2026 ICELAND SOLAR ECLIPSE
in partnership with
Join us on this incredible small group tour to Iceland! Nature’s raw beauty and Icelandic culture come together in a series of breathtaking experiences. Explore geothermal landscapes, witness towering waterfalls, explore ancient lava caves, and marvel at glacier-capped volcanoes. As you journey across the diverse terrain, you’ll visit iconic locations like the Golden Circle, featuring Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, and Gullfoss Waterfall. Continue your adventure with a visit to the Reykjanes Peninsula, where geothermal wonders like Krýsuvík and Gunnuhver await.
One of the highlights of this tour is the rare Solar Eclipse, offering an extraordinary chance to witness this celestial event from a seaside restaurant. Enjoy a safe, guided viewing, complete with a telescope, before toasting with a glass of champagne. From exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula’s volcanic landscapes to experiencing the Blue Lagoon’s healing waters, each day brings new discoveries. Whether hiking Grábrók Crater or sampling Icelandic delicacies, this tour is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
For your comfort and convenience, this is a small group tour with a maximum group size of 20 persons.
Please note that while this tour is designed to offer the best possible viewing experience, clear skies cannot be guaranteed for Solar Eclipse Day. Like the northern lights, this rare celestial event depends on natural conditions.
8 DAY HOLIDAY
INCLUDES:
- Return international flights from the UK to Iceland
- Airport taxes
- 7 nights accommodation in three-star hotels
- All transfers and transportation*
- Sightseeing with English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees on sightseeing tours as specified
- Meals as specified by BLD (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
*Return airport transfers by Flybus plus shuttle
from £4495 per person
ITINERARY
DAY 1 – FLY TO REYKJAVIK
Fly to Iceland. Transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from the airport to your hotel in Reykjavik for an overnight stay.
DAY 2 – GOLDEN CIRCLE
Discover the iconic Golden Circle. Start your journey at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can walk between two tectonic plates and learn about Alþingi, Iceland’s first parliament. Next, visit Geysir to witness the Strokkur geyser erupt, and stop at Gullfoss, where glacial waters cascade thunderously into a deep canyon. (B,L)
DAY 3 – SOLAR ECLIPSE
Spend the morning at leisure in Reykjavík. Perhaps, stroll along Laugavegur, the charming main shopping street lined with unique boutiques, cosy cafes, and local art galleries. Later in the day, prepare for the extraordinary Solar Eclipse*. Special Solar Eclipse glasses are provided to ensure safe viewing, and a telescope is set up at a cosy seaside restaurant to offer an enhanced perspective of this rare celestial event. The experience concludes with a delightful 3-course dinner and a glass of champagne. (B,D)
DAY 4 – REYKJANES PENINSULA & BLUE LAGOON
Start the day by discovering the unique attractions of the Reykjanes Peninsula, including the geothermal area at Krýsuvík, the iconic Reykjanesviti lighthouse, and the bubbling mud pools at Gunnuhver. Stop at the ‘Bridge Between Continents’, where you can stand between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Finish the day at the Blue Lagoon to relax in its mineral-rich waters. (B,L)
DAY 5 – DEILDARTUNGUHVER HOT SPRINGS & VIDGELMIR LAVA CAVE
Head west into Iceland’s diverse landscapes, starting with Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring. Continue to Hraunfossar, a beautiful series of waterfalls that pour from lava fields into glacier-fed rivers, followed by nearby Barnafoss, the “Children’s Falls”. Explore Víðgelmir, Iceland’s largest lava cave, on a 1.5-hour tour that reveals the volcanic forces shaping Iceland’s landscape. Conclude your day with a visit to Háafell Farm to meet Iceland’s treasured goat breed. Learn more about the farm’s efforts to preserve these friendly, endangered animals, and discover unique products crafted on-site, offering an authentic taste of Icelandic heritage and farming traditions. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 – SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA
Today explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula, known for its volcanic craters, glaciers, and rugged coastlines. Discover Snæfellsjökull, the glacier-capped volcano and national park that inspired Jules Verne’s ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’. Continue to Kirkjufell Mountain, one of Iceland’s most photographed sites, and learn more about traditional shark curing and sample this local delicacy at the Shark Museum. (B,L)
DAY 7 – GRABROK CRATER & REYKJAVIK
After a hearty breakfast embark on an easy hike to Grábrók Crater*. Visit The Settlement Center, which offers an interesting interactive exhibition and, in the afternoon, return to Reykjavík to enjoy a guided city tour. (B,L)
DAY 8 – FLY TO THE UK
Transfer by Flybus shuttle bus to the airport for the flight back to the UK.
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