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Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra From Reykjavík with Free Photos

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Golden Circle with Snorkel in Silfra From Reykjavik

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you’ve got limited time in Iceland, and want to see the best of the Golden Circle and go snorkeling too, this tour is a great choice. You’ll save time organizing how to get between sites and leave te logistics to your guides as you visit many Iceland highlights in a day including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir. With snorkeling at one of the world's top spots in Silfra.

Save time—see Geysir and Gullfoss in a day
Snorkeling gear rental and guided Silfra snorkeling trip included
See the Golden Circle’s top sites, such as Thingvellir National Park
No navigation worries—round-trip transportation is included

What's Included

Professional English Speaking Guide
Guided snorkeling tour in Silfra Fissure
Free GoPro photos from the tour (underwater and out of the water)
Certified PADI dive / Dive-master Guide for Snorkeling Tour
Drysuit and under-suit that will keep you warm and dry
Use of Snorkeling equipment
Hot chocolate/tea and Icelandic chocolate bars after snorkeling
Small-groups & personal experience
WiFi aboard the minibus
All Fees and Taxes
Pickup and drop-off from designated Bus stops

Lunch
Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

Pickup details

Pick up starts at 8:00 and might take 30 minutes. Please be ready at your selected location. Due to traffic regulations, we can't stop at all hotel entrances downtown, so please read carefully if you will be picked up at your hotel or at the nearest designated Bus Stop (usually no further than a couple of mins walk). For walking distance to bus stops, please check busstop.is.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Have read, signed, and followed directions on the Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement Form you can see here: https://troll.is/medical/ . You can sign the form at the meeting location.
Be comfortable in water and be able to swim.
Communicate in English at the time of the tour.
Be physically fit.
Not be pregnant.
You must be ready to wear a tight and constricting dry suit to protect your body from the cold.
You must be a minimum of 150 cm and a maximum of 200 cm in height and weigh between 45 and 120 kilos along with being physically fit.

- You must be a maximum of 69 years of age to participate in this tour. If you are over 60 years of age, you need a medical waiver, available on page 2 of the Medical Statement.
You must be a minimum of 12 years of age to participate in this tour. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian booked on the same tour.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
If you are over 45 and partake/have partaken in pipe smoking or heavy alcohol intake, you need a medical waiver.
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Please note that should you have any neurological, circulatory or respiratory problems or underlying diseases, battled any illnesses or have any physical problems you might have to turn in a physicians allowance to participate in this tour.
Most travelers can participate
Please contact us regarding pick up. There are some hotels where buses are not allowed to drive. You can find information about designated pick up locations at busstop.is or ask the front desk of your hotel. Pick up from Keflavík airport or outside of the greater capital area is not available.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Megan_l

This was an incredible experience! I've already recommended this tour with the snorkeling to so many people and will continue to do so. Everyone was so friendly and fun. It was a well organised trip. Björn was so knowledgeable and a lot of fun! For those in doubt, this tour can be done in winter, you gey a dry suit when snorkeling so don't get wet, and you should definitely have a look!

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I would note that you...

Kaira_M, Apr 2024

I would note that you should DEFINITELY BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES:) Viator doesn't tell you what to bring for this and I inadvertently did the snorkeling with clothes I was planning to wear all day. The top of my dry suit leaked a bit, so my under shirt got a bit wet, which was manageable enough. My pants luckily stayed dry, but someone on my tour group did have ample leakage (he stayed warm because of the wet/dry suit) but his pants were completely soaked through. Overall though, very fun, and recommend 100%!

Snorkelling and Golden Circle

Nick_S, Mar 2024

Fantastic experience snorkelling in Silfra. Our guide Lilian was fantastic. We also enjoyed the Golden Circle Tour (to see the geysers and an amazing waterfall) in the afternoon. Highly recommended

Unfortunately we were not...

Barbara_L, Mar 2024

Unfortunately we were not able to go because my daughter was sick and they could not change the day for us because it was under 24 hours of booking

Definite MUST DO in Iceland

Ayesha_T, Mar 2024

OMG....Thank just sums up this trip. Definitely one of my Iceland highlights. The sheer thrill and excitement of Snorkeling in 2° water between the tectonic plates was absolutely unreal. Our Snorkeling guide, Lillian, was amazing n ensured each one of us in our group of 6 was comfortable and safe. Our driver for this trip was an absolute pleasure. Having spent his entire life here, his stories and information just had a magical feel to them. He went out of his way to show us hidden local treasures like rye bread cooking on the beach and a crack running through a shopping complex. Loved every minute of this experience.

Best. Experience!

