Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
Your Flybus transfer gets you from Keflavik Airport to your hotel, and then the rest of the day is open for you to wander around Reykjavik at your own pace. Your guide, specially trained in solar eclipse astronomy, will be with you throughout the tour, so feel free to ask questions about what you're seeing around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik independently
- Day 2
Thingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss - Hella
You'll head out from Reykjavik toward the Golden Circle route this morning. First stop is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can actually see the Mid-Atlantic Rift and walk between tectonic plates while viewing Thingvallavatn lake. From there, you'll check out the Icelandic Horse Stables and geothermal greenhouse at Fridheimar, then move on to see the Strokkur geyser erupting every 5-7 minutes. By late afternoon you'll reach the powerful Gullfoss waterfall before heading to your hotel in Hella.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Thingvellir National Park and see the Mid-Atlantic Rift
- Visit Icelandic Horse Stables and Geothermal Greenhouse at Fridheimar
- Witness Strokkur geyser eruptions at Geysir
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Thingvellir National Park Mid-Atlantic Rift Thingvallavatn Lake Strokkur Geyser Gullfoss Waterfall - Day 3
Eyjafjallajokull - Seljalandsfoss - Skogafoss - Reynisfjara - Hella
Today focuses on Iceland's raw volcanic landscape and waterfalls. You'll see Eyjafjallajokull glacier volcano, then visit the plunging Seljalandsfoss and the thundering Skogafoss waterfalls. Next, you'll walk through the Skogar Folk Museum with its turf-built traditional houses. After that comes Reynisfjara beach with its distinctive black volcanic sands. If you're interested, an optional glacier hike on Solheimajokull is available, but you'll need to book it in advance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Eyjafjallajokull glacier
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Visit Skogafoss waterfall
- Explore Skogar Folk Museum and Turf Houses
- Visit Reynisfjara beach
Optional Activities
- Glacier hike on Solheimajokull (must be booked in advance; if booked, Reynisfjara beach visit will not be possible)
Landmarks/POIs Eyjafjallajokull Glacier Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Skogafoss Waterfall Skogar Folk Museum Reynisfjara Beach Solheimajokull Glacier - Day 4
Reykjanes - Blue Lagoon - Reykjavik - Total Solar Eclipse Viewing
This morning you'll visit the volcanic Reykjanes headland. After that, you head to the Blue Lagoon to soak in the geothermal waters with a complimentary drink and mud mask included. You'll return to Reykjavik for check-in, then head to the ocean around 16:00 with your guide. You're positioned at an optimal viewing point on the eclipse's central axis, so you'll experience totality from 17:48:15 to 17:49:15 with eclipse glasses provided.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Reykjanes headland
- Blue Lagoon comfort entrance with complimentary drink, mud mask, and towel
- Total solar eclipse viewing at optimal location with guide
Optional Activities
- Evening walk into Reykjavik for dinner and celebratory drink after eclipse
Landmarks/POIs Reykjanes Headland Blue Lagoon - Day 5
Departure
Your final morning in Iceland gives you time to relax before your included Flybus transfer takes you to Keflavik Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
