Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location
Silfra is one of the world’s most dramatic snorkeling sites—it’s a glacier meltwater-filled rift formed by the drift of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. This tour makes snorkeling the rift as easy as possible by including a guide, dry suit and snorkeling equipment, and Silfra entrance fees. After you’ve snorkeled, you’re offered hot chocolate and cookies. PLEASE NOTE - Participants who are 60 years of age and older must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
Highlights
- ✓Rare opportunity to swim between continental plates
- ✓Snorkel with a guide who helps you stay warm and comfortable in glacial meltwater
- ✓Visit Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon
- ✓Good value: entrance fees, snorkeling equipment, and hot chocolate and cookies are included
What's included
- ✓Heated changing van
- ✓Live guide that is a PADI instructor
- ✓Hot chocolate and cookies
- ✓Entrance fee to Silfra (ISK 1,500)
- ✓Guided snorkeling tour
- ✓All necessary snorkeling equipment, drysuit and warm undersuit
What's not included
- ✓Souvenir photos of your snorkeling tour (available to purchase)
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
IMPORTANT - Participants who are 60 years of age and older must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
All participant's height, weight and age information must be provided to local operator to ensure they bring the best fitting drysuit. The tour operator will contact you after booking to ask for this information.
All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. The form can be filled out online
Drysuits are worn over your own clothing. We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit
Minimum height is 4ft 11in (150cm). Minimum weight is 100lbs (45kg).
Maximum height and weight is 6ft7in (200cm) and 264lbs (120kg).
Participants must be comfortable in water and able to swim, physically fit and healthy
Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting
All participants must be able to communicate in English
Not suitable for pregnant women
All participants must be at least 12 years old
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.
Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location
Silfra is one of the world’s most dramatic snorkeling sites—it’s a glacier meltwater-filled rift formed by the drift of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. This tour makes snorkeling the rift as easy as possible by including a guide, dry suit and snorkeling equipment, and Silfra entrance fees. After you’ve snorkeled, you’re offered hot chocolate and cookies. PLEASE NOTE - Participants who are 60 years of age and older must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
Highlights
- ✓Rare opportunity to swim between continental plates
- ✓Snorkel with a guide who helps you stay warm and comfortable in glacial meltwater
- ✓Visit Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon
- ✓Good value: entrance fees, snorkeling equipment, and hot chocolate and cookies are included
What's included
- ✓Heated changing van
- ✓Live guide that is a PADI instructor
- ✓Hot chocolate and cookies
- ✓Entrance fee to Silfra (ISK 1,500)
- ✓Guided snorkeling tour
- ✓All necessary snorkeling equipment, drysuit and warm undersuit
What's not included
- ✓Souvenir photos of your snorkeling tour (available to purchase)
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
IMPORTANT - Participants who are 60 years of age and older must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
All participant's height, weight and age information must be provided to local operator to ensure they bring the best fitting drysuit. The tour operator will contact you after booking to ask for this information.
All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. The form can be filled out online
Drysuits are worn over your own clothing. We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit
Minimum height is 4ft 11in (150cm). Minimum weight is 100lbs (45kg).
Maximum height and weight is 6ft7in (200cm) and 264lbs (120kg).
Participants must be comfortable in water and able to swim, physically fit and healthy
Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting
All participants must be able to communicate in English
Not suitable for pregnant women
All participants must be at least 12 years old
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.