Iceland Scuba Adventure and Island Tour - Private Tours for our Group!

Reykjavík, Iceland

AE
16 reviews
Sep 1 - 5, 2023
Group size: 12 - 19
Iceland Scuba Adventure and Island Tour - Private Tours for our Group!
Reykjavík, Iceland

16 reviews

Sep 1 - 5, 2023
Group size: 12 - 19

About this trip

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!


Please do not book your flights until we confirm we have enough people for the trip!

Iceland!

* 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 

* 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!


Option to upgrade and add the Blue Lagoon 

Accommodation

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.

About the Dive Leader

Ciara is an IDC Staff Instructor and Emergency First Responder Instructor with Atlantic Edge. Ciara is also our Travel Coordinator! She works hard to create awesome scuba trips for you all! Ciara first fell in love with diving during a discover scuba dive in Croatia in 2009. Her diving travels include: the Galapagos, Australia, New Zealand, all major Hawaiian islands, Honduras, Belize, Mexico, all over Florida, Fiji, Croatia, lovely Lake Phoenix, and much more. She served in the Army for ten years prior to becoming an instructor. She became an instructor in 2022 in Key Largo, FL and began working with Atlantic Edge. 

Insurance

Make sure you get insurance   Trip deposits are non refundable and Trip is non refundable 100 days prior to departure 

Good to Know

  • Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip
  • It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting
  • Your proof of certification and logbook will be checked during check-in at the dive center to clarify level and experience: it is your responsibility to ensure you bring these with you and your diving could be at risk if you do not bring these
  • Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive and meet the medical standards outlined by PADI
  • Dive times can change due to local weather conditions and it is your responsibility to check in with your dive center after you arrive to confirm the timing of your dives: late check-in could lead to missed dives
  • We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance. Trip deposits are non refundable and Trip is non refundable 100 days prior to departure.  
  • Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you comply with the latest Covid-19 measures requested and/or required by the authorities in your home location, in the locations you intend to travel to and any locations you will visit in transit. PADI Travel cannot be held responsible for losses incurred due to your non-compliance with these measures.
  • Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines

What’s included

  • 4 Nights
    4 Star Hotel. Double room hotel accommodation
  • Ocean Diving (1) & Tour
    Private Guide and Tour! 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
    Private Guide and Tour! Silfra is the only place in the world where you can dive or snorkel directly in a crack between two tectonic plates
  • Golden Circle Tour!
    Private Guide and Tour! Stopping at Geysir, Gullfoss and a local farm
  • South Coast and Glacier
    Private Guide and Tour! Seljandsfoss, Reynisfjara, Skogafoss and then finishing with a guided glacier hike on Solheimajokull glacier
  • Northern Lights Tour
    Weather Permitting! Private Guide and Tour!
  • All Equipment
    Scuba or Snorkeling
  • Breakfast
    Included with the hotel
  • Roundtrip Transfer
    From KEF airport

What’s not included

  • Airfare
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Tips/Gratuities
  • Trip Insurance
  • Dive Insurance

Available Packages

*Male* Scuba Diving with booked hotel

Space for 1 male willing to share room with another male!


Staying at the Hotel with the rest of the group


The deposit is non-refundable UNLESS we do not have enough people for the trip and have to cancel. We will help you book a similar trip!

$1,799
Deposit: $250
Snorkeling with booked hotel

Staying at the Hotel with the rest of the group


All payments are non-refundable UNLESS we do not have enough people for the trip and have to cancel. We will help you book a similar trip!

$1,699
Deposit: $150
Scuba Diving, but booking your own hotel

This price includes everything BUT the hotel and hotel/airport transfers. 

You are responsible for:

- booking your own hotel

- getting yourself to Hotel Grandi for pickup for all tours


All payments are non-refundable UNLESS we do not have enough people for the trip and have to cancel. We will help you book a similar trip!

$1,171
Deposit: $250

Available options

Blue Lagoon
$75
7 left

Add the Blue Lagoon either once you arrive in Iceland or before you depart

Single Supplement
$1,000
Sold Out

Stay at the hotel with the group, but have your own room



Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive!

Arrive 1 September. You will be picked up at the airport and either brought to the hotel OR you have the option to upgrade to the Blue Lagoon before going to your hotel!

Your Organizer


AE
Atlantic Edge Scuba
16 reviews
Atlantic Edge Scuba, established in 1993 by current owners John and Abbe Harman, is the D.C. metropolitan area’s premiere scuba diving and snorkeling facility. With nearly 30 years of local experience, we have certified thousands of divers and outfitted hundreds of thousands of snorkelers with premium watersports gear. We are proud to be the exclusive scuba diving outfitter for the National Aquarium in Baltimore, making us the only dive shop in the country able to offer certified divers the opportunity!

