Silfra is the ONLY place in the world where you can dive or snorkel between two continents. All of our guides are certified PADI divemaster. You will have the chance to snorkel in the clearest water in the world! Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

About this activity

Snorkel between two continents in Iceland!

Duration: 6 Hours
Guide language: English
Mobile ticket
FREE cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Difficulty level: Easy
Certified PADI Divemaster/ instructors
Provide all snorkeling equipment & warm undersuit and drysuit
Available ✓ All year

Highlights

Silfra is the only place in the world where you can dive or snorkel in between two tectonic plates
Þingvellir National Park
Snorkel in glacial water from the nearby Langjökull glacier – the clearest water in the world
Small group (6 person max per guide)
Our guides are all experienced PADI divemasters and instructors
FREE GoPro underwater photos
Hot drinks and cookies after the tour 🙂
Transfer from Reykjavík

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Full Description

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?!

Includes

Certified PADI divemaster/ instructors
All snorkeling equipment
Warm undersuit, drysuit, neoprene hoods and gloves
Hot drinks and cookies after snorkeling
Free GoPro underwater photos
Silfra entrance fee
National Park Fee 1500 ISK
Transfer from Reykjavík

What you need to bring

Thermal underwear (thermal shirt and pants) and an extra pair of warm socks for snorkeling
Change of clothes
Contact lenses if you wear glasses

Know Before You Go

Participants MUST have read, signed, and followed directions on the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement Form at the meeting location
Be comfortable in water and be able to swim
Please arrive in our meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time
Pickup locations: click HERE. Please write down your hotel address at the checkout page or email your pick up location at least 48 hours before tour starts
Be physically fit
Not be pregnant
You must wear a dry suit to protect your body from the cold
You must be a minimum of 150 cm and a maximum of 200 cm in height and weigh between 45 and 120 kilos along with being physically fit
If you are over 60 years of age, you need a medical waiver, available on page 2 of the medical form
You must be a minimum of 12 years of age to participate in this tour. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour
If you are over 45 and partake/have partaken in pipe smoking or heavy alcohol intake, you need a medical waiver
Please note that should you have any neurological, circulatory or respiratory problems or underlying diseases, battled any illnesses or have any physical problems you might have to turn in a physicians allowance to participate in this tour

Meeting Point

Pick-up in Reykjavík (Please write down your hotel address)

Reykjavík, Iceland

Reykjavík, Iceland

23 reviews for Silfra Snorkeling Tour With Free Underwater Photos & Transfer From Reykjavík

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Oct 17, 2025

Victoria

Rated 5 out of 5

Another highlight was the complimentary underwater photos. I didn’t expect them to turn out so beautifully, but they captured the experience perfectly, great quality.

Aug 18, 2025

Francisco

Rated 5 out of 5

Overall, this was a truly unforgettable adventure. If you’re visiting Iceland and want a special and once-in-a-lifetime memory, this tour is absolutely worth it.

May 11, 2024

Joey

Rated 5 out of 5

Good company with lots of experiences! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and guided us really well!

Feb 23, 2024

Kurt

Rated 5 out of 5

A small group and the tour guide so helpful! The tour is beautiful! Had a really great time with my family!

Feb 22, 2024

Hilary

Rated 5 out of 5

Our guide was a great guide. Our group was a small group, only 4 of us! Our guide explained the safety instructions very clear. He knows the right places to go, keep us safe during the whole trip.