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The 15 Snorkelling Trips in Iceland That Earn Their Price

28 tours  ·  from $140

The 15 best snorkelling trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location - Meeting at Silfra in Thingvellir
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Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates – Meet on Location

1.Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates – Meet on Location

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

Meet your PADI instructor at Silfra in Thingvellir, suit up in a heated van, then snorkel 30 to 45 minutes through Silfra Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. Groups max out at six. Guides such as Boris, Hugo, Wilfred, and Filip are praised for calm help, humor, and excellent photos.

“Boris was an amazing guide. He educated us on the fissures and tectonic plates and history of parliament. We had a wonderful experience snorkeling as a family, our youngest being 15. Everyone loved it!”

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Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - The three-hour schedule, from parking lot to water
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Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

2.Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,731 reviews · 3 hours · from $148

Join Troll.is for a three-hour Silfra snorkeling tour in Þingvellir National Park. A certified PADI guide such as Anna, James, Kevin, or Lillian leads your small group through icy, clear glacial water in a dry suit, with hot drinks and GoPro photos included.

“Our tour guide Vlad was awesome. He was super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Swimming over the fissure was just breath taking and something you should experience!”

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Reykjavík: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling between Two Continents - The ride from Reykjavík to Thingvellir
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Reykjavík: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling between Two Continents

3.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling between Two Continents

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

Join a PADI-certified guide for 45 minutes in Silfra’s astonishingly clear glacial water, drifting between the North American and Eurasian plates. Small groups, warm thermal gear, hot cocoa, cookies, and underwater photos are included. Reykjavík pickup is optional.

“Excellent experience- not your usual tour! Amazing views in crystal blue waters between two tectonic plates with. 100 m visibility! Hernan was an amazing guide who was kind and personable and made the tour extra special!”

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Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling with Free Photos - Meet on Location - Getting into the drysuit
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Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling with Free Photos – Meet on Location

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

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

Meet your PADI-certified Adventure Vikings guide at Thingvellir National Park, gear up in a drysuit, and snorkel for about 40 minutes through Silfra’s crystal-clear fissure. Small groups, free underwater photos, and hot chocolate make this a memorable Reykjavik day trip.

“I was pretty apprehensive but my girlfriend really wanted to do this so I was game. From the moment we arrived at the check in everything so perfect. Our dive master Oliver was a great storyteller on top of being a professional diver for 36 years; we were confident we were in really good hands. The suiting up process is thorough and rigorous; thankfully, because 35* water in your dry suit would be a problem. Your time in the water is between 30 and 45 minutes and from the second you first put your face in the water it’s a magical and peaceful experience. Not once did I feel cold…”

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Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates Pick Up from Reykjavik - A careful, hands-on gear session
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Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates Pick Up from Reykjavik

5.Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates Pick Up from Reykjavik

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

Travel from Reykjavik to Thingvellir National Park for a small-group Silfra snorkeling tour. A PADI-certified guide such as Diogo, Liliana, Gabe, or Elsa helps you into a dry suit, then leads you through crystal-clear water between the North American and Eurasian plates.

“The whole thing might sound scary but it's a really once in a lifetime experience. The drysuits really do keep the water and cold out plus you'll really float along so there's no danger there. And the views of the Silfra fissure are just spectacular. Also have to call out our guide Diogo who was fantastic throughout the day and made the experience all the more better.”

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Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos - Meeting your guide at Thingvellir
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Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

6.Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Snorkel through Silfra in Thingvellir National Park with a small group of up to six. Your English-speaking guide, such as Doris, Anil, or Ines, handles the drysuit, leads you between the American and Eurasian plates, takes underwater photos, and serves hot chocolate afterward.

“Brilliant all round, top guide, wife had issues with mash but Amir was on hand to help out. Great photos as well, lots of them!!”

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Silfra: Snorkeling Tour Between Tectonic Plates - Meeting your guide at Thingvellir National Park
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Silfra: Snorkeling Tour Between Tectonic Plates

7.Snorkeling Tour Between Tectonic Plates

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 720 reviews · 2.5 - 5 hours · from $140

At Silfra in Thingvellir National Park, you’ll float through crystal-clear glacial water between the North American and Eurasian plates. A PADI instructor leads a six-person group through the Big Crack, Silfra Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. Expect a tight dry suit, cold face and hands, and about 45 minutes in the water.

“It was very nice and unique experience. Thanks for Filip and Sara to make it memorable”

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Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling Tour with Free Photos - From Reykjavik - Getting into the drysuit at Silfra Adventure Vikings
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Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling Tour with Free Photos – From Reykjavik

8.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 small-group Silfra snorkeling tour. A certified guide such as Gretar, Dori, Nebo, or Wilmar helps you into a drysuit, leads 30 to 40 minutes in near-freezing water, and provides free underwater photos and hot chocolate.

