Discover one of the world’s most unique snorkeling spots—Silfra, located in Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site just an hour from Reykjavík.
Your adventure begins with a pick up in Reykjavík and a drive to Þingvellir, where Iceland’s first parliament met over a thousand years ago. Today, this rift valley marks the meeting point of two tectonic plates—and it's where you’ll slip into the glacier-clear water and snorkel between the continents.
On location, you'll meet your expert guide and after a full safety briefing, gear up in a dry suit that is fully insulated to keep you warm.
Then it’s time to enjoy the slow-moving “lazy current” carrying you through the rift. Silfra offers visibility up to 150 meters, thanks to decades of natural filtration through underground lava fields. Over the next 30–40 minutes, you’ll drift through stunning underwater landscapes—past the narrow Big Crack, the Silfra Hall, a wider area filled with giant rocks and the breathtaking Silfra Cathedral, before finishing in the serene Silfra Lagoon.
The feeling? Like floating through air. Peaceful, surreal, and unforgettable.
After your snorkel, warm up with hot chocolate and cookies as you take in the views of Þingvellir’s lava fields and mountains.
Included
- Bus transportation, guidance in English and certified dive guide
- Admission to Silfra.
- Snorkeling gear
- Hot Chocolate and cookies
- Available tour dates and departure times available to view during the booking process.
- Transfers: The tour transfer coach will arrive outside your accommodation (Reykjavík only) beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour’s official start time. Please note: If your accommodation is not a valid pick-up location, find the nearest tour pick-up / drop-off location to you by entering your hotel address here. If your pick up has not arrived 20 minutes after the pick up starts, please call +354 562 7000.
- Operated year round; approximate duration 3-5,5 hours.
What to bring:
Warm undergarments - Woolen sock - Change of clothes - Towel
Conditions
- Online offer only.
- Minimum age: 12 year old.
- Tours departing prior to 12pm are not recommended for passengers with morning arrivals from North America.
- Meals are not included as part of this guided tour.
- No refund for unused travel services or land arrangements once a tour starts.
- Tour operated by Arctic Adventure
- All general inquiries, including change or cancellation requests, must be submitted online.
- Terms and conditions, including changes and cancellations to your holiday, vary depending on your country of departure. Please refer to the applicable Icelandair Holidays terms and conditions.
- Insurance: Personal travel insurance is not included and is highly recommended. It can be arranged through Allianz Global Assistance for passengers originating in the United States and Canada.
- Booking Confirmations: Email providers may not recognize the confirmation email sent at the time of booking, so be sure to check your SPAM or Junk folders if you haven't received it within 48 hours of confirming your purchase online.