Snorkeling in between two continents (North American and Eurasian tectonic plates) is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
National Geographic has described Silfra dive site as one of the top dive sites in the world, in the historically rich Thingvellir National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site), part of the famous Golden Circle route.
We provide pick-up from Reykjavík. After a short journey through the park, our experienced PADI Divemaster guide will provide a safety briefing before we go snorkeling and background information about the special geology.
We will provide all of the necessary equipment for snorkeling including a warm under-suit, a dry-suit, neoprene hoods and gloves, and of course a snorkel mask and fins. This equipment will keep you warm and buoyant throughout your time in the fissure, as well as offering protection against the glacial water.
Why is it special? Its water is 1000-year-old melted glacier water. It takes the water about 30 years to seep from the glacier through underground lava. The filtering process of the glacial water makes Silfra one of the clearest bodies of water on earth with up to 120 meters of visibility!
Once in the water, you will have the opportunity to move across two continents, as you will be switching back and forth from both the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Swimming further, you will meet Silfra Hall, which is the widest section on the fissure and the majestic Silfra Cathedral – as the depth reaches 23m you feel like you are flying over the boulders and glacial silt. Even more, the stunning shallow oasis will be presented before your eyes at the end, “Real Blue Lagoon”.
After snorkeling, we will serve you a warm up hot chocolate and cookies, and we will send you the underwater GoPro photos to your email after the tour.
Are you ready to snorkel in the clearest water in the world and float between two continents?!
23 reviews for Silfra Snorkeling Tour With Free Underwater Photos & Transfer From Reykjavík
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Calvin
An unforgettable experience, I highly recommended!
Tony
Our guide was fantastic. He made sure that we were safe and enjoyed the snorkeling tour. His knowledge made the activity even more special and enjoyable.
Jeanie
This was a very unique and exciting adventure that I truly recommend everyone to do it.
Nammy
very cool experience and i can recommend it!
Yevone
The 3 hour snorkeling trip was super cool with the really clear water, like transparent and flying in the sky! Highly recommended!