Dive the Divide: Silfra Fissure Scuba Tour from Thingvellir
Dive the Divide: Silfra Fissure Scuba Tour from Thingvellir
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Plunge into one of the world’s most extraordinary dive sites on this Silfra Fissure Scuba Tour in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure lets you dive between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in glacier-fed waters renowned for their surreal visibility and otherworldly beauty. Under the guidance of a certified PADI® Divemaster, you’ll explore Silfra’s iconic underwater formations, including the Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon, where visibility can extend beyond 100 meters.
Fully equipped with a dry suit and professional dive gear, glide through crystal-clear water shimmering in vibrant shades of blue. This intimate small-group tour is limited to three divers, ensuring personalized guidance and a safe, unforgettable experience. After surfacing, warm up with hot chocolate and cookies while reliving the breathtaking moments from your dive between continents.
- World-Famous Dive Site: Dive between the North American and Eurasian continental plates at Silfra Fissure.
- Unmatched Visibility: Experience crystal-clear water with visibility exceeding 100 meters.
- Expert Guidance: Explore safely with a certified PADI® Divemaster in a small group of no more than three divers.
- Fully Equipped: Includes dry suit, thermal undersuit, tanks, mask, fins, regulator, and weights.
- Post-Dive Treat: Warm up with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies after your underwater adventure.
Itinerary
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Silfra Meeting Point
30 minsOrientation & SetupMeet your certified dive instructor at the Silfra parking lot in Thingvellir National Park. Receive a detailed safety briefing, dive plan overview, and gear fitting.Silfra Dive Experience
45–60 minsGuided Dive IncludedCarry your equipment 400 meters to the Silfra entrance, where you’ll perform safety checks and enter the glacial waters. Dive between the tectonic plates, exploring Silfra Deep Crack, Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon with unmatched visibility.Surface and Return
30 minsRefreshments IncludedAscend in Silfra Lagoon and walk back to the parking area, where hot chocolate and cookies await. Reflect on your dive in the comfort of the Icelandic wilderness.- NoteDuring winter months, if temperatures drop below 0°C, only one 45-minute dive will be conducted for safety reasons. Drysuit diving certification or experience (10 dives within the last 2 years) is mandatory.
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Additional information
- Address: Silfra Meeting Point, Vallarvegur, 806, Iceland (Thingvellir National Park).
- Park at Thingvellir P5 and walk 400m along the road to the snorkel and dive vans.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour starts.
- This is a challenging dive requiring the ability to carry heavy equipment (400m).
- Divers must have valid dry suit certification or 10 logged dry suit dives within the past 2 years.
- Temperatures below 0°C may limit the tour to one dive for safety.
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Participants must have good physical fitness and dry suit diving experience.
- Not suitable for pregnant travelers, or those with back, heart, or serious medical conditions.
- Dry suit certification card or dive logbook
- Warm fleece or wool undergarments
- Warm socks and a change of clothes
- Contact lenses (if you wear glasses)
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Participants must be able to walk 400m carrying equipment.
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
A full refund will be processed if cancelled at least 2 days before the date of selection. No refund will be processed if cancelled less than 2 days before the date of selection.
Show your mobile or printed voucher at the Silfra meeting point upon arrival.
Location
Provider
Arctic Adventures
MYR 1,161.95
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