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Iceland's classics.
The 10 most popular snorkeling in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
Snorkel Silfra in Thingvellir, Iceland. Swim in clear glacial water between tectonic plates with a drysuit, guide coaching, and cocoa.
“It was FREEZING while getting ready.. but the water was NOT bad.. I was warmer in the water than when we were getting ready!”
Silfra snorkeling in Þingvellir: swim between tectonic plates in crystal-clear glacial water with a dry suit and included GoPro photos.
“Abbie and Lillian were incredible guides, they made the experience so fun & enjoyable♥️”
Snorkel the Silfra Fissure between two continents in Iceland’s glacially clear water, with PADI guides, hot cocoa, and photos.
“So much fun! The water is cold but the suits keep you completely dry underneath. Our guide Fede was amazing and made us feel very at ease in the water.”
Snorkel in Silfra’s crystal-clear freshwater fissure at Thingvellir. Small group, dry suit included, hot chocolate, and 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 between tectonic plates in Thingvellir National Park with dry-suit comfort, PADI-style guidance, and extreme visibility.
“I was never picked up. After 2 attempts to communicate through Viator with no response, I called dive.is directly. I was on the pickup list at the office but not on the drivers list. The driver was already out of town so I was out of luck. Three stars because I was offered a timely…”
Snorkel in Silfra’s UNESCO rift in Thingvellir—100m visibility, drysuit comfort, and guide-led American–Eurasian plate views.
“We had an excellent guide called Wilmar he was funny, kind, patient and professional . The experience was amazing and we all loved it - would highly recommend although it is expensive it’s a once in a lifetime event Many thanks”
Float in Silfra, Iceland, between tectonic plates with 300-ft visibility, then warm up in Thingvellir with hot chocolate and gear.
“I had James with our group for the day, who was amazing, I highly recommend this day out, well informed, friendly and supportive. I don’t have words to describe how great the day was! I will be coming back to do this again”
Snorkel Iceland’s Silfra fissure in a drysuit from Reykjavik with free underwater photos, hot chocolate, and plate-splitting views.
“Gretar was a great guide. Very unique and beautiful experience. Really clear water and easy fun thing to do. The suits seemed a bit uncomfortable at first but you get used to it and they do keep you dry and warm. Highly recommend.”
Golden Circle sights plus Silfra snorkeling from Reykjavík, with dry suits, guide-led gear fitting, and free GoPro photos.
“Incredible experience. Snorkeling in Silfra is once in a lifetime type of stuff. Out of this world. The rest of the Golden Circle tour was also beautiful. The guides were excellent - friendly and informative. You have to be adventurous to do the snorkeling, it's not for the faint of heart, but so worth it!…”
Snorkel Silfra in Thingvellir with 100m visibility, guided gear, free photos, and Reykjavík transfers in a small group.
“A MUST DO during your time in Reykjavik. The most serene, awe inspiring, unique activity ive done. it was so fun, and my guide Dory made everything so easy. she was amazing. i was shocked at how comfortable i was in the water, i was barely cold and im usually very sensitive to cold. highly…”