Reviews

This kind of a trip was a first for me. I have always wanted to take a diving trip, but let other travel opportunities distract me. After taking this trip with Atlantic Edge, I can truly say that I shouldn't have waited so long. This trip was amazing. As I reflect on the week in Little Cayman, I find myself still smiling about the entire week. From the diving, resort, room accommodations, food, staff service, the iguanas running around, and all the new people that I met and had the opportunity to dive with made for an incredible time. This trip was very well organized by Terry and Debra. From the initial trip deposit to the final goodbye as we all went our separate ways, Terry and Debra kept everything moving smoothly. Plus, on this trip, (Terry and Debra's vacation), I put them to work. With Terry and Debra's instruction, I was able to successfully complete my AOW certification. In addition to personal items that they had to pack, they also packed additional items needed for me to perform the various AOW dives. Debra's work with the swag bags was also a nice touch. Especially the way the bag glows in the dark. I really appreciate Terry and Debra's hard work, leadership and attention to everything. In addition to the resort dive masters, Terry and Debra kept a watchful eye out while we were underwater. This made for an even more relaxing safe dive trip. If you are considering a trip like this, do yourself a favor and do it. Especially with Atlantic Edge. Especially if Terry and Debra are leading. What a great time! I'm looking forward to the next one! Thank you Terry and Debra, David
By David N for Little Cayman on May 20, 2024
This was my second time travelling to Little Caymen with Atlantic Edge- the first time in May of 2023 and the second time in May of 2024. Both trips were absolutely fantastic. The diving was great with lots to see on every dive. The group of divers was great and the two trip leaders (Terry & Debbie) were absolutely fantastic, very helpful and a delight to dive with. All in all, these two trips were the best "dive shop run" dive trips I have ever been on.
By Steven W for Little Cayman on May 20, 2024
My trip to Little Cayman with Atlantic Edge Scuba was fantastic! The trip leaders, Terry and Debbie, were the best! They planned every last detail so that our group could relax, dive and just have fun! Terry and Debbie are extremely qualified dive instructors who have organized many scuba trips and their experience shows. They think of everything! They are so enthusiastic about diving and teaching others this incredible sport. I was impressed with their accessibility and eagerness to explain, teach, and demonstrate scuba diving skills to anyone who had a question or concern. They are pros, and it made me feel relaxed and comfortable that they were always looking out for their divers. Terry and Debbie are also fun, smart and entertaining. They have a talent for bringing people together. Whether it was for a group dinner or other social activity, Terry and Debbie provided great conversation and a lot of laughs. If you are considering a scuba trip, check out Atlantic Edge Scuba. They offer a variety of adventures with experienced, capable, fun trip leaders. You won't be disappointed!
By Myra W for Little Cayman on May 17, 2024
This is my third trip with Atlantic Edge and all of them have been fantastic. If Terry and Debbie are organizing the trip, I'm in. They keep you well informed and you know what to expect for the trip. Once there, they are positive, fun and work to make sure all have a good time. They are a wealth of knowledge, and their love of diving is shared and infectious. Little Cayman Beach Resort is always a pleasure and Reef Divers make diving a great experience.
By LORALIN C for Little Cayman on May 14, 2024
This is my 4th trip with Atlantic Edge, & I've come to learn that there are great trips in general, & there are great DIVE trips, & the AE trip to Bonaire is a fantastic example of both! With so many options for where & when to dive, Deb & Terry put a huge amount of effort into herding all 24 of us cats on the trip, & from my perspective it absolutely paid off. Bonaire & Buddy Dive Resort are a great place that caters to the needs of whatever a diver might want to do, whether that's getting up early to step into the water right onsite, or taking your rental truck to any of dozens of sites around the island at any other time of your choosing, the only things limiting you are your motivation & N2 limits. Fair warning though: some of the shore entries can be a bit challenging, so you'll want to be fit enough to carry your gear over some rough rocks through moderate surf to get in & out. However, once you are in, the conditions are excellent: warm, good visibility, gentle currents, & lots to see! If you need a break from diving, you could venture into town for an assortment of other distractions, but the food & hospitality at Buddy Dive was plenty to keep me happy with lively evenings eating & drinking with my fellow travelers. It may sound corny, but every time I travel with AE, I reunite with familiar faces & make new friends, & I will definitely be signing up for more.
By Mark F for Scuba Dive in Bonaire on Dec 18, 2023
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