Iceland in Totality: 6-Day Adventure Tour with 2026 Solar Eclipse
A real once-in-a-lifetime experience. Join our one-time-only guided hiking journey, covering many of Iceland’s Greatest Hits over 6 days, including the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.
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A guided hiking journey through Southwest Iceland
This 6-day guided journey is designed for travellers who want to experience Iceland on foot, with expert guides, carefully chosen hiking routes, and plenty of time to fully absorb the landscapes. Combining classic highlights with quieter volcanic terrain, the tour reaches its natural climax with one of nature’s rarest phenomena: the total solar eclipse of August 2026, visible in Iceland.
The adventure begins in the Golden Circle, where hiking through Þingvellir National Park reveals the visible rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Walking along fault lines and lava fields, you’ll gain insight into both Iceland’s geological forces and its cultural history. The day continues with visits to Brúarárfoss, Gullfoss waterfall, and the active geothermal area at Geysir.
From there, the focus shifts to the geothermal landscapes of Mt. Hengill. Starting near Nesjavellir, hikes take you across contrasting terrain shaped by volcanic activity: black lava, colourful mineral deposits, steaming vents, and moss-covered slopes. Views over Þingvallavatn open up along the way, while your guide explains how geothermal energy, tectonics, and erosion shape this unique region.
The Reykjanes Peninsula offers a close look at Iceland’s youngest landscapes. You’ll explore geothermal areas at Seltún, walk across recent lava fields near Fagradalsfjall, and visit Grindavík to understand how communities coexist with ongoing volcanic activity. As the day draws to a close, you’ll travel to a carefully selected viewing location to experience the Total Solar Eclipse, with flexibility built into the plan to adjust for weather and visibility.
Along the South Coast, the scenery changes again. You’ll visit Reynisfjara’s black sand beach, the village of Vík, and several of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls. A guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull forms a key part of the journey, where you’ll step onto the ice using crampons and ice axes and learn about glacier movement, crevasse formation, and the rapidly changing glacial environment.
Comfortable accommodation, included meals, and a final relaxed day in Reykjavík provide balance to the active days outdoors. With small group sizes and experienced mountain guides throughout, this journey combines hiking, geology, and a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event into a coherent and immersive Icelandic experience.
Tour Overview
- Minimum age
- 12 years
- Duration
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
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Included
- Qualified English-speaking driver-guide for 4 days
- Transportation for 4 days
- Hotel accommodation for 5 nights including breakfast
- 3 dinners
- Glacier walk at Sólheimajökull including ice axes and crampons
- VAT and city tax
- Hikes: 2-4 hrs per day moderate challenges
Tour Map and Itinerary
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Iceland in Totality: 6-Day Adventure Tour with 2026 Solar Eclipse
Golden Circle
Day 1
A short drive brings us to Þingvellir National Park, where we’ll hike along the dramatic fault lines that reveal the rifting of the Earth’s crust. Along the way, we’ll hear about the major historical events that unfolded here and learn why Þingvellir is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After the hike, we’ll visit the beautiful Brúarárfoss waterfall before continuing around the Golden Circle to the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and the spouting hot springs at Geysir.
Accommodation: Three nights at Hotel Kvika on Iceland’s South Coast, surrounded by wide-open, sparsely populated landscapes. (Gallery: hotelkvika.is)
Meals: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
Hiking: 2–3 hours.64.27994
Nesjavellir – Hiking in the Mt. Hengill Area
Day 2
A day around Mt. Hengill feels like Iceland has turned the “contrast” knob all the way up: black lava underfoot, neon-green moss, and sulphur steam drifting across rust-coloured hillsides.
We’ll drive to Nesjavellir, where our hike begins near the geothermal plant’s pipes and rising steam plumes. From there, we climb onto open volcanic terrain—dark lava and bright moss giving way to colourful geothermal ground with vents and mineral-stained slopes. After a snack and photo stop at a viewpoint overlooking Þingvallavatn (Lake Þingvellir), we descend back toward Nesjavellir and return to our hotel for dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Kvika
Meals: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel
Hiking: 3–4 hours.
Reykjanes Peninsula – Total Solar Eclipse
Day 3
Today we explore the dramatic landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula. Our first stop is the Seltún Geothermal Area, where bubbling mud pools and steaming vents showcase the powerful forces beneath the surface.
Next, we head to Fagradalsfjall, one of Iceland’s youngest volcanic areas, to walk the striking lava fields formed during recent eruptions. Although there is no flowing lava now, the hardened terrain still tells an extraordinary story of nature’s raw power. The hike to the viewpoint takes around 45 minutes each way, across an almost otherworldly landscape. Our guide will share insights into the region’s geology and stories from the eruption period.
Afterwards, we visit Grindavík, a town deeply affected by volcanic activity. We’ll see the protective barriers built to help divert lava flows and explore the tectonic rifts that cut through the area.
We’ll end the day at a carefully chosen location to witness the Total Solar Eclipse:
- Partial eclipse begins: 16:47
- Totality: 17:48–17:50
If weather conditions are unfavourable, we may adjust the itinerary to improve our chances of clear skies.
Accommodation: Hotel Kvika
Meals: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel
Hiking: 3-4 hours
South Coast & Glacier Adventure
Day 4
On our final full day of exploration, we travel along the South Coast to the famous black-sand beach of Reynisfjara, where basalt columns, roaring Atlantic waves, and dramatic sea stacks create an unforgettable scene. We also visit the charming village of Vík.
In the afternoon, we enjoy an exciting glacier hike on Sólheimajökull. Equipped with crampons and ice axes, we step onto the ice and learn about glacier formation, movement, and the rapidly changing landscape—guided by experienced professionals.
We then stop at the majestic Skógafoss waterfall, and Seljalandsfoss waterfall before we return to Reykjavík.
Overnight: Hotel Cabin, Reykjavík.
Meals: Breakfast
Reykjavík at Leisure
Day 5
A free day in Reykjavík to rest, explore the city, or join optional activities.
Overnight: Hotel Cabin.
Meals: Breakfast
Departure
Day 6
Breakfast at your hotel and (optional) Flybus transfer to Keflavík International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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