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title: "Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates Pick Up from Reykjavik"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 198
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 1217
duration_minutes: 360
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 4 of 22 (Silfra Snorkeling & Diving)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/silfra-snorkeling-between-tectonic-plates-pick-up-from-reykjavik/
---

# Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates Pick Up from Reykjavik

In our comparison: #4 of 22 in Silfra Snorkeling & Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a snorkeling tour of Silfra fissure! 

Float between two tectonic plates, between the continents, in the clearest water in the world (100m+ visibility) while admiring the mesmerizing colors of this underwater world. 

You don’t need to be a certified diver in order to experience water at its clearest! Snorkeling at Silfra is suitable for anyone who feels comfortable in water and knows how to swim. This family-friendly activity is suitable for children from 12 years old.

The snorkeling tour of Silfra is done in a dry suit, helping you to stay warm and dry inside the suit while swimming in the cold, crystal clear water. 

Silfra is located in Thingvellir National Park which is a Unesco heritage site. The beautiful park is one of the wonders on the famous Golden circle route.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 08:30, 09:30, 11:30: 3 departures a day
- Age rule: IMPORTANT - Participants who are 60 years of age…

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €198 per person
- Duration: 6h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 1217 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: DIVE.IS - The Sport Diving School of Iceland
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 08:30, 09:30, 11:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.94 from 1217 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1199 of 1217.

- 5 stars: 1174 (96%)
- 4 stars: 25 (2%)
- 3 stars: 9 (1%)
- 2 stars: 2 (0%)
- 1 star: 7 (1%)

## What's included

- Heated changing van
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Live guide that is a PADI instructor
- Hot chocolate and cookies
- Entrance fee to Silfra (ISK 1,500)
- Guided snorkeling trip
- All necessary snorkeling equipment, drysuit and warm undersuit

## Not included

- Souvenir photos of your snorkeling tour (available to purchase)
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **We will pick you up in Reykjavík and drive you to Thingvellir National Park** (admission included) - During the one-hour drive, your guide will provide you with information about the unique geology and cultural history of Iceland and Silfra as well as the surrounding area of the UNESCO world heritage site. Once your group of max 6 people has been formed, your guide will give...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30, 09:30, 11:30
- 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.

## Good to know

- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. Please contact local operator in order to request the form via email.
- All participant's height, weight and age information must be provided to local operator to ensure they bring the best fitting drysuit. The tour operator will contact you after booking to ask for this information.
- Participants must be at least 12 years of age
- Dry suits are worn over your own clothing. We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit
- Minimum height is 4ft 11in (150cm). Minimum weight is 100lbs (45kg).
- Maximum height and weight is 6ft7in (200cm) and 264lbs (120kg).
- Participants must be comfortable in water and able to swim, physically fit and healthy
- Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting
- All participants must be able to communicate in English
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- IMPORTANT - Participants who are 60 years of age and older must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
- Pickup starts 30 minutes before scheduled departure, please be ready and visible at your designated pickup location

## Compared with other Silfra Snorkeling & Diving

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 22** | €198 | 6h | 4.94 (1217) | shared |
| [Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/silfra-diving-between-tectonic-plates-meet-on-location/?format=md) | €253 | 3h | 4.97 (2155) | shared |
| [Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/silfra-snorkeling-between-tectonic-plates-meet-on-location/?format=md) | €132 | 2h 30m | 4.95 (5169) | shared |
| [Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates and Pick Up from Reykjavik](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/silfra-diving-between-tectonic-plates-and-pick-up-from-reykjavik/?format=md) | €316 | 5h 30m | 4.97 (599) | shared |

Ranked #4 of 22 in Silfra Snorkeling & Diving by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €122 to €316, median €193; typical length 5h. 1 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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