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Iceland Solar Eclipse 2026 Snæfellsnes Private Tour Experience

By Back to Iceland travel
Free cancellation available
Price is €2,428 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Experience an exclusive private tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, often called “Iceland in Miniature,” with its volcanoes, lava fields, black sand beaches, and dramatic cliffs. Travel in comfort with your dedicated driver-guide and enjoy a fully personalised journey at your own pace. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure is centred around the Solar Eclipse of August 12, 2026, with real-time route adjustments to secure the best viewing location for totality. Enjoy a curated picnic with fresh snacks and drinks, plus provided eclipse glasses for safe viewing. This flexible, luxury experience blends comfort, nature, and rare celestial wonder for an unforgettable Iceland adventure.

Activity location

  • Reykjavik
    • Reykjavik, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Reykjavik
    • Reykjavik, Iceland

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Solar Eclipse

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
€2,428.13 x 1 Traveller€2,428.13
Total
Price is €2,428.13
Until Tue, 11 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pickup/drop-off at the select Hotels or BUS STOPS # in Reykjavik
  • Inclusions
    Light snack/picnic and refreshing drinks
  • Inclusions
    Free Wi-Fi available on the minibus
  • Inclusions
    Solar eclipse glasses
  • Inclusions
    Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Exclusions
    Photography equipment not included. Bring your own cameras/binoculars with certified solar filters.
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Bathrooms fee
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Every one child must be accompanied by one adult , minumum child age is 5+
    • Child seats or boosters are available on request if advised at time of booking
    • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
    • Minimum numbers apply (2 people min). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
    • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an a full refund.
    • The weather can be unpredictable. Remember to bring with you warm waterproof jacket and walking shoes depending on weather conditions.
    • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
    • The itinerary will remain flexible throughout the day. We will begin by exploring the northern side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, then adapt our stops and the time spent at each location based on weather forecasts and traffic conditions.
    • This tour can be cancelled free of charge up to 1 day before departure. Due to the unique nature of the event, cancellations within 7 days are non-refundable. If extreme weather conditions prevent safe travel and the tour is cancelled, a full refund will be issued.
    • All of the vehicles are thoroughly disinfected every day and hand sanitiser is available during the tour
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Reykjavik

  • 30m
Begin your private tour with a seamless pickup from your hotel or a designated meeting point in Reykjavík, where your dedicated driver-guide will be ready to welcome you. Relax in a comfortable private vehicle as you set off on a full-day journey to explore the remarkable Snæfellsnes Peninsula at your own pace.

Snæfellsnes

  • 45m
You’ll explore the peninsula's dramatic volcanic craters, sprawling lava fields, black sand beaches, and rugged coastal cliffs, all at your own pace with fully personalised attention.

Snæfellsnes

  • 5h
Your driver-guide will determine the best viewing spot in real time, ensuring optimal conditions for witnessing the solar eclipse in a serene and uncrowded setting. To enhance the experience, a carefully arranged picnic with fresh snacks and drinks will be provided, along with eclipse glasses for safe and comfortable viewing of every phase of this extraordinary event. Throughout the journey, your expert guide will adapt the itinerary as needed, balancing eclipse visibility with opportunities to explore the striking landscapes of Snæfellsnes, ensuring you are always in the best place at the perfect moment.

Reykjavik

  • 30m
End your journey with a comfortable private transfer back to Reykjavík, arriving in the evening after an unforgettable day of exploration and discovery.

Location

Activity location

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    Reykjavik
    • Reykjavik, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Reykjavik
    • Reykjavik, Iceland

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