Reykjavik Small-Group Silfra Snorkeling with Photos
Swim between two tectonic plates on this small-group snorkeling tour from Reykjavik to the Silfra fissure in Thingvellir National Park. Don your provided gear and swim into the rift that separates the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates for an otherworldly underwater experience. While you explore, your guide takes photos to remember the experience.
Highlights
- ✓Swim between the North American and Eurasian continents
- ✓All necessary snorkeling equipment and instruction is provided
- ✓A small group (maximum six) means more attention from your guide
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience
What you'll see & do
- ✓The location of Silfra, where the snorkeling takes place, is within Thingvellir National park. Passengers, while driving through, get a chance to view some of the beautiful nature the national park has to offer.
- ✓Heading out from your Reykjavík accommodation to Silfra takes about 45 minutes. After greeting your certified guide upon arrival, you'll gear up, listen to a safety overview, and head into the glacially flooded fissure known as Silfra. You'll spend around 30–40 minutes in the water before exiting and walking back around 5 minutes walk. You'll then get a chance of warming up with a well earned hot chocolate. We’ll take photos during the snorkeling. Typically 40–100 images, depending on group size and skill level. The photos will be available for download a few days later free of charge. For the drysuit option, Please bring your own one thermal base-layer. We recommend bringing thick (preferably wool) socks to help keep your feet warm while snorkeling. We’re the only company offering both wetsuit and drysuit options. This means members of your group can book in wetsuits or drysuits and you will still be in the same group in the water.
- ✓Silfra fissure is often considered one of the top diving or snorkeling locations worldwide. This is due to the unique in-water visibility due the pristine glacier water that has been filtering through lava fields for many decades. Average in-water visibility is +100m/+300ft. Many say that snorkeling in Silfra feels like flying due to the clear glacial water. Feel thirsty on the way? No worries, just take a sip as the water in Silfra might even be more pure and better than the top shelf bottled water you would buy back home. Thingvellir National Park, where Silfra is situated, is where two tectonic plates meet with around 6-7km/4miles gab between the two. Snorkeling in Silfra therefore means you are snorkeling between two tectonic plates.
What's included
- ✓Underwater photos
- ✓Pick up and drop off in Reykjavik
- ✓Use of snorkeling equipment
- ✓PADI Divemaster/ Instructor or equivalent
- ✓Hot chocolate
What's not included
- ✓Food
- ✓Clothing suitable for the weather, for example waterproofs
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All participants must know how to swim and be comfortable in water
All participants must be able to communicate in English
Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting, especially around the neck and wrists
Minimum age is 12 years, please reach out regarding younger participants & Participants over the age of 65 need to get a physicians approval
Be at minimum 150cm (4’9) tall / maximum 200cm (6’7) tall, and be at minimum 50kg (99 lbs) / maximum 120kg (264 lbs)
Don't wear glasses, instead bring contact lenses or your own prescription mask (if you have one)
Recommended to bring a change of clothes (the drysuit has a very small chance of leaking)
All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour - http://adventurevikings.is/wp-content/forms/SNORKELING%20SILFRA%20MEDICAL%20STATEMENT%202023.pdf
All participants heights, weights and age must be provided to local operator. If you do not provide at time of booking, please contact supplier immediately after booking to provide this information
We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks a a base layer under the drysuit.
Please dress according to weather - no heals or jeans
All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. Please find a link to the medical statement on your ticket voucher.
Note: Each guide can assist one group of up to six participants at a time. Up to three different groups can be present during this activity.
Make sure to eat breakfast before this activity
Not recommended for people with claustrophobia (Wetsuit can be a better option if you are)
Summer: March - October 09:00 tour pickup between: 7:30 - 8:00am 12:00 tour pickup between: 10:30 - 11:00am Winter: November - February 09:30 tour pick up between 8:00 - 8:30 12:30 tour pick up between 11:00 - 11:30 Please look out for a van with an Adventure Vikings logo
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Reykjavik Small-Group Silfra Snorkeling with Photos
Swim between two tectonic plates on this small-group snorkeling tour from Reykjavik to the Silfra fissure in Thingvellir National Park. Don your provided gear and swim into the rift that separates the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates for an otherworldly underwater experience. While you explore, your guide takes photos to remember the experience.
