Snorkelling Excursion at the Silfra Fissure and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavík

Explore Iceland's famous Golden Circle and swim in pristine glacial meltwaters on this one-of-a-kind tour from Reykjavík!

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From€260
10 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Pick up from your accommodations in Reykjavík (please specify when booking)

- Meet your driver

- Scenic transfer to the Silfra Fissure

- Arrival in Thingvellir National Park

- Meet your PADI-certified instructor

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Receive your equipment (snorkel, mask, fins, dry suit, thermal undersuit, and neoprene hood and gloves)

- Introduction to snorkelling and snorkelling techniques

- The adventure begins!

- Snorkelling at the Silfra Fissure

- The adventure continues!

- Golden Circle tour

- Gullfoss Waterfall stop

- Geyser and hot springs stop

- Return to the original departure point in Reykjavík

Activity requirements

Please be advised that participants must be in good physical and know how to swim to take part in this excursion.

Pregnant women and children under the age of 12 cannot take part in this snorkelling excursion.

Participants between the ages of 12 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The minimum and maximum height for this activity are: 150 cm - 200 cm (5 ft - 6.5 ft) and the minimum and maximum height for this activity are: 45 kg - 120 kg (99 lbs - 265 lbs).

Special terms

Please list the address of your accommodations for pick up in Reykjavík when booking. The pickup locations are available via the following link.

Please note that this snorkelling excursion takes place in English.

The difficulty level of this excursion is labelled as 'moderate'.

The total time spent snorkelling is 45 minutes.

If you are 45 and partake or have partaken in pipe smoking or heavy alcohol intake, you will be required to sign a medical waiver to participate in this activity.

Please note that should you have any neurological, circulatory or respiratory problems or underlying diseases, battled any illnesses or have any physical problems you may have to bring a doctor's certificate to participate in this tour.

The maximum age for this activity is 69. If you are aged 60 or over, you are required to bring a medical waiver allowing you to participate.  If you are over 60 years of age, you will be required to sign a medical waiver to participate in this activity.

All participants must read and sign the medical waiver before joining the tour - click here.

Meeting point:
Pick-up is offered from your accommodations in Reykjavík (please specify when booking)
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Reykjavík hotel transfers
  • Instructor/guide
  • Driver
  • Drysuit
  • Thermal undersuit
  • Neoprene gloves and hood
  • Snorkel, fins, and mask
  • Photos
  • Hot drinks
  • Cookies
Excluded
  • Meal
Do not forget to bring
  • Hiking Boots
  • Warm and windproof outer layer
  • Warm underlayers
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Scarf
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Packed lunch
  • Water
  • Snacks