Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Two worlds in one cold morning. This day combo pairs Silfra Fissure snorkeling with a trek on purebred Icelandic horses, both classics that feel very Iceland. You start with pickup from Reykjavík, then head to Thingvellir National Park where the Eurasian and American plates pull apart, creating Silfra’s unbelievably clear water. I especially like the … Read more
Silfra snorkeling is one of Iceland’s most unreal experiences. This day strings together the Golden Circle highlights with the rare chance to snorkel in crystal-clear water at Silfra, then top it off with a late lunch at Friðheimar Tomato Farm—bread, tomato dishes, and greenhouse vibes included. I especially like that the tour keeps things small … Read more
Clear water, lava tunnels, one unforgettable day. This Silfra + lava caving combo turns Þingvellir National Park into a real-world sci‑fi set, mixing Leiðarendi underground rock shapes with surface snorkeling in Silfra’s freshwater fissure. I love the small group feel (limited to 6). I also like that you can choose wetsuit or drysuit snorkeling depending … Read more
Snorkeling under Iceland’s ice is the point. You do Silfra fissure snorkeling in Thingvellir, then switch to FlyOver Iceland with a high-tech flight feel on a 20-metre spherical screen. I like the fact that your snorkeling includes underwater photos, and that Silfra’s water can be stunningly clear. One possible drawback: the day depends on weather, … Read more
This is one of those Reykjavik combos that feels like two trips in one. You start underground in the Leidarendi lava tube, then swap helmets for a dry suit and head into Silfra Fissure between two continents. The tour is built for time-pressed travelers, and the small-group size helps you actually get help when you … Read more
Clear water, big geology, and cold solved. This snorkel in the Silfra fissure inside Þingvellir National Park feels like science class turned fun—two continents sit above you while you float through glacial meltwater. I love how the dry suit setup keeps you warm enough to enjoy the experience, and I love the clarity that makes … Read more
Silfra is Iceland’s underwater wow-factor. This snorkeling trip takes you into the fissure of Silfra, where you float in near otherworldly blue light with visibility reported as over 100 meters. I especially love the included Reykjavik pickup and round-trip transfer, and I also like that you get underwater GoPro photos as a take-home bonus. One … Read more
Two continents, one snorkel, zero fuss. This combo day takes you to Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for jaw-dropping visibility, then warms you up at Sky Lagoon with its hot-and-cold style 7 Step Ritual. I love how the tour is built for real comfort (drysuit/wetsuit, equipment, and a hot chocolate reset), and I love the … Read more
One day, two tectonic worlds. This Golden Circle + Silfra combo is a smart way to cram the big Iceland hits into a single 9-hour day, with the highlight being a guided float in water that lets you see far down into the crack. I especially like the Silfra experience (the visibility is the real … Read more
A day like this gives you two wow moments. The Silfra Fissure snorkeling is the headline, and the Golden Circle sights hit right after, so your trip stays packed with big Iceland energy. You’ll be in a dry suit system, plus you get guided help that some groups remember fondly—like snorkel instructors such as Ioannis … Read more
Cold water. Clear views. This Silfra snorkeling experience is one of those rare Iceland tours where the setting does most of the talking. You’ll get into crystal glacial water between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, with visibility often around 100m. The guide work matters here too, and I really like that you’re not … Read more
Two worlds, one long day. This combo tour is interesting because it pairs claustrophobic lava-tunnel caving with calm, floaty Silfra snorkeling inside a UNESCO place. I like that they include the gear and staff support so you are not figuring things out on your own. I also like that it is built for people with … Read more
Two Iceland worlds in one day. This combo tour links lava caving and Silfra snorkeling into a single long adventure—starting underground in a lava tunnel near Reykjavik, then moving to Thingvellir National Park to float in the crystal-clear Silfra fissure. You get the kind of scenery change that makes Iceland feel like it has superpowers: … Read more
Cold water, clear as glass. I love how Silfra glacial water lets you see the main crack and Silfra Hall from the surface, and I love that this stays a small-group max 6 so your instructor can check on you often. One thing to consider: the dry suit can feel tight at first, so follow … Read more
Clear water and thunderous falls. This day strings together the Golden Circle big hitters with one truly weird-but-beautiful stop: snorkeling at Silfra, where you float between two tectonic plates in filtered glacial meltwater. I like the way the tour mixes “standing and staring” (Gullfoss, Geysir) with hands-on time in the water, and I especially like … Read more