Experiences for Iceland Eclipse 2026: Tours, Day Trips & Festival Side Quests

The Iceland Eclipse Festival

A four-day celebration of music, art, science and wellness during Iceland's once-in-a-century total solar eclipse. A one-of-a-kind gathering in one of the world's most inspiring landscapes.
Festival
Takes place Wed 12 → Sat 15 Aug. Get Festival tickets
Experiences
Available Mon 3 → Sat 15 Aug.
Camping
Open from Sun 9 → Sun 16 Aug.

Experience details

Explore unique adventures designed to elevate your Iceland Eclipse experience.

Tours from Reykjavík

3rd to 10th Aug

• 1–7 day guided journeys before & after the festival
• Ring Road highlights, hot springs & glacier visits
• Iconic landmarks: Gullfoss, Þingvellir & Jökulsárlón
• From $170.00
• Select Reykjavík tours
• Selected Explore options

Helicopter Tours

13th–14th Aug

• Scenic flights over Iceland’s dramatic landscapes
• Circle Snæfellsjökull Glacier & black-sand beaches
• View waterfalls, lava fields & volcanic craters
• From $500.00
• Select Helicopter tours
• Selected Explore options

Day Trips in Snæfellsnes

9th–15th Aug

• Single-day excursions from the festival site
• Kayaking beneath Kirkjufell mountain
• ATV rides across lava fields
• From $150.00
• Select Snæfellsnes tours
• Selected Explore options

Side Quests

12th–15th Aug

• Small-group add-ons for 20–100 guests
• Eclipse-viewing at a glacial waterfall
• Lava-cave concert & glacier party
• From $400.00
• Select Side Quests tours
• Selected Explore options

General Info

• Dates
• Festival 12–15 Aug · Camping 9–16 Aug
• Location
• Hellissandur, Snæfellsnes Peninsula
• Age
• All ages welcome (under 18 must be accompanied).
• Accessibility
• Fully accessible (Quiet, Family & Accessible zones available)
• Questions?
• Check the FAQs or contact us at hallo@icelandeclipse.com

Disclaimers

• Some day trips and side quests require leaving the festival site and may overlap with scheduled programming.
• Certain tours have age restrictions — please check before booking.
• Side Quests (including Into the Glacier) may be combined when minimums are not met.

Custom dates or private tours? Contact: travel@icelandeclipse.com.