Guided Snorkelling Tour in the Silfra Fissure at Thingvellir National Park from Reykjavik

Discover Iceland's renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Silfra Fissure in Thingvellir National Park on an unforgettable snorkelling tour!

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From€197
6 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 12 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Pick-up from Reykjavik (please list the address of your accommodations when booking)

- Scenic transfer to Thingvellir National Park (approximately 1.5 hours)

- Arrival

- Meet your experienced instructor

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Receive your equipment (snorkel, mask, fins, and drysuit)

- Introduction to snorkelling and snorkelling techniques

- The adventure begins!

- Snorkelling in Silfra (45 minutes underwater, 2 hours of preparation and warm-up after the swim)

- Return transfer to the original departure point in Reykjavik (approximately 1.5 hours)

Activity requirements

Please be advised that knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.

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 when booking. Available pick-up points are listed via the following link.

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 might have to bring a doctor's certificate to participate in this tour.

In addition, the maximum age for this activity is 69. If you are aged 60 or over, you are required to bring medical documentation allowing you to participate as well as signing a medical waiver to participate in this snorkelling excursion.

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

Meeting point:
Pick-up in Reykjavik (please list the address of your accommodations when booking)
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Pick-up from your accommodations in Reykjavik
  • Instructor/guide
  • Silfra entrance fee
  • Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel, and fins)
  • Drysuit
  • Hot drinks and cookies
  • Photos
Excluded
  • Meal
Do not forget to bring
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Thick socks
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Long underwear
  • Change of clothes
  • Contact lenses if you wear glasses
  • Camera
  • Water