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Diving trip in Iceland
Discover and explore the Arctic waters of Iceland
If you are a diving enthusiast, this is your trip! Iceland offers dives in unique sites, including diving in the crystal clear waters of Silfra, a fissure situated in the heart of Thingvellir National Park, located on top of the separation between Europe and America. It is rated as one of the World’s top ten dives.
In Akureyri, the North capital of Iceland, we will become dry suit divers. A dry suit seals us off from the water and keeps us comfortable during our dives in Iceland. We will dive a shipwreck and explore Arnarnesstrýtur, a cluster of small cones with a lot of marine life around.
In Akureyri, the North capital of Iceland, we will become dry suit divers. A dry suit seals us off from the water and keeps us comfortable during our dives in Iceland. We will dive a shipwreck and explore Arnarnesstrýtur, a cluster of small cones with a lot of marine life around.
If you are an advance diver, you can dive in the first underwater protected area in Iceland: Strýtan, which is the only geothermal cone found in the world you can scuba dive to.
TRAVEL PROGRAM
Day 1
- Flight from the country of residence to Reykjavik (Keflavik Airport).
- Transfer to Reykjavik.
- Dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 2
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Spare day in order to prevent decompression sickness and stimulate rehydration and adaptation of the body to the time change, thus avoiding problems of sleep alteration, fatigue or tiredness before diving. Optionally, during the day, we can walk around Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, we can enjoy a visit to the famous Blue Lagoon which is a unique wonder of nature with pleasantly warm mineral rich geothermal water in a middle of a black lava field or participate in optional excursions (riding,snorkeling, super jeep tour, etc.)
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 3
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Diving in Silfra fissure, one of the World’s top ten dive sites located in Thingvellir National Park, between the mainlands of America and Europe. Silfra offers open water diving, caving and deep diving. During the dive, we will be accompanied by an instructor or Dive Master.
- Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 4
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Bus transfer from Reykjavik to Akureyri.
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Akureyri.
Day 5
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Dry suit diving course (It is required to dive in the Arctic waters of the north of Iceland).
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Akureyri.
Day 6
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Shipwreck diving. In the harbor, close to the center of Akureyri is located Standard, an old American boat of 60 meters long and 11 meters wide, which was built in the USA 1874. At the time of the sinking, Standard was owned by German fishing company. When World War I broke out, all German vessels were ordered to come home to Germany but the German fishing fleet left Standard behind laying with an anchor in the harbor of Akureyri. There is usually lot of fish life around. The depth is about 26 meters.
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Akureyri.
Day 7
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Diving in Arnarnesstrýtur, a cluster of small cones with a lot of marine life around. The depth is 24 meters and the water is 79°C. In this dive we will look at (explore) the cones, feed the wolf fish and at the end of the dive we will gather some hot water to take to the surface to make some hot chocolate.
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Akureyri.
Day 8
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Bus transfer from Reykjavik to Akureyri.
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 9
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Transfer from Reykjavik to the International Airport of Keflavik.
- Flight from Reykjavik (Keflavik Airport) to your country of residence.
- Flight from the country of residence to Reykjavik (Keflavik Airport).
- Transfer to Reykjavik.
- Dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 2
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Spare day in order to prevent decompression sickness and stimulate rehydration and adaptation of the body to the time change, thus avoiding problems of sleep alteration, fatigue or tiredness before diving. Optionally, during the day, we can walk around Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, we can enjoy a visit to the famous Blue Lagoon which is a unique wonder of nature with pleasantly warm mineral rich geothermal water in a middle of a black lava field or participate in optional excursions (riding,snorkeling, super jeep tour, etc.)
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 3
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Diving in Silfra fissure, one of the World’s top ten dive sites located in Thingvellir National Park, between the mainlands of America and Europe. Silfra offers open water diving, caving and deep diving. During the dive, we will be accompanied by an instructor or Dive Master.
- Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 4
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Bus transfer from Reykjavik to Akureyri.
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Akureyri.
