Diving in Iceland: the 9 Best Silfra Trips

1.Diving Between Tectonic Plates – Meet on Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,139 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $254Our pick

Meet your PADI guide at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for a small-group underwater tour through Silfra Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. You will wear a drysuit and warm undersuit, receive close safety support, and spend 30 to 45 minutes in remarkably clear water between the North American and Eurasian plates. Guides including Hugo, Sara, Konrad, Joi, and Ants have led recent tours.

“We had Hugo as a guide, who was really friendly and calm. The whole team virtually dress you for the dive which was a strange experience but took some stress off for us new dry-suit divers. The van to change it was heated- very luxurious. Hugo gave us a solid breifing. The dive was absolutely incredible and we even saw a trout. We were the only scuba divers that day which was also a treat. Hugo led us at a steady pace and took a lot of photos. Hot chocolate afterwards was a nice warm up. Thanks guys.”

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2.Diving Between Tectonic Plates and Pick Up from Reykjavik

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

Travel from Reykjavik to Thingvellir National Park for a guided scuba tour through Silfra’s Big Crack, Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. Groups are limited to three, and the price includes transport, dry suit gear, a heated changing van, entrance fee, hot chocolate, and cookies. You need Open Water and dry suit certification.

“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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3.Freedive Silfra Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $233

Meet Freedive Iceland at Vallarvegur in Thingvellir National Park for a four-hour Silfra freedive in a wetsuit. Your guide, including Marcello or possibly Eddie, handles safety, equipment, and the short walk to the water. Expect exceptional clarity, a gentle current, hot cocoa afterward, and a maximum group of six.

“I booked this for my husband and he said it was the highlight of his trip. He loved the entire experience and his tour guide Eddie (I believe it’s his name) made it even better. He can’t wait to see the pictures taken. Customer service is also Amazing but so it’s everyone in Iceland. People are all extremely nice!”

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

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

Meet Arctic Adventures at Thingvellir for a small-group scuba tour through Silfra’s Deep Crack, Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. You’ll need PADI certification, drysuit training, strong fitness, and recent drysuit experience. The water is cold, the walk is demanding, and visibility can reach 100 meters.

“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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5.Dive the Divide: Silfra Fissure Scuba Tour | Reykjavik Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $344

Travel from Reykjavik to Thingvellir National Park for a small-group scuba tour through Silfra’s Deep Crack, Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. You need dry-suit certification or 10 logged dry-suit sessions, solid fitness, and comfort carrying heavy gear. The roughly six-hour trip includes transport, equipment, park admission, a PADI-certified guide, hot chocolate, and cookies.

“the terms were not clear and I did not go diving I flew several thousand miles to do this dive and was denied to go diving due to the terms of the dive not being clear.”

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6.Silfra Fissure Diving with Optional Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 73 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $281

At Þingvellir National Park, you’ll descend into Silfra’s glacial water between the North American and Eurasian plates. This small-group outing is for experienced dry-suit users, with gear, a PADI-certified guide, and optional Reykjavík pickup. Guides such as Guillaume and Dominica lead the underwater route, which lasts about 4 to 6 hours overall.

“Es war ein unglaubliches Erlebnis zwischen den zwei Platten zu tauchen. Organisation war höchst proffesionell, von der Ausrüstung bis zum Tauchgang Briefing. Großes Lob an unseren Guide Dominica! Zum Abschluß gab es noch einen heißen Kakao. Na zdraví!”

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7.Diving Between Tectonic Plates

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

Swim through Silfra in Thingvellir National Park, between two tectonic plates, with visibility beyond 100 meters. You’ll wear a dry suit in 2°C water, explore Big Crack, Silfra Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon, then warm up with hot chocolate. Guides such as Filip and Giancarlo lead small groups, with pickup from Reykjavik available.

“Als je van duiken houdt, wil je ook hier duiken geweldig! Je zicht wordt beperkt door de rotsen en niet door het water zelf. Lijkt wel een aquarium zo helder. En de kou valt reuze in het geleverde droogpak. Ik had het geluk dat ik de enige was, waardoor ik alleen met de gids zwom. Super relaxed en daardoor kon ze ook veel onderwater foto’s maken. Zou het zo zo weer doen”

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8.Silfra Freedive Adevnture with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 3 hours · from $227Best value

Meet Freedive Iceland at Thingvellir’s P5 parking lot for a three-hour, small-group breath-hold swim through Silfra. Your bilingual guide provides a 7mm open-cell wetsuit, fins, dryrobe, safety briefing, and hot cocoa afterward. You need to be fit, comfortable in water, and able to swim.

“Es war ein super tolles Erlebnis. Der Guide hat uns toll angeleitet und uns bei allem Geholfen. Absolut empfehlenswert uns sein Geld wert!”

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9.Private Silfra Freedive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Meet your certified freedive guide in Thingvellir National Park for a private Silfra experience limited to six people. Beginners are welcome, and the guide adjusts the session to your ability. All essential equipment, a changing room, hot cocoa, and park fees are included. You must know how to swim and meet the height and weight limits.

“Amazing diving in crystal clear waters with unbelievable visibility. Priðjudagur is a great free dive coach too!”

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