Short Solar Eclipse Tour
11-14 August 2026
4 days / 3 nights
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Type: Multi - day bus tour with private guide
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights Difficulties: Easy Area: Reykjavik and surroundings Accommodation: Hotel Klettur Meals: Breakfast Language / Guide: Your choice Please contact us for the group prices for your group. |
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A solar eclipse is an astronomical event in which the Sun is partially or completely obscured by the Moon as seen from certain areas on Earth. For a solar eclipse to occur, the Sun, Moon, and Earth must be aligned in a straight line.
During a total solar eclipse, the apparent diameter of the Moon is larger than that of the Sun, so the Moon completely covers the Sun. The total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will mostly take place over Greenland, Iceland, and the northern Atlantic Ocean. The maximum eclipse will occur west of Iceland in the Atlantic, where the total phase will last for 2 minutes and 18 seconds. For many who experience it, a total solar eclipse is a long-lasting memory. The following phenomena can be observed during a total solar eclipse: sudden darkness, the quieting of nature, rising winds, and, if visible, the flying shadow or the appearance of bright stars. |
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Short Solar Eclipse Tour 11-14 August 2026
11 August 2026 – Arrival Day
Meet and greet at Keflavík International Airport.* During the 45 minutes transfer to our hotel in Reykjavik our guide will go through the following days and give information about Iceland. Transfer to Hotel Klettur in Reykjavík, your home for the next three nights.
Evening at your leisure.
*Pls note: Only one group transfer is provided, if group is arriving on different flights, guests have to make their own way to Reykjavik.
12 August – Reykjanes Sightseeing - Solar Eclipse
Meet and greet with your guide in the morning. Today, we embark on a full-day exploration of the Reykjanes Peninsula, known for its frequent volcanic eruptions, geothermal activity, and rugged coastline. This unique region sits atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. The Bridge Between Continents is a symbolic site marking the tectonic divide. We will also visit the peninsula’s young lava fields, steaming mud pools and vents. In the afternoon, we will witness the total solar eclipse from the Reykjanes Peninsula, one of the best locations in Iceland for viewing this extraordinary event.
13 August – Exploring the famous Golden Circle
Today, we explore the famous Golden Circle, home to some of Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders. Our journey takes us to Þingvellir National Park, the powerful Gullfoss waterfall, and the erupting hot spring Strokkur at the Geysir geothermal area.
14 August – Departure
Transfer by bus to Keflavík Airport.
Included:
• Guided transfer from Keflavik airport to Reykjavik
• 3 nights in Standard Double room at Hotel Klettur in Reykjavík incl. breakfast and Lodging Tax
• Bus and guide for 2 days as per program
• Transfer to KEF airport without guide
11 August 2026 – Arrival Day
Meet and greet at Keflavík International Airport.* During the 45 minutes transfer to our hotel in Reykjavik our guide will go through the following days and give information about Iceland. Transfer to Hotel Klettur in Reykjavík, your home for the next three nights.
Evening at your leisure.
*Pls note: Only one group transfer is provided, if group is arriving on different flights, guests have to make their own way to Reykjavik.
12 August – Reykjanes Sightseeing - Solar Eclipse
Meet and greet with your guide in the morning. Today, we embark on a full-day exploration of the Reykjanes Peninsula, known for its frequent volcanic eruptions, geothermal activity, and rugged coastline. This unique region sits atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. The Bridge Between Continents is a symbolic site marking the tectonic divide. We will also visit the peninsula’s young lava fields, steaming mud pools and vents. In the afternoon, we will witness the total solar eclipse from the Reykjanes Peninsula, one of the best locations in Iceland for viewing this extraordinary event.
13 August – Exploring the famous Golden Circle
Today, we explore the famous Golden Circle, home to some of Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders. Our journey takes us to Þingvellir National Park, the powerful Gullfoss waterfall, and the erupting hot spring Strokkur at the Geysir geothermal area.
14 August – Departure
Transfer by bus to Keflavík Airport.
Included:
• Guided transfer from Keflavik airport to Reykjavik
• 3 nights in Standard Double room at Hotel Klettur in Reykjavík incl. breakfast and Lodging Tax
• Bus and guide for 2 days as per program
• Transfer to KEF airport without guide
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On this tour we stay 3 nights in standard rooms at hotel Klettur which is located only a stone’s throw from downtown and the best of Iceland’s shops, entertainment, historic sights, and world-class dining. Most of the restaurants and bars are located on Laugavegur, which is about a 5-minute walk from Hotel Klettur
The hotel is six floors, each with its own lounge. Klettur offers 166 comfortable, modern rooms, several lounges, a game room and a bar. Standard rooms are bright and well equipped, ranging from 19 to 21 m2. Out stylish superior rooms are located on the top two floors and are more spacious, including a sitting area with two chairs and a table. The top floors share two lounges and a south-facing balcony. All rooms include a hairdryer, coffee and tea-making facilities, refrigerator, in-room safe, shower, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The hotel bar on the ground floor offers a great selection of local craft beers, cocktails and wine. This floor is also where you’ll find the dining room for a nice breakfast, which is included in your room rate. Also, this floor includes a spacious lounge and a game room should your competitive streak strike. The overall design of the hotel and its furnishings draws their inspiration from Iceland’s unique natural world. Hotel Klettur takes its name (Klettur means boulder) from the rock outcroppings on the first floor where the stone is literally popping out of the walls. |
