Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - meet on location
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Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - meet on location
By DIVE.IS
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Ages 12-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024
- Guided snorkeling tour
- Hot chocolate and cookies
- All necessary snorkeling equipment, drysuit and warm undersuit
- Live guide that is a PADI instructor
- Heated changing van
- Entrance fee to Silfra (ISK 1,500)
What's not included- Souvenir photos of your snorkeling tour (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Start:
- DIVE.IS Meeting Point for Silfra snorkeling and diving tours, 806 Thingvellir, IcelandAfter 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.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39217P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. The form can be filled out online
- 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.
- IMPORTANT - Participants over 60 years of age must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
- 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
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- All participants must be at least 12 years old
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39217P7
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- Jet211484873990 contributionsAmazing!We loved Henry! He was a fantastic guide and so knowledgeable about the area. This is a very unique experience and a MUST do in Iceland!Written 23 March 2025
- AndreaF64410 contributionsExcellent fun !!!!!!one of a kind experience!!!!! Would highly recommend to anyone interested in snorkeling!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sara was awesome!! So much fun and kind. Knowledgeable. Patient with me and didn’t rush me at all. Took lots of pictures !!Written 23 March 2025
- samanthasS4266NV0 contributionsSara is we great! Awesome experience 10/10 recommendSara was amazing!! Was so kind and walked us through what to do. Definitely recommend doing this with her! We had so much fun. Water was so clear and besides your face it wasn’t too cold.Written 23 March 2025
- Connector2211060 contributionsAmazing visibility and surprisingly comfortable. Not too coldGabe’s great! I was uncertain but Gabe put all my concerns to rest and now I’m baptized! The water is delicious. Wish i could bottle it up and bring some homeWritten 23 March 2025
- beatricecR3106FW0 contributionsAmazing experience!What an amazing experience! Gabe was knowledgeable, helpful, and all around fantastic! Everyone is super organized and professional. So glad we decided to do this!Written 23 March 2025
- J3943GMkellyd0 contributionsUnique experience and great guidesHugo was a great guide, very helpful and patient with our group. It was a really cool and unique experience! Very cool views and the gear provided kept us dry and as warm and protected as possibleWritten 23 March 2025
- JMFi0 contributionsCast of White Lotus Season 3Boris and Gabe (“from the mountains”) were exceptional snorkel guides - experts in blending professionalism with lighthearted humor served up with some of Iceland’s lesser known trivia! Definitely recommend floating between continents with Boris, Gabe and their crew!Written 22 March 2025
- jennmF8102MU0 contributionsGabe was the bestOur guide Gabe was kind, helpful, and super attentive to everyone’s needs. Dive is a slick operation - every detail was taken care of. Can’t recommend highly enough. Minimum 5 stars! :)Written 22 March 2025
- Discover597895992980 contributionsFloating in between the earthWent with Gabe and Boris today and it Was amazing. Everything was explained and vibe was super relaxed and we had a Great time and lot of funWritten 22 March 2025
- A6201TFjanes0 contributionsBoris and Gabe are amazing!Boris and Gabe were amazing!! Super knowledgeable and so much fun!! Incredible experience in Silfra. Must do if you are in the areaWritten 22 March 2025
- matthewgO5640DU0 contributionsSnorkeling with HannahHannah was an amazing guide. The tour was beautiful clear waters and we where kept warm and dry. Would recommend this tour to anyone travelling through Iceland.Written 22 March 2025
- Go364913925210 contributionsDry Suit Certification and Open water dives with JohannesJohannes was an amazing guide and teacher for my dry suit certification. He was a school teacher prior to being a dive master and that background really shows. He was calm, confident, and really took his time to make sure that everyone was taken care of. Thanks for an awesome experienceWritten 22 March 2025
- elizabethbQ7876XB0 contributionsIf you are padi certified, definitely take the dry suit classJoi was an AMAZING teacher!!! We took the dry suit class. He was super patient, kind, and a cool dude to hang out with! Learn to dry suit dive was so cool! 1000% reccomendWritten 22 March 2025
- Go364913925210 contributionsSilfra Dive with JamesSilfra Dive with James as the guide. James was friendly, professional, and set our group up for success. Maximum 3 divers per guide so we were well taken care of. James showed us the dive plan up front and the whole dive.is team made sure our gear was perfect. The dive had amazing clarity. James took everything pictures and we enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies afterWritten 22 March 2025
- chrisnZ7856VG0 contributionsGreat time.James was great. Silfra was awesome. Visibility was great. Wasn't as cold as I was expecting. Suit up and getting in was very efficient.Written 22 March 2025
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Mar 2024 • Friends
