point.
• All day tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours from the departure time by sending a written email to info@troll.is. You will receive a full refund except the 3% card fee. All cancellations requested less than 24 hours from the departure time are non refundable. • In the case of cancellation of the tour by the operator because of extreme weather, road conditions, or other factors, we will assist you with rebooking to another date or booking other activities when possible or provide a full refund.
• Order or availability of attractions may change due to road or weather conditions, and we may have to adjust timings to the short daylight of winter days. • Pick up is from designated locations in Reykjavík on a drop-down menu at the time of booking. Pick up for our group tours is not available from Keflavik airport or outside the greater capital area.
To be able to do the snorkel part of the tour, you have to comply the following requirements:
- Participants MUST have read this Snorkeling Medical Statement before joining the tour – click here. Our guides have the rights to deny you on the tour if you didn't read and meet the requirements on the statement!
- Be able to swim.
- Be able to communicate in English.
- Be physically fit.
- Not be pregnant.
- You must be ready to wear a dry suit tight at the neck to protect your body from the cold water.
- You must have a height and weight of minimum 135 cm and 30 kilos, and of maximum 200 cm and 120 kilos.
- The age limit is a minimum of 12 years old and a maximum of 69 years old at the time of the tour to participate. If your age is between 60 (included) to 69 (included) at the time of the tour, you need a medical waiver signed by a doctor, available on page 2 of this Snorkeling Medical Statement – click here. Please send out the signed document to snorkeling@troll.is
- Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or an adult.
- Silfra gets very busy in summer. That's why we recommend booking our earliest morning or late afternoon tours.