Silfra Fissure Snorkeling with Underwater Photos from Reykjavík

About this experience

No car required! Join our classic Silfra Fissure Snorkelling tour and skip the hassle of driving - enjoy a seamless, all-inclusive adventure with convenient round-trip transfer from Reykjavík.

Discover the surreal beauty of Silfra Fissure on this unforgettable tour in Þingvellir National Park. Led by a certified PADI Divemaster, you'll glide through the crystal-clear, vibrant blue waters where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Discover Silfra’s unique geological formations and learn about its fascinating origins as you float through one of the world’s top dive sites.

This small-group experience is limited to 6 participants per guide, ensuring personalized attention and a safe, unforgettable, bucket-list adventure.

Itinerary

1. Tour stop

   We pick you up from Reykjavík, and drop you off after the snorkeling adventure!

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2. Tour stop

   Select a departure time from Reykjavik  that best suits your schedule and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan to Thingvellir National Park.  Receive a fascinating introducing to the UNESCO World Heritage site from your certified guide, and hear all about the mystifying Silfra fissure, a natural rift in the earth‘s crust caused by the force of nature.

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3. Tour stop

   Upon arrival to the park, don your dry suit and snorkel and prepare to plunge into the crystalline depths of Silfra fissure. Listen to a comprehensive safety briefing  and then descend to discover a mesmerizing underwater tabelau. Gae at a ravine that stretches some 82 feet (25 meters) below the water‘s surface and then follow your guide to some of the fissure‘s most scenic spots. Glide effortlessly between  the American and European continents and see jagged rocks and gaping voids that lead to the molten core of planet Earth

4. Tour stop

   We return to Reykjavík after the tour, where you will be dropped off where we picked you up

Know before you go

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour.
• PLEASE BRING: Warm base layers, preferably made from fleece or wool (not cotton), warm socks, a small towel and a change of clothes (just in case)
• All guests must carefully review our Snorkeling Handbook before the tour to make sure everyone can safely participate>
• All participants must be able to swim and understand English to be able to safely participate in the tour
• This is a small group tour ensuring a more personalized experience limited to 6 participants per guide.
• Size Requirements: Weight limit: 45-120kg. Height limit: 150cm – 200cm.
• Glasses cannot be worn under the goggles. Please bring contact lenses if required.
• Pregnant women are unfortunately unable to participate due to the risk of cold water entering the suit.
• Medical issues outlined in our handbook require doctors approval to join the tour. Some conditions mean guests cannot participate.