Freedive Iceland vs Arctic Adventures: Silfra snorkelling & diving
Two operators we sell for, both running Silfra snorkelling or diving. Here is what separates them, in the figures we hold — and where nothing does, this page says so.
The short version
Freedive Iceland sells 4 comparable silfra snorkelling & diving tours from €100 a person; Arctic Adventures sells 12 from €121.
Arctic Adventures is about €54 dearer on a typical fare. Whether that is money well spent is the question this page answers.
Every row below is a number from the operators' own listings or from Google — none of it is our opinion of either company.
Which should you book
Freedive Iceland is ahead on more of what we can measure and costs about €54 less a head. The €54 is worth paying to Arctic Adventures only if 3 more hours out, more to choose from in this one category, more languages on the booking form or more room to cancel without losing the money is what you are after.
Side by side
Prices are per person for tours priced per person — private charters and vehicle-priced tours are left out, because a car price and a seat price are not comparable.
from €183 per person★4.97· 66 reviews of this tour
26% below the €246 typical
Confident swimmers who want the fissure properly, not the…
3 h · from Þingvellir
Age 12+
Book the night before
Meet at Thingvellir National park
No certificate needed. We provide changing room for our clients. Freedive in best visibility with best freedive wetsuit equipment. Safety is our priority. All equipment needed is included. We only use best freedive wetsuit available for our conditions
Anyone who can swim and wants the clearest water in Iceland…
3 h · from Reykjavík
Age 12+
Gear included
Family friendly
No certificate needed. Snorkel in best visibility with best snorkel wetsuit equipment. Safety is our priority. All equipment needed is included. We only use best snorkel wetsuit available for our conditions.
from €121 per person★4.60· 5,195 Google reviews of the operator
51% below the €246 typical
Moderate · from age 12
3 h · from Þingvellir
Age 12+
Gear included
Family friendly
Free underwater photos & hot coco. Embark on a snorkelling adventure in Silfra Fissure with one of Iceland’s most trusted operators. Led by our expert PADI-certified guides, drift between the tectonic plates in remarkably clear glacial water
from €165 per person★4.60· 5,195 Google reviews of the operator
33% below the €246 typical
Anyone with a rental car who wants Silfra and a lava cave…
5 h · from Selfoss
Age 12+
Gear included
Free cancellation 24 h
The ultimate geological adventure. Explore the lava tunnel & snorkel between tectonic plates in the crystal-clear waters of Silfra. Join both unforgettable experiences with this value-packed combo.
from €187 per person★4.60· 5,195 Google reviews of the operator
24% below the €246 typical
Moderate · from age 12 · pickup included
5 h 30 · from Reykjavík
Age 12+
Gear included
Family friendly
Free underwater photos & hot coco. Embark on a snorkelling adventure in Silfra Fissure with one of Iceland’s most trusted operators. Led by our expert PADI-certified guides, drift between the tectonic plates in remarkably clear glacial water
from €246 per person★4.60· 5,195 Google reviews of the operator
about the usual price
Demanding · from age 18
4 h · from Selfoss
Age 18+
Demanding
Free cancellation 24 h
Dive into the crystal-clear Silfra Fissure, one of the highest-rated diving spots in the world. Enjoy a day of diving in the extraordinary Thingvellir National Park.
Is Freedive Iceland cheaper than Arctic Adventures?+
Freedive Iceland's cheapest comparable silfra snorkelling & diving tour is €100 a person and the typical fare across their shelf is €192. Arctic Adventures starts at €121 with a typical fare of €246. Prices are per person and exclude anything sold as a private charter.
Which of the two should I book?+
Freedive Iceland is ahead on more of what we can measure and costs about €54 less a head. The €54 is worth paying to Arctic Adventures only if 3 more hours out, more to choose from in this one category, more languages on the booking form or more room to cancel without losing the money is what you are after.
Does either one pick you up from your hotel?+
Freedive Iceland: pickup is offered on some of their tours here. Arctic Adventures: pickup on some tours. Check the individual tour before you book — operators change this by departure.
How far ahead can I book?+
Our availability snapshot covers the next 360 days. In that window Freedive Iceland has 326 bookable dates in this category and Arctic Adventures has 313. An operator with no departures in the window is usually seasonal rather than closed.
Do you get a better price booking direct with the operator?+
No. We sell at the operator's own price — we are paid a commission by them, not a mark-up by you. The reason to book here is that you can put both operators' tours in one basket and pay once.
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