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Activity description
Do you already have at least an Open Water diving level and are looking for your next adventure? 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!
If you want to be able to dive in cool waters all year round, you absolutely must complete a dry suit diving certification course. To start your dry suit diving adventure, there's nothing better than taking this diving course in Iceland! Silfra is one of the best diving sites in the world, with water temperatures between 2 and 4°C all year round. Diving at Silfra offers a unique experience: diving between the tectonic plates of Europe and America.
This dry-suit diving course near Reykjavik is aimed at experienced divers who want to discover Silfra while improving their skills. In 2 days, the course will give you all the elements you need to validate your Dry suit diver certification.
The first day of the PADI course begins with theory lessons. Unlike conventional wetsuits, drysuits are filled with air. During your drysuit course, your instructor will teach you how to control the air in your suit and your buoyancy. You'll practise being underwater and test all the new skills you've learnt in a swimming pool. Later, the open water dive will take place in a protected lake or ocean site in the Reykjavik region (Lake Kleifarvatn or Lake Thingvallavatn (Davidsgjá)). With 1 guide for a maximum of 3 people, you'll have plenty of support to help you progress safely.
Then, on the 2nd day of your PADI dry suit diving course in Reykjavik, you'll experience the moment you've been waiting for: a guided dive in the Silfra rift! In the rift, you can dive with your guide for around 30 minutes to discover this underwater site with unrivalled visibility! The maximum depth divers are allowed to go to in Silfra is 18 meters. For your comfort, you'll be wearing a quality Fourth Element wetsuit. Diving the Silfra Rift is a great way to test your new diving skills near Reykjavik. It's also an opportunity to discover the sublime Thingvellir National Park!
If you're a diving enthusiast, don't hesitate! Book this dry-suit diving course in Reykjavik with a dive in the Silfra rift and get a new PADI certificate in an internationally renowned spot!
Each dive lasts around 30 minutes.
Objectives
Obtain your PADI dry-suit diving certification.
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)
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.
- 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
- Photos
- Food
- Beverages
- 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
