2-Day PADI Dry Suit Course and Silfra Dive in Thingvellir National Park from Reykjavik

Take a PADI dry suit diving course near Reykjavik and test your new skills by diving in the Silfra rift, just 1 hour's drive from the Icelandic capital!

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2 days
Sporty
From 18 years-old and up
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Practical information

Each dive lasts around 30 minutes.

Course of events

Day 1

- Expert diving instructors teach you how to safely dive in a Dry Suit. You'll also learn about diving theory, how to communicate underwater and how to manage your equipment.

- You'll practice being underwater and test all the new knowledge that you have gained followed by open water training dives in a swimming pool

- Later, the open water diving will take place in a lake or protected ocean site in the Reykjavik area (Lake Kleifarvatn or Lake Thingvallavatn (Davidsgjá))

Day 2

- Guided dive in Silfra

Activity requirements

In order to participate in this course, you must have an Open Water dive certification or higher.

You also must be able to swim independently without a lifejacket, and you must be comfortable in the water.

Finally, it is important that you can both understand and communicate in English.

Because of the dry suit sizes, there are height-weight limitations. You also need to be able to carry your full dive gear for about 250 meters.

Minimum height: 150 cm (4’9) / Minimum weight : 45 kg (99 lbs)

Maximum height : 200 cm (6’5) / Maximum weight : 120 kg (265 lbs)

Special terms

All relevant information for the tour can be found in this diving handbook.

We also recommend that you are physically fit and healthy if you have some medical issues, please check this health certificate and get physician approval if needed.

You are not able to participate in the diving tour if you are pregnant.

You can bring a camera, but it is recommend to have a waterproof one if you want to have it in the water with you.

It is not possible to take part in the activity wearing glasses: if you have a prescription mask, please bring it with you. If not, we advise you to wear contact lenses before joining the guide.

Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor to plan the pick-up time and place for your activity.

Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.
Meeting point:
Pick-up in Reykjavik (see special terms)
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Free Reykjavik Pick-up & Drop off
  • Guidance by Experienced Dry Suit Instructor
  • PADI/SSI/SDI/NAUI Dry Suit Specialty Certification
  • Confined Water Session
  • Open Water Training dives
  • One Dive in the Silfra Fissure Thingvellir
  • Silfra Entrance Fee
  • All Rental Dive Equipment + Dry Suit
  • Hot Chocolate & Cookies After the Dives
Excluded
  • Photos
  • Food
  • Beverages
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm long underwear (fleece/wool)
  • 2 pairs of warm woolen socks
  • Change of clothing (just in case)
  • A towel
  • Swimwear
  • Bottle of water
  • Packed lunch
  • Dive certification card Open Water