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Overview

Eager to discover diving sites in Iceland that few people even know about? Choose from five distinct diving sites and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime full-day diving adventure.

Highlights

  • Small Group Experience
  • Scuba Diving In Iceland
  • Five Unique Diving Locations
  • Over 100m Underwater Visibility

Included

  • Pickup & drop off in Reykjavik
  • Guided dive tour in two of the five locations with a certified PADi® divemaster
  • All necessary diving equipment
  • All required safety equipment
  • English speaking licensed adventure guide
  • Hot chocolate & cookies

What to bring

  • Proof of dive certification and documented dry suit experience
  • Warm long underwear
  • Warm woolen socks
  • Change of clothing
  • Towel

Tour Snapshot

Availability All Year
Duration 7/9 hours
Departs From Reykjavik / THINGVELLIR
Level Demanding
Minimum age 18 years
Ratio 1:4 Guide to client ratio
Meet on Location Yes
Pick Up Yes
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Itinerary

This is your chance to go off the beaten path when it comes to diving in Iceland. Try out two of these lesser-known yet spectacular dive sites:

  • Garður - with over 40 species of algae, schooling fish, and ocean pinnacles inhabited by various creatures, this dive site is heaven for every marine life enthusiast (see the map).

  • Davíðsgjá (David’s Crack) - the sibling of the world-famous Silfra fissure, Davíðsgjá features incredible 100-meter underwater visibility and the occasional trout (see the map).

  • Bjarnagjá - saltwater and fresh groundwater meet in this tectonic ravine. Dive near an old crab hatchery and spot a shipwreck (see the map).

  • Fisherman’s Crack - situated on the edge of lake Þingvallavatn, this dive lets you see multiple ravines and marine wildlife (see the map).

  • Kleifarvatn - nestled within black-sand beaches and imposing lava cliffs, this lake has hot springs underneath it. Geothermal activity is guaranteed during this dive (see the map).

Whichever diving location you choose, you’re sure to marvel at the underwater wonders hiding there. Our professional guides will ensure top-level safety and hot chocolate afterward.

The pickup from Reykjavik takes place at 8.30 am from one of our Reykjavik pickup locations.

Should you choose to meet on location, the details will be communicated to you closer to your booking date. You can expect to meet your guide at the agreed location at approximately 10 am.

You will then receive safety instructions and familiarize yourself with your diving gear.

The dive itself usually lasts anywhere between an hour and an hour and a half.

We’ll celebrate the experience with hot chocolate and cookies, after which you will log your dives, pack up and return to Reykjavik if you choose to return with us.

Please read our Diving Handbook for more information about the tour.

Certification and documents:

  • PADI Open Water diver certification (or higher)
  • Drysuit certification or a minimum of 10 logged dry suit dives
  • At least one logged dry suit dive in the past 2 years
  • Proof of certification or logbook (your guide will check the documents at the beginning of the tour)

Other requirements:

All divers have to supply their height/weight upon booking to ensure we bring you suitable equipment. For safety reasons, all divers need to understand instructions in English and be able to communicate with the dive guide in English. Please evaluate your physical health, if you have some medical issues please check health certificate and get physician approval if needed.

Dry suit sizes: While we would like everyone to join our tour, our gear sizes reflect what is available on the market, and it is important guests are within the size parameters. This ensures the safety equipment can serve its purpose and keep guests from getting cold in the glacial water.

Weight limit: 99-265 lbs (45-120 kg)

Height limit: 4'11" - 6'7" (150-200 cm)

Please read our Diving Handbook for more information about the tour.

We use top quality neoprene drysuits. However, no dry suit in the world can ensure 100% waterproof qualities unless it is custom made for you. There is a small chance of water entering the suit. Please bring a spare set of clothes and a towel just in case.

Remember that this is a physically demanding dive and you will need to be able to walk approximately 200m with your equipment.

people getting ready before diving in Iceland

To request availability and book this tour, please contact dive@adventures.is

Please specify:

  • The diving site or sites you are interested in
  • Time frame during which you would be able to join this tour
  • Whether you’d like to meet on location or schedule a pickup from Reykjavik
  • Your weight and height (to ensure we have suitable equipment ready)
  • Any relevant information about your previous diving experience or health conditions.
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