Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photos / From Reykjavik

Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra – with underwater photos / From Reykjavik

Enjoy snorkeling in Iceland in wetsuit at one of the top dive sites in the world; Silfra. Adventure Vikings is the only tour company in Iceland offering snorkeling in wetsuit, and although it is a bit colder than drysuit and you will not regret this

Enjoy snorkeling in wetsuit in Iceland, at one of the top dive sites in the world; Silfra. The wetsuit will cover your whole body but note that the wetsuit will not protect you entirely from the cold water in Silfra. Yet this is such an amazing experience that you simply must do this. Adventure Vikings is the only snorkeling company in Iceland that offers wetsuit snorkeling and we promise you that this is by far the best way to snorkel. You will be able to dive below the surface and see the underwater wonders. No diving licence is needed.

Snorkeling in Silfra is actually snorkeling between two continents; Europe and America. Sounds strange? Well it’s a fact. The snorkeling site is in Silfa, an exotic underwater canyon/fissure, located at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir, only about 50 km from Reykjavik. Silfra is a fissure created because of continents’ plates drift apart about 2 cm per year.

This is an unbelievable experience you won’t forget.

Silfra is known to be one of the top dive sites in the world. Silfra is a freshwater fissure where you can see at least 100 meters ahead of you as the water is so clear. The water is so pristine it feels like flying.

No diving experience is needed. We provide all the gear that you need and offer snorkeling in wetsuit (the suit we recommend) and drysuit all dependant on your interest.

All necessary gear for snorkeling
Pick up and drop off in downtown Reykjavik
English speaking guide
FREE underwater Silfra photos
Hot chocolate

Warm clothes to wear prior and after the snorkeling
Swimwear and towel for wetsuit
Base layer / thermals for dry suit
Warm socks, woolen – extra pairs
Camera – you can rent a GoPro camera by us

For those who do not require pick-up service and are meeting us on location, the meeting point is Silfra car park in Thingvellir National Park. Please park your car at “Thingvellir P5” parking lot and walk 400m back along the road to Silfra car park – where all the snorkel and dive vans are – and look for your Adventure Vikings guide. Please be there, ready to meet your guide before the start time of your tour.
For GPS: 64°15’23.508″N 21°6’58.676″W
The check-in at Silfra car park, Thingvellir begins 15 minutes before your tour is due to begin. Check-in closes at the start time of your tour. Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed participation nor refunds. Adventure Vikings will review late arrivals situations and make a determination on a case by case basis. We therefore kindly ask you to review the driving directions to Silfra, respect the challenging Icelandic weather and road conditions, and to contact us ahead of time if you anticipate any problems.