Silfra Drysuit Snorkeling with Free Photos - Meet on Location
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Reykjavik, Iceland
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience when you snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra, located in Iceland's UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park. Clear glacial waters make it easy to see stunning underwater landscapes, while included dry suits help keep you warm throughout the tour. This small-group tour, led by a PADI-certified instructor, is capped at six people for a more intimate experience, with the option of wearing both wetsuits and drysuits.
- Get up close and personal to a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Swim between tectonic plates at this world-renowned snorkeling spot
- PADI-certified guide leads your trip, but no certification is required to participate
- Dry suits, wetsuits, and other equipment is included
What's Included
- Underwater photos
- PADI Divemaster/ Instructor or equivalent
- Hot chocolate
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Clothing suitable for the weather, like waterproof items
- Food
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Silfra Adventure Vikings7V4M+HG8, 806 Thingvellir, Iceland
Park at “Thingvellir P5” & walk 400m back along the road until you reach a smaller car park with all the snorkel & dive vans. Please be there, ready to meet your guide 15 min before your tour is due to begin. Stick to main roads & dont take any short cuts to Silfra, especially in winter.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Thingvellir National Park
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Silfra
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- All participants must know how to swim and be comfortable in water
- All participants must be able to communicate in English
- Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting, especially around the neck and wrists
- Minimum age is 12 years, please reach out regarding younger participants & Participants over the age of 65 need to get a physicians approval
- Be at minimum 150cm (4’9) tall / maximum 200cm (6’7) tall, and be at minimum 50kg (99 lbs) / maximum 120kg (264 lbs)
- Don't wear glasses, instead bring contact lenses or your own prescription mask (if you have one)
- Recommended to bring a change of clothes (the drysuit has a very small chance of leaking)
- We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks a a base layer under the drysuit
- All participants heights, weights and age must be provided to local operator. If you do not provide at time of booking, please contact supplier immediately after booking to provide this information
- All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. Please find a link to the medical statement on your ticket voucher right after booking the experience to be sure if you qualify.
- Please dress according to weather - no heals or jeans
- Note: Each guide can assist one group of up to six participants at a time. Up to three different groups can be present during this activity.
- Make sure to eat breakfast before this activity
- Not recommended for people with claustrophobia (Wetsuit can be a better option if you are)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Rebecca_T
Our guide Dory was phenomenal. She was very knowledgeable about the area and was a great help with suiting up. She made sure all of us got pictures in multiple areas and redirected us when help was needed. The only complaint was that the wind and rain were cold, but only when walking to and from the area. Once in the water, it had very little effect.
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,320 reviews
mary_s, Apr 2026
the water was crystal clear and inviting although it was in early spring and it was cold. They provide you with all the gear needed and the experience ends with a cup of hot chocolate! An experience you shouldn’t miss!
Rebecca_T, Mar 2026
Our guide Dory was phenomenal. She was very knowledgeable about the area and was a great help with suiting up. She made sure all of us got pictures in multiple areas and redirected us when help was needed. The only complaint was that the wind and rain were cold, but only when walking to and from the area. Once in the water, it had very little effect.
Louise_L, Feb 2026
Magical experience, not the most comfortable but this isn’t an easy activity. It’s a once in a lifetime. Anil was with us every step of the way and we were looked after extremely well.
Vailinee_W, Feb 2026
The water is cold, but the guide made the experience pleasant and was very accommodating. It is an experience of a lifetime to see.
ebmangaser, Nov 2025
Awesome experience for a girls trip. Staff is friendly and ensure safety is important! Shout out to Piotr for saving my friend’s life - she started panicking with the mask on and he saw her right away, grabbed her and helped her calm down and breath properly with the mask on. Highly recommend ! Fun group of operators.
Jennifer_B, Nov 2025
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
Corbin_M, Sept 2025
awesome, once in a lifetime experience! i really liked the group staying small - there were only 4 of us total - working with 1 guide. there were other groups with other guides.
they do a lot to prepare you, teach you a bit of the background and you spend a long time getting dressed. if going during peak season, i would go early as the guide told us sometimes you have to wait for an hour at the entry point in line before being able to enter the water.
the guide taking gopro pics was a fun addition.
it is VERY cold, but only your head and hands get wet. everything else stayed completely dry!
Oliwia_M, Aug 2025
Fantastic experience with awesome dive master from Turkey looking like real Viking. First time in a dry suit and that made the snorkeling in a icy cold water enjoyable.
