Silfra Diving Tour Between North American and Eurasian Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location in Reykjavik
by Dive Is
Overview
This Silfra diving tour begins with a meeting on location in Reykjavik, Iceland. Participants travel to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the Silfra fissure is located. The tour lasts about three hours and includes diving between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in the Silfra crack. Divers wear dry suits with warm undersuits to stay dry and warm in the cold glacial water, which has over 100 meters of visibility due to natural filtration through lava rock. The dive covers four main underwater sections: the Big Crack, Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon. At one point, divers can touch both tectonic plates. The tour includes all necessary diving equipment, a heated changing van, hot chocolate with cookies, guidance from a live PADI instructor, and the Silfra entrance fee. Participants must provide height, weight, and age before the tour for proper dry suit fitting. Requirements include being at least 17 years old (with guardian consent if under 18), certified as a diver with dry suit experience, able to swim, physically fit, and able to communicate in English. Medical clearance is required for participants aged 60 and older. The dive is not suitable for pregnant women. It is recommended to wear thermal underwear and thick wool socks under the dry suit and to bring a change of clothes. Souvenir photos are available for purchase but are not included, and tips are not included.
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Itinerary
Silfra-Meet-and-Preparation
Arriving 15 minutes before the start time, the participant checks in with the guides at Silfra. After forming a group of up to 3 divers, the guide provides a drysuit, warm undersuit, and diving gear, explaining their use to ensure warmth and comfort. Changing takes place in a heated van with assistance from the guide. Wearing long underwear and thick socks is advised. A briefing on Silfra, safety, Thingvellir National Park, tectonic plates, and continents is given. The briefing and gearing up last about 1 hour. The group then walks 5 minutes to Silfra to begin a 30 to 45 minute scuba dive covering Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon. After the dive in cold water, hot cocoa and cookies are offered, allowing time to talk with the guide and review photos taken during the tour.
180 min
Meeting point
After you have entered Thingvellir National Park, turn onto road #361. Stay on this road for a few minutes and take the 3rd right where you will see the Silfra car park with our company vans. Drive a little further to parking lot P5 to park and walk back to meet our guides.
End point
After you have entered Thingvellir National Park, turn onto road #361. Stay on this road for a few minutes and take the 3rd right where you will see the Silfra car park with our company vans. Drive a little further to parking lot P5 to park and walk back to meet our guides.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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