--- title: Silfra Fissure Guided Snorkeling in Thingvellir with Free Photos lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 122 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.71 reviews: 770 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 64 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/silfra-fissure-guided-snorkeling-in-thingvellir-with-free-photos/ --- # Silfra Fissure Guided Snorkeling in Thingvellir with Free Photos In our comparison: #64 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The Silfra Fissure is more than a snorkelling site - it is a surreal passage between two continents! Slip into the clearest water on Earth and watch a hidden world unfold around you. You’re gliding through a cathedral of rocks and shimmering blues, surrounded by volcanic rock walls that drift apart 2cm every year. Few places on the planet let you feel so connected to the forces that shape the Earth. Our expert guides are trained to ensure your safety and confidence in the water, so you’re free to focus on the wonder around you. This is not a typical swim, it’s a once in a lifetime adventure into the heart of Iceland. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet us on location at the Silfra… - 9 start times: between 08:00 and 15:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age rule: Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants under 18… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €122 per person for the Discounted Times option; other options up to €129 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.71/5 from 770 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Arctic Adventures - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 9 start times between 08:00 and 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.71 from 770 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 716 of 770. - 5 stars: 681 (88%) - 4 stars: 35 (5%) - 3 stars: 11 (1%) - 2 stars: 7 (1%) - 1 star: 36 (5%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Discounted Times | €122 / person | English | Meet us in Thingvellir: Join one of these discounted timeslots and save! | | Standard Tours | €129 / person | English | Add adventure into your day: A convenient first stop before your adventure beyond Reykjavík, or come later for a less crowded, more premium experience | ## What's included - Small group size with a maximum of 6 guests per guide - All necessary snorkeling gear (snorkel, goggles, fins, drysuit, thermal undersuit, hood, boots) - Certified Divemaster - Complimentary underwater photos taken by your guide - Hot chocolate + cookies to warm up after snorkeling ## Not included - Food & drinks - This tour meets in Thingvellir - Transfer from Reykjavík is not included - Towel, change of clothes, socks ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 9 start times between 08:00 and 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet us on location at the Silfra parking lot in Thingvellir National Park 15 minutes prior to your tour time. Please note transport from Reykjavík is not included. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - IMPORTANT: Participants are responsible for reviewing our Snorkeling Handbook before the tour. The handbook contains important medical and safety information. If guests do not meet the requirements for safe participation, we are unable to accommodate them on the tour (https://adventures.is/media/243158/snorkeling-handbook.pdf) - All participants must be able to swim independently, comfortable in the water, and able to understand English to be able to safely participate in the tour - Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour. - Glasses cannot be worn under the goggles. Please bring contact lenses if required. - We provide a thermal undersuit and dry suit to wear over your clothing while snorkeling - PLEASE BRING: Warm base layers, preferably made from fleece or wool (not cotton), warm socks, a small towel and a change of clothes (just in case) - Medical issues outlined in our handbook require doctors approval to join the tour (e.g., asthma, diabetes). Some conditions mean guests cannot participate. - Pregnant people are unable to participate due to the risk of water entering the suit - It is crucial that guests review the handbook for medical information: https://adventures.is/media/243158/snorkeling-handbook.pdf ## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #64 of 71** | €122 | 3h | 4.71 (770) | shared | | [Small-Group Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/small-group-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-with-ticket-kerid-crater/?format=md) | €226 | 10h | 4.96 (719) | shared | | [Golden Circle Tales, Tomato Farm & Kerid – Small Group from RVK](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-tales-tomato-farm-kerid-small-group-from-rvk/?format=md) | €129 | 9h | 4.94 (1185) | shared | | [Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-and-fri-heimar-greenhouse-lunch/?format=md) | €2914 per group | 9h 30m | 4.97 (389) | private | Ranked #64 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €75 to €2520, median €171; typical length 8h 30m. 13 of 71 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/golden-circle-tours/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/silfra-fissure-guided-snorkeling-in-thingvellir-with-free-photos/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md