Iceland Solar Eclipse 2026 – 11 Day Small Guided Group Tour

Once in the capital, we will have time to visit downtown Reykjavík or take part in some of the optional excursions we suggest below.

Hallgrímskirkja Church, the Harpa Concert Hall, the Sun Voyager sculpture, Lake Tjörnin, Austurvöllur Square, and the pedestrian streets of the city center are waiting to be discovered.

Optional Excursions:

From a relaxing thermal bath in the waters of the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon to visiting the most modern and interactive museums such as Perlan, Lava Show, or Whales of Iceland.

And for the more adventurous, helicopter flights over the most recent eruptions, glaciers, and the island’s most impressive landscapes, or even descending into the interior of a volcanic caldera, are just some of the many unique and unforgettable experiences we can offer you in Iceland.

Accommodation: Center Hotels Laugavegur.

After breakfast, the guide will meet the group at the hotel reception, where a brief presentation of the trip will take place.

The Reykjanes Peninsula concentrates the largest number of active calderas in Iceland and is the region with the greatest volcanic activity. Among them is the Grindavík volcanic system, which erupted up to six times in 2024, as well as the lava fields created in the summer of 2021 by the famous Fagradalsfjall Volcano, which erupted for several months.

This constant activity creates a landscape of continuous contrasts in colors and shapes, adorned with volcanic craters, steaming fumaroles, lakes, and mountains. For this reason, it was declared a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2015.

We will begin by visiting Kleifarvatn, the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula, and continue to the Seltún (Krýsuvík) geothermal area, where fumaroles, hot springs, and boiling mud pools take center stage.

We will visit the recent lava formations of Grindavík and observe firsthand the rift between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates.

In the Gunnuhver geothermal area, we will observe water flowing at temperatures exceeding 100°C among mud cones and feel the power of Iceland’s geothermal energy rising from the ground.

Accommodation in the Hvítá By Ourhotels or Dalahyttur Lodge.

The Golden Circle is undoubtedly the most popular sightseeing route in Iceland due to its close proximity to Reykjavík.

Here we will visit three must-see locations on any trip to Iceland:

• Geysir, the famous geyser that gave its name to all geysers worldwide, is currently dormant. Nearby, we will see its “brother” Strokkur, which erupts powerfully every few minutes and can be enjoyed several times during our visit.

• Gullfoss, or the “Golden Waterfall,” one of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls, thanks to its spectacular drops reaching 32 meters in height and its immense volume of water.

• Þingvellir National Park, the site of Iceland’s first parliament and therefore of great national importance, where the separation between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates can be clearly seen.

We will then continue our journey, gradually heading north to discover the great contrasts offered by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Accommodation in the Hvítá By Ourhotels or Dalahyttur Lodge.

What better place than Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park to experience one of the most extraordinary astronomical events of our time?

If Jules Verne once imagined this land as the gateway to the center of the Earth, today it becomes our window to the sky. Here, at the edge of the Arctic, we will witness the mesmerizing dance of light and shadow during one of the most spectacular solar eclipses of the 21st century — a rare alignment in which the Moon gradually covers the Sun, transforming daylight into an otherworldly twilight.

As the eclipse unfolds, the atmosphere will shift in a truly remarkable way: the light softens, colors fade, and the landscape takes on an almost surreal quality. For a few unforgettable moments, time seems to slow down as the Sun is partially or totally obscured, creating a sense of stillness and wonder that is difficult to describe. Observing this phenomenon in such a remote and pristine environment makes the experience even more profound.

Surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, we will take in cliffs formed by ancient lava flows and sculpted by the ocean, under the watchful presence of the iconic Snæfellsjökull stratovolcano. We will also visit one of Iceland’s most important wild seal colonies and explore this unique landscape where volcanoes rise from the Atlantic, connected by vast fields of solidified lava.

This rare combination of powerful nature and a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event makes for an unforgettable experience — undoubtedly one of the true highlights of our journey.

Accommodation in Hotel Laugarbakki.

We leave the magical Snaefellsnes Peninsula and head north across the island.

Along the way, we will visit Iceland’s finest farm museum, Glaumbær. With its beautiful turf houses and exquisitely preserved rooms, it will immediately transport us to 18th-century Icelandic life. We will learn much more about Iceland’s past and how its people adapted to life on the edge between the North Atlantic and the Arctic.

After the visit, we continue to the city of Akureyri, known as the capital of the north. We will stroll through its charming streets and experience its lively atmosphere, sheltered by Iceland’s longest fjord, Eyjafjörður.

