The Silfra SnorkelingSilfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos review
What the tour is like
You meet at Silfra, suit up in the drysuit and undersuit, and snorkel the fissure while a guide takes professional underwater photos. Anne Marie was hesitant about the cold but went anyway, calling it once-in-a-lifetime. Kara loved how clean the water was (“so clean that you could actually drink it”) and admired the gear, guided by Abbie. Pawel had always wanted to try a dry suit and said there’s no better place. Kseniia thanked guide Steven for the pictures. The photos arrive by email after the tour — real underwater shots of you floating between two continents.
This is the most-recommended Silfra tour on GetYourGuide. The 4.9 rating over 3,118 reviews tells you everything.
What works
- Highest rating: 4.9 from 3,118 reviews
- Free professional underwater photos included
- Small groups mean personalized attention
- Guide quality consistently praised by name
- 3 hours total is manageable without fatigue
- Photos delivered by email after tour
Worth knowing
- $143 is higher than the budget fissure tour ($127)
- Still requires driving to P5 car park
- Drysuit is uncomfortable on land
- Cold face and hands despite drysuit
- 30–40 min in water may feel brief
Wear thermal base layer and thick wool socks under the drysuit. Go early in the morning if you can — afternoon crowds at P5 are heavier. Take a sip of the water mid-snorkel and float still for photos; the photographer will guide you.
Who it’s for
First-time Silfra snorkelers who want proof they did it. Couples. Photographers who want professional shots. Anyone who values ratings — the 4.9 / 3,118 is the best review base of any Silfra tour. If you want hotel pickup instead of driving, see the Reykjavík pickup tour ($213, free photos). If you’re budget-tight, the fissure tour ($127) is cheaper but no photos.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the underwater photos any good?
Yes. Real guides with underwater cameras take shots while you snorkel. Kara said the water is so clear you can see everything, and the photos prove it. You get digital files by email.
Why is this rated 4.9 instead of 4.7 or 4.8?
More reviewers rate this tour highly. 3,118 reviews means strong, consistent satisfaction. The combination of free photos, small groups, and high guide quality yields the best rating.
Do I need a rental car?
Yes, to reach P5 car park at Þingvellir. If you don’t want to drive, the Reykjavík pickup tour ($213) includes hotel pickup and free photos.
What happens with the photos if I’m not photogenic?
The guide captures you floating in the fissure, the light, the blue water. You don’t need to look perfect — the landscape and visibility do the work.