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Experience an exclusive private tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, often called “Iceland in Miniature,” with its volcanoes, lava fields, black sand beaches, and dramatic cliffs. Travel in comfort with your dedicated driver-guide and enjoy a fully personalized journey at your own pace. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure is centered around the Solar Eclipse of August 12, 2026, with real-time route adjustments to secure the best viewing location for totality. Enjoy a curated picnic with fresh snacks and drinks, plus provided eclipse glasses for safe viewing. This flexible, luxury experience blends comfort, nature, and rare celestial wonder for an unforgettable Iceland adventure.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
IMPORTANT: The pickup starts at 9:30am and usually takes place between 9:30 and 10:00am. So please be ready at 9:30 at your pickup location.
NOTE: Please note that Back to Iceland travel offers free pickup and drop off from hotels within Reykjavik. As buses are not allowed to drive in certain areas of Reykjavik center, your pick up may be from the nearest BUS STOP #. If you do not mark a hotel or BUS STOP# for pickup, the default pickup place is BUS STOP #8.
If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to locate the closest pick-up point( Hotel or BUS STOP #) to your accommodation from the map or list below and meet us there for your tour. One –two days before tour we will notify you of your exact pick up location and we will tell you all update info if need to know.
We also do pickups from the following BUS STOPS : #1, #3, #4,#5, #6, #8, #9,#12,#13 and #15 in Reykjavik,since some hotels are located within traffic restricted areas.
Itinerary
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1Reykjavik
Begin your private tour with a seamless pickup from your hotel or a designated meeting point in Reykjavík, where your dedicated driver-guide will be ready to welcome you. Relax in a comfortable private vehicle as you set off on a full-day journey to explore the remarkable Snæfellsnes Peninsula at your own pace.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Snæfellsnes
You’ll explore the peninsula's dramatic volcanic craters, sprawling lava fields, black sand beaches, and rugged coastal cliffs, all at your own pace with fully personalized attention.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Snæfellsnes
Your driver-guide will determine the best viewing spot in real time, ensuring optimal conditions for witnessing the solar eclipse in a serene and uncrowded setting. To enhance the experience, a carefully arranged picnic with fresh snacks and drinks will be provided, along with eclipse glasses for safe and comfortable viewing of every phase of this extraordinary event. Throughout the journey, your expert guide will adapt the itinerary as needed, balancing eclipse visibility with opportunities to explore the striking landscapes of Snæfellsnes, ensuring you are always in the best place at the perfect moment.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Reykjavik
End your journey with a comfortable private transfer back to Reykjavík, arriving in the evening after an unforgettable day of exploration and discovery.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Every one child must be accompanied by one adult , minumum child age is 5+
- Child seats or boosters are available on request if advised at time of booking
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Every one child must be accompanied by one adult , minumum child age is 5+
- Child seats or boosters are available on request if advised at time of booking
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Minimum numbers apply (2 people min). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an a full refund.
- The weather can be unpredictable. Remember to bring with you warm waterproof jacket and walking shoes depending on weather conditions.
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
- The itinerary will remain flexible throughout the day. We will begin by exploring the northern side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, then adapt our stops and the time spent at each location based on weather forecasts and traffic conditions.
- This tour can be cancelled free of charge up to 1 day before departure. Due to the unique nature of the event, cancellations within 7 days are non-refundable. If extreme weather conditions prevent safe travel and the tour is cancelled, a full refund will be issued.
- All of the vehicles are thoroughly disinfected every day and hand sanitizer is available during the tour
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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