A little closer to the Mývatn region, we will encounter Goðafoss, known as the “Waterfall of the Gods” because of its legend and significance. A beautiful and essential stop on our way to one of Iceland’s most geothermally active regions, which we will explore over the next two days: the Lake Mývatn region.

We will circle the Tjörnes Peninsula to reach Húsavík Bay, a picturesque and beautiful town of whaling origin that is now one of the best places in Iceland to embark on an unforgettable whale-watching excursion.

Accommodation in Hótel Laugar Reykjadalur or Aurora Farm Hotel.

We begin the day by visiting Námfjall, one of Iceland’s geothermal areas with the highest number of fumaroles and boiling mud pools. Also known as Hverir, it features steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud pits surrounded by sulfur crystals of various colors in an ever-changing landscape.

Next, we head to Dettifoss Waterfall, located in the heart of Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. Many may recognize it from the opening scene of Ridley Scott’s film Prometheus. At 100 meters wide and 45 meters high, with a flow of 190 cubic meters per second, it is the most powerful waterfall in Europe.

Nearby, after a short walk, we will visit Selfoss Waterfall, fed by the same river, Jökulsá á Fjöllum—the second longest river in Iceland, originating from the Vatnajökull glacier.

Accommodation in Hótel 1001 Nott.

Today we head toward the imposing Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe, traveling through a network of fjords along spectacular mountain roads.

Stöðvarfjörður, Breiðdalsvík, and Höfn are some of the picturesque coastal towns we will encounter on our way to the icy region, where Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon stands out. Covering 18 km², it is filled with hundreds of icebergs that calve from the great Breiðamerkurjökull glacier tongue. The icebergs stranded at its outlet and along a black sand beach known as Diamond Beach create a breathtaking spectacle to which we will devote much of the day.

We will then head directly to Skaftafell National Park for a hike through a natural paradise that contrasts sandy plains with lush valleys and impressive waterfalls alongside Europe’s largest glacier.

Along the way, we will visit the famous Svartifoss, a beautiful waterfall framed by volcanic basalt columns that inspired the façade of Reykjavík’s iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church.

Accommodation in Gređi Guesthouse.

Today we explore Iceland’s south coast, visiting the cliffs and black sand beaches of Vík, located at the southernmost tip of the island.

Our first stop will be Reynisfjara, a beach with impressive basalt formations, where we can observe the famous “trolls” petrified by sunlight rising from the sea.

Next, we visit Dyrhólaey, a bird sanctuary known for its cliffs and basalt formations, where it is possible to see puffin colonies nesting during the summer (from mid-June to mid-August). It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on the island, combining glaciers, cliffs, endless black sand beaches, and the raw power of the North Atlantic.

Today we will experience walking on one of Iceland’s most impressive glaciers. Our specialized glacier guides will welcome us at Sólheimajökull (“the glacier of the sun’s home”). With their help, we will put on crampons and explore these ice giants while enjoying one of the most magical natural experiences available. This is an easy-level activity, requiring high-ankle boots for stability and protection.

We will then visit Skógafoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s largest waterfalls, with a height of 60 meters and a width of 25 meters. Those who wish may climb the steep staircase to the top.

We continue to Seljalandsfoss, a beautiful waterfall fed by the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, which in summer allows visitors to walk behind its curtain of water, and in winter freezes the cliff with its spray.

Accommodation in Stracta Hotel.

Our excursion to Landmannalaugar begins. Today we will enjoy the best landscapes of Iceland’s interior in a privileged environment, where colorful mountains, lakes, and mosses in countless shades of green and yellow accompany our journey.

We are in the heart of the Highlands and will go on a trek through a unique landscape shaped about 550 years ago by intense volcanic activity, when incandescent lava flows created vast areas of basalt, obsidian, rhyolite, and ash that have evolved into a mosaic of colors and textures unlike anywhere else.

This is undoubtedly the “temple” of trekking in Iceland, attracting adventurers from all over the world in search of unparalleled scenery.

After our hike and before heading to our accommodation, we will take advantage of the opportunity to bathe in the fabulous thermal waters of Landmannalaugar.

After this intense day, we return toward the Reykjavík region, completing the full circle of Route 1.

On the way, we will ascend Hellisheiði Pass, located in the Hengill volcanic area, one of the regions with the greatest geothermal activity in Iceland. It offers a breathtaking, lunar-like landscape where fumaroles, mosses, snow patches, and lava fields coexist on the doorstep of the country’s most important urban area.

Accommodation in Centre Hotels Laugavegur.

Breakfast at the accommodation.

Free time until transfer to the airport. Return flight.