Deep Into the Blue - Silfra Diving

by Arctic Adventures · Silfra snorkelling & diving · Golden Circle

4.60· 5,195 Google reviews of the operator

Fine on your own
Adults only

from €246 per person

Next departure: Mon 26 Oct

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Deep Into the Blue - Silfra Diving — Arctic Adventures

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Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Demanding
Season
All year
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Þingvellir National Park - Silfra Meeting Point
Silfra Meeting Point - Vallarvegur - Road 361, Þingvellir National Park
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
09:15, 10:00, 12:30, 13:30 …
Minimum age
18
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in Arctic Adventures's words: DIRECTIONS TO THE MEETING LOCATION: The meeting location for your tour is at Silfra Car Park. Type “Thingvellir Parking P5” into google maps, and it will give you directions to where you can park your car.

About this experience

Silfra Fissure: Dive the Divide | Meet on Location

Plunge into the crystal-clear waters of the Silfra Fissure, located in the heart of Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Consistently rated as one of the top dive sites in the world, Silfra offers an otherworldly experience where you dive between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. With visibility exceeding 100 meters, the glacial water is so pure you can drink it. You’ll glide through a surreal landscape of neon-green "troll hair" algae and deep volcanic rock formations, in the only place on Earth where you can dive between two continents.

Highlights

A UNESCO World Heritage Site: Dive in the historic Þingvellir National Park.
Continental Rift: Move between the American and Eurasian plates.
Unmatched Visibility: Experience the "Big Blue" with 100m+ clarity.
Professional Guides: Small groups led by certified experts.

Requirements

This is a demanding tour. To participate, you must provide proof of Dry Suit Certification OR proof of 10 logged dry suit dives within the last two years.
Guests are responsible for carefully reviewing our Diving in Silfra handbook prior to the tour, to ensure all requirements for safe participation are met
Glasses cannot be worn under the mask. Please wear contact lenses or bring your own prescription mask.

Practical Information

Meeting point: The meeting point is at the Silfra Car Park in Thingvellir National Park - ''Arctic Adventures Silfra Fissure'' in google maps.
- Guest parking is at “Thingvellir Parking P5”, which is a 5-minute walk from the tour meeting point. You will need to buy a parking ticket to display on your dashboard.
- To meet your guide: Walk 400m back along the road until you reach the car park with all the dive vehicles and look for the Arctic Adventures van.
Winter Diving: If temperatures drop below 0°C, we perform one extended dive instead of two to prevent equipment from freezing.
Glasses cannot be worn under the mask. Please wear contact lenses or bring your own prescription mask.

Description from the operator, Arctic Adventures. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Þingvellir National Park
Silfra Fissure

Included

Guided dive tour in Silfra with certied Divemaster or Dive Instructor.

All rental dive equipment, specially designed for the cold water diving.

Good to know

Warm undergarments (long underwear in fleece or wool), warm woolen socks, towel, and a change of clothing
Drysuit certification
Logbook for 10 logged drysuit dives in the last 2 years
Doctor's note if required (please review the Medical Questionnaire)

Guests are responsible for carefully reviewing our Diving in Silfra Handbook before the tour to ensure they meet all requirements for safe participation
Please review the Dive Medical Questionnaire and bring a doctor's note if required
Participants must possess and bring their drysuit certificate, or logbook for 10 logged drysuit dives in the last 2 years

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is rarely: Silfra is spring-fed and sheltered, but access can close in a storm. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Arctic Adventures decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Silfra Snorkel tour from Freedive Iceland is €100 — €146 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Arctic Adventures · €246	Freedive Iceland · €100
How long it runs	4 hours	3 hours
Changing your mind	Free until 24 h before	Not stated
How hard it is	Demanding	Very easy

The €146 buys you 1 more hour out and free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

Not for families with children under 18 — the operator will not take them, even with a parent.
Not for anyone unsure on their feet or carrying an injury — the operator rates this as physically demanding, and there is no easy version of the day.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Arctic Adventures is one of 204 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Arctic Adventures

