Description
Summary
Description
Witness the 2026 total solar eclipse in Iceland on this one-of-a-kind super jeep adventure to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Designed for eclipse chasers, nature lovers, and adventurous travelers, this tour takes you to the best viewing locations for the totality in a stunning volcanic landscape.
This 10-hour tour begins in Reykjavik, where you’ll meet your local guide and board a 4x4-equipped super jeep. You’ll travel to Snaefellsnes Peninsula with scenic stops en route before reaching a selected eclipse viewing site in the path of totality.
As you travel northwest through West Iceland, enjoy scenic stops at lava fields, sea cliffs, and basalt formations, with time to take photos at each location.
Your expert guide shares geological facts, volcanic history, and folklore between each stop. Traveling in a modified super jeep allows access to less-visited areas before continuing to a pre-selected site inside the path of totality for eclipse viewing.
Upon arrival in Snaefellsnes, your guide will take you to selected viewpoints around Snaefellsjokull Glacier, a 1,446-meter (4,744-foot) ice-capped volcano at the tip of the peninsula. The glacier is known as the setting for Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Depending on the weather and visibility, you may view the glacier from several angles. Surrounding features include lava fields and coastal cliffs shaped by past eruptions, providing insight into the region’s geological activity.
Continue your super jeep tour to the historic fishing villages of Arnarstapi and Hellnar. At Arnarstapi, short paths reach the Gatklettur Sea Arch, towering basalt cliffs, and a coastal trail where seabirds like fulmars and kittiwakes nest in summer.
Hellnar offers views of Valasnos Cave, black-sand coves, and Snaefellsjokull above the lava coast. When conditions allow, your super jeep follows gravel tracks to Londrangar or Djupalonssandur for quieter viewpoints off the main route.
As the eclipse approaches, your guide takes you to a selected prime viewing location near Hellissandur, situated directly in the path of totality. This area offers unobstructed views and has been chosen for its ideal positioning and accessibility.
At the site, under the right weather conditions, you’ll experience 100% sun coverage and more than two minutes of darkness during totality. Eclipse glasses and safety instructions are provided, allowing you to observe the event safely and make the most of the experience.
The 2026 solar eclipse at Hellissandur is expected to begin with a partial eclipse at 16:44:58. Totality starts at 17:45:47 and reaches its maximum at 17:46:50. Totality ends at 17:47:53, and the final partial phase concludes at 18:46:03.
After totality, reflect on the magic of the moment as you begin the return drive to Reykjavik. Take in the twilight landscape and enjoy the peaceful end to a truly unforgettable day.
This exclusive super jeep tour from Reykjavik combines expert guidance, unique scenery, and one of Earth’s most awe-inspiring spectacles. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2026 eclipse in Iceland’s enchanting Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Check availability now by choosing a date.
