Thingvellir Tours
Freedive Silfra Half Day Tour
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Freedive Silfra Half Day Tour

By Freedive iceland
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Ages 12-65, max of 6 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Norwegian, English, Danish
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  • National Park fees
  • Beverages
  • All activities
  • Professional guide
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Towels and swimwear


Start:
  • Vallarvegur, 806, Iceland
    Put "thingvellir P5 parking" into google map, Park your car there and walk back 400m to where all dive cars are
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 103859P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Attendees must be over 145 cm in height and 45 kg. weight. Attendees must NOT be over 210cm tall and 130 kg. weight
    • Best to bring warm things to put on after dive
    • Attendees MUST know how to swim and be physically and mentally fit.
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 103859P1

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    • Freedive iceland
      357
      Reykjavik, Iceland
      Joined in February 2016
    • terceiram2022
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Kindness is the warmth
      Bjarni is a great warm host and guide! And Biggie is really warm with the local interests too! And SILFRA is other worldly. Came to dive as the center piece and it was! 🧊🍃🪨 it’s also in the golden circle so you can experience more when you are finished with your tip - get the go pro photos you’ll wanna remember this one!
      Written 18 August 2024
    • 428fional
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Phone Rescue Mission
      Most of these other reviews are going to be about Silfra. So when I dropped my phone into Nauthusagil waterfall (close to Seljalandsfoss, 2 hrs away), I started calling every dive-->tour-->Vik company that I could Google, knowing that everyone would be at Silfra (and potentially unable to go elsewhere). Freedive with Birgir and Bjarni were the only ones who said they would be willing to try. I get where the other companies are coming from, with larger businesses, layers of mgmt, legal waivers, etc., but I can also see how smaller family-run businesses provide a personal response and flexibility that should be so highly respected and supported (I try not to eat at chain restaurants or stay at chain hotels for that reason). Bjarni made for great company on the long drives, keeping conversation to keep my mind from spinning; and he found the fully functional phone near instantly. I could not be more grateful to Freedive, and just from the caring and thoughtfulness from this essentially private tour, I can only highly recommend Freedive for any tour you decide to take with them.
      Written 7 June 2024
    • 159dav_i
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great time, definitely recommend
      This was a great tour! Extremely cold and enjoyable! Biggi was great as our guide. Everything was clear and easy! And we got some great pictures from our snorkel tour
      Written 5 January 2024
    • melton2016
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Colorado but Need to live in Iceland
      WOW WOW WOW!!!!!! I can not put in words how great this tour was and so worth the money Biggi the owner was our tour guide and he was so GREAT and did an outstanding job with the equipment and taking care of my wife and daughter who had never done this before. The views in the pictures do not do justice. All I can say is do this tour and with Freedive. We will be back for a winter tour next. Thanks Biggi!!!! your Colorado friends
      Written 27 June 2023
    • WildernessAbroad
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Superb experience
      I am so glad I booked with Freedive Iceland, the only company that offers wetsuit Freediving on Silfra while the rest are cumbersome drysuit snorkel tours that bob around on the surface. Birgir was a top bloke and excellent guide with a good sense of humour. He gave me a nice set of carbon fins and I had no trouble getting down to 10metres. The 7mm suits were very warm. If you have any Freediving experience, do this tour.
      Written 24 June 2023
    • davidtheath
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      CHECK YOUR GEAR!
      Check your gear! I went dry suit diving in the continental divide. I specifically got my dry suit certification for this dive. The owner and dive master were very nice and professional. The gear was brand new and nice. The moment I got in the water I felt a leak. I was told that it was impossible because the gear was brand new. They told me I could either keep diving or get out and cancel the dive being that I traveled all the way there. I trusted them, and continued with my dive, thinking that perhaps I was just feeling some of the cold water between the suit and my skin. When I got out, I had 2 gallons of water in my dry suit Upon checking the suit it seemed that they did not tighten one of the seals. I was so cold during the days that I couldn’t pay attention to anything else, other than the sensation of feeling cold water rush through my suit. It was only made worse by the fact that I was told it was impossible, and then it must be something I am just feeling. If you do decide to dive with this operation, I highly suggest you go over all of the equipment yourself before getting in the water.
