Add dates

Silfra

Silfra: Our most recommended tours and activities

Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

1. Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

Have an out-of-this-world adventure while drysuit snorkeling in Silfra rift, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thingvellir National Park. The hidden natural wonder has 100 meters of underwater visibility with bright colors that make the experience almost unrealistic. Meet your guide and group directly at the site in Silfra and prepare to travel between two continents in the rift. Be guided through magnificent scenery and view Silfra from the surface while the slow current carries you through the stunning underwater landscape. Stay dry underneath your drysuit or, for the more adventurous, choose the wetsuit to feel the natural cool waters. Snorkel through the pure and clean waters of Silfra and end the tour in a lagoon often called "the real blue lagoon" because of the bright blue color of its water. 

Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates, Meet on Location

2. Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates, Meet on Location

Enjoy a snorkeling tour of the Silfra Fissure in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the wonders of the famous Golden Circle route. Float between two tectonic plates in the clearest water in the world with 300 feet, or 100 meters, of visibility. Once you arrive at Silfra, you will be divided into groups of 6 people, one group per guide. Gear up in a wetsuit to keep you warm and comfortable in the cold water. After a safety briefing, make your way to the entry platform to spend about 45 minutes in the water. Float through what is called the Big Crack, Silfra’s narrowest section where the continental plates are so close you can almost touch them. The fissure then widens into Silfra Hall. If you look from the right angle, you can see all the way to lake Thingvallavatn, over 150 meters away.  Enter the Silfra Cathedral at the depth of 23 meters and feel like you’re flying over the boulders and glacial silt. End the snorkeling adventure at the Silfra Lagoon. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies to warm up. Chat with your guide and ask any questions you might have.

Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

3. Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

Snorkel at a site that National Geographic called one of the top dive sites in the world with this tour of the Silfra Fissure in Þingvellir National Park. Stay warm as you explore this magical underwater glacial world with a high-quality dry suit. Swim through pure, filtered glacial meltwater. Keep your eyes peeled for local plant species and marine life like the dwarf char. Explore the valley where the tectonic plates of North America and Europe drift further apart every year, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Þingvellir National Park.

From Reykjavik: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling Half-Day Trip

4. From Reykjavik: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling Half-Day Trip

Undergo a unique underwater experience by snorkeling in the Silfra fissure on a half-day tour from Reykjavik. Frequently rated as one of the world's top 10 dive sites, Silfra offers up to 100 m (300 ft) of underwater visibility. Admire views of Iceland's stunning landscape as you ride from Reykjavik to the heart of Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. Snorkel in this location for 45 min with your guide, before returning to the warmth of the tour van and heading back to Reykjavik. The cold waters melt off a glacier 50 km (30 miles) away and make their way through lava fields to beautiful Thingvellir Lake. Although the chilly waters are too cold to support much in the way of marine life, Iceland's Silfra crack runs down between the American and European continental plates and offers amazing underwater views.

From Reykjavik: Silfra Snorkeling with Underwater Photos

5. From Reykjavik: Silfra Snorkeling with Underwater Photos

Enjoy a guided wetsuit snorkeling tour in the Silfra fissure, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Thingvellir National Park. Leave Reykjavik behind and discover this hidden natural wonder, where the 100-meter underwater visibility and bright colors make the experience almost unrealistic. Immerse yourself in the pristine water of Silfra—some of the purest waters on the planet. When snorkeling in Silfra, travel between two continents, ending the tour in a lagoon often called "the real blue lagoon" because of the bright blue color of the water. Snorkeling in Silfra fissure, where you are guided into this magnificent scenery, is a total must-see for all nature and adventure-thirsty travelers. Enjoy freedom in terms of movements and free dive by holding your breath. Stay dry underneath your drysuit or, for the more adventurous, choose a wetsuit to feel the natural cool waters. The wetsuits used are six millimeter in thickness and isolate the body well from the cold water. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and leave feeling reinvigorated

From Reykjavík: Golden Circle with Snorkel in Silfra

6. From Reykjavík: Golden Circle with Snorkel in Silfra

Experience the different geothermal landscapes of Iceland's legendary Golden Circle on a small group tour from Reykjavik. Listen to Icelandic music as you travel by minibus to Þingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart. Gaze in awe as you get a clear view of this massive geological activity. Watch the water melt from Iceland's second biggest glacier as you make your way to Gullfoss Waterfall. Marvel as hot spring water erupts from the earth in the geothermal area of Geysir. Then, snorkel in the extraordinary Silfra rift, considered one of the top dive sites in the world. Glide between tectonic plates floating on pure, filtered glacial meltwater.

