Silfra Diving and Whale Watching Adventure
Silfra Diving and Whale Watching Adventure
Embrace the magical summer in Iceland with a unique adventure combining the thrill of diving in the Silfra fissure and the awe of whale watching. Experience the crystal-clear waters of Silfra, a natural wonder between two tectonic plates, offering over 100 meters of underwater visibility. Float through its enchanting segments for a truly otherworldly underwater meditation. Conclude your day with a captivating whale watching excursion from Reykjavik's old harbor, promising a memorable encounter with Iceland’s marine giants. Whether you prefer to include transportation or explore at your own pace, this tour is an extraordinary way to immerse yourself in Iceland's beautiful elemental contrasts.
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Experience the magic of the Icelandic summer when days stretch long and nature invites you to explore its most captivating elements, especially water. Discover an extraordinary combination of adventures that begins with a dive in the mesmerizing Silfra fissure, a unique underwater canyon that lies between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Known for its stunning clarity, Silfra's glacial waters offer visibility that exceeds 100 meters, making it one of the clearest and most pristine diving spots on the globe.
Let us escort you through Silfra's four distinct sections, where floating in its crystal-clear waters feels like gliding through another dimension. The chilly waters, vibrant hues, and the sheer thrill of 'flying' underwater offer a serene yet exhilarating 'liquid meditation' experience that's bound to etch itself in your memory.
Following your dive, your journey continues from Reykjavik's old harbor, where you embark on an awe-inspiring whale watching tour. Lasting about 3 hours, this adventure offers you a rare opportunity to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, rounding off a day of intimate encounters with Iceland's incredible water wonders. Choose between options with or without transportation for a day filled with extraordinary natural beauty and thrilling discoveries.
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Itinerary
Explore the Wonders of Water in Iceland: Diving and Whale Watching
The summer season in Iceland gives you the opportunity to truly make the most out of one day. The combination of diving in Silfra followed by whale watching is a great way to get to know the many forms of one of Iceland’s most prominent element: water.
Silfra is a crack in the earth between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. This remarkable fissure is filled with the glacial water and with over 100 meters visibility underwater, it is among the clearest bodies of water on our planet.
On the diving tour we will guide you through the four parts of the Silfra fissure. Floating through Silfra's crystal clear water is an otherworldly experience; the near-freezing water, astonishing colors, and sensation of flying provide a very unique environment for liquid meditation that you will never forget.
After the diving tour you will make your way back to Reykjavik and the old harbor (you can choose a tour with or without transportation). The whale watching tour departs from the harbor and takes about 3 hours.
Itinerary
Day 1. Whale Watching:
We will drop you off at the harbor in Reykjavik, where you will have the time to eat something before you get on the whale watching boat for an unforgettable trip into the world of whales and sea birds.
Day 1. Diving in Silfra:
Silfra is a crack in the Earth ripped open by the movement of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. The crystal clear glacial water filling the Silfra fissure has been filtered for decades through underground lava rock, providing over 100 meters of underwater visibility. The underwater scenery that you experience in Silfra is found nowhere else on Earth.
We will do a single-dive tour that will take about 3 hours, of which 30-40 minutes are spent in the water.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Guided diving tour
- All necessary diving equipment
- Hot chocolate and cookies after diving in Silfra
- Silfra entrance fee of 1,500 ISK per person
- Guided whale watching tour
Exclusions
- Clothing to be worn under the dry suit and undergarment is not provided. Please bring: Long thermal underwear
- Warm wool socks
- Hat, gloves and scarf
- Please dress appropriately for the weather of the day - recommended: windproof and rainproof jacket and pants.
Important Notes
The summer season in Iceland allows you to maximize one day with activities like diving in Silfra and whale watching, showcasing Iceland's rich water elements.Silfra is a unique fissure between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, filled with glacial water offering over 100 meters of visibility, making it one of the clearest waters globally.The diving tour takes you through Silfra's four parts, offering an experience of floating through its clear water, surrounded by astonishing colors, and the sensation of flying for a unique meditation experience.After diving, tours (with optional transportation) return from Silfra to Reykjavik's old harbor for a 3-hour whale watching tour.Participants must be PADI Open Water certified or equivalent, have dry suit certification and a recent dry suit dive or 10 logged dry suit dives within two years with written proof of experience.Participants must read, sign, and follow the Diving Silfra Medical Statement, be 150cm-200cm in height, weigh between 45kg-120kg, and fit the dry suit size chart.Participants must be at least 17 years old (with guardian signature if under 18), physically fit, ready for a dry suit, able to communicate in English, and not pregnant.Not allowed on tour without signing the Diving Silfra Medical Statement and, if needed, a physician's approval. Each participant must sign a liability release form at the start of the tour.