      Written 22 June 2023
    • Adventure13621018379
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worthwhile
      The tour itself last 45 MN but it worth the money Water is 2C but your face is used to it after 2mn and your body is protected by 7mm suit Guys are fun. No clown fish seen
      Written 21 June 2023
    • Abi280197
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Absolutely amazing experience!
      What an incredible experience!! We were a little nervous about how cold it would be, but all of the gear they provide is great and you really don't feel the cold. Our guide, Marcelo, was super friendly and made the whole experience very enjoyable. We would recommend this experience and company to anyone.
      Written 17 June 2023
    • 571kcv
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best experiance you can get
      Best gear, best guides, best experience. Loved the vibe with Freedive Iceland, also as a freediver between snorkelers there was more then enough space to do what I wanted.
      Written 24 May 2023
    • julieoJ136BI
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Exceptional adventure, don't miss this!
      Amazing experience, mostly did snorkeling, but also got to do a little bit of diving. Silfra is beautiful, I could stare at and float in that turquoise water all day! Also now I have a new hobby I want to pursue ;) small group is always the best way to go for tours and I couldn't have asked for a better guide 😊 if and when I come back to iceland, I will definitely look up free dive iceland again!
      Written 25 April 2023
    • Q3011JVjessicav
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing freedive with beautiful colors and a fantastic guide
      One of the most amazing experiences we’ve ever had! Marcelo was an amazing guide and teacher. The colors were incredible and exploring the depths was an amazing challenge.
      Written 2 April 2023
    • peterwI4510FM
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Brilliant
      Experience was brilliant, guide was very knowledgeable and very laid back so gave you plenty of freedom to enjoy it as you wanted whether you wanted to just snorkel or have a go at free diving. Very fun and not cold at all in the suits provided!
      Written 5 March 2023
    • 550agnesw
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The Best Experience in Iceland
      My partner and I both agree this was the highlight of our trip. Birgir and his team are amazing. Fun, friendly but I couldnt feel safer and more looked after, so professional while being fun. My partner did freediving while I snorkled and Birgir was amazing to ensure we're both getting the best experience. Views are stunning, water is not that cold and hot chockie tastes like michellin star meal after. And the drive there is amazing too. It's honestly the best. What a team, what views, what an experience! If I were to only do one activity in Iceland - this would be it! Thank you Birgir!!! We will be back
      Written 13 December 2022
    • Venture630855
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic Freediving at Silfra !
      Absolutely INCREDIBLE experience! Highly Recommend . A great briefing , felt very safe . The equipment/ free dive wetsuit, gloves& socks are unbelievably warm so there is absolutely no need to worry about water temperature! A very relaxed free diving experience, nothing was rushed .
      Written 18 October 2022
    • brandonwE9010LU
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Breath Taking
      Highlight of my Trip to dive between two tech tonic plates and have an amazing guide. You have to experience it to really know how clear and clean everything is down there.
      Written 8 October 2022
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    Pedro
    Mexico City, Mexico1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Solo
    I found this company while booking my tour through DIVE.IS. Freedive Iceland offers an unforgettable experience in the waters of Silfra, between two tectonic plates. Our guide was incredibly kind and attentive, ensuring that the entire group felt comfortable and safe during the freediving session. The location is simply stunning; the water visibility is amazing, allowing you to explore the cracks in a unique way. I highly recommend freediving with them. Fortunately, we had a sunny day, which allowed us to enjoy both the time in the water and walking alongside the tectonic plates at Thingvellir.
    Written 20 August 2024
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    Dj S
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We are still speechless. Silfra with Birgir (the guide) is a perfect package for all water-addicted nature lovers.

    Great organisation and high quality equipment.
    In case of issues with booking, just write a mail. No problems, only solutions.