Incredible experience. Our guide Diogo Pedroso was fantastic. Two out of our group of 6 were very nervous and to say Diogo was very, very patient, understanding and supportive to both so they could complete it wouldn't do him justice. He did not leave them at any point yet still managed to ensure he kept an eye on the rest of us and took photos. Getting ready is freezing - it was -10'C plus a wind factor at 9am so getting into water at 2'C was actually warmer!! We each had a lot of help to get our kit on and were each checked to ensure parts of the kit were sealed at various stages. The snorkeling itself is just amazing and absolutely worth it, I wore two pairs of woollen socks, 2 thermal lightweight tops and thermal leggings and coped fine in the water. Tie long hair back as it can get wet and trapped in the hood, would not recommend wearing earrings as the hood going on and off can catch. The hot chocolate at the end was much appreciated, Diogo was funny and helpful to us all - and the small resemblance to Aquaman was appreciated 😁
Written 5 March 2024
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georgina0107
Cambridge, UK15 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
My husband and I had an amazing time snorkelling at Silfra! Our guide Josh was awesome, so kind and friendly and made us laugh too. Putting on the gear was a slick operation as it can take some time, but they took an 'all hands on deck' approach to get everyone sorted as quickly as possible. We were taken out as a group of 6 to start our snorkelling which kept the tour personable. Josh was great at providing reassurance for newer snorkellers in case the mask fills with water/snorkel tube gets filled with water, which helped to put minds at ease. The buoyancy of the dry suit made the experience so easy as didn't have to worry about swimming, could really enjoy the views of the tectonic plates, the water is so clear it was a really unique experience. Hot chocolate and biscuits after were a nice touch too to have a debrief. We paid extra to have photos underwater (around £18 for both of us), which I'd say was worth it. Josh took great pictures of us and of the scenery which have been great to share with family and friends. The photos were available quickly after the tour and able to download.
Overall I'd highly recommend this experience - once in a lifetime and you won't regret it! It really was one of the highlights of our trip.
Overall I'd highly recommend this experience - once in a lifetime and you won't regret it! It really was one of the highlights of our trip.
Written 24 March 2024
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Patrick M
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Family
Absolutely freezing day - the dry suits became ecto-skeletons once they were wet - but the whole team were super-efficient, very friendly, and coped extremely well with the conditions (and the tourists for whom the conditions were much less friendly than the staff).
Don't be put off by the weather. Minus 8 was not too cold once the thinsulate onsies were on, and they have extra-warm socks available to buy if you don't have enough of your own (3 pairs is a good idea).
Our small group (6) were looked after by Konrad who pitched his supervision perfectly.
Our daughter, who managed to lose the DropBox for our photos, said snorkelling between the plates was the best experience of the week in Iceland (and we saw a volcano erupt too.
Final positive comment, the team in the Dive.Is office sorted us out with the link after a Facebook message so we have our photographs too.
Don't be put off by the weather. Minus 8 was not too cold once the thinsulate onsies were on, and they have extra-warm socks available to buy if you don't have enough of your own (3 pairs is a good idea).
Our small group (6) were looked after by Konrad who pitched his supervision perfectly.
Our daughter, who managed to lose the DropBox for our photos, said snorkelling between the plates was the best experience of the week in Iceland (and we saw a volcano erupt too.
Final positive comment, the team in the Dive.Is office sorted us out with the link after a Facebook message so we have our photographs too.
Written 26 November 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Johnny L
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Family
We got to the site at the specified meeting time. The team helped us put our wetsuits on, while they are somewhat uncomfortable at first your body gets used to it quite quickly, afterwards they take you to orientation where you get a short rundown on the history of Silfra and the dos and don'ts of snorkeling.
The dive site is not that far from the meeting point, it's a 3 minute walk in your drysuit.
When you get there, you might have to wait a few minutes depending on the amount of tours booked for the day.
When we got into the water the drysuits insulated us nicely and the 3° C water didn't bother us at all.
We had a great guide, his name was Arnar. He explained the history of the place, gave us tips on our snorkeling and was overall very attentive (also took some amazing pictures, thanks Arnar!)
We were then given pointers on how to dive in our wetsuits and explored the rest of the fissure/lagoon.
I would definitely recommend the experience wether you are a beginner or not. The sights are something truly worth seeing!
The dive site is not that far from the meeting point, it's a 3 minute walk in your drysuit.
When you get there, you might have to wait a few minutes depending on the amount of tours booked for the day.
When we got into the water the drysuits insulated us nicely and the 3° C water didn't bother us at all.
We had a great guide, his name was Arnar. He explained the history of the place, gave us tips on our snorkeling and was overall very attentive (also took some amazing pictures, thanks Arnar!)
We were then given pointers on how to dive in our wetsuits and explored the rest of the fissure/lagoon.
