ICELAND
1 - 5 September 2023
Þetta Reddast! Icelandic motto meaning “it will all work out okay.”
Iceland's landscape is known for breathtaking beauty and diversity. From the largest glaciers in Europe to the world renowned Silfra Fissure diving, Iceland is truly a land of adventure and wonder. Silfra Fissure ranks in National Geographic's 100 Best Dive Sites in the world. Silfra Fissure allows you to dive between the Eurasian and American continental plates with average visibility of 300 feet!
Don't miss your chance to join this amazing trip over Labor Day Weekend! All tours will be private for our group!
Trip leader is Ciara, an instructor who has been with Atlantic Edge since 2022! Ciara has traveled all over the world and loves to share her adventures!
About This Trip:
* Only a 6 hour direct flight from BWI to KEF! Fly 31 August, arrive 1 September 2023 (Iceland Air or Play Airlines from BWI leave at night and arrive the morning of the next day). Plan to arrive in Iceland on 1 September
* Divers must have Drysuit certification! AE offers classes for this speciality: https://atlanticedge.com/en/drysuit-diver or signup for the speciality below!
* Snorkeling is an option with just as great of an experience as diving!
* Unreal visibility, unique creatures, topography, world class scuba diving!
* World famous Silfra Fissure dive site allows you to dive between two continental plates!
* All tours are private for our group with a local expert guide!
* Chance to see the Northern Lights!
Accommodations:
At the center of Reykjavik’s booming creative quarter, you’ll find the stylish, industrial Grandi hotel. More than just a great place to stay, the hotel is a quite lively gathering place for those in the know with a bar and a restaurant that are always full of life. We know how to do cosy as you can see while staying in our spacious rooms that offer classic comfort with modern frills. This Four Star hotel has a great location, next to The Old Harbor, restaurants, and bars.
The restaurant Héðinn Kitchen & Bar is located at Grandi hotel. It is beautifully decorated, spacious and overall quite elegant in both looks and taste since it offers dished conjured up by the national team chefs. These delicious dishes are made from high-quality seasonal ingredients. The restaurant is open every day for both lunch and dinner.
Trip Cost:
Diver: $1799
Snorkeler: $1699
Single supplement cost: inquire directly with AE
Trip Cost Includes:
4 Nights Accommodation (double occupancy)
1 Day of Private Guided Ocean Diving: see the local marine life, Wolf fish, lumpsuckers etc., followed by sightseeing tour of the Reykjanes peninsula including Krusuvik, Kleifarvatn, Bridge over the continents
2 Dives in Silfra with a Private Guide! Silfra is the only place in the world where you can dive or snorkel directly in a crack between two tectonic plates
Private Guided Tour: Golden Circle Tour! Stopping at Geysir, Gullfoss and a local farm
Private Guided Tour: South Coast and Glacier hike tour. Includes: Seljandsfoss, Reynisfjara, Skogafoss and then finishing with a guided glacier hike on Solheimajokull glacier
Weather permitting - a Northern Lights Excursion (evening)
Option to add the Blue Lagoon! Inquire with us directly for price
ALL SCUBA or Snorkeling Equipment (drysuit, etc).
Breakfast at the Hotel
Roundtrip transfer to hotel/airport (KEF)
Park Entrance Fees
All taxes & fees
Trip Cost Does Not Include:
Airfare - use airport code KEF. Make sure your flight arrives in Iceland on 1 September!
Lunch, Dinner, and Alcohol
Dive and Tour Guide Gratuities
Trip Insurance
Payment Schedule:
$50 non-refundable deposit due upon registration. $250 deposit Due 7 days after registering. Balance due 21 July 2023. Balance payment must be by cheque, Paypal or Venmo.
Deposits are refundable if minimum guest quota is not met
Do not purchase airfare until notified minimum diver quota is met.
Reserve your place now! We anticipate a high demand for this trip. Contact Ciara for more details 301-519-9283, diving@atlanticedge.com or seairadives@gmail.com
