Snorkeling in Silfra with transfer from Reykjavik - Free Underwater Photos
Tour Description
This tour focuses entirely on the unique experience of snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure, located in Þingvellir National Park. The main highlight is floating directly within the rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in water that boasts a visibility of over 100 meters, making it some of the clearest water in the world. All necessary equipment (drysuit, thermal undersuit, fins, etc.) and guidance are included, and complimentary GoPro photos of your experience are provided afterward.
Join this focused snorkeling trip to the Silfra Fissure, located approximately 50 minutes from Reykjavík. The tour begins with pickup from your designated location. Upon arrival, you will meet your guide and receive all necessary snorkeling equipment, including a drysuit to keep you dry and a thermal undersuit for warmth, despite the cold glacier-filtered water.
Before entering the water, it is crucial that all participants complete and submit the Snorkeling Medical Statement (which must be read prior to booking). Your guide will then provide a briefing on safety procedures and snorkeling techniques.
Silfra is a unique geological site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates slowly separate underwater. The water here is sourced from the melted ice of the Langjökull glacier and filtered through volcanic rock, giving it exceptional clarity. You will walk a short distance (about 5 minutes) to the entry point before entering the crystal-clear water to experience swimming directly between the continents. Your personal belongings will be stored securely in Tröll bags during the activity. Complimentary GoPro photos taken by your guide will be shared with you after the tour.
From Reykjavík
All Year
6 hours
Minibus tour: Pick up & Drop off included
Easy
Highlights of the Tour
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Snorkeling in Silfra is very easy – there is no need to have a lot of power. During the first part of the tour, a current from melting glacier water will be slowly pushing you, so you can just relax and enjoy the magical underwater life.
It is however important not to be afraid of water, and have basic knowledge of swimming.
Most people do not feel cold while snorkeling as the dry suits keep you warm. It might however get a bit colder during winter time after you get out of the water – the air temperature in winter is usually colder than the water itself.
• Participants MUST have read and signed this Snorkeling Medical Statement before the tour –click here. We recommend that you bring the form already printed out and signed, but you can sign the form at the meeting location if not.
To be able to do this 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.
No. Due to safety and physical exertion involved, pregnant women are not allowed to join the snorkeling tour at any stage of pregnancy.
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
• 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 jewellery (earrings, necklaces, watches, wrist bands, rings, etc.) before the tour
Pick ups are in downtown Reykjavík from 8:00 am to 8:30, depending on where you are staying.
We offer pick-up only from Reykjavik city greater area from designated locations found on a drop-down menu at the time of booking. We ask all our customers to send their pick up location at least 24 hours prior to the departure of their tour. We cannot be responsible if you do not provide your pick up location or miss the departure of your tour. Pick up starts at the scheduled departure time of your voucher and can take up to 30 minutes. We ask our passenger to be ready at their listed location so they can be easily found.
- 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 of the greater capital area.
• 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.