From Reykjavik: Diving Between Tectonic Plates Silfra Tour

7. From Reykjavik: Diving Between Tectonic Plates Silfra Tour

Experience a scuba diving tour of the Silfra fissure in Thingvellir National Park. Dive between two tectonic plates that lie between the continents in the clearest water in the world while admiring the mesmerizing colors of the underwater world. Enjoy optional transportation from Reykjavik. Start your day with hotel pickup or by meeting your guide directly at Silfra, a fissure located in Thingvellir National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site. The park is one of the wonders of the famous Golden Circle route. Get divided into groups of six with one group per guide. Briefing and gearing up with your guide takes about 1 hour. You'll be diving in a dry suit (included), to help you stay warm and dry inside your suit while in the cold water. At the entry platform, enter Silfra and spend about 45 minutes in the water exploring Silfra's four sections. Float through Big Crack, Silfra’s narrowest section where the continental plates are so close you can touch them. The fissure then widens into Silfra Hall where a full spectrum of Silfra’s colors and clarity become all the more apparent. At this point, if you look at just the right angle you can see all the way to lake Thingvallavatn, over 150 m away. Near the opening of Thingvellir Lake, enter the Silfra Cathedral where the depth reaches 23 m. Your dive ends in the endless visibility of Silfra Lagoon. After the dive, exit through the platform and walk back to the meeting point (about 250 meters). Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies to warm up. Enjoy time to chat with your guide, ask any questions you might have, and take a look at the pictures taken during your tour. If you came via hotel pickup, you'll board the shuttle bus back to your hotel when ready.

From Reykjavik: Silfra Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates

8. From Reykjavik: Silfra Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a snorkeling tour of Silfra fissure! Float between two tectonic plates, between the continents, in the clearest water in the world (100m+ visibility) while admiring the mesmerizing colors of this underwater world. You don’t need to be a certified diver in order to experience water at its clearest! Snorkeling at Silfra is suitable for anyone who feels comfortable in water and knows how to swim. This family-friendly activity is suitable for children from 12 years old. The snorkeling tour of Silfra is done in a dry suit, helping you to stay warm and dry inside the suit while swimming in the cold, crystal clear water. Silfra is located in Thingvellir National Park which is a Unesco heritage site. The beautiful park is one of the wonders on the famous Golden circle route. You will first meet your driver at the selected pick-up location in Reykjavik. Once you arrive at Silfra, you will be divided into groups of 6 people, one group per guide. Briefing and gear-up with your guide takes about 1 hour in total. Then you will make your way to the entry platform and wait for a short time (wait time may vary depending on season). Enter Silfra and spend about 45 minutes in the water. There are 4 sections of Silfra, You will float through Big Crack, Silfra’s narrowest section and where the continental plates are so close you can almost touch them. The fissure then widens into Silfra Hall. Here the full spectrum of Silfra’s colours and clarity become all the more apparent. At this point if you look at just the right angle you can see all the way to lake Thingvallavatn, over 150m away. Near to the opening to Thingvellir lake we will enter the Silfra Cathedral; as the depth reaches 23m you feel like you are flying over the boulders and glacial silt. Your snorkel is finished in the endless visibility of Silfra Lagoon. You then exit through the platform and walk back to the meeting point (∼250 meters). Take off equipment and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies to warm up. At this point, you will have time to chat with your guide, ask any questions you might have and take a look at the pics taken during the tour. When ready, you will board the shuttle bus back to Reykjavik.