Missy_T, Jun 2025
We had a wonderful time snorkeling. Our guide, Alex was wonderful. Beautiful views and great safety instructions. Alex kept checking on every to make sure everyone was ok and enjoying the experience.
Jennifer_H, Apr 2025
Great experience led by Arnold! He was patient and considerate of the needs of our group. Beautiful site and wonderful photos. Just know beforehand that you will get wet. Your hands will definitely be wet and cold, perhaps your head too. My suit leaked a bit from the back when I turned over, but as long as I stayed face down, I was fine. It was worth being a bit uncomfortable, IMO
roger_e, Mar 2025
Fantastic morning. Edgar was a great host and we enjoyed our snorkeling adventure. Would recommend this excursion!
ElvinJamalli_N, Feb 2025
Our Silfra snorkeling experience with this company was a disaster. My drysuit was faulty, leaking liters of freezing water from the back zipper, making it unsafe to continue in winter conditions. The guide confirmed it was dangerous but offered no immediate solution or replacement. My partner, who booked with me, had to leave as well—yet the company later claimed she "could have stayed" and refused a full refund. Despite the guide acknowledging the issue and promising a refund, we were only given 50% back. Their handling was unprofessional, unsafe, and unfair. Poor equipment, bad customer service, and false promises—avoid this company and book elsewhere!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Elvin,
We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. At Adventure Vikings, safety and customer experience are our top priorities, and we always strive to provide the best possible service.
We want to clarify that all our equipment is thoroughly inspected, pressure-tested, and maintained to meet all safety standards. While drysuits are designed to keep participants dry, we inform all guests during our pre-snorkeling briefing that minor leaks can sometimes occur, as no drysuit is 100% guaranteed to stay completely dry. Our suits are made of high-quality compressed neoprene, specifically designed for cold-water conditions.
As soon as our guide became aware of the leak in your drysuit, they immediately assisted you out of the water to ensure your safety. At that point, your partner chose to exit the tour as well, even though her drysuit was confirmed to be functioning correctly. We also offered you a spot on a later tour the same day, which you declined.
Regarding the refund, our guides do not have the authority to make refund decisions. However, when you reached out to our office, we promptly issued a full refund for your ticket or a 50% refund for your two-person booking. As per our policy, and as stated in the liability waiver all guests sign before the tour, we do not provide refunds once the tour begins if a guest voluntarily decides not to participate.
It is extremely rare for our equipment to malfunction, and on this particular tour, we had 14 other satisfied snorkelers who completed the experience without any issues. We understand that this situation was frustrating for you, but we want to reassure future guests that we operate with professionalism, adhere to strict safety regulations, and have thousands of positive reviews from happy customers.
We appreciate your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve.
Regards,
The Adventure Vikings team
Peter_P, Jan 2025
I would recommend the experience, not with this company.. completely unorganised, two people had to withdraw due to the group being left out in-16 conditions for over an hour slowly getting equipment dispersed. Other companies nearby seemed to be much more organised with the correct sized equipment for their clients.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hello Peter
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed Silfra.
I would have very much appreciated the chance of reading about what part of our operation is unorganized. Our operation in fact is quite well organized and on daily basis goes as following: When our guests arrive on location they are checked in and given the chance to use the restrooms. They are introduced to their guides and asked to sign the needed waivers. Guests are then welcomed inside our heated changing room van where they change into their own undergarments and our provided thermal overalls. Guests are then handed their drysuits outdoor where the suits are put on as they are quite big and bulky. Our guides then help each and every guest don the suit correctly. Guests are then provided with gloves. Guides then brief each group on Silfra, safety and snorkelling in general. The briefing normally takes 10-15 minutes. Guests are then provided with neck-collar to securely water seal the neck-collar, wrist collars and/or ankle collars if needed and then handed hoodies. Hoodies are not put on until after the briefing to ensure all guest hear well during the briefing as the hoodies cover ears. Our guides help our guests adjust hoodies and gloves and then hand them masks, snorkels and fins. Each guide and group of 6 snorkelers then walk to the entry point, a 2 minute walk. There guides rinse out each guests mask with anti-fog liquid and help the guests put their masks and then fins on. Once in the water the guide is always in the front to have an oversight of his group of 6 snorkelers. As mentioned in the prior briefing guests are always welcome to call for help if needed. 35-40 minutes are spent in the water. Once out of the water each group of 6 snorkelers and their guide walk back a 5 minute walk to the changing area. Once there our guides help each and every guest remove first gloves and hoodies. A large bucket of luke-warm water is kept there during the coldest winter days for guests to quickly warm their hands up. Guides then help guests remove straps and help each and every guest correctly removing the suits. Guests are then welcomed back into our heated changing room van. At the end of the tour guests are served cups of hot chocolate and explained how the included photos can be reached.
