The 13 Snorkelling Trips in Reykjavik That Earn Their Price

1.Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates – Meet on Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,001 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $154Our pick

Meet DIVE.IS at Silfra in Thingvellir for a 2.5-hour guided snorkel through Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon. Small groups of up to six use drysuits and warm undersuits, then finish with hot chocolate, cookies, and optional photos. Guides including Boris, Hugo, and Wilfred are praised for patient support.

“Snorkeling in Iceland is one of the most rewarding activities you can do.only place in the world where you can snorkel between two continental plates.amazing crew and it’s a once in a lifetime experience”

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2.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling between Two Continents

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,712 reviews · 3 - 5.5 hours · from $140Best value

From Reykjavík or Thingvellir, you’ll spend about 45 minutes snorkeling Silfra’s icy, crystal-clear water between the American and European plates. PADI-certified guides such as Will, Francesca, Niko, and Marketa handle the gear, safety briefing, and underwater photos. Expect a cold face and hands, but a warm, dry body.

“This was such a Fantastic and unique experience! The drive from Reykjavik to the National Park is quick, not even 1 hour. You arrive there and have to undress and put on the swim suits. You have to be wearing one thermal layer, then you put on the dry suit, and then the wet suit. They are warm, so you don’t feel cold, except for your hands. But after you dive into the waters, you just forget about averythjng else, you don’t feel the cold, and just gaze into the the silence and peaceful experience of those crystalline waters. You should take a sip of it, it is pure and…”

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3.Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling with Free Photos – Meet on Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,299 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140

Meet Adventure Vikings at Thingvellir National Park for a three-hour Silfra snorkeling session. A PADI-certified guide fits your dry suit, explains safety, and leads about 40 minutes in crystal-clear water between tectonic plates. Photos, equipment, and hot chocolate are included.

“Hugo was awesome, very informative about the area and how probably navigate the Silfra. He deserves a beer!”

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4.Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates Pick Up from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,187 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Float through Silfra’s crystal-clear fissure in Thingvellir National Park on a small-group tour from Reykjavik. A PADI instructor guides you through the Big Crack, Silfra Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. Drysuit, warm undersuit, transport, hot chocolate, and cookies are included.

“Great day snorkeling. Our guide GC was very knowledgeable and patient. I wish I would have worn 2 pairs of socks but for the most part I was able to stay warm.”

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5.Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling Tour with Free Photos – From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 624 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $189

Travel from Reykjavik to Thingvellir National Park for a 30 to 40 minute snorkel through Silfra’s crystal-clear glacial water. Adventure Vikings supplies the drysuit, guide, photos, and hot chocolate. Small groups of up to six make it easier to get help with the gear and swimming technique.

“Was really nervous about this but Doris is very skilled and prepped us really well. I worried about snorkeling in ice cold water but those dry suits really do their job and keep you afloat! Highly recommend!”

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6.Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra From Reykjavík with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $320

Spend a full day with Troll Expeditions combining Silfra snorkeling and Iceland’s Golden Circle. Certified guides such as Kevin, Lilian, and Bjorn handle the dry suits, safety briefing, and photos, while a small minibus takes you to Gullfoss, Geysir, and Thingvellir.

“The minibus picked us up on time and was very clean and comfortable. Our guide, Jon, was very knowledgeable and shared information throughout the tour. I felt we had plenty of time at each of the beautiful sites. Our snorkeling tour at Silfra was the highlight for me, as I had been wanting to do this for years! Our guides Vicky and Cecilia went over and above t make sure everyone was fitted in our suits properly and comfortable in the cold water. It was amazing!”

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7.Silfra Snorkeling with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 506 reviews · from $212

Travel from Reykjavik to Thingvellir National Park for a small-group Silfra snorkeling tour. Float between the American and European plates in water with visibility over 100 meters, while guides such as Edgar, Dory, and Wilmar handle safety and photos. Choose a drysuit or 6 mm wetsuit.

“Our guide Wilmar was the best! Made it feel not as nerve wracking going into the water and reassured us that we were in good hands. Snorkeling was super cool! Super rare experience.”

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8.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling From Reykjavík – Free Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 379 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Travel from Reykjavík to Thingvellir National Park, suit up in thermal layers and a dry suit, then snorkel through Silfra’s clear, near-freezing water between the American and European continents. A PADI divemaster leads each group of six or fewer and takes underwater photos.

“Very Negative experience!!! The company is greedy and inconsiderate. Do not recommend. Choose another company.”

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9.Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling – Meet on Location | Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140

Meet your PADI-certified guide at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park, suit up, and snorkel through a fissure between the North American and European plates. Expect 2°C water, striking clarity, a small group of up to six, free underwater photos, and hot chocolate afterward.

“I’m a big girl and they didn’t have suits to fit me. My husband and son went but they said it’s very difficult to do. It’s hard to swim, it’s very cold, and you can’t actually touch 2 tectonic plates. The best thing about the experience was the guide, Fernando. He was nice, funny and pleasant and a good guide.”

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10.Golden Circle Tour and Silfra Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 298 reviews · 10 hours · from $305

Spend a full day from Reykjavík visiting Þingvellir, Gullfoss, and Geysir, then snorkel in Silfra’s clear glacial water with a certified guide. Guides such as Bjorn, Ronan, Anna, and Lillian have helped make this an easy choice for first-time snorkelers, but expect a tight dry suit and a long day.

“loved the trip, snorkeling was the highlight, our guide Anna was the best anyone could ask for. My friend was a lil worried as this was her first time snorkeling and Anna made her feel soo comfortable that she said it was a life time experience and that she is glad she did it. Our other trip guide was also wonderful, Homer was very quick with good recommendations and kept the energy and fun meter high through out the trip. and Oh so patient and the sweetest.”

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11.Silfra: Hot and Cold Snorkeling and Spa Tour – Self Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · from $206

Drive yourself to Thingvellir for a small-group Silfra snorkeling tour with a dry suit, warm undersuit, hot chocolate, and cookies. Afterward, continue to Laugarvatn Fontana for geothermal pools, saunas, and steam rooms. Guides such as Sara, Quim, and Konrad are praised for careful briefings and steady support.

“What an experience! Highly recommend this, definitely unique. Our guide Quim was the best, checking on everyone throughout the tour. Great pics!”

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12.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling and Lava Caving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 176 reviews · from $202

Pair a guided walk through Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel with Silfra snorkeling in Thingvellir. PADI-certified guides such as Weronika, John, and Jónas have led groups through the icy water, with gear, photos, park entry, hot cocoa, and biscuits included.

“Incredible experience! Our lava caving tour guide was so helpful and it really felt like she loved her job. She was absolutely full of energy and also very understanding, always checking everyone was okay, Between activities, we were dropped off to a little bakery, which was absolutely amazing and so yum, we were only here for 30 mins but it was a nice touch to the day. The snorkelling was a once in a lifetime experience, our guide John was absolutely brilliant and made sure everyone was okay and really guided everyone through the experience. I would 10000% recommend booking this, most incredible experience.Read more”

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13.Silfra: Leidarendi Lava Caving & Snorkeling Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 7 hours · from $306

Spend seven hours exploring Leiðarendi’s 900-meter lava tube and snorkeling through Silfra in Þingvellir. Adventure Vikings supplies transport, gear, photos, and an English-speaking guide. Expect some crawling, cold water, limited bathroom stops, and a maximum of six people.

“Amazing experience with wonderful views, highly recommended for anyone who wants to get a bit adventurous! Our guide Grétar was knowledgeable and very professional.”

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