Diving in Silfra Fissure in Thingvellir National Park

9. Diving in Silfra Fissure in Thingvellir National Park

Scuba dive in the volcanic Silfra Ravine on this day tour. Experience Þingvellir, the site of the world’s oldest parliament and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover an otherworldly scene under the water, located directly on top of the rift between the continents of America and Europe. Explore depths from 30 to 100 feet (10 to 30 meters). Health conditions and diving:You are not allowed to dive or snorkel in Silfra if you have or have had any of the following conditions:Inability to perform moderate exercise (swimming 500m and walking 600m)Current or previous heart disease, heart surgery or heart attackCurrent lung diseasePrevious pneumothorax (collapsed lung), chest disease or chest surgeryHead injury with loss of consciousness during recent yearsThrombocytopenia or other blood disordersColostomy or ileostomyEpilepsy or conditions resulting in sudden unconsciousnessObesityIf you have any of the following conditions, you are allowed to dive or snorkel Silfra if you can provide adoctor’s letter before the tour:Higher or lower blood pressure than normalType 1 diabetesAsthma (mild to severe)Above 60 years old Available Dry Suit Sizes Following are our available dry suit sizes, on-location our guides will help you find a suitable one. Women Diving155 cm – Max weight 70 kg160 cm – Max weight 75 kg165 cm – Max weight 80 kg170 cm – Max weight 85 kg175 cm – Max weight 90 kg180-200 cm – Max weight 100 kgMen Diving155 cm – Max weight 80 kg160 cm – Max weight 85 kg165 cm – Max weight 90 kg170 cm – Max weight 100 kg175 cm – Max weight 110 kg180-200 cm – Max weight 120 kg

Reykjavik Combo Snorkel in Silfra Fissure & Lava Caving

10. Reykjavik Combo Snorkel in Silfra Fissure & Lava Caving

This full-day combined snorkeling and lava caving adventure tour starts with pickup from Reykjavik. As the conditions in Iceland vary greatly between seasons, visit one of two different lava caves. As you explore the hidden world beneath one of Iceland‘s lava fields, enjoy the opportunity to discover firsthand the marvels created by past volcanic activity. Accompanied by a certified guide, experience the wonders of the lava tube cave and hear all there is to know about the formation of the cave. Snorkeling in Silfra is your second adventure of this combo tour, although this can vary. Silfra fissure is one of Iceland’s best-kept secrets, an otherworldly scene that is famous for its heavenly shades of blue. Located in the heart of the historic site of Thingvellir National Park, the crystal-clear water gives you a feeling of being weightless as you float along with the lazy current. During your snorkeling adventure between the tectonic plates, benefit from the accompaniment of a certified snorkeling guide. All necessary gear is provided for this tour. Please note that you can rent a waterproof digital camera or purchase a waterproof disposable camera directly from the operator to snap unique photos during your black and blue adventure in Iceland that you can then share with your loved ones back home. 

17 activities found
Sort by:
Page 1 of 2

Other Sightseeing Options in Silfra

Want to discover all there is to do in Silfra? Click here for a full list.

What people are saying about Silfra

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 2,033 reviews

It was great! It was a cloudy - and I mean we were in the clouds - kind of day, and I was worried visibility would be terrible, but it was crystal clear and colorful - beautiful! The water was freezing, but the dry suits worked great; with two layers of wool from head to toe, I was happy the whole time. Also, hint for when you get dressed: if the stirrups to the liner they give you are wet, don't put then around your feet. It worked for me to keep my feet both dry and warm.

Ot was exciting experiance. It was well organised, guides were very funny, had good sense of humoru, took us a pictures. Visibility was great, it was beautiful to See very deep row as water was clearly blue… and cold

I have never been so cold in my life, but it was totally worth it. The views down into the tunnels and the cathedral were breathtaking.

Such a great experience, loved seeing the rock features. The water was so clear and fresh, was really beautiful.

Luce was an amazing guide and the whole experience was everything we hoped for and more!