Silfra Dry Suit Dive Between Tectonic Plates in Iceland from Reykjavik

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Summary

Starts
DIVE.IS Meeting Point for Silfra tours
Duration
3 Hrs.
Languages
English
Difficulty
Hard
Admission
Mobile ticket
Minimum age
18 years

Description

Take a plunge into a thrilling adventure on a Silfra dry suit dive between two tectonic plates. Get a closer look at Iceland’s stunning Silfra fissure in Thingvellir National Park, where you’ll glide between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Accompanied by a PADI-certified guide, you'll explore the striking Silfra Cathedral and Lagoon, ensuring a mesmerizing and safe diving experience.

The entire adventure takes around 3 hours, allowing you ample time to soak in every moment amidst the waters. Previous travelers have rated this scuba diving tour an average of 5 out of 5 stars in 2,883 reviews.

Dive into a unique adventure at Silfra and touch the tectonic plates of two continents at the same time in the Silfra Big Crack. As you explore, you'll navigate through Silfra Cathedral’s dramatic rock formations and narrow passages, marveling at its stunning underwater architecture.

Glide into Silfra Hall, a large chamber renowned for its mesmerizing blue waters, and admire the pristine clarity of the Silfra Lagoon. This tour offers a rare chance to experience some of the world’s clearest waters while surrounded by breathtaking rock formations.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 1 language: English. The activity is offered in English and welcomes English speakers of all levels.

All necessary equipment, including a drysuit and warm undersuit, are provided for a comfortable scuba diving tour. After exploring Silfra's captivating landscapes, enjoy a post-dive treat of hot chocolate and cookies.

The starting point for this scuba diving tour is located in Reykjavik. The exact address is 806 Thingvellir, Iceland. The endpoint of the tour is located at 806 Thingvellir, Iceland.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 9 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

For safety, pregnant travelers, individuals with spinal injuries, and those with poor cardiovascular health should avoid this dive due to potential risks. Participants are required to have a height of 4 feet and 11 inches to 6 feet and 7 inches (150 centimeters to 200 centimeters) and weigh 100 pounds to 264 pounds (45 kilograms to 120 kilograms). A PADI Open Water Certification or equivalent is also mandatory.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Take your Reykjavik adventure to the next level with the extraordinary Silfra dry suit dive between tectonic plates. Book your spot today for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dive between continents and experience Iceland’s breathtaking underwater landscapes!

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Included

Heated changing van
All necessary diving equipment
Live guide that is a PADI instructor
Drysuit and warm undersuit
Hot chocolate and cookies
Guided diving trip
Silfra entrance fee of 1.500 ISK per person

Destinations

Panoramic view of Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland, with the view of harbor and mount Esja.Reykjavik

Good to know

All participant's height, weight and age information must be provided to local operator to ensure they bring the best fitting drysuit. The tour operator will contact you after booking to ask for this information.
All participants must be able to communicate in English
All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. Please contact local operator in order to request the form via email.
Dry suits are worn over your own clothing. We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit
IMPORTANT - Participants over 60 years of age must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
Maximum height and weight is 6ft7in (200cm) and 264lbs (120kg).
Minimum height is 4ft 11in (150cm). Minimum weight is 100lbs (45kg).
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not suitable for pregnant women
Participants must be a certified diver at the level of PADI Open Water or equivalent
Participants must be at minimum 17 years of age (signature of legal guardian required for under 18 year old participants)
Participants must be comfortable in water and able to swim, physically fit and healthy
Participants must have dry suit diving certification and a logged dry suit dive within two years of the tour date OR have at least 10 logged dry suit dives within two years of the tour date and be able to provide written proof from a diving instructor of these dry suit dives.
Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting
Recommended to bring a change of clothes and warm undergarments

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