I would definitely recommend the experience wether you are a beginner or not. The sights are something truly worth seeing!
Written 11 September 2023
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cmpearsall
New York City, NY8 contributions
As someone who has anxiety and some mild claustrophobia, I was both wildly excited and nervous when we signed up for this tour… but I’m so glad we did! It was an absolute blast and I felt very cared for by our guide Aleksandra. Some things to know: you first put on a full body jumpsuit over your clothes, and then a neoprene suit with boots. The team then helps you into gloves and a hood over your neck, ears and forehead. They may also put some straps around your wrists or neck to ensure it’s water tight. I was more comfortable than I expected, but it can still be pretty tight around your neck. The guides do a great job explaining the snorkeling route and how to use the equipment and then you’re off! The suit is super buoyant so you float effortlessly - all you have to do is kick and you can roll over on your back if you need a break or to clear your mask. The groups are small, your guide is always nearby, and you’re in the water for 25-45 minutes. The water was incredibly clear and the experience was so special - it quickly became one of the best parts of our trip! Having snorkeled in the open ocean in the Caribbean before, I found this experience much easier and less tiring. Highly recommends, and many thanks to Aleks for making it all such a great experience.
Written 1 September 2024
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Cathy W
Dover, NJ4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
My family went snorkeling on 08/14/23, it happened to be a perfect sunny day. Our guide Boris is very efficient, he made sure everyone's gear fits and seals well, and provided clear instruction for every turn in the water. At the end all 6 persons in our group stayed dry under the dry suit.
The snorkling time is about a half hour, the whole process is about 2 hours or more.
The water is green/blue and deep, the sun's reflection through the water on the rocks and algae below created a fantastic scene. Didn't expect breathing through snorkeling tube could be so effortless and enjoyable.
Parking payment machine in Lot5 doesn't work well. The parking charge could be paid online before or after the event within 24 hours.
In general, Dive.is and Boris did a great job to provide an unforgettable experience for us.
The snorkling time is about a half hour, the whole process is about 2 hours or more.
The water is green/blue and deep, the sun's reflection through the water on the rocks and algae below created a fantastic scene. Didn't expect breathing through snorkeling tube could be so effortless and enjoyable.
Parking payment machine in Lot5 doesn't work well. The parking charge could be paid online before or after the event within 24 hours.
In general, Dive.is and Boris did a great job to provide an unforgettable experience for us.
Written 22 August 2023
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Natalia
1 contribution
Oct 2022
I went snorkeling in Silfra for my birthday in October 2022, it was an unforgettable experience. In autumn I recommend to book the tour of 14:00 pm (it 's less crowded and you can enjoy the sunset right over Silfra) and to wear before the dry suit a second pair of wool socks.
I also very recommend you my guide Andreas, he was very professional, efficient, friendly and very careful to details (I mean the dry suit dressing part) making my snorkeling tour an unforgettable experience which I widely recommend and personally would be happy to repeat again (even if the water temperature was 2°C and I tried to free dive, I came out almost dry when outside was freezing).
I also very recommend you my guide Andreas, he was very professional, efficient, friendly and very careful to details (I mean the dry suit dressing part) making my snorkeling tour an unforgettable experience which I widely recommend and personally would be happy to repeat again (even if the water temperature was 2°C and I tried to free dive, I came out almost dry when outside was freezing).
Written 20 October 2022
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Discover35212084278
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Sept 2023 • Couples
Dive is a well-organized organization. We feel that they are used to it while still having to remain efficient. Nothing to say about the professionalism of our guides Jake and Gabe, they did not miss any details, in particular on the safety linked to the waterproofness of the suits.
Rest assured between your clothes, a fleece suit, the diving suit, the gloves, the hood, you will not be cold! But this gear takes time to put on and is uncomfortable, take that into account.
In total the activity lasts 2.5 hours, time to prepare, complete the route of approximately 35 minutes, return, change, and enjoy biscuits and hot chocolates.
The ride is incredible! It's worth it? Yes clearly. The experience is unique, we leave in groups of 6 for a guide so we don't "step" on each other.
What we see in these waters, I haven't seen it anywhere else, and to think that we are swimming between 2 continents does something.
þingvellir is a nice park, but doing the Silfra Fault is THE thing to do in the park.
The cost is not negligible, but like everywhere in the country.
You can bring a camera if you wish and/or pay $20 for the photos that the guide will take for you.
Personally I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting the region.
Rest assured between your clothes, a fleece suit, the diving suit, the gloves, the hood, you will not be cold! But this gear takes time to put on and is uncomfortable, take that into account.
In total the activity lasts 2.5 hours, time to prepare, complete the route of approximately 35 minutes, return, change, and enjoy biscuits and hot chocolates.
