Private Silfra Snorkeling with Underwater Photos from Reykjavik
Glide through crystal-clear glacial waters at one of the world's most remarkable dive sites
Silfra snorkeling offers a rare chance to float between two tectonic plates in water so transparent that visibility stretches the full length of the fissure, making every moment feel more like flight than swimming.
Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Thingvellir, only about 50 kilometres from Reykjavik, Silfra is a freshwater fissure that reaches depths of 60 to 63 metres. The glacial meltwater filtering through porous lava rock for decades produces some of the clearest water found anywhere on Earth.
This private tour is led exclusively for your group, giving you a personalised pace and direct attention from your guide throughout the experience. Underwater photos are captured during the snorkel so you leave with lasting documentation of the dive.
Adventure Vikings is the only Icelandic operator offering wetsuit snorkeling in Silfra, which allows participants to dive beneath the surface rather than simply floating on it. No prior diving experience or certification is required to join this tour.
Tour Highlights
Snorkel inside a glacial fissure with near-unlimited underwater visibility.
Swim between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Receive professional underwater photos captured by your guide during the snorkel.
Exclusive wetsuit option allows active diving beneath the surface, available only through Adventure Vikings.
Fully private tour format with no shared groups, tailored entirely to your party.
No diving license or prior underwater experience needed to participate.
How the Tour Unfolds
Your guide collects you from the designated meeting point in Reykjavik. The drive to Thingvellir National Park takes approximately 45 minutes through the Icelandic countryside.
On arrival at the fissure, your guide assists you in suiting up with either a wetsuit or drysuit. All necessary equipment is provided and fitted before entering the water.
Before entering, your guide covers water conditions, hand signals, and snorkeling techniques. The briefing ensures all participants feel confident regardless of their experience level.
You enter the water and begin drifting through the Silfra fissure, observing the vivid algae formations and the extraordinary depth below. Your guide takes underwater photographs throughout the session.
After exiting the water and changing, the group returns to Reykjavik. Your underwater photos are shared following the tour.
What Is Included
Included
- Private guide throughout the experience
- Round-trip transport from Reykjavik
- Full snorkeling equipment including wetsuit or drysuit
- Underwater photography by the guide
- Entry to Thingvellir National Park
- Warm drinks after the snorkel
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the guide
- Any items of a personal nature
Important Information
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Spaces on this private tour are limited by design. Secure your place to ensure a dedicated guide and personalised experience at one of Iceland's most iconic natural sites.
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