Iceland 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Day Tour
On August 12th 2026, Iceland will experience a true once-in-a-lifetime event: a total solar eclipse.
Join this Iceland solar eclipse 2026 day tour from Reykjavik and witness the rare moment when the moon completely covers the sun, turning day into night.
For the first time since 1954, the path of totality will center over Iceland, with the western Snæfellsnes Peninsula offering one of the best chances to see this celestial event.
- Total solar eclipse on August 12th 2026
- Peak totality expected at 17:48
- Flexible route designed to seek clearer skies
- Possible scenery around Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- One-day-only tour from Reykjavik
Why choose an Iceland 2026 eclipse tour?
This Iceland 2026 eclipse tour is designed around one main goal: finding the best possible conditions to view the total solar eclipse.
BusTravel Iceland will operate this tour on one day only, with a flexible itinerary that allows the route to adapt to cloud conditions while also exploring the natural scenery of the region.
Depending on conditions, highlights could include Mt. Kirkjufell, Arnarstapi, Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach, Saxhóll Crater and other sights in western Iceland.
Why is this Iceland eclipse 2026 tour so special?
The next total solar eclipse in Iceland will not occur until 2196, making this a true one-time opportunity for most travelers.
The area where totality is visible is usually only around 100–160 km wide, and in 2026 this rare path will pass directly over Iceland for the first time in 72 years.
We expect this exclusive day tour from Reykjavik to be highly in demand, so booking well in advance is recommended.
If you are interested in more unforgettable Iceland evening experiences, you can also discover our volcano hike and Northern Lights tour.
Book your Iceland solar eclipse 2026 tour today and secure your place for this once-in-a-lifetime event.
- Professional guide
- Free WiFi on board
- Eclipse glasses
- Pick up and drop off
- Foof or drink
- Warm, water- and windproof clothing are always useful in Iceland.
- All tickets are e-tickets so there is no need to print them out
- The region will be very busy on this day, so we recommend bringing a packed lunch. Our itinerary is loose, so we will not make lunch reservations
- What if the tour area is cloudy? If Snæfellsnes, our first choice, is cloud covered, we will improvise and explore other western regions instead.
- Tour duration is around 12 hours in total
- Cancellation Policy: Cancellation fee of 100% if cancelled 48 hours or less before departure
- Partial eclipse begins: ~16:45 UTC
- Totality begins: ~17:47 UTC
- Maximum totality: ~17:48 UTC
- Totality ends: ~17:50 UTC
- Partial eclipse ends: ~19:30 UTC
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Itinerary
2026 Eclipse TourFlexibility is key when seeking the best viewing point for a total solar eclipse. We will look to avoid two things on our Iceland Eclipse tour; Cloud cover, and crowds. For the first we will consult the Iceland Met. Office’s cloud coverage forecast as well as local on the ground feedback. For the crowds, our expert local guides know great hidden gems and lesser traveled areas. We will do all we can to ensure a fun and science filled experience.
We will ensure we are in our viewing spot well in advance of the eclipse beginning at 16:47 – we hope that it will be in a beautiful location as well of course.
Snæfellsnes sightseeingSnæfellsnes in known as Iceland in minature – for good reason. It features glaciers, volcanic craters, black sand beaches and much more. It´s a relatively small peninsula, so we expect to be able to include stops to natural atttractions such as the famed Mt. Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur volcanic black beach and mor, prior the the begin of the eclipe around 16:47.
We do need to be flexible though of course, so no particular stops are guaranteed.
Flexibility is key when seeking the best viewing point for a total solar eclipse. We will look to avoid two things on our Iceland Eclipse tour; Cloud cover, and crowds. For the first we will consult the Iceland Met. Office’s cloud coverage forecast as well as local on the ground feedback. For the crowds, our expert local guides know great hidden gems and lesser traveled areas. We will do all we can to ensure a fun and science filled experience.
We will ensure we are in our viewing spot well in advance of the eclipse beginning at 16:47 – we hope that it will be in a beautiful location as well of course.
Snæfellsnes in known as Iceland in minature – for good reason. It features glaciers, volcanic craters, black sand beaches and much more. It´s a relatively small peninsula, so we expect to be able to include stops to natural atttractions such as the famed Mt. Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur volcanic black beach and mor, prior the the begin of the eclipe around 16:47.
We do need to be flexible though of course, so no particular stops are guaranteed.