VIKRAMNAG_A, Mar 2024

Best experience and sooooooo worth it! Everything from getting ready with all the gear, learning few things to handle things in dry suit, Snorkeling in the magical Silfra rift were perfect. Troll goes way above and beyond in taking care of their guests. Would definitely definitely recommend to anyone who knows how to swim and enjoys the calmness of the water .

The most unique...

zhuolan_w, Feb 2024

The most unique snorkeling in the world and our lovely coach, who is patient and professional. It's actually freezing but I can overcome it.

Incredible!

Paul_A, Feb 2024

Incredible experience. Snorkeling in Silfra is once in a lifetime type of stuff. Out of this world. The rest of the Golden Circle tour was also beautiful. The guides were excellent - friendly and informative. You have to be adventurous to do the snorkeling, it's not for the faint of heart, but so worth it! The dry suit keeps you warm and dry.

Very well organized, friendly folks!

Milind_G, Jan 2024

This was my first ever tour I booked for one of my travels and it was one of the best experiences! So, these are the highlights of the day tour- First is the communication - The operators responded promptly with all the details (The only complaint I think is, I had to personally ask them about the right pickup location a day before the tour, and I would have appreciated if they'd inform me beforehand.) Second, the tour itself - The bus was really comfortable and it wasn't overcrowded, there were still empty seats in the bus which made the ride so peaceful! My fellow passengers were really kind and fun to hang out with, I didn't feel awkward even for a moment since I was travelling solo. Next, the tour guide/driver was really funny and knowledgeable which made the journey a fun experience. Upon arrival at Silfra, the guides were really warm and friendly and that really comforted my nerves right before snorkelling, they attended to each person individually making sure we were all suited and geared up. Kevin the lead, explained the path and shared useful snorkelling tips while cracking hilarious jokes at the same time :D The second part of the tour - The geyser and Gulfoss waterfalls were well planned by the tour agency and I had ample time to eat, roam around and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Less crowd, great atmosphere, kind folks what more can one ask for!

Incredible experience

Megan_l, Nov 2023

Great experience

Karl_S, Nov 2023

An excellent day out. The snorkelling was great. Geysir and the Gullfoss waterfall were really good. I would have liked a bit of time to walk around Thingvellir after the snorkelling, but apart from this I could not fault the day.

Very well organised tour...

Erik_S, Nov 2023

Very well organised tour especially when getting everyone in their dry suits etc. Our guide Lou made it a fun trip.

If you do one thing in Iceland, do this!

Calla_T, Sep 2023

This was amazing! Our guide, Haymir (I may be spelling that incorrectly) was fantastic. He was so engaging and funny, while also incredibly informative. The locations were beautiful, and our guide gave us a rundown of each stop before letting us explore on our own, taking it at our own paces, which I thought was great. The tour size was perfect - about 12 people. It was big enough where it felt like a group tour, but small enough to befriend everyone in the group. I can’t recommend this enough!! The snorkeling was amazing. We split the group in two, my group was led by the amazing Marcelo from Brazil. The safety instruction was so informative and detailed, and he gave each person proper attention when putting on our gear. Marcelo was funny and kept us laughing, while also ensuring everyone was safe, and seeing the incredible formations below the water. The photos you’ll get from the snorkeling are hilarious and amazing - something I’ll never forget!

The weather was terrible...

Christian_O, Sep 2023

The weather was terrible but still it has been a unique experience! Thank you Pablo and Cora for the Great day

Shocking service

Mark_L, Aug 2023

I had no experience of the trip!! My flight got cancelled and I asked to move my trip to the next day and you said no and I could not afford to pay for it again due to your unwillingness to help me out to something I was really looking forward to..your customer support is terrible and feel like your happy to screw over a tourist

Snorkeling adventure of a lifetime

Sylvia_C, Aug 2023

Awesome experience. Able to see great detail through cleanest water imaginable. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Do this!

Susan_K, Jul 2023

Snorkeling was a blast! I wasn't cold at all. Whole day was fun. Bjorn was a knowledgeable and helpful guide. Would definitely recommend Troll for tours in Iceland.

Amazing

Jeff_G, Jul 2023

We had a great time on this excursion! We learned a lot and were able to see some unexpected things on the way! Our tour guide was great and the sights were amazing! Snorkeling was a once in a lifetime experience!

Beautiful trip!

annemarie_k, Jun 2023

We took 7 of us and found out the group had to be split due to rules. It was still an amazing time, the guides are also top notch.

Snorkeling in Silfra and Golden Cycle

Vivian_M, Jun 2023

The snorkelling instructor - Kevin is very professional. Fantastic experience！The water in Silfra is crystal clear - must try experience.

Had a great time! Our...

amy_b, May 2023

Had a great time! Our driver Siggy was the best! and wentabove and beyond for us !!I highly recommend this excursion...The snorkel instructor James was top notch!!

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