Fissure Snorkeling in Lake Silfra in Thingvellir National Park

Reykjavik, Iceland

Grab the chance to snorkel the pristine waters of Lake Silfra, one of the world's top 10 diving sites. Visibility in this glacial water is as clear as you'll get! and where else in the world can you go snorkeling between two continents?

Accompanied by a fully-qualified instructor, this four-hour snorkeling excursion is suitable for beginners or more advanced snorkelers. Expert tuition and guidance are provided, along with all the necessary equipment.

If you are interested in seeing Iceland underwater, then this tour is for you! Silfra is a crack or fissure in the face of the earth, between the Eurasian and American plates which are drifting apart by a few inches every year. The water in Silfra comes up from the lava, after traveling underground from Iceland's glaciers. You'll find that swimming out of the fissure is effortless because of the mild current that propels you forward.

USD $117.47

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Adrienne Q	December 2011
The guide was great! Answered all my questions and made the whole experience enjoyable and fun. An underwater camera is a must. The water is cold but you wear an insulation suit under a dry suite so its actually not that bad even though the water is only 4 degrees C. This was a great experience, I've never been snorkeling before and this was an excellent first time.

Review by: Julie H	November 2011
It was my first time ever snorkeling and I unfortunately didn't enjoy it. Couldn't get the hang of it and as a result couldn't keep up with the rest of the group and was left for a good while on my own-it was scary. you get changed into the thermals and dry suit in the open -very very cold.the water is extremely clear so you can clearly see the giant fissure below you.there are no fish to be seen, just the fissure!! Bit more instruction would have been good.

Review by: Sareeta R	April 2011
Fantastic trip, was very peaceful and beautiful. Laurent was a great host too. Thoroughly recommend if you can handle the cold and take your time to enjoy the experience!

Review by: tonnic	January 2011
An amazing experience snorkelling, we were lucky and had a lovely clear day without too much wind. A toasty -5 but the dry suit kept us nice and warm. The views are amazing, definitely worth doing.

Review by: Jennifer I	October 2010
The highlight of my trip to Iceland! It takes a lot of work and effort to put on a dry suit over a snowsuit, but the snorkeling was just marvelous. Well worth it!

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	April 2010
Excellent.

Review by: Sarah S, United Kingdom	August 2009
Breath- taking views, great experience!