Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
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Reykjavik, Iceland
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Highlights
Total Solar Eclipse - Witness a once in a lifetime total solar eclipse over Reykjavik, with eclipse glasses provided and almost a minute of totality, when you are plunged into darkness
Reykjavik - Take in the best of the Icelandic capital, including Hallgrimskirkja church and Harpa Concert Hall on a guided city tour
Whale watching - Spot humpback whales, orcas, dolphins and more on a 2-hour wildlife cruise from Reykjavik
Sky Lagoon - Visit the Blue Lagoon's fancy new neighbour, with an included entrance package to this geothermal lagoon
Seljalandsfoss - Walk behind the famous waterfall and visit nearby Skogafoss, which tumbles for more than 60 metres
The Westman Islands - Explore the island of Heimaey, which was hit by a devastating volcanic eruption in 1973
Raufarholshellir - Delve into one of Iceland's longest lava tubes, home to incredible rock formations and dazzling colours
The Westman Islands - Explore the island of Heimaey, which was hit by a devastating volcanic eruption in 1973
Raufarholshellir - Delve into one of Iceland's longest lava tubes, home to incredible rock formations and dazzling colours
What's Included
Accommodation
5 nights 3-star hotels
Meals
5 breakfasts
Transport
Keflavik Airport arrival and departure transfer (FlyBus shuttle)Transportation in modern coaches with free Wi-Fi
Guide
Escorted by an English-speaking Icelandic guideReturn ferry tickets to the Westman Islands including coach, driver and guide
Others
All sightseeing across Iceland as per the itinerary & total solar eclipse 2026Guided sightseeing in Reykjavik, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara & the Westman Islands2 - 2.5 hour whale watching cruiseSolar eclipse viewing glasses
Entrance
Entrance to Sky Lagoon with 'Pure' packageEntrance to Skogar Folk MuseumEntrance to Raufarholshellir lava cave
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Itinerary
Experience the rare magic of the August 2026 total solar eclipse in Iceland, all while enjoying six days of easy-paced adventure and discovery. Centered in Reykjavik for optimal eclipse viewing—almost a full minute of totality—this group trip includes guided sightseeing, a whale-watching cruise, and an exploration of the Westman Islands, where local history and volcanic drama come alive. Relax in the rejuvenating Sky Lagoon, and be awed by Iceland’s waterfalls and geysers. This tour is thoughtfully designed for seniors and experienced travelers, blending celestial wonder with iconic natural beauty. The unique selling point: a front-row seat to the eclipse, paired with Icelandic highlights and the comfort of expert guidance throughout.
day 1 - Reykjavik
Welcome to Iceland! Our adventure begins. Once we've transferred from the airport to our hotel via Flybus transfer, the rest of the day is for exploration!
Please note: You will be escorted on this tour by an expert, English-speaking Icelandic tour guide. For this special solar eclipse tour, all of our guides have received dedicated solar eclipse training from award-winning astronomy communicator, science lecturer, author and board member of the Icelandic Astronomical Society, Saevar Helgi Bragason.
OverNight:Reykjavik
day 2 - Reykjavik, whale watching & the Sky Lagoon
Reykjavik - Hella. This morning we embark on a city tour of Reykjavik. Take in sights including the famous Hallgrimskirkja church, National Museum, City Hall, and Houses of Parliament.
Later, we enjoy a 2-hour whale-watching cruise. All manner of species come to the food-rich waters of Iceland to feed in summer, and you may be able to spot dolphins, humpback whales, blue whales, orca, and more during the cruise.
Later, we enjoy a visit to the Sky Lagoon, Iceland's latest attraction, set to rival the famous Blue Lagoon. The Sky Lagoon is man-made, but filled with Iceland's natural geothermal water and looks out over the harbour of Reykjavik. Relax in the warm waters and perhaps enjoy a glass of champagne as you let the lagoon rejuvenate you. We are leaving Reykajvik and heading to Hella for the evening.
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Hella
day 3 - Seljalandsfoss & Skogafoss
Hella - Seljalandsfoss - Skogafoss - Reynisfjara - Hella. Today we experience the true forces of nature which make Iceland so special. Our morning starts with the plunging Seljalandsfoss waterfall. As well as admiring the cascade from afar, you can walk along a path that winds its way directly behind Seljalandsfoss in order to feel the spray from the waterfall. We also visit Skogafoss, where you will be mesmerised by one of Iceland's most impressive waterfalls, reaching over 60 metres high.
