REYKJAVIK · ICELAND
Reykjavik’s best days out.
The 15 snorkeling tours travellers book the most, and what each one is actually like on the day. Run times, prices and the operator behind every trip, in one place.
Swim between Iceland’s tectonic plates at Silfra, in a warm drysuit, with expert PADI guidance and a hot cocoa finish.
Most Popular“Magical. Our guide Boris was so interested, patient and enthusiastic. Wonderful experience would recommend. Thank you Boris”
Snorkel Silfra’s crystal-clear rift between tectonic plates on a small-group, PADI-led outing from Thingvellir near Reykjavík.
“This was such a Fantastic and unique experience! The drive from Reykjavik to the National Park is quick, not even 1 hour. You arrive there and have to undress and put on the swim suits. You have to be wearing one thermal layer, then you put on the dry suit, and then the wet suit.…”
Snorkel in crystal-clear freshwater between tectonic plates at Thingvellir with a drysuit, expert guidance, hot chocolate, and free photos.
“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…”
Snorkel in Silfra from Reykjavik. Small group, PADI guide, dry suits, and unreal visibility between the tectonic plates at Thingvellir.
“Great tour, our guide Marian was very helpful, patient with us all, dry suits do take a bit of getting used to as they have to fit tight around neck etc so they keep you dry, recommended a thin base layer as you are provided with a fleece under suit which keeps you warm, nice…”
Snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra Fissure in Thingvellir. Get a drysuit, small-group guide, hot drinks, and surreal clarity.
“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…”
Snorkel Silfra in Thingvellir with warm drysuit gear, free underwater photos, and hot chocolate. Small-group tour from Reykjavik.
“We never experienced feeling too cold, the suits worked well. Dori was a great guide, she was patient, and she helped me in the water about half-way through when I started taking in water in my snorkel (my lips were getting cold and she told me how I had to make a real effort to…”
Snorkel Silfra between tectonic plates plus Reykjavík day trip to Þingvellir, Gullfoss, and the geyser area. Includes dry suit and free GoPro photos.
“Our guide, John was very informative and friendly. We enjoyed the drive around the golden circle seeing the vast landscape of the country. The golden falls were amazing as was the geyser. Our trip culminated with walking around Silfra, being able to see where the first Viking settlement held their parliament and a wonderful snorkeling…”
Snorkel Silfra in Thingvellir’s UNESCO rift with 100m visibility, guided by pros, plus free photos, transport, and hot chocolate.
“It was amazing, the water was so blue and the dry suits were amazing, the feeling of floating when you see the depth of water is amazing they were very professional and explained the instructions clearly, if you know little bit of swimming or basic swimming its doable.”
PADI-led dry-suit snorkeling in Silfra fissure from Reykjavík. Small group, hotel transfers, UNESCO Thingvellir, and free underwater photos.
“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.”
Snorkel in Silfra’s crystal-clear glacier water between tectonic plates with a small-group PADI guide, gear, and photo downloads.
“Seeing how beautiful and clear the water was. Being able to comfortably swim in such cold waters was nice.”
Reykjavík Golden Circle day trip plus Silfra snorkeling. See Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, then float between tectonic plates in clear water.
“It was absolutely amazing 😍 all thanks to the wonderful nature and our awesome guide Haimer! Thank you it was absolutely amazing experience!”
Hot-cold snorkeling in Iceland’s Silfra then warm up at Laugarvatn Fontana’s geothermal spa, small group, self-drive convenience.
“Our guide Sara was the best! We felt safe and comfortable throughout the snorkel, and she checked on everyone several times. I really enjoyed Silfra and the hot springs after. Would recommend to anyone on the fence truly a bucket list moment, Sara was the best!”
Snorkel Silfra’s crystal-clear fissure and explore a lava tunnel from Reykjavik, with warm cocoa, gear, and free underwater photos.
“I wasn’t able to go Cause I got sick but Get your guide was wonderful working with me. They gave me a refund and I really appreciated that cause they didn’t have to do that.”
Silfra snorkeling between tectonic plates plus the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel and Thingvellir, a full day from Reykjavík.
“The experiences themselves were 5 stars, 6 if possible. However, the organizing company - Arctic Adventures was extremely unprofessional, rude at times and put a damper on an otherwise great day. We didn't use their shuttle service as we have our van we are roadtripping with so when arriving at the cave (as requested 15…”
Private Silfra snorkeling in Iceland’s tectonic rift with dry or wetsuit gear, underwater photos, and hot chocolate to warm up.
“Dory was fantastic! So much fun. She was very professional and friendly. The snorkeling was beautiful and an incredible experience”
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