Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $140 / person
- Location
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 5,172 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 6
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- DIVE.IS - The Sport Diving School of Iceland
- Meeting point
- After you have entered Thingvellir National Park, turn onto road #361. Stay on this road for a few minutes and take the 3rd right where you will see the Silfra car park with our company vans. Drive a little further to parking lot P5 to park and walk back to meet our guides.
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8 times a day, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Nov 4
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $140
In demand: 30 of the next 72 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 29.
Tour Options
What's included
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
Not included
Souvenir photos of your snorkeling tour (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
5,172 reviews
How it compares in Reykjavik
- Rated higher than 73% of 535 reviewed tours in Reykjavik
- No. 6 by number of reviews among 1,565 tours in Reykjavik
- Starting price $140 is close to the typical $139 for tours of similar length in Reykjavik
- Price over the last 27 days: $140–$159
- Today’s price is the lowest in that period
Excurgo comparison of 1,565 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location lasts about 2h 30min.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $140 per person for this Reykjavik experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 30 of the next 72 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is After you have entered Thingvellir National Park, turn onto road #361. Stay on this road for a few minutes and take the 3rd right where you will see the Silfra car park with our company vans. Drive a little further to parking lot P5 to park and walk back to meet our guides. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 5,172 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by DIVE.IS - The Sport Diving School of Iceland.
Reviews(5,172)
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