Highlights
- ✓Swim between the North American and Eurasian continents
- ✓All necessary snorkeling equipment and instruction is provided
- ✓A small group (maximum six) means more attention from your guide
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience
What you'll see & do
- ✓The location of Silfra, where the snorkeling takes place, is within Thingvellir National park. Passengers, while driving through, get a chance to view some of the beautiful nature the national park has to offer.
- ✓Heading out from your Reykjavík accommodation to Silfra takes about 45 minutes. After greeting your certified guide upon arrival, you'll gear up, listen to a safety overview, and head into the glacially flooded fissure known as Silfra. You'll spend around 30–40 minutes in the water before exiting and walking back around 5 minutes walk. You'll then get a chance of warming up with a well earned hot chocolate. We’ll take photos during the snorkeling. Typically 40–100 images, depending on group size and skill level. The photos will be available for download a few days later free of charge. For the drysuit option, Please bring your own one thermal base-layer. We recommend bringing thick (preferably wool) socks to help keep your feet warm while snorkeling. We’re the only company offering both wetsuit and drysuit options. This means members of your group can book in wetsuits or drysuits and you will still be in the same group in the water.
- ✓Silfra fissure is often considered one of the top diving or snorkeling locations worldwide. This is due to the unique in-water visibility due the pristine glacier water that has been filtering through lava fields for many decades. Average in-water visibility is +100m/+300ft. Many say that snorkeling in Silfra feels like flying due to the clear glacial water. Feel thirsty on the way? No worries, just take a sip as the water in Silfra might even be more pure and better than the top shelf bottled water you would buy back home. Thingvellir National Park, where Silfra is situated, is where two tectonic plates meet with around 6-7km/4miles gab between the two. Snorkeling in Silfra therefore means you are snorkeling between two tectonic plates.
What's included
- ✓Underwater photos
- ✓Pick up and drop off in Reykjavik
- ✓Use of snorkeling equipment
- ✓PADI Divemaster/ Instructor or equivalent
- ✓Hot chocolate
What's not included
- ✓Food
- ✓Clothing suitable for the weather, for example waterproofs
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All participants must know how to swim and be comfortable in water
All participants must be able to communicate in English
Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting, especially around the neck and wrists
Minimum age is 12 years, please reach out regarding younger participants & Participants over the age of 65 need to get a physicians approval
Be at minimum 150cm (4’9) tall / maximum 200cm (6’7) tall, and be at minimum 50kg (99 lbs) / maximum 120kg (264 lbs)
Don't wear glasses, instead bring contact lenses or your own prescription mask (if you have one)
Recommended to bring a change of clothes (the drysuit has a very small chance of leaking)
All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour - http://adventurevikings.is/wp-content/forms/SNORKELING%20SILFRA%20MEDICAL%20STATEMENT%202023.pdf
All participants heights, weights and age must be provided to local operator. If you do not provide at time of booking, please contact supplier immediately after booking to provide this information
We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks a a base layer under the drysuit.
Please dress according to weather - no heals or jeans
All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. Please find a link to the medical statement on your ticket voucher.
Note: Each guide can assist one group of up to six participants at a time. Up to three different groups can be present during this activity.
Make sure to eat breakfast before this activity
Not recommended for people with claustrophobia (Wetsuit can be a better option if you are)
Summer: March - October 09:00 tour pickup between: 7:30 - 8:00am 12:00 tour pickup between: 10:30 - 11:00am Winter: November - February 09:30 tour pick up between 8:00 - 8:30 12:30 tour pick up between 11:00 - 11:30 Please look out for a van with an Adventure Vikings logo
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.