About this experience
Dive into an unforgettable adventure in Iceland’s glacial waters! The Silfra Fissure, located in Þingvellir National Park is celebrated as one of the world’s top diving spots. This 6-hour guided tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to scuba dive between the continental plates of Eurasia and North America, an extraordinary experience found nowhere else.
Explore all four sections of Silfra, beginning with the narrow Silfra Deep Crack and progressing to the majestic Silfra Cathedral, where you’ll dive to a depth of 22 meters (72 feet). The journey concludes at the Silfra Lagoon, where the crystal-clear waters and ethereal blue hues create a magical finale.
With visibility exceeding 100 meters and breathtaking underwater rock formations, Silfra’s glacial waters offer a world like no other. Whether you’re mesmerized by the vibrant colors or the unique geological wonder of diving between two tectonic plates, this experience is as awe-inspiring as it is unique.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 18 years old
- Since you will be wearing snorkeling/dive mask to see underwater, there can be nothing in the way of the seal to keep them from filling up with water; That is, you cannot wear glasses underneath the mask; you will have to go without them, so wear contact lenses or bring your own goggles with prescription.
What is included
- Thingvellir National Park admission fee
- Small group experience
- Certified Divemaster
- Hot chocolate & cookies
- Roundtrip transportation
- Dive gear (thermal undersuit, drysuit, BCD, regulator, weight, tanks, hood & gloves, mask, fins)
Not included
- Food and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up from your specified pickup location in Reykjavík then drive to Thingvellir
Þingvellir National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwest Iceland, famed for its striking landscapes and historical significance. Nestled between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, the park boasts dramatic lava fields, Þingvallavatn lake, and the historic Alþingi, Iceland’s first parliament, established in 930 AD.
A highlight of the park is Silfra, a glacial fissure with crystal-clear waters offering unparalleled visibility, where visitors can snorkel or dive between two continents. Þingvellir’s unique blend of natural beauty, history, and adventure makes it a must-visit destination in Iceland.
During this scuba diving adventure, you’ll explore all four sections of Silfra. The journey begins with the Silfra Deep Crack, a narrow and winding passage near the entrance. As the dive continues, the crack opens slightly into the Silfra Hall, which leads to the Silfra Cathedral—the deepest point of the dive at 22 meters (72 feet) below the surface. After the Cathedral, we head into the stunning Silfra Lagoon, the final section of the dive. At the exit platform, your guide will assist you in removing your fins, followed by a short 300-meter (984-foot) walk back to the car park. If needed, we can remove your weights or gear to make the walk easier, and there’s an option to rest at the visitor entrance along the way.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list. The pickup process can take up to 30 minutes - thank you in advance for your patience.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Arctic Adventures
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 18 years old
- Participants are required to have previous dry suit diving experience. Your dive guide will ask to see your Dry Suit Certification card, or a logbook showing that you have completed a minimum of 10 dry suit dives
- Divers must supply their sizes of suit upon booking
- Since you will be wearing snorkeling/dive mask to see underwater, there can be nothing in the way of the seal to keep them from filling up with water; That is, you cannot wear glasses underneath the mask; you will have to go without them, so wear contact lenses or bring your own goggles with prescription.
- This is a challenging dive where you need to be capable of carrying heavy equipment up to 1300ft (400m).
- As divers are aware, it is strongly advised to wait 24 hours after diving to fly.
- Guests must bring a signed doctor's note if required. Please review the Participant Medical Questionnaire in our Silfra Diving Handbook https://adventures.is/media/243159/diving-handbook.pdf
- Guests must review our Diving Handbook which specifies medical conditions that exclude participation https://adventures.is/media/243159/diving-handbook.pdf
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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