Snorkel between the continents in the clearest water in the world in Silfra fissure
Silfra is a fissure between the North American and Eurasian continental
plates. Silfra constantly fills with glacial water that has been
trickling through underground lava rock for 30 years. This remarkable
crack between two tectonic plates is therefore filled with the clearest
water on our planet, allowing for over 100 meters visibility.
On the snorkeling tour we will dress you in a dry suit and guide you
through the four parts of the Silfra fissure. Floating through Silfra’s
crystal clear water is an otherworldly experience; the near-freezing
water, astonishing colors, and sensations of flying provide a very
unique environment for liquid meditation that you will never forget.
Snorkeling in Silfra
- (If you have booked a tour with pick up you will first meet your driver at the selected pick-up location in Reykjavik)
- Arrival at the meeting point at Silfra 15 minutes before the tour start time, check-in with guides
- Division into groups of 6 people, one group per guide
- Briefing and gear-up with your guide (∼1 hour total)
- Once you are fully dressed, your guide will take a number from the park ranger and that will be your group’s number to enter the water
- Make your way to the entry platform, short wait (wait time may vary)
- 30-45 minutes spent in the water
- Exit through platform, walk back to the meeting point (∼250 meters)
- Take off equipment, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies to warm up
- At this point, you will have time to chat with your guide, ask any questions you might have and take a look at the pics taken during the tour
What’s included?
- Guided snorkeling trip
- All necessary snorkeling equipment
- Hot chocolate and cookies after the snorkeling trip
- Entrance fee of 1.500 ISK per person into Silfra
Exclusions
Please note
Participants must:
- have read, signed, and followed directions on the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement
- sign our liability release form at the start of the tour
- be between 150cm and 200cm in height
- be between 45kg and 120kg in weight
- fit within our dry suit size chart
- be minimum 12 years of age on the year
- be comfortable in the water and be able to swim
- be physically fit
- be ready to wear a sometimes tight and constricting dry suit
- be able to communicate in English or have a translator available at all times during the tour
- not be pregnant
Please note
Participants are not allowed on tour without signing the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement
and, if necessary, a physician’s approval which can be found on the
second page of the Medical Statement document. Please read the
Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement prior to booking to make sure that
you are eligible for the tour. Each participant must sign our liability release form at the start of the tour.
What do I need to bring?
- long underwear
- thick socks
- suitable clothes for the weather of the day
- if you wear glasses, please bring contact lenses or your own prescription mask if you have one
Cancellation policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 999 days or less before the event
Experience type
Day tour / activity
Booking in advance
Can be booked until last minute
Duration
2 h, 30 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Know before you go
Minimum age of passengers is: 12
Live tour guide
English