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Best for certified divers
Silfra Diving Tour by DIVE.IS
A meet-on-location scuba diving experience at Silfra for qualified divers who want to go below the surface between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Qualified divers only. This is not the beginner snorkeling option.
Certified diversBuilt for qualified scuba divers, not casual beginners
3 hoursMeet-on-location experience inside Þingvellir
Max 3Small-group format for close guide attention
Equipment includedDiving gear plus snacks and hot beverages
Tour overview
The premium underwater Silfra experience
Choose this tour if you are already a qualified diver and want the deeper, more technical Silfra experience. The route highlights the clarity, rock formations and blue volcanic landscape that make Silfra one of Iceland’s most unusual dive sites.
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Main experience
Entry point
Clear water
Between platesWhat is included
Everything you need for the experience
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Included
- Guided scuba diving tour at Silfra
- Professional diving guide
- Necessary diving equipment
- Snacks after the dive
- Hot beverages after the dive
- Meet-on-location format inside Þingvellir National Park
Not included / remember
- Reykjavík pickup is not included
- This is not suitable for beginner/non-certified divers
- Personal expenses and gratuities are not included
- Users should check medical and certification rules before booking
Experience flow
What to expect step by step
Meet your guide
Arrive at the DIVE.IS meeting point near Silfra, check in and confirm your diving paperwork.
Gear and safety briefing
Your guide reviews the route, equipment, dry suit procedure and local safety rules.
Enter Silfra
Walk to the entry point and begin the dive through Silfra’s clear glacial water.
Explore the fissure
Experience highlights such as Silfra Cathedral and Silfra Lagoon with a small group.
Warm up after
Return to the meeting area for snacks, hot drinks and final logistics.
Requirements
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Diver credentials
Open Water certification plus dry suit qualification or recent dry suit experience.
Fitness
Participants must be physically fit, healthy and comfortable in water.
Medical approval
Medical forms may be required. Ages 60+ need doctor approval.
Meet on location
DIVE.IS meeting point, 806 Thingvellir
This is a self-drive tour. Visitors meet at the Silfra snorkeling and diving meeting point inside Þingvellir National Park, then follow guide instructions from there.
- Drive to Þingvellir National Park and follow directions toward Silfra.
- Park at P5, then walk back to the meeting area.
- Arrive early enough for check-in, paperwork and gear fitting.
- No hotel pickup is included with this specific tour.
Why choose this tour
Best fit for certified scuba divers
Below surface
A stronger fit for divers who want the below-surface Silfra experience.
Small group
Maximum three travelers keeps the dive focused and controlled.
Iconic route
Explore one of Iceland’s most recognizable underwater landscapes.
FAQ
Common booking questions
Answers are short, practical and conversion-focused.
Is this suitable for beginners?
No. This tour is for qualified scuba divers. Most first-time Silfra visitors should choose snorkeling instead.
Is pickup included?
No. This is a meet-on-location tour inside Þingvellir National Park.
Do I need dry suit experience?
Yes. Dry suit certification or recent dry suit diving experience is typically required.
Should ages 60+ check medical rules?
Yes. Participants aged 60 and older need doctor approval for this product.
Ready for the dive version of Silfra?
Send qualified divers directly to availability after they have reviewed the certification, health and meeting-point requirements.
Silfra diving tourQualified divers only
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