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Take your Golden Circle tour to the next level with a guided snorkeling adventure in the Silfra Fissure. This 10-hour day tour from Reykjavik combines Iceland’s most iconic sights with the rare chance to drift between two continents in crystal-clear waters.
Your private Golden Circle tour begins with a comfortable pickup from your accommodation in Reykjavik, onboard a luxury vehicle. From there, your guide will lead you through Iceland’s most iconic natural and cultural wonders.
The first stop is Thingvellir National Park, a place that holds a special place in the hearts of Icelanders. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is where Althingi, the world’s oldest Parliament, was established in 930 AD.
You’ll walk between two tectonic plates at the Almannagja Rift, admire the beauty of Oxararfoss Waterfall, and take in the sweeping views of Thingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest lake. Game of Thrones fans may recognize filming locations here, including the canyon near Oxararfoss that appeared as the Bloody Gate.
While you’ll first explore Thingvellir on land, you’ll return later in the day for your Silfra Fissure snorkeling adventure, where you’ll drift between continents in some of the clearest waters on Earth.
Next on your journey is the powerful Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the most breathtaking sights in Iceland. Plunging in three dramatic steps into a 209-foot (64-meter) deep canyon, it often appears as though the water vanishes into the earth itself.
In the early 20th century, there were plans to use Gullfoss for hydroelectric power. Thanks to the determination of Solveig Tomasdottir, the landowner’s daughter, it was protected and remains untouched for all to enjoy today.
Your Golden Circle tour then continues to the Geysir Geothermal Area, where you’ll step into a world of bubbling mud pots and steaming vents. While the original Geysir is mostly dormant, Strokkur puts on a reliable show, erupting every few minutes and sending boiling water nearly 98 feet (30 meters) into the air.
Before heading back to Thingvellir, you’ll visit Kerid Crater Lake, a striking natural wonder in Iceland’s Western Volcanic Zone. The vivid red volcanic slopes, caused by iron-rich soil, create a beautiful contrast against the deep blue water below.
Finally, it's time for the highlight of your Golden Circle tour: snorkeling in Silfra Fissure. You’ll wear a dry suit, and your guide will lead you through the four sections of the Silfra Fissure. Float in crystal-clear waters and immerse yourself in the beauty of this otherworldly underwater landscape.
If you still have an appetite for more adventures after your snorkeling experience in Silfra, you can add extra stops to your Golden Circle tour for an additional fee. Options include relaxing at Laugarvatn Fontana, soaking in the Secret Lagoon, or dining at Fridheimar Tomato Farm.
Afterward, you’ll be driven back to Reykjavik, where your Golden Circle and Silfra snorkeling tour officially ends.
Don’t miss the chance to snorkel in Silfra’s crystal-clear waters and explore Iceland’s Golden Circle in one incredible day. Check availability now by choosing a date.
