
Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2,155 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location worth booking?
Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location is a 3-hour experience in Reykjavik, Iceland, from $279 per person. It scores 92 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2,155 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 92 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2,155)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $279 per person
Experience Silfra's pristine, crystal clear water while you dive between two continents. 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, a true bucket list dive. The diving tour of Silfra is done in a dry suit, helping you to stay warm and dry inside the suit. You will explore the four main parts of Silfra, the big crack, Silfra hall, Silfra Cathedral and the Silfra Lagoon. You will be able to touch the 2 continents at one point, don't forget to take a photo! Silfra is located in Thingvellir National Park which is a Unesco heritage site. The beautiful park is one of the wonders on the famous Golden circle route.
What you get
About this experience
Experience Silfra's pristine, crystal clear water while you dive between two continents. 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, a true bucket list dive. The diving tour of Silfra is done in a dry suit, helping you to stay warm and dry inside the suit. You will explore the four main parts of Silfra, the big crack, Silfra hall, Silfra Cathedral and the Silfra Lagoon. You will be able to touch the 2 continents at one point, don't forget to take a photo! Silfra is located in Thingvellir National Park which is a Unesco heritage site. The beautiful park is one of the wonders on the famous Golden circle route.
What's included
Included
- Heated changing van
- All necessary diving equipment
- Live guide that is a PADI instructor
- Drysuit and warm undersuit
- Hot chocolate and cookies
- Guided diving trip
- Silfra entrance fee of 1.500 ISK per person
Not included
- Souvenir photos of your snorkeling tour (available to purchase)
- Tips and gratuities
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Reykjavik
After you have entered Thingvellir National Park, turn onto road #361. Stay on this road for a few minutes and take the 3rd right where you will see the Silfra car park with our company vans. Drive a little further to parking lot P5 to park and walk back to meet our guides.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
After you have entered Thingvellir National Park, turn onto road #361. Stay on this road for a few minutes and take the 3rd right where you will see the Silfra car park with our company vans. Drive a little further to parking lot P5 to park and walk back to meet our guides.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- DIVE.IS - The Sport Diving School of Iceland
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- All participants will need to fill out a medical form before participating in the tour. Please contact local operator in order to request the form via email.
- All participant's height, weight and age information must be provided to local operator to ensure they bring the best fitting drysuit. The tour operator will contact you after booking to ask for this information.
- Participants must be at minimum 17 years of age (signature of legal guardian required for under 18 year old participants)
- Dry suits are worn over your own clothing. We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit
- Participants must be a certified diver at the level of PADI Open Water or equivalent
- Participants must have dry suit diving certification and a logged dry suit dive within two years of the tour date OR have at least 10 logged dry suit dives within two years of the tour date and be able to provide written proof from a diving instructor of these dry suit dives.
- Minimum height is 4ft 11in (150cm). Minimum weight is 100lbs (45kg).
- Maximum height and weight is 6ft7in (200cm) and 264lbs (120kg).
- Participants must be comfortable in water and able to swim, physically fit and healthy
- Please note that that dry suits can sometimes feel quite tight and constricting
- All participants must be able to communicate in English
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- Recommended to bring a change of clothes and warm undergarments
- IMPORTANT - Participants who are 60 years of age and older must have their doctor sign the approval form in order to participate
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 2,155 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
2,155 verified traveler reviews for Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing
Absolutely amazing the waters were crystal clear, would definitely recommend and are guide Linn was great.
via Viator
Silfra Dive was super fun!
Got to staging area near Silfra a little early and got to watch the Staff prepare the Divers in the group ahead of us. It was amazing how quickly they got everyone safety briefed, into their gear, buddy checked, and off to the dive entry point. When it was our turn (My 20 yo Son and I), Linn our Guide, orchestrated us through the same preparation with what seemed like an Army of helpers. The dive was awesome! Visibility went on and on! Linn guided us though and she took lots of pictures! I would Highly recommend and give Linn our Guide much respect!
via Tripadvisor
Most terrible experience. Unkind and inflexible company and staff
Direct booking on their web site
via Tripadvisor
december dive
phenominal experience. so fun. not cold at all due to the two layer of dive suits. the guide from germany, I think her name was joana and the guide from greece named nick. loved them. so nice and funny. great team. thank you.
via Tripadvisor
Once in a lifetime experience
What an amazing dive experience! It is nothing like I’ve ever done. Our guide Alex, was informative and entertaining. If you have a dry suit certificate and you’re in Iceland, don’t miss this.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $279 to $299
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 754
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by DIVE.IS - The Sport Diving School of Iceland, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 89.8 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
See everything DIVE.IS - The Sport Diving School of Iceland runsWhy this scores 92
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Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Reykjavik.
How much does Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location cost?
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Prices start at $279 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Reykjavik usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Reykjavik is not rushed.
Is Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2,155 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Reykjavik, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location?
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Around 754 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Reykjavik can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Reykjavik and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Reykjavik within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Reykjavik?
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On Outty we rank every Reykjavik experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland, Silfra Snorkeling Between Continents Photos Included- Self Drive, Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Reykjavik?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location?
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Included: Heated changing van; All necessary diving equipment; Live guide that is a PADI instructor; Drysuit and warm undersuit; and Hot chocolate and cookies. Not included: Souvenir photos of your snorkeling tour (available to purchase); and Tips and gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location?
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After you have entered Thingvellir National Park, turn onto road #361. Stay on this road for a few minutes and take the 3rd right where you will see the Silfra car park with our company vans. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers; and Not suitable for pregnant women. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location?
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Across 2,155 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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