Snorkeling and Caving Tour in Iceland, near Reykjavík

Combine snorkelling and caving for an extraordinary day trip to Iceland, all the way from Reykjavík!

Book your activity

From€254
full day
Everybody welcome
From 14 years-old and up
Instant confirmation

Practical information

Course of events

- Pick-up at your accommodation in Reykjavík or go directly to the meeting point given by the guide (please contact the guide once your booking has been confirmed to arrange this)

- Drive to the car park reserved for diving and snorkelling providers in Silfra (approx. 50 minutes)

- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Distribution of wetsuits and equipment in the van specially designed for changing in comfort and warmth

- Launch with the guide for approximately 30 to 40 minutes of snorkelling

- De-equipping, return of equipment and then drive to Leiðarendi cave (approx. 1 hour) with a short break for lunch if possible

- Distribution of helmets and headlamps, followed by a briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Approach walk of 150 metres

- Entry to the cave and caving excursion (30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the group)

- Exit the cave and return to Reykjavík (approx. 25-30 minutes)

Activity requirements

Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.

Minimum height: 145 cm (4’9) / Maximum height: 200 cm (6’7)

Minimum weight: 50 kg (99 lbs) / Maximum weight: 120 kg (264 lbs)

A minimum number of 2 participants is required for the pick up to take place.

Please refer to this medical form to see if you are able to join the tour: any "yes" responses to section 2 require the signature of a medical physician to attend the tour.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor to plan the meet-up time and place for your pick-up.

An insurance waver will be signed on site.

Pregnant people cannot participate in this activity.

You cannot wear glasses during the activity: if you have a prescription mask, please bring it with you. If not, we advise you to get contact lenses before joining the guide.

Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

You can rent a GoPro on site for an additional 6,900 kr ISK: you will receive the SD card at the end of the activity.

Meeting point:
Pick-up at your accommodation in Reykjavík OR meeting at Síðumúla 13 108 Reykjavík
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation (to be organised with the guide prior to activity)
  • Wetsuit or drysuit for snorkeling
  • All the snorkeling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
  • Þingvellir National Park entrance
  • Helmet
  • Headlamp
  • Guide
  • Hot chocolate
  • Photos (only for snorkeling)
Excluded
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Warm clothes
  • Warm base layers (worn under drysuit)
  • 2 pairs of whoolen socks
  • Waterproof outerwear
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Bottle of water
  • Picnic lunch
  • Snack