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Silfra snorkeling guides

Practical, up-to-date guides to snorkeling the Silfra fissure: how the self-drive tours work, what they cost, who can go, what to wear in 2 to 4 °C water, drysuit or wetsuit, and when to dive instead.

Silfra Snorkeling Self-Drive 2026: Parking, P5 & TimingThe drive, parking at P5, the meeting point and timing.Read the guide →Silfra Snorkeling Price 2026: Tours, Fees & What's IncludedTour prices, parking, the Silfra fee and photos compared.Read the guide →Silfra Snorkeling Requirements 2026: Age, Health & SizeAge, medical form, height and weight, glasses, by operator.Read the guide →What to Wear Snorkeling Silfra 2026: Layers, Socks & ColdBase layers, socks, the cold and what to bring.Read the guide →Silfra Drysuit vs Wetsuit 2026: Warmth, Fit & Which to PickWhich is warmer, which is freer, and who offers a wetsuit.Read the guide →Silfra Snorkeling vs Diving 2026: Certification, Cost & ViewsCertification, depth, cost and what divers see extra.Read the guide →

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The best Silfra snorkeling tours

Meet-on-location drysuit snorkels booked through Viator, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Small-Group Silfra Snorkel, Self-Drive Free photos ★ 4.93 hours3,696 reviewsFree cancellation

Small-Group Silfra Snorkel, Self-Drive
Self-driveGoPro photosMax 6

Troll Expeditions keeps groups to six and the guide shoots GoPro photos above and below the water for free. Hot chocolate and a chocolate bar wait at the end.

What's included
  • Guided snorkel through Silfra with a PADI divemaster, max 6 guests
  • Drysuit, thermal undersuit, hood, gloves, mask, snorkel and fins
  • Free GoPro photos, underwater and on land
  • Hot chocolate or tea and a chocolate bar
  • Not included: transport and Thingvellir parking; ages 12 to 69
From$146per person Reserve
Silfra Snorkeling: Meet on Location Most reviewed ★ 4.92.5 hours5,161 reviewsFree cancellation

Silfra Snorkeling: Meet on Location
Self-driveMax 6Silfra fee in

DIVE.IS, the longest-running Silfra operator, meets you at the fissure with drysuits and a heated changing van. The Silfra fee is included; souvenir photos cost extra.

What's included
  • Guided snorkel through Silfra with a PADI instructor, groups of up to 6
  • Drysuit, warm undersuit, hood, gloves, mask, snorkel and fins
  • Silfra entrance fee (ISK 1,500) and a heated changing van
  • Hot chocolate and cookies afterwards
  • Not included: transport, Thingvellir parking (ISK 1,000), photos, tips
From$159per person Reserve
Silfra Drysuit Snorkel with Underwater Photos Lowest price ★ 4.93 hours1,380 reviewsFree cancellation

Silfra Drysuit Snorkel with Underwater Photos
Self-drivePhotosMax 6

Adventure Vikings runs the lowest-priced drysuit snorkel at Silfra and puts the underwater photos in the price. Same fissure, same route, in small groups of six.

What's included
  • Guided snorkel with a PADI divemaster or instructor, groups of up to 6
  • Drysuit and all snorkelling equipment
  • Underwater photos taken by your guide
  • Hot chocolate afterwards
  • Not included: transport, Thingvellir parking, food
From$139per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Meet at the fissure: drysuit, PADI guide, Silfra fee and hot chocolate included, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the DIVE.IS meet-on-location snorkel