Iceland Solar Eclipse Self-Drive, August 6-14, 2026
9-Day / 8-Night Package offered at $8,495 per person*
Experience one of nature’s rarest celestial events set against Iceland’s most dramatic landscapes. This thoughtfully designed self-drive journey culminates on August 12, 2026, when travelers will witness the solar eclipse from the striking Snæfellsnes Peninsula, an ideal vantage point near the coastal villages of Rif and Hellissandur.
Blending this extraordinary moment with Iceland’s iconic highlights, the itinerary unfolds through Reykjavík, the Golden Circle, the South Coast, and the Vatnajökull glacier region. Along the way, clients will encounter thundering waterfalls, black-sand beaches, vast glaciers, and iceberg-filled lagoons, all while enjoying the flexibility of a self-drive experience paired with select private excursions.
With limited availability and carefully secured accommodations, this exclusive departure offers a seamless and memorable way to experience Iceland at one of the most extraordinary moments in recent years.
- 8 nights in select four-star hotels with daily breakfast
- 4WD SUV rental with full insurance and roadside assistance
- Private Reykjavík walking tour (2 hours)
- Sky Lagoon Admission with the seven-step ritual
- Private Katla Ice Cave experience
- Time to explore the Golden Circle, South Coast and Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Private glacier lagoon cruise
- Travel dates August 6-14, 2026
- Limited availability due to high demand
- Please note that this is a fixed package.
- Hotels, room categories and room types cannot be changed or upgraded.
- Selected services may be removed where necessary to meet a client’s budget, but the core itinerary cannot be redesigned.
- Hotel rooms are currently secured.
- Excursions and other services remain subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
- Full payment is required once confirmed, and the package is non-refundable.
DAY 1
Aug 06 Reykjavík: Arrive, pick up rental car at airport and drive to hotel and check-in
DAY 2
Aug 07 Reykjavík: Walking tour with entrance to the Sky Lagoon
DAY 3
Aug 08 Reykjavík/Selfossi: Day of exploration to the Golden Circle on your own
DAY 4
Aug 09 Selfossi/Mýrda: Day of exploration to the South Coast on your own
DAY 5
Aug 10 Mýrda: Explore Vatnajökull Glacier Area and cruise
DAY 6
Aug 11 Mýrda/Borgarnes: Drive back towards Snæfellsness Peninsula
DAY 7
Aug 12 Borgarnes: Visit Snæfellsnes Peninsula - Solar Eclipse starts at 4:47 PM ends at 6:50 PM
DAY 8
Aug 13 Borgarnes/Reykjavík: Day of leisure
DAY 9
Aug 14 Reykjavík: Drive to airport, drop-off rental car before flight home