The 3 Diving Trips in Reykjavik That Earn Their Price

1.Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates and Pick Up from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $325Our pick

Travel from central Reykjavik to Thingvellir National Park for a guided scuba descent through Silfra’s Big Crack, Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. You need Open Water and dry-suit certification, recent dry-suit experience, and good fitness. Groups never exceed three people.

“Glad that I had gotten my dry suit certification before travelling. The dive is a great experience! My guide was very helpful in getting everything set up, and outlining the dive.”

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2.Dive the Divide: Silfra Fissure Scuba Tour | Meet at Thingvellir

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $296

Meet your PADI Divemaster at Thingvellir for a demanding Silfra scuba tour limited to three people. You’ll use a drysuit, carry gear 400 meters, and explore the Deep Crack, Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon before warming up with hot chocolate and cookies. Franceska is one guide praised for calm, caring support.

“We had an amazing experience scuba diving in the Silfra Fissure with Arctic Adventures Iceland, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Franceska—she was absolutely amazing.”

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3.Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $289Best value

Explore Silfra in Thingvellir National Park on a guided scuba tour limited to small groups. You will spend about 45 minutes underwater in 2°C water, passing Big Crack, Silfra Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. Guides such as Filip and Giancarlo are noted for friendly, careful instruction.

“Filip was a great and very friendly dive master, Equipment was flawless and I had a great time!”

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