    And if you are lucky, you get some hints to improve your skills.
    Written 14 June 2021
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    Nina
    Reykjavik, Iceland5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2021
    Birgir, the tour guide, was amazing : very professional, passionate and super fun! He provided us with interesting information on the waters and made everybody feel safe and confident. He tought us how to dive and took great pictures. We had extra time at the end of the tour to enjoy at our own pace Silfra, which was very much appreciated. I can never recommend him enough!
    Written 12 September 2021
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    Brandy O
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Friends
    This was an excellent tour with a local guide who is a very experienced free diver, Bjarni. He definitely made the tour.

    The plus with this tour is that it is a small, local company, which I prefer to support over larger organizations.

    We were the only 2 on the tour, so got the benefit of a private tour accidentally!

    The tour itself if fantastic with incredible views and those can speak for themselves.

    Using wet suits was much preferable to stay warmer than dry suits. Plus way more comfortable.
    Written 24 July 2024
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    Hi guys, well, never seen Bjarni as a rockstar,,, but yeah he is very good :) thank you for kinf words and mabe I will give him a guitar after this.
    Written 25 July 2024
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    Peter W
    Stenungsund, Sweden33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2021 • Friends
    Ended our Iceland trip with an awesome freediving experience at Silfra. Actually did not plan to dive Silfra as I wanted to do the ocean instead, but ended up doing Silfra which we did not regret. Rental gear was really good which often is not the case. Suits gave good protection from the cold water which can be intimidating for some. I used my own 5mm open cell which kept me warm for the entire dive.
    Our guides were great and the entire setup was well organised. The hot chocolate at the end was well deserved!
    Written 12 September 2021
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    Alex
    Arequipa, Peru20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2021
    Incredible! This was the highlight of our 11-day ring road trip. I never knew water could be so clear - made for what I can only describe as a magical experience. Freediving is definitely the way to go if you're comfortable with flippers and a snorkel. The experience from underneath the water is 10x as cool as from the surface.

    My gf had been concerned about the cold, but the 7mm is more than enough to keep you warm. Of course your face still goes numb, but there's nothing you can do about that.

    Our guide, Birgir, was really solid. Very professional and safe, but also good energy and fun. Thank you!
    Written 18 September 2021
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    "cold is a state of mind" hehe So, you liked the free Botox :) Had fun with you guys
    Written 27 September 2021
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    Howie D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Family
    The guide really did an excellent job with our group, made everyone feel very comfortable and excited! He was a cool guy who enjoyed what he did and had fun stories and info to share. He took lots of great pictures with his ho pro and made it a very special experience. The equipment was clean and high quality. Plus the hot chocolate at the end was delicious.

    There are other tour companies, but we had such an amazing time with Freedive Iceland I would gladly book with them again!
    Written 18 June 2024
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    Thank you for kind words. A good day is getting wet and some cocoa after that. Can't beat that :)
    Written 25 July 2024
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    lllrrrmmm
    Israel10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Family
    The crystal-clear glacial waters, combined with the mesmerizing beauty of the Silfra fissure, made for an unforgettable experience.

    I was with my 13 years old son, and our guide helped us to set up all the equipment to feel really comfortable in the water.

    Most of the visitors doing snorkeling, but freediving is much more interesting.
    Written 14 August 2023
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    Hi guys, great that you enjoyed your tour with us :) hope to see you again someday.
    Written 15 August 2023
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    Millicent K
    Honolulu, HI35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a wonderful experience with Marcelo. We changed in the van and it was not a problem. The wet suits and all the accessories fit very well and kept me very warm. Only my face and toes were cold. It was 1.5 hours for every one to suit up and stood in line for the entrance . Snorkeling in the clear water was about 45min .
    Awesome experience.

    We also received the best hot chocolate at the end .

    Everyone else had dry suit but it looked really bulky and uncomfortable .
    Written 11 July 2023
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    Thank you for the review. Yes at high peak season, waiting to get in is the most boring thing :) but all worth it. Take care and keep exploring. Rgs Birgir
    Written 12 July 2023
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    Chatty H
    Rochester, MN1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021
    The water is so blue and clear! Incredible! Yes, it's cold but so exciting that you don't even realize it. Worth every cent! Birgir is an awesome guide. We've done Silfra with him twice and would do it again! An amazing experience!
    Written 10 July 2021
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