Silfra Fissure: Dive Between Continents

Experience the mesmerizing beauty of Silfra Fissure in Thingvellir National Park on a scuba diving tour. Dive between the continental plates and marvel at the crystal clear glacial water.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Thingvellir National Park - Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southwest Iceland, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and historical importance. Situated between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, the park features impressive lava fields, Þingvallavatn lake, and the historic Alþingi, Iceland’s…
What's Included
  • Reykjavik pick-up and drop-off
  • Certified dive-master
  • All necessary dive equipment
  • Dry-suit dive in Silfra Fissure
  • Dive between two continents
  • Small group tour for personalized experience
  • Hot chocolate & cookies
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Iceland’s glacial waters! The Silfra Fissure, situated in Þingvellir National Park, is renowned as one of the world’s premier diving locations. This 6-hour guided tour provides a unique opportunity to scuba dive between the Eurasian and North American continental plates, an extraordinary experience exclusive to…

Location
Thingvellir National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Georgee332
Oct 31, 2024
Must do - Absolutely spectacular trip. The visibility is incredible and definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Yes yo get cold but not as cold in the water as getting changed afterwards. Staff v helpful but you must concentrate on instructions. You do need to be reasonably fit and agile as there are times you are swimming hard and getting all the gear on and off is hard work !!
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Catherine
Sep 19, 2024
When else are you gonna swim between continents? Amazing stuff - I was in a group with 3 others. We were led by Francesca who was absolutely amazing (thank you so much Francesca :)). The experience itself was so fun and everyone i met was so friendly. The pick up was very easy (there are multiple mini busses, so if you’re not on the list for one don’t worry). Hope this helps any future snorkel fanatics. Also wear thick socks to keep those tiny toes warm and bring a spare t shirt just in case :).
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Fellowtraveler783156
Aug 11, 2024
Silfra snorkel - To do the review in sections and with a caveat that I am in the category often described as ‘senior citizen’ and by far the oldest of our group of six: 1. Pickup arrangements from the cruise ship were a bit muddy. There have been some recent port changes so it’s worth getting very specific information beforehand if you’re arriving by boat. 2. The transport with Franklin as driver was a hoot. His driving was fine but the commentary was even better, a bit off the wall and informative at the same time. Top marks. 3. The location at Silfra was very busy with snorkelling and scuba groups meaning that the wait times too get in the water weren’t ideal but hey, it is what it is. And I was a tourist so a part of the problem so shouldn’t complain. 4. The supplied equipment seemed fine. I’m used to wet suits but dry suits are a very different kettle of fish and I thought that if anyone was claustrophobic the whole experience might have been not the best idea. 5. Magd, our guide was personable, efficient and appeared to be a very capable border collie presence for our group. Top marks again. Overall it was a very satisfying experience. The drift itself is unlike anything I’ve been in before and well worth doing. The appearance of a fish was quite a serendipitous event. Overall? No regrets at all. And a great T shirt design if you’re in the ‘been there, done that and I’ve got the T shirt too’ category
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Teammojoexeperiencr
Jul 17, 2024
Amazing but be aware it’s not for everyone. - This was amazing experience and totally worth it but be aware it’s not for everyone! We booked and loved it surprisingly it wasn’t as cold as I expected and the colours you see are unbelievable. However be aware, the dry suites are heavy cumbersome and the neck is tight. An older couple travelling with their family pulled out because it was too confronting for them and later I found out some younger people pulled out too. Having said all that we loved it!
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455tylerm
Jul 12, 2024
Stupendous Silfra Snorkeling Tour - Had an unbelievable time on the snorkeling tour. Justin was a great and funny driver who made the drive there enjoyable with fun facts. Dominika was knowledgeable, kind, and made everyone feel safe. The tour was outstanding. Even though the wetsuit experience and acclimating to the water was intense, Dominika got rid of any anxiety so I could enjoy the stunning views of the fissure.
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676eilidhh
May 30, 2024
Diving in Silfra - Amazing experience! I went with my mother, all equipment was provided and in perfect condition - I was still dry at the end of the dive. Visibility was brilliant and the fissure is very beautiful. A special thank you to our instructor Veronica - she was brilliant. Very positive, knowledgeable, and upbeat. (I hope your new dry suit comes soon). All in all, great experience, would recommend.
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Ourtrude
Mar 28, 2024
Utterly awesome - What a fantastic experience. Yes, it was very cold and windy but it is Iceland after all! Getting into the kit was easy except for the gloves. You had to put wet, quite tight gloves onto hands that were already so cold, they didn’t really work properly :D. Once we were kitted out, we walked a short way to steps down into the water but not before Weronika (our lovely, informative, super caring guide) took photos. Then into the water which was amazing. The dry suits were very buoyant so we all just bobbed nicely along. Weronika took some more under water pics before we set off. The clarity of the water was unbelievable. Crystal clear. It was truly awesome.
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Benwi8613xh
Mar 10, 2024
Not as cold as you'd think! - Incredible experience snorkelling through the crystal clear glacier water, the visibility was unlike anything I've ever seen. The water is far too cold to swim in normally so you get all the kit and advice to stay warm, including fleecy undersuit with a dry suit on top, only your face exposed to the elements but very easy to stay warm. Our guide Fede was super friendly and helpful, and told us the history of the fissures we were swimming in. An amazing experience and a must-do if you're visiting Iceland.
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Skydivetofino
Oct 9, 2024
Arctic adventures admin staff - Lili and Fede (Freddy) were awesome, however, I was originally booked for the scuba dive. It wasn’t till late afternoon the day before that I was notified via email that my dive was cancelled and too late to book with another operator,. This was the one and only tour I wanted to do here in Iceland and as my flight was two days later, I couldn’t re-book (flying after diving). There were a number of reasons for your poor rating and believe me if it wasn’t for Lili and Fede (Freddy), it would be much worse. There seemed to be some confusion from everything from dive underwear to the reason why the dive was cancelled in the first place? Anytime I enquired I was given the BS default answer of “ operational requirements “ or something of that nature. There was no suggestion of booking with another company or any attempt to do this for me. I spent 9000 kr on used underwear only to find that drysuit underwear was provided despite my prior inquiries. When I contacted the office to find out my options, there was no suggestion of doing the snorkel tour instead, I had to ask for it and luckily, there was one position remaining. The last straw for me was the agent on the phone has left it up to me to seek out my reimbursement online with a different company as I booked through Tripadvisor. Not sure when I’m going to see that refund, however, if it’s anything like the treatment I’ve received so far, I’m going to have to pursue that myself. Overall, wish I had originally booked with the competition, Dive.is. Much more professional. 😏
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Siljeanettes
Nov 8, 2024
Terrible service - Francesca (one of the instructors) and Sigurdur (driver) were fantastic, otherwise terrible service!!! Beautiful scenery though!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).