Private Iceland Solar Eclipse 2026
Duration
12 Hours
Minimum Age
4 Years Old
Season
Summer
Group Size
Private
Price from
300000
Top Attractions
Fully escorted
4×4 driving
10
Photos
Per Person
Included
Photos
Per Person
Included
Meet us Here
Reykjavík
Your guide will pick you up directly from your hotel at the start of your tour. Please be sure to enter the name of your hotel at checkout.
10
Photos
Per Person
Included
Photos
Per Person
Included
Meet us Here
Reykjavík
Your guide will pick you up directly from your hotel at the start of your tour. Please be sure to enter the name of your hotel at checkout.
300,000 ISK
per group
Overview
On August 12, 2026, Iceland will witness one of the most spectacular celestial events of our lifetime — a total solar eclipse. The Snæfellsnes Peninsula lies in the path of totality, and this exclusive private tour is carefully timed so you arrive at Kirkjufell, Iceland’s most iconic mountain, just as the moon fully covers the sun at 17:50.
For several breathtaking minutes, day will turn to night. The sky will darken, stars may emerge, and the sun’s glowing corona will become visible — a sight that can only be seen during 100% totality. Against this backdrop, Kirkjufell and its double waterfalls will be bathed in otherworldly light, creating one of the most photogenic moments imaginable.
Along the way, you’ll explore Iceland’s “miniature continent” — black churches, volcanic craters, sea cliffs, hidden waterfalls — while receiving hands-on photography classes in landscape and wildlife photography. Your professional guide will capture five edited photos per person, including a portrait at Kirkjufell during totality, so you’ll take home both your own shots and professional keepsakes of this once-in-a-lifetime day.
Throughout this tour, your guide will also be your photographer. Meaning that they will take photos of you during all of these experiences. After the tour is over, we will edit and send them to you for you to keep as a memory of your epic adventure!
Highlights
• Total Solar Eclipse at Kirkjufell: Witness totality and the solar corona at Iceland’s most iconic mountain.
• Hands-On Photography Lessons: Learn landscape, wildlife, long-exposure, and eclipse photography.
• 10 Professional Photos Included: Portraits and candid shots, including one at totality.
• Mini-Iceland in a Day: Lava fields, waterfalls, cliffs, villages, and volcanic scenery.
• Private experience: Intimate, immersive, and personal.
*All photos will be edited and sent to our guests within 14 days via email.
Package includes personalized portraits, group, and landscape shots
Your Journey
Itinerary
Itinerary
9:30 – Pickup from Reykjavík
Depart in your private vehicle with your expert guide-photographer. Drive through Hvalfjörður, “the Whale Fjord,” en route to Snæfellsnes.
Stop 1: The Black Church (Búðakirkja)
Photograph this striking 18th-century church against lava fields and the Snaefellsjökull volcano.
Stop 2: Arnarstapi Village & Gatklettur Arch
Capture dramatic basalt cliffs and natural arches while learning techniques for coastal photography.
Stop 3: Lóndrangar Sea Stacks
Photograph the 75- and 61-meter volcanic pinnacles rising from the sea cliffs, along with seabirds nesting nearby.
Stop 4: Svöðufoss Waterfall
Discover this hidden gem beneath Snaefellsjökull volcano and practice long-exposure photography at the waterfall.
Lunch in Ólafsvík
Enjoy freshly caught local fish or vegetarian options in this charming fishing town.
Stop 5: Kirkjufell for the Total Eclipse (17:50)
Arrive at Kirkjufell in perfect time for totality. Experience the sudden darkness, watch the corona flare into view, and photograph the mountain and waterfalls under this cosmic spectacle. Your guide will also take professional portraits of you here.
Return to Reykjavík
Travel back via the northern coastline of Snæfellsnes, completing the loop around the peninsula before arriving in Reykjavík.
What's Included
- Certified Driver Guide and Professional Photographer
- Pickup and Return from Reykjavík accommodation
- Solar eclipse glasses (designed to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation)
- 10 professionally edited photos per person
What's Excluded
- Food and drinks
What to Bring
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Hiking Boots
Water resistant is preferred. Rentals are available under extras.
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Proper Seasonal Clothing
Warm layers for freezing or wet conditions. Warm hat, gloves and sunglasses.
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Water Bottle
(You will have many spots to fill it up with glacier water)
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Waterproof Jacket & Pants
Rentals are available under extras.
Optional to Rent
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Hat
3,000 ISK
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Extra Photos
1,000 ISK each
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Hiking Boots
2,000 ISK
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Rain Pants
2,000 ISK
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Yellow Jacket
3,000 ISK
Optional to Buy
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Hat
3,000 ISK
Please Note
GOOD TO KNOW
To ensure smooth operations and avoid last-minute cancellations, a 7-day refund window will be applied for all bookings related to the 2026 eclipse tour.
This means that any refund requests must be made at least 7 days prior to the tour date. After this period, tickets will become non-refundable due to the special nature, planning requirements, and limited availability of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.– Lunch and Dinner is not included in the price of this tour.
– Pickup and Drop off is exclusively from the greater Reykjavik Area.
– The length of each day and order that you visit these attractions can vary depending on weather and road conditions.
:: Special Notes ::
– Photo packages may sometimes take more or less than 14 days to edit. This is just our average turnaround time.
– IPJ Editor selects and edits the photo package based on what we feel are the best shots from the day. If additional photos are available outside of the package count they may be available for 1,000 ISK per but not guaranteed.
– Also be aware that if there is a request to have specific photos from the day, advance notice via email is required before the editing process begins.
– Our Cancellation Policy can be found here. Also, check out our FAQ page if you have further questions!
Your Journey
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