Horseback riders and Icelandic horses taking break in green grass landscape close to river canyon Iceland

Silfra Snorkeling Tour & Horseback riding

Snorkel through the awesome Silfra fissure and climb on a beautiful Icelandic horse

Horseback riding & Silfra in 1 day

on the popular Golden circle

Fit two uniquely Icelandic experiences into one day! This tour combines a snorkeling tour of Silfra and a horsebackriding tour through Mosfells valley.
 
A snorkeling adventure in the famous Silfra fissure is an unforgettable experience, there is a reason this Snorkeling Tour was awarded 3rd place on the Best of the Best Traveler's choice award of 2023 by Tripadvisor as well as being in the 5th place on the Best of the Best Traveler's choice award of 2022 and was selected Tripadvisor's No 4 experience in the world in 2019!

We can proudly state that DIVE.IS will offer you the best service level at Silfra. Let us tell you why:

  • We have an extra person at Silfra assisting you before and after the snorkelling experience. We call this person Surface Support and they make sure your tour runs smoothly. They also provide extra safety for you and the guides.
  • We built our own changing room so that our guests have the opportunity to dress up inside a heated changing van.
  • After snorkeling in the cold water, we warm you up with hot cocoa and cookies.
  • Our guides are all experienced PADI divemasters and instructors that have been through professional training before running any of our tours.

You start your tour at Laxnes Horse Farm (about 30 minutes from Reykjavik) where you will join your horseback riding tour.

At Laxnes Horse Farm you will go on a pleasurable ride through the beautiful valley of Mosfellsdalur. Horse enthusiasts will already know that the Icelandic horses are an extremely special and protected breed, but beginners are also welcome to join the horseback riding tour. You will be provided with riding equipment before you are handed one of their friendly and sure-footed Icelandic horses suitable for both beginners and experienced riders. Get ready to be charmed by the breathtaking scenery of the Mosfell valley!

This is a self-drive tour so you will meet us at the Silfra meeting point. After your horseriding tour, you will continue on your journey to Thingvellir National Park, the drive takes about 30 minutes. You will have time between the tours to check out the park which is a UNESCO historic site and one of the stops on the popular Golden circle. We recommend to have lunch at Thingvellir.

The magical fissure Silfra was created when the earth was ripped open by the movement of tectonic plates. The fissure marks the divide between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates and it is filled with crystal clear glacial water. The underwater visibility is over 100 meters, which opens up spectacular views and mesmerising colors. You can read more about the Snorkeling Silfra Day Tour here.

This is a self drive tour, pick up and drop off is not included. After your snorkeling tour you can continue on the Golden circle where the famous Gullfoss and Geysir await.

This tour is an enjoyable experience to remember!

Our Souvenirs can be purchased in your booking process by selecting them under "Extras". If the Souvenir you are looking for is not listed below please contact us or leave a comment in your booking and we will bring it on tour with us. Photos from your tour can be purchased directly from your guide at Silfra for 3000 ISK.

Tour Details

  • 1 March - 30 November

  • Approx. 7 hours, approx 2h horseriding tour and 3h snorkeling tour

  • Maximum of 6 snorkelers per snorkel guide (the horseback riding tour might have more)

  • Minimum 3 snorkelers. We will refund you in full if the minimum is not met

From ISK 36.390

Included:

  • Guided horse riding tour
  • All necessary equipment for horseriding tour
  • Guided snorkeling tour
  • All necessary equipment for snorkeling tour
  • Hot chocolate and cookies after the snorkeling tour
  • Entrance fee into Silfra

Please bring:

  • Long underwear
  • Thick socks
  • Suitable clothes for the weather of the day
  • Contact lenses if you wear glasses
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Safety requirements

  • have read, signed, and followed directions on the online Snorkeling Silfra Medical Statement (link provided in confirmation email) PDF

  • have our Snorkeling Medical form signed off by a doctor if they are age 60 or older PDF

  • sign our liability release form at the start of the snorkeling tour PDF

  • be at minimum 150cm/ maximum 200cm

  • be at minimum 45kg / maximum 120kg

  • fit within our dry suit size chart PDF

  • be at least 12 years of age on the year and at least 45 kg / 99 lbs

  • be comfortable in water and be able to swim

  • be physically fit

  • be ready to wear a sometimes tight & constricting dry suit

  • be able to communicate in English

  • not be pregnant

Timeline of your tour

Your bookable extras

Experience the tour

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Guides on this tour

You'll go snorkeling and horseback riding here

Silfra

Thingvellir National Park
801 Selfoss

Laxness Horse Farm

271 Mosfellsbær

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Frequently asked questions about our Snorkeling Silfra & Horseback Riding Combo Tour

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