Silfra: Snorkeling or scubadiving between two continents tour with photos
Silfra: Snorkeling or scubadiving between two continents tour with photos
Duration: Varies (2.5 hours to 5 hours)
Varies (2.5 hours to 5 hours)
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Guided snorkeling or diving tours include all equipment, entry fees, plus hot chocolate and cookies to warm you up post-adventure.
Swim between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in Silfra’s famously clear glacial waters.
Marvel at underwater canyons, vibrant plant life, and over 100 meters of visibility in this unique fissure.
Expert guides ensure a safe, comfortable experience; no prior snorkeling or diving experience required for snorkeling.
Take your adventure further with a guided scuba dive package, complete with equipment and Silfra access, or opt for a transfer from select locations in Reykjavik for an easy, stress-free journey to the meeting point.
Hot chocolate and cookies
Silfra entrance fee
Round-trip transfer from select locations in Reykjavik (as per option selected)
Guided snorkeling trip (as per option selected)
All snorkeling equipment (as per option selected)
Guided diving trip (as per option selected)
All diving equipment (as per option selected)
Food and drinks
Parking fees
Instructor briefing snorkelers in wetsuits at Silfra fissure, Iceland.
Snorkel between two continents in Silfra’s crystal-clear waters on this 2.5-hour guided adventure.
Getting started
Arrive at the Silfra Meeting Point in Þingvellir National Park, where your guide will greet you and check your documentation. If you have opted for transfer from select locations in Reykjavik, then wait at your selected pick-up point. After a safety briefing and equipment fitting, you’ll join a small group and prepare to enter the water.
What to expect
Silfra fissure
Silfra is a unique underwater rift formed in 1789, marking the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Its glacial spring water, filtered through lava rock for decades, offers visibility of over 100 metres and a constant temperature year-round.
Features
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The Big Crack: Swim the narrowest section of Silfra, where the continental plates nearly touch, highlighting the site’s geological significance.
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Silfra Hall: Experience vibrant underwater colours and exceptional clarity, making this section a favourite for snorkelers and divers.
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Silfra Cathedral: Glide through a long, deep corridor with dramatic canyon walls, renowned for its impressive underwater views.
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Silfra Lagoon: Finish your journey in a wide, calm area perfect for taking in the full spectrum of Silfra’s aquatic landscape.
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Post-tour treat: Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies as you chat with your guide and review photos from your experience.
Snorkelers in Silfra rift, Thingvellir National Park, Iceland.
Snorkelers exploring underwater rift during Snorkeling between two continents tour.
Instructor briefing snorkelers in wetsuits at Silfra fissure, Iceland.
Snorkelers in Silfra rift, Thingvellir National Park, Iceland.
Snorkelers exploring underwater rift during Snorkeling between two continents tour.
Snorkeler exploring clear waters between tectonic plates in Iceland.
What to bring
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Bring long underwear and thick, warm socks to wear under the dry suit.
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Wear suitable clothes for the weather on the day of your tour.
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If you wear glasses, bring contact lenses or your own prescription mask.
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Bring your diving certification card and proof of dry suit diving experience if required.
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Bring a valid photo ID for verification if requested at the meeting point.
What’s not allowed
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Participants who do not meet the minimum age requirement of 17 years are not permitted.
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Participants who do not fit within the dry suit size chart are not allowed to join the tour.
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Participation is not allowed without signing the required medical statement and liability release form.
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Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited before and during the tour.
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Pets are not permitted on the tour.
Accessibility
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This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
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Participants must be able to walk short distances and manage uneven terrain.
Additional information
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All participants must read, sign, and follow the directions on the relevant medical statement and liability release form before the tour.
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Certified divers must present proof of PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent) and dry suit diving certification, or proof of at least 10 logged dry suit dives within the last two years.
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Participants aged 60 or older require a doctor’s approval on the Diving Medical form.
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Minimum age to participate is 17 years.
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Participants must be between 150cm and 200cm in height and fit within the dry suit size chart.
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Clothing to be worn under the dry suit and undergarments are not provided; please bring your own warm base layers.
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Arrive at the Silfra Meeting Point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time for check-in and briefing.
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Food and drinks (other than hot chocolate and cookies after the tour), parking fees, and transportation are not included.
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The experience operates in cold water (2–4°C/35–39°F) year-round; please dress accordingly.
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The tour is conducted in English.
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Choose the nearest pick-up point when confirming your booking if you have chosen a round-trip transfer from Reykjavik.
Snorkeler exploring underwater rift between tectonic plates in clear blue water.
Snorkeler exploring clear waters between tectonic plates in Iceland.
Snorkeler exploring underwater rift between tectonic plates in clear blue water.
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