Snorkeling in Silfra with transfer from Reykjavik - Free Underwater Photos

This 10-hour tour combines the major attractions of the Golden Circle with a guided snorkeling session in the Silfra Fissure.

Join this easy, full-day tour from Reykjavík for a combination of Iceland’s famous geology and a unique aquatic adventure, available all year round.

The day focuses on the essential Golden Circle route. It begins at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its exposed rift valley and historical significance as the site of Iceland's first parliament. Here, the unique snorkeling experience takes place in the Silfra Fissure, which is filled with exceptionally clear, filtered glacier meltwater, offering visibility over 100 meters. A certified PADI Dive Master provides safety briefings and equips you with a full drysuit, thermal undersuit, and other gear, ensuring warmth and comfort despite the cold water (2°C–4°C). You will literally float between the tectonic continents.

Following the snorkeling activity, the tour continues to the Geysir Geothermal Area to witness the reliable eruptions of the Strokkur geyser, shooting water up to 35 meters high. The final stop is Gullfoss, the "Golden Waterfall," where the powerful glacial river dramatically plunges into a deep canyon.

The tour includes round-trip transportation from Reykjavík, all snorkeling gear, hot chocolate, and complimentary GoPro underwater photos. (Note: Participants must be able to swim, and specific age/health requirements apply for snorkeling.)

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The Silfra Fissure is located in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once you arrive 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.

You get the option to book a transfer from Reykjavik as an extra.

Please make sure you sign this Snorkeling Medical Statement before the tour – click here

You will need a car to join this activity. Silfra Fissure is located in the Thingvellir National Park – around 50 minutes away from Reykjavik. If you do not have a car, you can book this tour here with a transfer.

Once you get to the location, it is important to give your snorkeling guide a filled medical form (it is important to read the medical form before booking the tour). Your guide will then give you all the equipment – a thermal undersuit to keep you warm, a dry suit to keep you dry, fins to swim, and other necessary snorkeling equipment.

Once you get warm and ready, your guide will teach you how to snorkel, what to do if you get tired in the water, and other important information.

You can leave all your clothes and other items in our Tröll bags, which are kept securely at all times. You will then start walking towards Silfra with your dry suit on. The walk to Silfra is short, roughly 5 minutes long.

This 11-hour day tour combines the classic geological marvels of the Golden Circle with a relaxing visit to the renowned Blue Lagoon geothermal spa (Comfort admission included). Highlights feature the historic Þingvellir National Park (where you stand between two continents), the erupting Strokkur geyser at the Geysir Geothermal Area, and the powerful Gullfoss waterfall. Unlike many other tours, it also includes a stop at the vivid Kerid Volcanic Crater Lake, providing a complete and luxurious sightseeing experience.

Join this easy, all-year-round day trip from Reykjavík for an efficient and comfortable way to see Iceland’s most famous attractions. Transportation is provided via a premium minibus with an experienced guide.

The tour focuses first on the Golden Circle route. You will begin at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site of immense geological and historical importance, where you can walk along the fissure separating the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Next, observe the raw energy of the Geysir Geothermal Area, home to the reliably erupting Strokkur geyser. You will then proceed to the majestic Gullfoss ("Golden Waterfall"), where glacial meltwater plunges dramatically into a deep canyon. This tour also ensures a stop at the uniquely colorful Kerid Volcanic Crater Lake, framed by red rock and aquamarine water.

The final highlight of the day is the world-famous Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónið). Your admission is included, granting you time to relax and enjoy the therapeutic, mineral-rich milky-blue waters, known for their skin benefits. This tour efficiently pairs the active sightseeing of the Golden Circle with the unparalleled relaxation of the Blue Lagoon. (Please note that the duration is approximately 11 hours, and the tour runs regardless of weather, though itinerary stops may be adjusted for safety.)