Description
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Description
Float between continents on this unforgettable Silfra snorkeling tour in Thingvellir National Park. This unique 2.5-hour snorkeling experience in Iceland is perfect for adventurous travelers, groups of friends, families with teens, and anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
Led by an expert guide, your meet-on-location Silfra snorkel experience begins with a safety briefing and step-by-step instructions, so even first-timers will feel confident in the water. Your expert guide is also a professional photographer, capturing stunning underwater photos you can take home as souvenirs.
Each time slot runs with only one small group, giving you a personal and unhurried experience. Unlike most Silfra snorkeling tours, this one includes dry gloves, helping to keep your hands warmer in Silfra’s cold waters.
On this snorkeling tour in Iceland, you’ll swim through the Silfra Fissure, a crystal-clear rift separating the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. It’s the only place in the world where you can swim between continents.
The crystal-clear waters of the Silfra Fissure are among the purest on Earth. Fed by glacial meltwater from Langjokull Glacier, the water is naturally filtered through lava rock for decades before reaching the fissure. The water is so pure, you can even drink it while swimming.
The water remains crystal clear year-round, with visibility often exceeding 300 feet (100 meters) and temperatures hovering between 35 F and 39 F (2 C to 4 C). Snorkeling here feels like gliding through a liquid rainbow of blue tones, where lava formations and beams of light shimmer all around you.
The tour begins at the Silfra meeting point inside Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic rift valley and natural beauty. You’ll suit up in a dry suit and full snorkeling gear before entering the water.
The in-water portion of this Silfra Fissure snorkeling tour lasts about 30 minutes and takes you through Silfra’s most beautiful sections, the Big Crack, Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon. Each of these sites offers its own incredible views.
No diving experience is needed on this snorkeling experience in Iceland, just basic swimming skills and a sense of adventure. After your time in the water, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, enjoy some light snacks, and chat with your snorkeling group and guide about your incredible experience.
Experience what it’s like to swim between continents in some of the clearest water on Earth on this Silfra Fissure snorkeling experience. Check availability now by choosing a date.
