Silfra Snorkeling: Explore Golden Circle Wonders

Embark on a thrilling adventure as you snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Silfra Fissure and explore the geological wonders of the Golden Circle in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Reykjavik City Hall - Pickup is available from designated stops in Reykjavik.
  • Silfra Fissure Arctic Adventures - Experience the aquatic wonders of Silfra, where two continents converge. The glacier-filtered water offers remarkable clarity, making it feel as though you are floating above the deep Silfra crack. The journey includes four main…
What's Included
  • Small group experience
  • Hot chocolate and cookies after snorkeling
  • Convenient Reykjavik pick up and drop off
  • Guided snorkelling in Silfra Fissure with a certified Divemaster
  • All necessary snorkelling gear (snorkel, goggles, fins, drysuit, thermal undersuit, hood, boots)
  • Guided Golden Circle Tour (Thingvellir, Kerið, Geysir & Gullfoss)
  • Free wi-fi on board
What's Not Included
  • Lunch not included. Guests may bring a packed lunch or purchase food at designated stops
  • Please bring: Towel, change of clothes, socks
Additional Information

Experience snorkeling at Silfra Fissure in the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park and explore the stunning Golden Circle attractions on this day trip from Reykjavik! Depart from the capital and journey to the national park to snorkel in the pristine waters of Silfra Fissure, a natural divide between the North American and European tectonic plates….

Location
Reykjavik City Hall
Tjarnargata
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mguzi
Apr 22, 2026
Unique Experience - Snorkeling Silfra was a very unique experience. Nico, our guide was great - very helpful and entertaining. I was a little nervous about snorkeling in the frigid water but it was surprisingly relaxing and enjoyable.
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B5913erashleyb
Apr 21, 2026
Cannot miss despite the cold - Went with Arctic Adventrues and cannot reccomend enough. Our guide was Nico and he was the best. Super funny and welcoming to our whole group and the best guide. He really made this the highlight of the trip. If you are good feeling a little constrained and cold it's definitely worth doing.
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Yvonnef137
Apr 17, 2026
Golden Circle - Very good and relaxed tour
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Timothy
Apr 4, 2026
Epic day! - Experience was really good, especially the snorkeling. Epic sights and amazing scenery during the drive. The tour operators were very good waiting for missing English people, but it made the day very long. Better organised pickup points could partly avert this. We had two tour guides in the day. They were both good, Simon was especially personable 👍🏻
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Alyssachappellphoto
Apr 4, 2026
Amazing snorkeling experience in Iceland - 10/10 After arriving to Iceland, we decided we wanted to literally jump right into our adventures! And started with snorkeling. We arrived alittle early and got to explore the area! Everyone from this organization was amazing! Niko was our tour guide and he was amazing! He not only learned all of our names but took great care in making us feel comfortable! I really thought the water would still be freezing even with dry suits especially since we are from Florida but we stayed dry and the water was more than tolerated!! The views were absolutely breathtaking! Definitely recommend and look forward to our next adventures with this company! Also bonus after coming out of the water was a warm cup of hot chocolate and cookie!
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Hannahwm8495ik
Mar 20, 2026
Great full day tour - Great combo tour if you’re short on time! The Silfra fissure dive is a very unique experience and the Golden Circle is a must see in Iceland
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P7009bjscottp
Mar 18, 2026
Absolutely Amazing - Had a great time snorkeling with Illiana. She is a very patient and knowledgeable guide. We all felt safe and that she cares for your enjoyment and comfort. I do have to say that it was very cold on my hands and feet, but my wife said she was fine. We are both happy that we snorkeled in Iceland and didn't chicken out. The Golden Circle tour was also worth it. What a gorgeous country and our driver was great, I'm sorry I don't remember her name, she is from Italy I remember that. She is a great driver and also very knowledgeable on Iceland geography and history. Didn't pass this tour up.
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Rachelsi8811ug
Mar 9, 2026
Snorkelling was so unique!! - Had an amazing experience snorkelling the Silfra fissure. Our guide Valentina was great, took some great photos for us and made the whole experience really smooth. Totally unique experience!!
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Mcleal86
Mar 5, 2026
Must do trip! - It was an amazing experiance. The organisation was good and the gear kept us nice and warm, but most of all the visibility and scenery was stunning. Hernan was a great guide.
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Shortshank2015
Feb 21, 2026
A must do tour - We booked the combined Silfra Snorkelling and Golden Circle Tour with Arctic Adventures. Booking was easy, they gave very good instructions and arrived on schedule with a nice clean modern mini bus. First stop was Silfra for the snorkelling, we were in a small group of 6 , our instructor, Nico, was very nice and got us all booted and suited as quickly as was possible. As we were waiting to get into the water we were all feeling pretty cold and were wondering if this was a good idea or not, initially when you stick your face in the water the temperature is a bit of a shock but within a minute you heat up and stop feeling the cold. The water is crystal clear and it is spectacular swimming between two tectonic plates. Next up was a visit to Gullfoss waterfall, which was stunning covered in ice, then we went to see the geysers which are again quite spectacular, though you may have to hang around for 10 - 20 mins to see a big eruption. Lastly we visited an extinct volcano and went down onto the ice covering the lake at the bottom of the caldera. Both experiences were great, it all went well, there were enough toilet/ snack breaks. I would give both the tour and the tour company 5 stars.
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From $295
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).