Iceland · SNORKELING

The 14 Best Snorkelling Trips in Iceland

14 tours  ·  from $140 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 14 snorkelling trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location - The five-minute walk to the water
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Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates – Meet on Location

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

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

Snorkel Silfra’s crystal-clear glacial water between Iceland’s tectonic plates with a small group, drysuit, guide, cocoa, and cookies.

“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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Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - Meeting Troll Expeditions at Þingvellir
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Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

2.Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

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

Snorkel Silfra between Iceland’s tectonic plates in crystal-clear glacial water, with a dry suit, small groups, hot drinks, cookies, and photos.

“It’s really impressive seeing the fissure. It looks so calm from the outside but when you look underwater it’s impressive sometimes kinda scary because it is so deep and clear and there are a lot of rocks. But the suit makes you float so it is impossible to sink. The guides were AMAZING!! Loved Anna she explained everything so well and were with us all the time same as Kevin. The process of dressing up is a little uncomfortable and the suit itself is heavy and makes it a little bit difficult to walk in. The first few minutes in the water are extremely cold. Your lips and forehead go…”

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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

Snorkel Silfra’s crystal-clear glacial water between tectonic plates, with guides, gear, photos, transport, and hot cocoa included.

“Bus pickup was good, driver got out and called names to check. No issues and a nice guy, gave some local knowledge. Jampy was informative and reassuring. Gave plenty of help to those who needed it and was very chilled. All of the staff at Arctic Adventures were helpful. The overall experience was awesome, I wish I had brought a gopro, Jampy did have one and captured lots for us. equipment was in good condition and felt safe the whole time.”

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Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling with Free Photos - Meet on Location - The careful process of getting dressed
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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

Swim between tectonic plates at Silfra with a PADI guide, drysuit, underwater photos, and hot chocolate in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park.

“The Silfra dry suit snorkeling experience was incredible! Our guide was amazing—super knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. The water was freezing, but totally worth it for the chance to swim right between the tectonic plates. The visibility was unbelievable, and our guide took lots of great pictures for us to remember it by. Such a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience”

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Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates Pick Up from Reykjavik - The one-hour ride from Reykjavik
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Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates Pick Up from Reykjavik

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

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

Snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra in Iceland with a PADI guide, dry suit, clear glacial water, transport, hot chocolate, and cookies.

“Our Silfra snorkeling experience was more than we could have hoped for. Yes, the water is (almost) freezing. But it is so clear and refreshing after putting on all the layers you need to protect you. Our guide was Elsa, and she was so great. Informative, funny, very helpful and made sure we were all safe. She learned our names so she could check on us individually and direct us where needed. I cannot recommend this enough.”

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Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos - Getting into the drysuit without losing your nerve
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Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

Silfra: Snorkeling Tour Between Tectonic Plates - The meeting point at Thingvellir National Park
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Silfra: Snorkeling Tour Between Tectonic Plates

7.Silfra: Snorkeling Tour Between Tectonic Plates

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

Review of Silfra snorkeling in Iceland: float between tectonic plates, see astonishingly clear water, and learn what the cold, gear, and price involve.

“Snorkeling at Silfra was an amazing experience! I was a bit apprehensive at first—I’m not a big fan of cold water and can get a little claustrophobic—but Quin made me feel completely safe and well taken care of. The whole team was fun, professional, and clearly knowledgeable. Even though it was cold, the dry suit kept us surprisingly comfortable. The clarity of the water was absolutely surreal, and the photos turned out incredible. I highly recommend snorkeling at Silfra—it’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!”

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Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling Tour with Free Photos - From Reykjavik - From Reykjavik to Thingvellir in about 45 minutes
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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

Snorkel Silfra from Reykjavik in a warm drysuit, between tectonic plates, with a small group, free photos, and hot chocolate.

“Type 2 fun! The ride to and fro was timely and uneventful. Once we arrived, our guide was excellent and took good care of us for the duration of this experience. Bring warm thermals (and two pairs of wool socks!) and you will stay warm, except expect your hands and face to go numb (both are in contact with the glacial water). This January morning outing included a beautiful sunrise! It’s not a long swim, but it was enough for me. The water is crystal clear, the walls of the chasm is lined with volcanic rocks, with no flora or fauna. I’m glad I did it!”

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Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra From Reykjavík with Free Photos - Þingvellir and Silfra: geology with a memorable setting
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Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra From Reykjavík with Free Photos

From Reykjavík: Silfra Snorkeling with free photos - Meeting the guide and preparing for the water
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From Reykjavik: Silfra Snorkeling with Free Photos

10.Silfra Snorkeling with Free Photos

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

Snorkel between continents at Iceland’s Silfra fissure, with crystal-clear water, expert guides, free photos, transfers, and hot chocolate.

“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 safety briefing and first moments in the water
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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

Snorkel between tectonic plates at Iceland’s Silfra Fissure with a PADI guide, dry suit, hotel transfer, photos, hot chocolate, and cookies.

“The water was cold. But the views were spectacular! A must do activity if you are in Iceland. No where else in the world can you get these kinds of views. The guides were awesome! Great job Carol.”

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Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling - Meet on Location | Free Photos - What the cold really feels like
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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

Snorkel Silfra’s crystal-clear glacial water in Thingvellir with a PADI guide, small groups, free photos, gear, and hot chocolate.

“It was an amazing experience. Our guide Kaja was great and the snorkeling in the pristine clean and icy cold waters of Silfra was unforgettable. It was not just the snorkelling itself it was the whole experience of being able to whitstand the elements. We were really lucky to pick a very nice December day that was not too cold and had no wind either. Having the experience with ice cold water swimming before I knew the feeling of extreme happiness aferwards. It just makes you laugh.”

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From Reykjavík: Golden Circle Tour and Silfra Snorkeling - The Reykjavík pickup and minibus ride
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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

Snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra, then visit Þingvellir, Gullfoss, and Geysir on a full-day tour from Reykjavík.

“This was great. Our driver and guide, ASI, was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable, kind, and full of positive energy all day long! Our snorkel guide, Pablo, was outstanding! He made us feel safe and comfortable so we could totally enjoy our beautiful surroundings! Thank you for this excellent experience.”

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Silfra: Hot and Cold Snorkeling and Spa Tour - Self Drive - Meeting your instructor at Thingvellir
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Silfra: Hot and Cold Snorkeling and Spa Tour – Self Drive

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