Snorkeling Between Continents in Silfra: A Journey Across Tectonic Plates with Free Photos
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Thingvellir
Experience the thrill of snorkeling between continents in Silfra, a fissure located in Thingvellir National Park. Swim across tectonic plates and capture the moment with free GoPRO photos.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Þingvellir Parking P5 - Snorkel between the continents in the Silfra fishure is an amazing adventure, join us in the Þingvellir national park for a refreshing experience in the clearest glacier waters in Iceland.
What's Included
  • Certified PADI dive guide for snorkeling
  • Small-group format for a personal touch
  • All necessary snorkeling gear, including drysuit
  • Complimentary GoPro photos, underwater and above
  • Proficient English-speaking staff
  • Snorkel through the famed Silfra Fissure
  • Warm beverages and snacks post-snorkeling
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Your destination is Thingvellir National Park, a site recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, you’ll embark on a brief expedition through the park’s volcanic terrain festooned with moss. During this exploration, you’ll be accompanied by a PADI Divemaster guide who is both friendly and knowledgeable.

Afterwards, you’ll be provided with all the required snorkeling equipment for your adventure in Silfra, including thermal drysuits, neoprene hoods and gloves, along with snorkels and fins. This gear will not only keep you floating while in the fissure but also shield you from the water.

As you plunge into the water, you’ll be captivated by the stunning hues of blue that dominate the fissure, as well as the natural underwater vegetation adorning the canyon walls. In the unique experience of swimming between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, you’ll be swimming between continents. Complimentary GoPRO images of your tour will be forwarded to you via email upon the tour’s completion.

  • Have read, signed, and followed directions on the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement Form –https://troll.is/medical). You can sign the form at the meeting location.
  • Be comfortable in water and be able to swim.
  • Communicate in English at the time of the tour.
  • Be physically fit.
  • You must be ready to wear a tight and constricting dry suit to protect your body from the cold.
  • You must be a minimum of 150 cm and a maximum of 200 cm in height and weigh between 45 and 120 kilos along with being physically fit.
  • You must be a maximum of 69 years of age to participate in this tour. If you are over 60 years of age, you need a medical waiver, available on page 2 of the Medical Statement.
  • You must be a minimum of 12 years of age to participate in this tour. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour.
  • If you are over 45 and partake/have partaken in pipe smoking or heavy alcohol intake, you need a medical waiver.
  • 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 turn in a physicians allowance to participate in this tour.
  • Not allowed for people over 69 years old
Location
Troll Expeditions Silfra
Meeting point is at "Troll Expeditions Silfra" (write that on Google Maps). Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time. Directions: Park your car at P5 Thingvellir (parking lot 5) and walk to the meeting point Troll Expeditions Silfra.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Fabianwig
Mar 13, 2024
Amazing experience, 10/10! - Amazing experience, 10/10! We were a small group (4 + our guide Lilian), which was amazing! Lilian was the best, very knowledgeable person, kind and super fun to be around. He explained everything and helped us with the dry suits etc. Lilian made our experience even more memorable, we shared stories and had a great time. He also took amazing pictures of our group, making sure everyone got nice pictures. I would recommend this tour to everyone, thanks Troll and Lilian for the great experience! Fabian
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Amanda_w
Mar 12, 2024
Great experience! Jana... - Great experience! Jana our guide was fantastic! Highly recommend this adventure when visiting Iceland.
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Jonathan
Mar 4, 2024
Amazing experience - I did this with my mom and it was beautiful! We had great weather which made it additionally amazing. Our guide Lilian was great! I’ve never been colder in my life (what else did we expect doing this in the middle of winter) but it was worth the experience and the incredible photos they took for us. I certainly would recommend this to anyone adventurous. Don’t miss out on the breathtaking experience!
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Alan_h
Feb 15, 2024
Unbelievable experience - Make sure to bring your thermals as you can wear under the dry suit they give you. Make sure you’ve had some breakfast before it too. Our guide Kevin was brilliant
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G1787gfshaunk
Feb 13, 2024
Silfra Snorkel - Amazing experience made all the better by tour guide James. Water is so clear and although cold, the dry duits & thermal suits provided by Troll kept us warm and dry!
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Trina_p
Jan 29, 2024
Amazing - This tour was incredible. My guide was phenomenal. Obviously a bit cold but worth every bit of it. The views are once in a life time and out of this world
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Safari51870005693
Jan 18, 2024
Worth it, but it’s not easy! - Snorkelling in 2 degrees is tough even with the drysuit. Thankfully our guide Lu was fantastic at preparing us for the experience whilst bringing a lot of energy and fun too. If you prepare yourself for a cold face and hands, then the experience is truly memorable as the visibility is surreal :) thanks Lu!!
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Mom2boys21
Jan 2, 2024
Absolutely stunning! - We loved our snorkel tour and yes we went in December! We felt a little crazy, but it actually wasn’t nearly as cold as we’d imagined. Our guide Jana made us laugh and educated us about everything from start to finish and she truly made the difference because she made it so much fun. She took stunning photos and video and she had those emailed to us within hours of the tour! I 100%would recommend this tour. One of our kids wasn’t able to attend because he was feeling motion sick from our flight. I was all suited up, but just wanted to mention how another guide stepped in to help him out and make him comfortable so we could still go. I appreciate her kindness and help. Great people, great tour company! Jana, you were great and we loved our tour with you!
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Nicholas_w
Oct 30, 2023
Worth the cold! - Great tour guide, very neat experience (though cold!!!), and great service. Instructions for arrival to the location was great to have in advance, setup of the gear and expectations for the excursion and safety were all very clear and well communicated.
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Ben_c
Oct 18, 2023
Good but cold - Found this a really amazing experience, the colours under the water are unlike anything I’ve experienced before. It was cold though, my hands in particular were uncomfortably cold (I do get cold hands easily)
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