Read all 5,195 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.6/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Kai Gilchrist
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
This was a phenomenal trip with AMAZING sights. Our tour guide was informative, friendly, and easy to listen to. You will learn a lot and see nature at its greatest. We absolutely loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone. The car ride is comfortable and there is wifi as well! Shout out to our tour guide, Magnus (I hope I’m spelling his name correctly), who told us some hilarious stories.
Tatjana Kultaniemi
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
I spent six days on a bus tour around Iceland with a professional guide. It was an excellent opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of Iceland's breathtaking nature while also learning about the country's history and the everyday lives of its people. Iceland's landscape and animals are truly unique, featuring magnificent waterfalls, geysers, whales, seals, puffins, volcanoes, glaciers, and mountains. Every day brought new and unforgettable experiences. Of course, none of this would have been possible without our guide, Viko. He not only drove the bus safely but also shared fascinating stories about Icelandic history, culture, and way of life. He was willing to tailor the itinerary to our group's interests and wishes, making the experience even more enjoyable. I am very grateful for his professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm in interpreting Iceland's natural and cultural heritage. He played a key role in making this tour such a memorable experience.
Chloe Lamm
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
I did the Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik. Such an amazing tour and one of the highlights of my trip to Iceland! Our guide, Erik, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information about Iceland throughout the day. We visited some of the country’s most beautiful sights, including stunning waterfalls, Vik, black sand beaches, and other breathtaking stops along the South Coast. The pickup process was simple and organized, making the day completely stress-free. The scenery was incredible from start to finish, and Erik helped make the experience even better with his knowledge, friendliness, and enthusiasm. If you’re visiting Iceland, the South Coast is a must-do, and I highly recommend taking this tour with Erik as your guide!
Nicole Y.
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
What a wonderful adventure! The 3 Day South Coast/Golden Circle tour included all of the sites we wanted to see and it did not disappoint. We were picked up at a bus stop in downtown Reykjavik and our journey began with about 16 other guests, a good group size. Our tour guide "Good" John did an excellent job teaching us about the history of Iceland and the sites we saw. The tour is well organized with just enough time at each site. He also made adjustments to the itinerary based on the weather as well as including sites not on the tour to give us more to see, which we loved! There were plenty of bathroom/food breaks as needed and we loved that we could just sit back, relax, and enjoy the views outside the window rather than worrying about driving and parking. Our multi-day tour included a 2 night stay at Adventure Hotel Geirland, which Arctic Adventures owns. Such a quiet hotel, convenient location with beautiful views. Our only complaints were that the shower leaked and made the floor wet, and that dinner at the restaurant was expensive with limited options. However the food was good and breakfast was included. The Katla Ice Cave was our favorite part, which was partnered with Southcoast Adventure, and our guide Inga was very friendly and knowledgeable. We did pay for a hiking boot rental for my husband but never received the boots. We did not ask our tour guide so we are not sure what happened with that. Overall we absolutely loved this tour and would highly recommend Arctic Adventures to anyone visiting Iceland for the first time!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Silfra: snorkelling or diving?Snorkelling vs diving in the Silfra fissure at Þingvellir — certification, the 2°C water, the drysuit, and what you actually see in each.
Tectonic plates in Iceland: where to see themÞingvellir is the best place to see the plates, Silfra the best place to be inside the rift, and the Bridge Between Continents is a ten-minute photo stop.
Best Silfra Snorkelling Tour (2026): 5 Picks ComparedWhich Silfra snorkelling tour to book at Þingvellir: drysuit or wetsuit, pickup or self-drive, with real adult prices and who each one suits.

Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

Silfra snorkelling & diving — questions people ask

How cold is the water at Silfra?

Two to four degrees Celsius, all year. It is glacial meltwater filtered through lava for decades, which is why visibility runs to a hundred metres. You wear a dry suit over a thermal undersuit, so your body stays dry and warm. Your face, lips and hands are the parts that feel it, and after thirty to forty minutes in the water most people are ready to get out. Hot chocolate afterwards is standard.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer to snorkel Silfra?

No, but you must be comfortable in water. The dry suit floats you, so you drift along the fissure with a gentle current doing most of the work. You do need to be able to swim, and operators set minimum age, height and weight limits and ask about medical conditions on a form. Check the tour page for the current limits before booking. Glasses cannot be worn under the mask; contact lenses are fine.

Is Silfra snorkelling worth it in winter?

Yes. The water is the same temperature in January as in July, and the visibility is the same. What changes is the air: getting into and out of the suit at minus five with wind is unpleasant, and daylight limits the departure times. Fewer people snorkel in winter, so the fissure is quieter. If you are here between November and February and want it, book the earliest slot for the best light.

Can I dive Silfra without a dry suit certification?

Not on a standard dive tour. Operators require a dry suit certification or a logged number of dry-suit dives within the last two years, plus an open-water certificate. If you have neither, the two-day PADI dry suit course with a Silfra dive (/experience/19038/) gets you certified and in the fissure. Snorkelling (/experience/208/) has no certification requirement and shows you the same rock walls from the surface. Most people are happy with snorkelling.

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€246 per person

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Your date

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Departs09:1510:0012:3013:3014:00

Selfoss: light 08:44–17:31, 8 h 47 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Arctic Adventures cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
✓ Card — Apple Pay or Google Pay where your device offers it — through Stripe; the charge is made in Icelandic krónur
✓ Price promise: Arctic Adventures's own price, or we refund the difference
✓ One checkout, even with tours from several operators
✓ Vetted operator — the six checks every operator passes

Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €16 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.