There is a minor difference in organisation for the wetsuits experience. Then there is also our safety protocols that is always in place but would make this review respond much longer.
The Silfra area is situated in a national park and a UNESCO heritage site. That means that us and all other operators at Silfra are only allowed our vehicles which are driven out and back from Reykjavik every day. No other facilities are allowed in the national park.
We do operate our tours during wintertime and in our tour description we always recommend guests to dress according to weather.
Currently we are one of 7 operators at Silfra and all the operators operate more or less in the exact same way as us. It is very hard to say that other companies nearby are more organised when you do not have any first hand experience of these other companies organisation.
Regards,
The Adventure Vikings Team
Ashruf_P, Dec 2024
It is an experience unlike any other!
Unique is a word that is used too frequently and without qualification - this is unique
And Anil had unfailing enthusiasm !
Passion_F, Dec 2024
Snorkeling between tech tonic plates in 30 degree water sounds crazy, but this tour offers the opportunity to do it and it is a once in a lifetime kind of experience.
The swim was surprisingly a lot more challenging than I anticipated, but the views underwater made the difficulty worth it.
One thing to note is that the tour is busy at all times of day. Therefore the experience becomes a bit rushed since they try to accommodate several groups in a single day. We were barely in the water 35 mins before we were being rushed to hurry back.
Carolina_V, Nov 2024
It is a unique experience but not to do around winter due to the weather. To get ready you will be outside for more than 30 minutes with limited layers of clothes, freezing. The time in the water is very limited.
Our tour guide, Wilmar, was amazing!!!
Mary_T, Nov 2024
Snorkeling between two continents! Fun and memorable. Our guide Wilmar was nice, funny and super patient.
Corliss_L, Nov 2024
Guide was nice and made sure everyone was comfortable and informed before starting the tour. Definitely a tour worth doing for the unique experienc!
Dakota_B, Nov 2024
This was so fun! The suit makes it very difficult to move and you will get cold. This is a unique experience you can brag to friends about. Edgar did a great job making sure our group was safe and took plenty of great photos of us to keep as memories for the future.
Anita_D, Oct 2024
Such a memorable experience. Our guide Ed was fantastic and gave us lots of good information and support. We would definitely recommend.
Austin_L, Oct 2024
Niko was a great guide, made the experience super enjoyable for us, the views were incredible and the hot chocolate at the end was a nice touch
Zippy_G, Oct 2024
Amazing experience! Our guide, Nando, was fantastic, as was the whole team who looked after us brilliantly. The water is so clear and calming and the location is just beautiful. I wore a thermal base layer and leggings under the dry suit and it honestly didn’t feel nearly as cold as I imagined… the whole experience was just incredible and getting the photos included is a real added bonus. Loved it!
Matthew_G, Oct 2024
Our guide Niko did a great job leading us and making sure everything went smoothly. Your hands and feet will get numb but it is worth saying you did this experience
hdfee40, Sept 2024
Absolutely fantastic experience!!! Hugo our guide was knowledgeable and very patient! We were all beginners and he made us feel safe and comfortable in our gear. He took GREAT pictures in and out of the water. So much fun.
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience with Hugo as your guide. It’s great that you enjoyed the pictures he took. We’re so glad you had fun and hope to see you again on more adventures.
Kind regards,
The Adventure Vikings team
Pamela_S, Sept 2024
I am not sure if this is considered easy but for someone older, it is not.
Not sure why it is listed as a 3 hour tour, we left at 0900 and we're back to the vans by 1045.
This should not be advertised as a 3 hour tour.
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Hello Pamela
Your ticket is purchased through Viator. On the Viator tour information site, under the paragraph "What to expect" the following text can be found: "...The approximate time in the water is around 40 minutes."
Now we do deliver on that each and every tour, yours included. The rest of the 2.5-3 hours that we estimate that the whole tour takes is spent gearing everyone up in suits, making sure the drysuits are watertight with straps. Then the pre-briefing is around 10-15 minutes and walking to the entry platform takes around 2 minues. It is also not uncommon that there is a queue at the entry platform where groups have to wait their turn to get in the water with about 5 minute spacing between each group of 6 snorkelers. After the snorkeling there is around 5 minute walk back to the changing lot. There we help each and every snorkeler remove their suits, serve them hot beverages to warm up and finally explain to everyone how to reach our free included photos.