The ride is incredible! It's worth it? Yes clearly. The experience is unique, we leave in groups of 6 for a guide so we don't "step" on each other.
What we see in these waters, I haven't seen it anywhere else, and to think that we are swimming between 2 continents does something.
þingvellir is a nice park, but doing the Silfra Fault is THE thing to do in the park.
The cost is not negligible, but like everywhere in the country.
You can bring a camera if you wish and/or pay $20 for the photos that the guide will take for you.
Personally I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting the region.
Written 26 September 2023
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Eran G
Paris, France67 contributions
Snorkeling with KAROL was a memorable experience ! He helped us overcome fear of the cold and the feeling of being constrained by the tight dry suits with good humour, patience and empathy.
In his modesty he radiates quiet confidence that we are in good hands and he will oversee every step of the unique snorkelling experience.
The actual snorkelling went very well, the dry suit and inner jump suit did their job of insulating us against the ice-cold water. We enjoyed the incredible transparent waters and the basalt rock formations.
Amazing to consider you are swimming at the meeting point of two continents !
Highly recommend - Karol suggests best times are early morning (even consider 6:00 private session when nobody else is there, or late afternoon after the crowds have gone. We snorkelled at 13:00 so during peak hours. It was busy overall, crowded in the changing van, but well managed and efficient overall.
It goes without saying … go to the toilet just before the swim ;-)
In his modesty he radiates quiet confidence that we are in good hands and he will oversee every step of the unique snorkelling experience.
The actual snorkelling went very well, the dry suit and inner jump suit did their job of insulating us against the ice-cold water. We enjoyed the incredible transparent waters and the basalt rock formations.
Amazing to consider you are swimming at the meeting point of two continents !
Highly recommend - Karol suggests best times are early morning (even consider 6:00 private session when nobody else is there, or late afternoon after the crowds have gone. We snorkelled at 13:00 so during peak hours. It was busy overall, crowded in the changing van, but well managed and efficient overall.
It goes without saying … go to the toilet just before the swim ;-)
Written 3 August 2024
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Tsu Ying Ho
Taiwan1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Couples
Overall, it was an amazing experience. Our guide, Hanna, was incredibly friendly and provided detailed explanations throughout the tour. I highly recommend that future participants request Hanna as their guide—her warmth and expertise made the experience even better.
The only reasons I didn’t give a full score were that my dry suit had a slight leak, making it a bit chilly, and the wait time before entering the water was a bit longer than expected. However, these minor issues didn’t overshadow the beauty of the underwater world we explored.
If you're considering a snorkeling adventure in Iceland, I definitely suggest giving it a try, and don’t forget to ask for Hanna!
The only reasons I didn’t give a full score were that my dry suit had a slight leak, making it a bit chilly, and the wait time before entering the water was a bit longer than expected. However, these minor issues didn’t overshadow the beauty of the underwater world we explored.
If you're considering a snorkeling adventure in Iceland, I definitely suggest giving it a try, and don’t forget to ask for Hanna!
Written 28 October 2024
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Do we need any prior certifications to do this? Or can we book and just do it?
Written 12 February 2025
Do we need any prior certifications to do this? Or can we book and just do it?
Written 12 February 2025
There's no need for certifications. However, you really have to know how to swim and switch from front to back swimming. And there's no possibility of 'standing in the water for a break and then continuing to swim', it's a non-stop swimming activity. It's really fun and beautiful experience. Just do it!
Written 13 February 2025
Where can I find the form for my dr to say I am fit to do this activity?
Written 20 August 2024
Our cruise ship allows us onshore at 12 pm local time. Do you schedule afternoon excursions? Thanks!
Written 16 March 2024
Our cruise ship allows us onshore at 12 pm local time. Do you schedule afternoon excursions? Thanks!
Written 16 March 2024
Yes you can. We had a goPro. Bring something to fasten it to you though; it may be difficult to hold with the gloves they give you. It's a wonderful experience!
Written 11 March 2024
What is the reason for 12 year old min age to snorkel?
Written 12 August 2023
That’s a question for the outfitter but I am sure it is safety related and due to very cold water and size of wet suits and masks
Written 13 August 2023
I am a weak swimmer and usually opt for a floatation device when snorkeling. Is the dry suit sufficient or are there floatation devices available?
Written 10 July 2023
Hello. The dry suit is more than enough. No problems. Just bare the cold a bit, but really fun. Enjoy
Written 10 July 2023
I am looking at booking the snorkeling for our trip in June and I just wanted to make sure that for snorkeling only there is no PADI or certifications required to do this excursion is that correct?
Written 25 March 2023
That's correct. No certificates are needed to snorkel. We had a group of 6 with a very experienced dive instructor. It felt very safe and you stay on the surface.
Written 27 March 2023
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