Discover Whales and Diving Tours in Reykjavik
Discover Whales and Diving Tours in Reykjavik
Embark on an exhilarating self-drive combo tour featuring a dive in the mesmerizing Silfra with Dive.is and a whale-watching adventure with Elding! This 11.5-hour experience kicks off at 8:00 AM, available from June 1 to August 30.
Start your journey to Þingvellir National Park, roughly 45 km from Reykjavík, and plunge into the crystal-clear glacial waters of Silfra. Enjoy over 100m visibility and swim between two continents, peering into the deep crevasse dividing the European and American tectonic plates. The diving experience, lasting about 3 hours, includes exploring Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon.
After your underwater expedition, drive back to Reykjavík Old Harbour for the whale watching tour at 14:00. Encounter Minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and perhaps even Humpback whales. Wrap up your marine adventure by 17:00 and return to your hotel with our shuttle service.
To dive in Silfra, participants must be certified as dry suit divers or show proof of 10 logged dry suit dives in the last two years. Review and sign the "Diving Silfra Medical Statement" and comply with any required medical clearances. Moreover, diving participants must meet specific age, height, weight, and certification criteria. Please consult the size chart to ensure you meet the requirements for dry suit diving. Remember to bring thermal underwear, thick wool socks, and attire suitable for the weather, including hats and gloves. For those with glasses, contact lenses are recommended as diving masks do not accommodate glasses.
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Embark on an exhilarating self-drive combo tour that features an unforgettable diving adventure in Silfra with Dive.is, followed by a mesmerizing whale watching experience with Elding! This unique package offers you 11.5 hours of exploration and excitement, starting from 8:00 AM, available from June 1st to August 30th. Your adventure begins with a drive to the Þingvellir National Park, located roughly 45 km from Reykjavík, where you’ll dive into the crystal-clear glacial waters of Silfra. The dive offers a breathtaking view over 100 meters through its stunning surroundings, where you swim between two continents and get an up-close look at the fissure that separates the European and American tectonic plates. With a dive duration of approximately 3 hours, including a visit to Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon, it’s an experience you won't forget.
After your dive, journey back to Reykjavík’s Old Harbour in time for your whale watching tour starting at 14:00. On this cruise, you stand a good chance of encountering Minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and even majestic Humpback whales. After spending the afternoon discovering the wonders of whales and seabirds Faxaflói has to offer, you’ll return to the harbour around 17:00, where a shuttle bus will take you back to your hotel.
To participate in the Silfra dive, it's important to meet certain prerequisites. You must either be a certified dry suit diver or provide proof of at least 10 logged dry suit dives within the last two years. Additionally, all divers must read and sign a “Diving Silfra Medical Statement” and, if necessary, provide a doctor’s clearance for the tour.
Eligibility for the dive requires divers to be at least 18 years old (or 17 with parental permission), and no older than 65 years. Divers must be taller than 150 cm, weigh at least 45 kg (but not more than 120 kg), and be physically fit. Being a certified diver at the level of PADI Open Water or equivalent, ready to wear a sometimes tight and constricting dry suit (with dry suit diving experience recommended), comfortable in the water, and able to swim are all essential.
Please make sure to check the provided size chart to ensure you meet the height and weight requirements for dry suit diving. Participants are advised to bring thermal underwear and thick wool socks, dress according to the weather (including a hat, gloves, etc.), and wear contact lenses if necessary, as the masks do not accommodate glasses.
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SELF-DRIVE Combo Tour: Diving & Whale Watching
Embark on an exhilarating self-drive combo tour that seamlessly combines the adventures of diving in Silfra with Dive.is and a mesmerizing whale watching experience with Elding. This one-of-a-kind adventure is available from 1 June to 30 August, offering 11.5 hours of unforgettable exploration, including transfers.
Diving in Silfra at Þingvellir National Park
Your journey begins with a drive to Þingvellir National Park, located approximately 45 km from Reykjavík, where you’ll dive into the crystal-clear glacial waters of Silfra. This remarkable dive offers over 100m of visibility and allows you to swim between two continents, providing a unique view of the crack that separates the European and American continental shelves. The diving experience, lasting about 3 hours, includes exploring the Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon.
Whale Watching Experience from Reykjavík Old Harbour
After the dive, head back to Reykjavík Old Harbour for your whale watching tour beginning at 14:00. During this approximately 3-hour cruise, you’ll have the opportunity to encounter Minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and even Humpback whales. The tour concludes with a return to the harbour around 17:00, after which our shuttle bus will take you back to your hotel.
Diving Requirements
To participate in the Silfra dive, you must either be a certified dry suit diver or provide proof of at least 10 logged dry suit dives within the last two years. A written confirmation from an instructor affiliated with an internationally recognised diving organisation is required. All participants must also read and sign a Diving Silfra Medical Statement and may need a doctor’s clearance to join the tour.
Participants must be at least 18 years old (or 17 with parental permission) and no older than 65 years. You must be taller than 150 cm, weigh at least 45 kg (and no more than 120 kg), and be physically fit. Additionally, you need to be a certified diver (PADI Open Water or equivalent) and comfortable in water. Familiarity with dry suit diving and wearing tight, constrictive dry suits is recommended.
Before diving, please verify your height and weight against our size chart to ensure suitability for dry suit diving. Participants are reminded to bring thermal underwear, thick wool socks and dress appropriately for the weather, including hats and gloves. Those wearing glasses are advised to switch to contact lenses, as the masks are not glasses-friendly.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- English guidance
- Entrance fee into Silfra
- Hot chocolate & cookies
- 1 guided dive in Silfra fissure
- All necessary diving equipment
- Hot chocolate and cookies after diving
- Free WiFi on board
- Use of overalls on board
Exclusions
Pickup is not available for this tour - please make your own travel arrangements.
Important Notes
SELF-DRIVE combo tour that includes diving in Silfra with Dive.is and whale watching with Elding!
- Duration: 11.5 hours (including transfer)
- Time: 08:00
- Available: 1 June to 30 August
- Location: Drive yourself to Þingvellir National Park, about 45 km from Reykjavík
- Diving in Silfra offers a crystal clear glacial water experience, over 100m visibility, and swimming between two continents. Total diving time is approximately 3 hours
- After diving, drive back to Reykjavík Old Harbour for the whale watching tour starting at 14:00. Potential sightings include Minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and Humpback whales. The tour ends around 17:00.
- Divers must be certified dry suit divers or have proof of at least 10 logged dry suit dives within the last two years, verified by an instructor from an internationally recognized diving organization
- All diving participants need to read and sign a "Diving Silfra Medical Statement" and may require a doctor's clearance
- Requirements for diving include: being 18 yrs. old (17 with parental permission) and no older than 65 yrs., being taller than 150 cm and weigh at least 45 kg but no more than 120 kg, being physically fit, a certified diver at the level of PADI Open Water or equivalent, and comfortable in water and able to swim
- Participants should check the size chart for height and weight requirements for dry suit diving
- Participants need to bring thermal underwear and thick wool socks and dress appropriately for the weather. If wearing glasses, it is recommended to use contact lenses as the masks are not suitable for glasses