Silfra Snorkel: Unforgettable Dive Between Continents!
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.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Jose_Z, 2/10/2026 6:30:30 AM
If you’re traveling to Thingvellir, the most incredible part of the park is underwater in Silfra, so don’t miss the chance to snorkel or scuba. The water is incredible, the clearest you will ever see and not as cold as you would if expect. Dive IS made it really easy with clear instructions, detailed emails and super friendly guides (Thanks Boris and Hugo)!
Zachary_S, 2/9/2026 11:21:52 AM
Everything was as advertised and our guide Hugo was awesome! They walked us through all of the necessary gear and floating through the fissures was amazing. It was definitely cold in February but that made the hot chocolate taste better afterwards!
Michael_F, 2/9/2026 4:14:57 AM
What a great experience! Staff was outstanding and just a beautiful day. If you're hesitant about the temperature, don't be, the suit keeps you very comfy.
vickysnowa, 2/5/2026 4:51:36 PM
One time one chance, go do it, solo looking for my photos I paid for
Ken_C, 1/29/2026 11:48:06 AM
A one-of-a-kind experience. Don't be intimidated by the temperature - your suit and activity will keep you dry and warm! Swimming experience is a must; prior dive/snorkeling experience is helpful. Truly unbelievable views you can't get anywhere else. Tour guides are helpful, kind, and very knowledgeable. They take great photos of you along the way you can pay for later (it is worth it). Would absolutely recommend!
Chelsea_D, 1/20/2026 5:22:10 AM
This was super fun!! Our guide was Diogo and he was super helpful and funny throughout the whole experience! It was less cold than I expected which was quite the relief! Honestly everyone working there was super nice and made the whole adventure much more fun
James_W, 1/19/2026 12:08:59 PM
If I won the lottery I would do this every day of my life. Kim is the man. Coolest thing I’ve ever done in my life. The whole staff is top notch. Book now
Nomad10582448719, 1/13/2026 4:35:08 PM
Great experience highly recommend 👌 Did it on my 30th birthday, absolutely stunning experience. JANA was fantastic in guiding us throughout 👏 belated birthday wishes to her btw 🎉. Thanks for this experience Dive.is
traceyhT9116HQ, 1/12/2026 1:53:08 PM
Totally recommend. Experience was amazing. Well organised. Party of 5 and none of us got wet apart from hair. Guide’s are experienced and so helpful with getting dressed and undressed. Toilets in car park nearby (1min) walk are warm so could get changed with a bit more space and warmth after, as took extra clothes ready for the rest of day.
William_J, 1/11/2026 12:06:13 PM
We had a great time snorkeling with the Dive crew! The water was cold, but the guides made the experience fantastic and we enjoyed the hot chocolate and snacks after to warm up!
- 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
Departure 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.Return details
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.Redemption
Please provide the following info for each participant: - Name - Height in cm - Weight in kg - Gender - Age - Are you able to swim? Please access the Manage My Booking portal at my.dive.is by typing your booking reference (DIV-###) and the name that appears on the booking. On the portal, you can sign your liability release waiver and your medical form. This is mandatory for every participant. If you need to change anything on your booking (date, time, number of participants), please contact Viator directly. A YES answer in Section 1 of the medical form means that the tour is unsuitable for the person. A YES answer in Section 2 means that they need to get our physician approval form signed off by their doctor. All participants above 60 years of age must have their doctor sign the approval form. This is a self-drive tour that requires meeting at Silfra. You can see the exact location at the following links: - Parking lot P5 is where you need to park your car. Location: https://goo.gl/maps/afFjNP1PWJ1f8u3d9 - Meeting Point where you will find your guide waiting for you. Location: https://goo.gl/maps/HJa6fpY9RA2TYZZUA We suggest saving these two locations on your offline maps on your phone, just in case you don't get great reception once you enter the park. Please send all missing information directly to dive@dive.is for faster processing, quoting your BR- or DIV- reference.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund