Description
Blessed with amazingly clear freshwater and situated between 2 continental plates, the Silfra Fissure is a one-of-a-kind scuba diving spot that can't be missed. Explore an ethereal, underwater world as you make your way through one of the most unique sites in the world.
Depart from Reykjavik with your group, heading towards the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Þingvellir National Park. The Silfra Fissure lies in the heart of the park, directly on top of the rift between the North American and Eurasian continents. As soon as you're suited up, slip into the freshwaters between the plates and enter a brand new world.
Below the fissure's surface, you can see with over 328-foot (100-m) visibility thanks to the cold waters from the Langjökull glacier, which are filtered through porous underground lava for up to 100 years before seeping into Þingvellir's underground wells. Make your way between the jagged faces of 2 continents, venturing to a depth of 59 feet (18 m) to see all that Silfra has to offer before returning to Reykjavik.
Please note: This is a challenging dive where you need to be capable of carrying heavy equipment up to 400m.
It is highly recommended that your last dive was within 24 months ago. If your last dive was not within this time period we recommend taking a refreshment course before diving in Silfra.
*Like all divers should be aware of, it is strongly advised to wait 24hrs after diving to fly.
Inclusions
Guided diving tour to Silfra Fissure
Admission fees
Dry suit, thermal undersuit, and specialised dive equipment
Roundtrip transport to and from your central Reykjavík hotel
Live tour commentary in English by certified dive master
Exclusions
Know Before You Book
You must be aged 18 or older.
You must present a valid PADI Open Water certification or equivalent on the day of the activity.
You must present a valid PADI Advanced Dry Suit Diver certification, or proof of at least 10 logged dry suit dive on the day of the activity.
This tour requires you to wear a diving mask that does not accommodate eyeglasses. If you wear glasses, you should bring your own prescription diving mask or plan to wear contact lenses.
Hotel pick-up is available from most centrally located Reykjavik hotels. Please arrange pick-up from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
This is a challenging dive where you need to be capable of carrying heavy equipment up to 400m.
Like all divers should be aware of, it is strongly advised to wait 24hrs after diving to fly.
It is highly recommended that your last dive was within 24 months ago. If your last dive was not within this time period we recommend taking a refreshment course before diving in Silfra.
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5 out of 5
Excellent dives. Expedia’s website did not mention that you get 2 dives in Silfra, and that makes the price much more economical. You are basically paying around $160 to rent all the gear and air you need for two dives, it covers the transportation and hotel pickup, you get cookies and hot chocolate, and all of this with a great tour guide. The dive was awesome, albeit cold, but you know that going in. I’d give Arctic Adventures 10 stars if I could!
Rhody
United States
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