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Get ready to capture the August 2026 eclipse from one of the best locations in Iceland—Snæfellsnes Peninsula! This exclusive minibus day tour starts and ends in Reykjavík, with all transportation and expert guidance covered. Just bring your camera, a sense of adventure, and get set to witness a celestial spectacle like never before.
Availability
August, 12th, 2026
Duration
11 hours
Departs From
Reykjavik
Level
Easy
Suitable for most people in fair condition.
Minimum age
6 years
Group size
1:19
Group Size
Meet on Location
No
Pickup
Yes
Expert Guides
• Deep local knowledgeAugust 12, 2026—mark it down because this is when day turns to night. As the Moon glides between the Earth and the Sun, we’ll be treated to a total solar eclipse, a mesmerizing 2 minutes and 30 seconds where the Sun’s corona creates a glowing halo around the Moon. Partial eclipses are pretty common, but total eclipses like this, which can be visible from land, are very rare. This is your chance!
We'll pick you up from a designated spot in Reykjavík and head for Snæfellsnes Peninsula, our first choice for eclipse viewing since it sits directly in the path of totality. Our guides track the weather in real time, so if Snæfellsnes clouds over, we'll move to a backup location such as Reykjanes Peninsula or the Westfjords to keep you under clear skies. The drive takes about 3 hours with no stops, to keep us on schedule. Along the way, take in mountains, coastline, and lava fields, a warm-up for the day ahead.
The Solar Eclipse is the priority on this tour, so the exact viewing spot depends on where the sky is clearest that day. No particular stop is guaranteed. Snæfellsnes Peninsula gives us a volcanic backdrop that's hard to match anywhere else in Iceland, but our guides make the final call on location based on visibility. Once we're settled, get your gear ready, relax, and wait for the show.
At the viewing spot, settle in with a welcome drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options), use the on-site bathroom facilities, and take a few minutes to get ready. We'll hand out eclipse glasses for safe viewing.
Then it happens: 2 minutes and 30 seconds of totality. The sky goes dark, the temperature drops, and for a moment everything goes quiet. Get your shot, then we'll stretch the moment out a little longer with drinks and stories before heading back to Reykjavík. We'll arrive in the city late in the evening, tired, inspired, and with the photos to prove it.
Food:
We can't guarantee food access at the spot where we stop to view the eclipse, and we won't make any stops along the way to stay ahead of traffic. Meals aren't provided on this tour, so please pack food and snacks for the day.
Traffic is the biggest risk to missing this event, so we prioritize finding a clear-sky location over sticking to a fixed route. Travel time to the final spot depends entirely on weather and cloud cover on the day, and could run longer or shorter than expected.
Visibility depends on the weather and is never guaranteed. We're hoping for clear skies over Snæfellsnes so we can stick to the plan, but we'll move to Reykjanes Peninsula or the Westfjords if needed. If no location has clear skies that day, we'll spend the time exploring the attractions of Snæfellsnes Peninsula instead.