In the afternoon, we visit Skogar where we'll see the traditional turf houses of the Skogar Folk Museum. We also travel to the black lava beach of Reynisfjara. Our walk along the beach will allow us to spot some of Iceland's birdlife, as well as impressive rock formations and basalt columns. We head back to Hella for the night.
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Hella
day 4 - The Westman Islands
Hella - The Westman Islands - Hella. We travel to the coast and board a ferry to Heimaey, the only inhabited island in the Westman archipelago. In 1973, half of the island's settlements were destroyed by a volcanic eruption, triggering a huge evacuation effort. Residents managed to save the harbour from destruction by pouring cold seawater on the lava to direct it away from this important infrastructure. We'll take a bus and walking tour of the island, including a visit to the "Pompeii of the North", a volcanic excavation project. We'll also have the chance to walk up the volcano crater.
As well as the 4,500 residents who still live on Heimaey, approximately 8 million puffins make the island their summer home, and you'll be able to see these beautiful birds by the hundred. Many other migratory species also visit the Westman Islands in summer to feed and breed, so who knows which species you may spot!
You'll have plenty of time to explore Heimaey town and its surrounding areas independently before we head back to Hella.
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Hella
day 5 - Lava Cave & Total Solar Eclipse 2026
Hella - Raufarholshellir - Reykjavik. We start today with a visit to the Raufarholshellir lava cave, the fourth longest lava tube in Iceland. Admire the incredible rock formations and vivid colours before we complete our journey back to Reykjavik and check in to our hotel. There is free time in the Icelandic capital until around 16:00, when we will head down to the ocean with our guide, the perfect spot to witness the total solar eclipse. As one of the world's smallest capitals, there is minimal light pollution in Reykjavik to intrude on our view, and no skyscrapers either.
A total solar eclipse occurs incredibly rarely, only when the moon aligns perfectly in front of the sun, as the two orbit our Earth. It is a complete cosmic coincidence that this happens at all! The sun is 400 times further away than the moon, but also 400 times larger. This allows them to appear the same size when the alignment is perfect, which is why the moon totally blocks out the sun - known as totality. Just the sun's outer atmosphere, which is called the corona, is visible - a shimmering ring of light in the pitch dark.
After our Blue Lagoon visit, we complete our journey back to Reykjavik and check in to our hotel. At around 16:00 we will head down to the ocean with our guide, the perfect spot to witness the total solar eclipse. As one of the world's smallest capitals, there is minimal light pollution in Reykjavik to intrude on our view, and no skyscrapers either.
A total solar eclipse occurs incredibly rarely, only when the moon aligns perfectly in front of the sun, as the two orbit our Earth. It is a complete cosmic coincidence that this happens at all! The sun is 400 times further away than the moon, but also 400 times larger. This allows them to appear the same size when the alignment is perfect, which is why the moon totally blocks out the sun - known as totality. Just the sun's outer atmosphere, which is called the corona, is visible - a shimmering ring of light in the pitch dark.
We will position ourselves precisely at 64°08'50.1"N 21°54'26.4"W - one of the few optimal viewing points on the entire planet to marvel at this natural phenomena, along the central axis of the eclipse. Solar eclipse glasses will be provided to ensure you can see the eclipse unfold safely - you can remove them during totality to get the best experience.
At precisely 16:47:11, the partial eclipse will commence as the moon begins its slow journey across the sun. By 17:48:15, the total eclipse will take centre stage, plunging the world into complete darkness for an extraordinary one-minute experience. During this brief moment of totality, time seems to pause—the temperature drops, the birds fall silent, and an eerie stillness envelops everything. As the total eclipse concludes and sunlight gradually reappears from behind the moon, the celestial show continues for another hour, until 18:47.
Only here in west Iceland, Greenland, northern Spain and northeast Portugal (and a few spots in the ocean) will mankind experience a total eclipse on 12 August, 2026. This is a historic moment, the last total solar eclipse to take place in Iceland was in 1954, and there won't be another until 26 June, 2196. During the totality, depending on the conditions, it may be possible to spot Venus, Jupiter, Mercury and Mars, and the stars of the Big Dipper should also be visible directly overhead.
TOTAL ECLIPSE
Partial begins - 16:47:11
Totality begins - 17:48:15
Maximum Eclipse - 17:48:45
Totality ends - 17:49:15
Partial ends - 18:47:36
Once the eclipse has ended, opt for a leisurely walk into Reykjavik for dinner with new friends.
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Reykjavik
day 6 - Reykjavik
And just like that, our solar eclipse tour comes to an end. Enjoy your final morning in Iceland, before an included Flybus transfer takes you to the airport. Make sure to come back soon!