“Just do it! If you’re hesitant or on the fence, just do it! Once in a lifetime experience. I’m the type of person that hates the cold water but I did this in February 32f water temp and don’t regret it at all!”

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Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra From Reykjavík with Free Photos - Þingvellir National Park and the Silfra fissure
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Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra From Reykjavík with Free Photos

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

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

Join Troll Expeditions for a full day from Reykjavík, combining Silfra snorkeling with Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir. PADI-trained guides such as Lilian, Vicky, Kevin, and Björn may lead different parts of the day. A dry suit, hot chocolate, transport, and GoPro photos are included.

“Awesome experience. Able to see great detail through cleanest water imaginable. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.”

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From Reykjavík: Silfra Snorkeling with free photos - The six-hour trip from Reykjavík
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From Reykjavik: Silfra Snorkeling with Free Photos

10.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. Guides such as Edgar, Wilmar, Dory, and Anil lead you through the clear fissure between two continents, provide a drysuit or wetsuit, take photos, and serve hot chocolate afterward.

“Great morning with our excellent guide, Wilmar. I was a bit concerned about wearing the dry suit but it was completely fine and Wilmar was great - making sure it was tight enough not to let in water but not so tight we were uncomfortable! Unfortunately the water was a bit cloudy in some parts due to the weather but apparently this only happens a couple of times a year so we just got unlucky on this occasion. Still a fantastic experience and I’m assuming even better views on most other days! Thanks Wilmar”

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Silfra Fissure Snorkeling From Reykjavík - Free Underwater Photos - The drive from Reykjavík to Thingvellir
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Silfra Fissure Snorkeling From Reykjavík – Free Underwater Photos

11.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, learn about the rift between the American and European plates, then snorkel Silfra’s clear, cold water in a dry suit. Small groups, PADI divemasters, underwater photos, hot chocolate, and cookies are included.

“Haven’t done anything like that before, the water was clear and beautiful. It was definitely cold, but with the dry suit it wasn’t bad at all. Our guide, Carol, was great!”

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Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling - Meet on Location | Free Photos - Meeting at P5 and getting ready
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Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling – Meet on Location | Free Photos

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

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

Meet Adventure Vikings at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for a three-hour guided snorkel between Iceland’s North American and European plates. A PADI guide such as Alex, Kaja, or Inigo handles the safety briefing, equipment, and photos. Choose wetsuit or drysuit options, then warm up with hot chocolate.

“We had the best snorkeling experience. What made the trip even better was our tour guide, Alex. He was so attentive, fun and made us feel so comfortable every step of the way.”

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From Reykjavík: Golden Circle Tour and Silfra Snorkeling - The Reykjavík pickup and the ride to Þingvellir
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From Reykjavík: Golden Circle Tour and Silfra Snorkeling

13.Golden Circle Tour and Silfra Snorkeling

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

Join a 10-hour minibus tour from Reykjavík to Þingvellir, Gullfoss, and Geysir, with guided snorkeling at Silfra. A PADI-certified guide handles the dry suit and safety briefing, while guides such as Bjorn, Ronan, and Anna are known for clear explanations and calm support.

“Exceptional day, except for one participant almost causing us to miss the snorkeling because she was 40 min. late getting back to the van at the geysirs. But, super tour and guide. Highly recommend doing the snorkeling!”

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Silfra: Hot and Cold Snorkeling and Spa Tour - Self Drive - Getting ready at the DIVE.IS meeting point
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Silfra: Hot and Cold Snorkeling and Spa Tour – Self Drive

14.Hot and Cold Snorkeling and Spa Tour – Self Drive

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

Drive yourself to Thingvellir for a small-group Silfra snorkel with a PADI instructor, dry suit, warm undersuit, hot chocolate, and cookies. Then drive to Laugarvatn Fontana for geothermal pools, saunas, and a steam room. Guides such as Sara, Quim, and Konrad are known for careful safety support.

“We did this excursion as a family with all our sons.. 13, 15, and 17 years old. We all had a great experience and loved our guide, Anna. the cookies and hot chocolate were a great touch but the hot spring after the cold dip was life changing and incredibly beautiful!”

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Reykjavík: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling and Lava Caving Tour - Raufarhólshellir at 9:30: a volcanic tunnel with real darkness
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Reykjavík: Silfra Fissure Snorkeling and Lava Caving Tour

15.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling and Lava Caving Tour

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

Start with a guided walk through Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel, then head to Thingvellir for Silfra snorkeling in clear glacial water between North America and Eurasia. PADI guides provide the gear, free underwater photos, and hot cocoa afterward. Hotel pickup from selected Reykjavík points is optional.

“I wasn’t able to go Cause I got sick but Get your guide was wonderful working with me. They gave me a refund and I really appreciated that cause they didn’t have to do that.”

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