Hot Springs Snorkeling Tour in Iceland, Reykjavík Snorkeling Tour

If you're looking for a truly one-of-a-kind adventure, the Hot Springs Snorkeling Tour in Iceland is the ticket to a bubbling good time. Imagine snorkeling in the warm embrace of hot springs right beneath the surface of breathtaking Lake Kleifarvatn.

Highlights:

• Enjoy Lake Kleifarvatn views
• Snorkel at hot springs

Includes:

• Professional guide
• Entrance fee
• Hotel pick-up
• Hot chocolate and cookies
• Snorkel gear
• Warm overcoats

Please note: minimum 12 years old.

You will change into your dry suit at the lake shore and set to the underwater hot springs that have only recently been discovered and are about a 150-meter swim from the shore. Snorkeling in a caldera, a large volcanic crater, is a truly unique adventure. You will get the sensation of 'snorkeling in a glass of Champagne, as you approach the gas emanating from below the lakes floor, coming from the white and yellow sulfur deposits.

Hot Springs Snorkeling Tour in Iceland

Among the wildest things to do in Iceland, this hot springs snorkeling tour at Lake Kleifarvatn belongs on any proper bucket list for a trip to Iceland. You suit up in a dry suit at the lake shore, then swim roughly 150 meters toward recently discovered underwater hot springs bubbling inside a volcanic caldera. The sensation feels like snorkeling in a glass of Champagne, as warm gases rise from yellow and white sulfur deposits below. A professional guide leads the adventure, hotel pick up from Reykjavik is sorted, and hot chocolate with cookies seals a proper Iceland day for every curious visitor on tour.

Tips for Your Iceland Snorkeling Day

Iceland weather swings fast, so a few smart moves turn this hot springs tour into one of the best things to do in Iceland.

• Wear thermal base layers under the dry suit, Lake Kleifarvatn temperatures drop even during summer months
• Bring a towel, swimwear, and warm clothes for after, Iceland wind cuts sharp near the lake shore
• Minimum age is 12, kids under that cannot join this Iceland adventure for safety reasons
• Visit Iceland between June and September for milder weather, though the tour runs year round
• Drink water before the snorkeling session, dry suits can feel tight during long swims
• Book early from Reykjavik, this bucket list tour sells out fast in high season

More Facts About This Experience

Iceland has serious pop culture credentials worth dropping over post snorkel hot chocolate. "Game of Thrones" filmed iconic Beyond the Wall scenes across Icelandic glaciers and black sand beach locations. The 2013 film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" with Ben Stiller featured Seljalandsfoss and Iceland's rugged landscapes brilliantly. "Interstellar" (2014) by Christopher Nolan shot ice planet scenes on Svínafellsjökull glacier. Justin Bieber's 2015 "I'll Show You" music video made Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon viral overnight. Björk, Iceland's legendary pop icon, still lives in Reykjavik and occasionally performs at small local venues during summer festivals.

Complement Your Iceland Adventure

After the snorkeling thrill, Reykjavik and Iceland deliver countless ways to keep the magic going. A Reykjavik folklore walking tour reveals elf legends, trolls, and hidden city stories through narrow streets. For Viking fans, a small group walking tour with an actual Viking guide around Reykjavik mixes history with humor. Horse lovers should grab a 2 hour riding tour from Mývatn, where Icelandic horses trot across lava fields. Pair these with the Golden Circle, Geysir, Blue Lagoon, Diamond Beach, waterfalls, and Northern Lights for an epic road trip.

Who Will Enjoy This Iceland Snorkeling Tour

This Iceland snorkeling tour around Lake Kleifarvatn suits adventurous couples, solo travelers, friend groups, and families with teens. Thrill seekers love the volcanic caldera, nature lovers enjoy the pristine waters, and bucket list chasers gain serious bragging rights after conquering this unique Icelandic island experience.