The tour is advertised as 3 hours long as on every average day that is the time the whole tour takes.
We consider the tour easy level and it is aimed for people in full/good health. All participants need to turn in a medical statement waver and those with any deviations or over the age of 64 need to turn in a physician approval form to be able to join us on the tour.
There are also some days where everything goes very smooth. People arrive early or right on time and gearing people up is easy. After the briefing we get early to the entry platform where there is a small or no queue so we head into the water right away. 40 minutes are then spent in the water before walking back.
We are very sorry that things went very smooth on your tour, beating the queue of groups from other companies at the entry platform so you didn't have to wait to much getting into the water. We hope that the estimated 40 minutes that it always spent going through Silfra were enjoyable.
regards,
The Adventure Vikings team
Shreya_A, Sept 2024
This was a 10/10 experience for my dad and I! It was his birthday and I wanted to plan something adventurous and memorable and this was the perfect activity. I was definitely nervous going into it, but our instructor, Kate, was reassuring and knowledgeable throughout the whole experience. She even sang happy birthday as my dad came out of the water! Do this if you want to see some of the coolest underwater views of your life! And do it with Kate!!
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Thank you for sharing your 10/10 experience! We're so glad to hear that your dad’s birthday was made extra special with the Silfra snorkeling adventure. It’s fantastic that Klaudyna helped ease your nerves with her reassuring and knowledgeable guidance, and the fact that she sang Happy Birthday as your dad came out of the water is such a thoughtful touch! We’re thrilled that you both got to enjoy the incredible underwater views, and we appreciate your recommendation. Sounds like an unforgettable day. Thank you for choosing us to celebrate this special occasion!
Kind regards,
The Adventure Vikings team
Tiffany_M, Sept 2024
This was amazing and I'm so glad my husband and I got to experience this. First our guide, Oli with Adventure Vikings, was wonderful. He makes you feel comfortable on land and in water. You'll be stuffed into a dry suit that feels a bit awkward but you'll be thankful it keeps you dry from the neck down. The water is cold at first but after a few minutes you adjust and forget your face is in it. Once you're thru the assembly line of getting gear you'll walk over on the platform and get in after instructions from the guide. Then you're off in the water snorkeling in the clearest water I've ever seen..
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for sharing your amazing experience! We're so glad you and your husband enjoyed snorkeling in Silfra and that Oli helped make you feel comfortable both on land and in the water. The dry suits can feel a bit awkward, but it's great to hear they kept you dry and that you quickly adjusted to the cold water. Snorkeling in such clear water is truly unforgettable! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Kind regards,
The Adventure Vikings team
Peter_M, Sept 2024
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 at all and could have continued much longer. However, some people do feel cold by the end, especially in their hands and feet. We highly recommend you take this adventure with Adventure Vikings and hope Oliver is your leader.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your great review! We're so glad to hear that despite your initial apprehension, you had an amazing experience. Oliver’s expertise and storytelling clearly made a big impact, and it's wonderful that you felt comfortable and warm throughout. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure!
Kind regards,
The Adventure Vikings team
Louise_H, Aug 2024
We had our tour with Klaudyna and it was fantastic.
Once she checked all our medical safety details she put us at ease and looked after us to get prepared. We had a really warm van to change and get the first layers set up. She knew exactly the right size if suits we needed and got us ready. She was confident and made sure we were comfortable with the equipment. Once we got in the water we were put at ease and were able to really enjoy the spectacular colours on the water and the views in the fissure. It was absolutely beautiful. I get cold easily and I found the suits worked brilliantly despite the water being about 2 degrees.
At the end of the dive we were given some free time in the lagoon to have a look around. I went over the little silfra fissure which was equally as amazing.
At the end we were assisted in getting changed and had the most amazing hot chocolate to warm up. Thank you Klaudyna for a great experience.
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Klaudyna made your tour so fantastic and ensured everything was comfortable and safe from start to finish. It’s great that the warm van and well-fitted dry suits helped you stay cozy, even in the 2-degree water. The views and colors of the Silfra fissure are truly spectacular, and we're glad you had the chance to enjoy the free time in the lagoon as well. That hot chocolate at the end is always a perfect way to wrap up the adventure! Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences!
Kind regards,
The Adventure Vikings team
Lucas_I, Aug 2024
Hugo was awesome, very informative about the area and how probably navigate the Silfra. He deserves a beer!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that Hugo made your snorkeling experience at Silfra so informative and enjoyable. It's great that his guidance helped you navigate the area smoothly. We hope you had a memorable adventure and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Kind regards,
The Adventure Vikings team
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