Solar Eclipse 2026 Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventure
Duration
4 Hours
Minimum Age
10 Years Old
Season
Summer
Group Size
1 - 12
Price from
50,000 ISK
Top Attractions
Zipline
5
Photos
Per Person
Included
Photos
Per Person
Included
Meet us Here
Sólheimajökull Glacier
Please note that the meeting point is a 3h drive from Reykjavík.
5
Photos
Per Person
Included
Photos
Per Person
Included
Meet us Here
Sólheimajökull Glacier
Please note that the meeting point is a 3h drive from Reykjavík.
50,000 ISK
per person
Overview
Overview
Embark on an extraordinary 3-hour journey where adventure meets a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event. On August 12, 2026, Sólheimajökull Glacier will be transformed by a 99% partial solar eclipse, dimming the afternoon light into a silvery twilight and casting dramatic shadows across the ice. Against this surreal backdrop, you will hike across the glacier and soar on a thrilling zipline — experiencing Iceland’s raw beauty under the rare glow of an eclipse.
Every guest will receive five professional photographs, including one of yourself suspended on the zipline beneath the eclipse — a keepsake of an adventure that can never be repeated.
This experience is perfect for nature lovers, thrill-seekers, photographers, and anyone looking to witness Iceland and the cosmos in an unforgettable way.
Highlights
- 99% Partial Eclipse: Watch the light shift between 16:49–18:49, with the peak dimming at 17:50, when the glacier appears cloaked in silver.
- Glacier Hike: Trek across the crevassed surface of Sólheimajökull, guided safely with crampons and expert insight into its geology and history.
- Zipline Thrill: Glide across an icy moulin, with panoramic views of the glacier and the surreal twilight-like eclipse atmosphere.
- Professional Photos: Receive 5 high-quality photos per person, including an action shot of you ziplining under the eclipse.
- Small-Group Adventure: Max 12 participants, with a 1:6 guide-to-guest ratio.
Scientific Note: Unlike totality, this 99% eclipse will not bring complete darkness or reveal the solar corona. Instead, guests will experience an eerie twilight, with a thin crescent of sunlight remaining — making the glacier glow in strange, silvery tones.
Your Journey
Itinerary
Itinerary
1. Arrival & Gear Up
Meet your guide at the glacier parking lot, where you’ll be fitted with crampons, a harness, helmet, and safety gear.
2. Hike to the Glacier (40 min)
A moderate walk across rocky terrain brings you to the glacier’s edge. Along the way, your guide will share insights into Iceland’s dramatic landscapes.
3. Glacier Trek to the Zipline
Step onto the ice and hike across crevasses and moulins. The crunch beneath your crampons and the dimming eclipse light will make this trek feel otherworldly.
4. Eclipse Zipline Ride
The highlight of the adventure: clip into your harness and soar over the glacier as the world around you darkens under the eclipse. Professional photographers will capture your flight at the perfect moment.
5. Return Hike & Farewell
After your adrenaline-filled ride, hike back off the glacier and return to the car park with unforgettable memories — and a personal photo album of your eclipse adventure.
What's Included
- Certified Glacier Guide and Professional Photographer
- Small Group (12 persons max)
- Solar eclipse glasses (designed to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation)
- Glacier & Zip Line Equipment: helmet, harness, crampons
- 5 Personalized Photos included (Per Person)
What's Excluded
- Sunglasses
- Water Bottle
- Glacier Clothing – Gloves, Hat, Wind/Rainproof Jacket, and warm layers for freezing conditions (available to hire).
- Hiking Boots (boots should have good ankle support) (Available to hire)
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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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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Extra Photos
1,000 ISK each
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Hat
3,000 ISK
Please Note
- 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.This Glacier Zip Line + Hike involves roughly 2 hours of total hiking. The first half of the terrain is very flat yet rocky and is relatively easy for a person of average fitness. The second half is hiking on the glacier which goes up a gradual incline for about 40 minutes. The overall hike is rated as easy with some areas of moderate exercise.
- For safety and quality reasons, the zipline requires a minimum of 6 participants to operate. As a result, public group departures do not run daily. We do our best to group participants together on the same departure to ensure the activity can take place.
- Private departures, however, are available daily, all year round, and can be scheduled at your convenience.
- ´No-fly´ Zip Line tickets are for guests who wish to participate in the full tour experience, except go on the Zip Line. ´No-fly´ tickets will have the opportunity to watch their family, loved ones and friends on the Zip Line. They will not have the opportunity to leave the tour early and must stay with the guide.
- Photo packages may sometimes take more or less than 14 days to edit. This is just our average turnaround time.
- Our Cancellation Policy can be found here. Also, check out our FAQ page if you have further questions!
Your Journey
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