Day 5
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Dry suit diving course (It is required to dive in the Arctic waters of the north of Iceland).
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Akureyri.
Day 6
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Shipwreck diving. In the harbor, close to the center of Akureyri is located Standard, an old American boat of 60 meters long and 11 meters wide, which was built in the USA 1874. At the time of the sinking, Standard was owned by German fishing company. When World War I broke out, all German vessels were ordered to come home to Germany but the German fishing fleet left Standard behind laying with an anchor in the harbor of Akureyri. There is usually lot of fish life around. The depth is about 26 meters.
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Akureyri.
Day 7
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Diving in Arnarnesstrýtur, a cluster of small cones with a lot of marine life around. The depth is 24 meters and the water is 79°C. In this dive we will look at (explore) the cones, feed the wolf fish and at the end of the dive we will gather some hot water to take to the surface to make some hot chocolate.
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Akureyri.
Day 8
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Bus transfer from Reykjavik to Akureyri.
- Lunch and dinner by yourself.
- Accommodation at a hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 9
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- Transfer from Reykjavik to the International Airport of Keflavik.
- Flight from Reykjavik (Keflavik Airport) to your country of residence.
WARNING
In this trip, unforeseen circumstances may occur and therefore the program is subject to change in advance or on spot on the ground for weather reasons, logistical matters or force majeure.
DATES
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RESERVATION
Before 60 days of the trip: 50% of the trip price + flights. After 60 days: 100% + flightsMINIMUM GROUP
1 personINCLUDED
- 4 nights at hotel in double room in Reykjavik.
- 4 nights at hotel in double room in Akureryi.
- 8 breakfasts.
- Transfer from the International Airport of Keflavik to the hotel in Reykjavik and return.
- Transfer by bus from Reykjavik to Akureyri and return.
- 1 dive in Silfra (Reykjavik).
- 2 dives in Akureyri (Arnarnesstrýtur and shipwreck)
- Scuba diving instructor.
- Dry suit diver course (PADI).
- Diving equipment for the dives.
- Multi-adventure insurance.
- 4 nights at hotel in double room in Akureryi.
- 8 breakfasts.
- Transfer from the International Airport of Keflavik to the hotel in Reykjavik and return.
- Transfer by bus from Reykjavik to Akureyri and return.
- 1 dive in Silfra (Reykjavik).
- 2 dives in Akureyri (Arnarnesstrýtur and shipwreck)
- Scuba diving instructor.
- Dry suit diver course (PADI).
- Diving equipment for the dives.
- Multi-adventure insurance.
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights and air taxes.
- Lunches and dinners.
- Meals in airports and flights.
- Extra activities, optional excursions and dives out of the travel plan.
- Extra accommodation in Reykjavik, Akureyri or other towns and cities.
- Everything not listed in the INCLUDED section.
? Costs and applications for visa to Iceland, European Union or other countries if required.
? Extra accommodation nights and extra meals and airports because of delays due to weather conditions, strikes at airports and any other cause beyond Arctic World.
- Air excess costs of personal baggage.
- Lunches and dinners.
- Meals in airports and flights.
- Extra activities, optional excursions and dives out of the travel plan.
- Extra accommodation in Reykjavik, Akureyri or other towns and cities.
- Everything not listed in the INCLUDED section.
? Costs and applications for visa to Iceland, European Union or other countries if required.
? Extra accommodation nights and extra meals and airports because of delays due to weather conditions, strikes at airports and any other cause beyond Arctic World.
- Air excess costs of personal baggage.
SUPPLEMENTS
- Single room accommodation.
- Extra accommodation nights (in Reykjavik or Akureyri).
- Cancellation insurance (optional).
NOTES
Arctic World as specialists in the Polar regions, organize tailor made trips according the interests, budget, available time and wishes of the traveller. So, to this trip are possible adding activities, days, meals, excursions, etc, in order this will be an unforgettable experience. Just tell us the days, activities and meals you want to do and we will prepare your customize trip.