Diving in Iceland: the 5 Best Silfra Dives and Freedives

1.Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates – Meet on Location

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

Review of Silfra scuba diving in Iceland, with costs, certification rules, cold-water gear, itinerary, guides, and practical booking advice.

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

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

Explore Silfra between Iceland’s tectonic plates with a PADI guide, dry suit, hotel pickup, hot chocolate, and a three-person group.

“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

Review of Iceland’s Silfra freedive tour: clear water, small groups, warm cocoa, practical costs, gear, requirements, and booking advice.

“Silfra is an amazing place. My suit filled with water within a couple of minutes of being in the water, so I wasn't really able to dive like I wanted. I can't remember my tour guide but he was very helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend.”

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

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

Explore Iceland’s Silfra Fissure by scuba, with clear water, a tiny group, full equipment, and hot chocolate at Thingvellir.

“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.Thingvellir: Silfra Freedive Adevnture with a Guide

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

Review of Silfra freediving in Iceland: clear water, tectonic plates, warm wetsuits, small groups, costs, tips, and who should book.

“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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