Silfra Rift Snorkeling Excursion from Reykjavík

Organized by DIVE.IS
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Spoken languages: English, Icelandic
Minimum age: From 14 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Take part in Iceland's leading snorkelling activity in Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir): snorkelling in the Silfra Fault!

If you can swim, there is no way you can miss out on the snorkelling experience at Silfra in Iceland, a must-do activity less than an hour's drive from Reykjavík. A wide fissure marking the boundary between the Eurasian and American tectonic plates, the Silfra fault is immersed beneath the pristine waters of the Langjökull glacier, offering visibility of up to 100 metres: equipped with a mask, snorkel and fins, you will explore these waters with complete ease!

Although the waters are cool (between 2 and 4°C), you will be perfectly sheltered in a specially designed wetsuit that keeps your body warm. What is more, you will be able to enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate to warm you up once the 30 to 40 minutes of snorkelling in the Silfra fault are over! Your guide will be delighted to hear your feedback on this experience, which is one of the most incredible in Iceland.

You can meet your guide directly on site, or in Reykjavík where you will be picked up, so book your snorkelling trip in the Silfra Fault now! And for even more fun, if you can meet the guide directly at Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir), why not opt for the experience combining snorkelling at Silfra with a relaxing moment at the Laugarvatn hot springs?

Offers

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Meeting in Silfra
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Course of events

- Meeting with the team in the car park reserved for diving and snorkelling providers at Silfra 15 minutes before the activity begins (park at P5, the nearest car park, then walk to the meeting point)

- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Distribution of drysuits and equipment, then fitting out in the team van specially arranged for you to change comfortably

- Launch for snorkelling in the Silfra fault for 30 to 40 minutes

- Take off and return the snorkelling equipment, debrief the activity with your guide

Activity requirements

Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.

Minimum weight: 99 lbs (45 kg) / Maximum weight: 264 lbs (120 kg)

Minimum height: 150 cm / Maximum height: 200 cm

Please refer to and complete this medical declaration form before booking the activity.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

If above the age of 60, you will be required to sign a medical waiver to participate in this activity.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
Special terms

Pregnant people cannot participate in this activity.

A liability release waver will be signed on site.

It is important that you can both understand and communicate in English in order to participate in the tour.

It is not possible to take part in the activity wearing glasses: if you have a prescription mask, please bring it with you. If not, we advise you to wear contact lenses before joining the guide.

Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothes
  • Warm undergarments
  • Warm thick socks
  • Change of clothes
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

3 hrs

Minimum age:

From 14 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Offer n° 1

DIVE.IS Meeting Point for Silfra tours: park your car at Þingvellir Parking P5 and walk to reach the meeting point

Offer n° 2

Pick-up in Reykjavík to be arranged with the guide

Included:
  • Drysuit
  • All the snorkeling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
  • Guide
  • Þingvellir National Park entrance
  • Hot chocolate
  • Biscuits
Excluded:
  • Transfer to and from Reykjavík
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Meeting in Reykjavík (pick-up)
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Course of events

- Pick-up in Reykjavík (may take up to 30 minutes)

- Journey to the car park reserved for diving and snorkelling providers in Silfra (approx. 50 minutes)

- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Distribution of drysuits and equipment, then fitting out in the team van specially arranged for you to change comfortably

- Launch for snorkelling in the Silfra fault for 30 to 40 minutes

- Unpack, return your equipment, journey back to Reykjavík and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.

Minimum weight: 99 lbs (45 kg) / Maximum weight: 264 lbs (120 kg)

Minimum height: 150 cm / Maximum height: 200 cm

Please refer to and complete this medical declaration form before booking the activity.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

If above the age of 60, you will be required to sign a medical waiver to participate in this activity.

A minimum number of 3 participants is required for this activity to take place.

Special terms

Pregnant people cannot participate in this activity.

Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor to plan the pick-up time and place for your activity.

A liability release waver will be signed on site.

It is important that you can both understand and communicate in English in order to participate in the tour.

It is not possible to take part in the activity wearing glasses: if you have a prescription mask, please bring it with you. If not, we advise you to wear contact lenses before joining the guide.

Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothes
  • Warm undergarments
  • Warm thick socks
  • Change of clothes
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 14 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Offer n° 1

DIVE.IS Meeting Point for Silfra tours: park your car at Þingvellir Parking P5 and walk to reach the meeting point

Offer n° 2

Pick-up in Reykjavík to be arranged with the guide

Included:
  • Drysuit
  • All the snorkeling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
  • Guide
  • Þingvellir National Park entrance
  • Hot chocolate
  • Biscuits
  • Transfer to and from Reykjavík
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Meeting point

Offer n° 1
DIVE.IS Meeting Point for Silfra tours: park your car at Þingvellir Parking P5 and walk to reach the meeting point
Offer n° 2
Pick-up in Reykjavík to be arranged with the guide

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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  • 5 / 5

Special and excited!

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Great

  • 4.8 / 5

It was a real good experience, even if you never dit something like this. Cold not really, beautifull Colors not of this world. Really good activity while driving the golden circle.

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Iets wat je gedaan moet hebben als je in IJsland bent geweest.

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Superbe site et encadrement très pro

  • 5 / 5

Fun activity and guide Dive.is was great

  • 5 / 5

Super activité à faire en Islande dans un lieu incroyable et unique. Super Organisation. On recommande

  • 5 / 5

This was great, beautiful view in the water, nice guide and clear instructies. In the drysuit its also warm enough to still enjoy the views.

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Un peu de manque confort pour l habillage

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inoubliable expérience dans un lieu magique

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AMAZING EXPERIENCE.

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It was a great experience and we would recommend everyone

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Loved the experience and loved the instructors, we had LJ (lc?) and Jack. They were professionals as well as a lot of fun

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Such a cool experience

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5 stars

  • 4.3 / 5

Snorkeling was great! JC and Jake knew their stuff. The morning was cancelled but i could join the afternoon without problems.

  • 4.5 / 5

Snorkeling was an unforgetable experience. Yes it was cold, but this is to be expected.

  • 4.3 / 5

Very nice! Start was smooth and relaxed. All equipment was taken care of and was fine. Took a while to actually get in the water as it was a popular time slot. Would recommend! Water was obviously cold but somehow the wait to get in was colder.

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Friday was super

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Das Schnorcheln hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht und war ein tolles Erlebnis!

  • 4.3 / 5

Snorkeling was super cold! But the instructions were very clear. And it was an experience I wouldn’t want to miss.

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Snorkeling in Silfra Rift

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It's really worth the money for this activity! The view, was amazing. It was really nice

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Silfra rift snorkeling

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Beautifull views, amazing!!

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Snorkeling Silfra

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Beautiful views under the water. The tour is also not too long, and not too short and you get enough time to explore.

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Snorkelling

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Snorkeling was so cool! Even though it was very cold the water was perfectly clear and all the different blue colors were magical.

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Great activity, great guide

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Snorkeling sifra

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Snorkeling

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This was such a brilliant tour. It was a very small group, so it was easy and personal. The drive was very beautiful, and the snorkeling itself was incredible. I felt safe, happy and comfortable the whole time. And the hot chocolate at the end was such a lovely touch.