The 2026 Great Voyage Around Iceland: 10-Day Eclipse Expedition
Hike Iceland's legendary trails, witness a rare total solar eclipse, and forge bonds that outlast any summit.
This 10-day women's hiking expedition in Iceland is built around two extraordinary events: completing the full Laugavegur Trail through Iceland's volcanic highlands and witnessing the first total solar eclipse visible from Iceland since 1954, occurring on August 12, 2026. A professional local guide leads every step of the journey.
The itinerary moves through some of Iceland's most celebrated landscapes, from the geothermal fields of Landmannalaugar and the black sand deserts of Mælifellssandur to the glacial lagoon at Jökulsárlón and the birch-forested valleys of Þórsmörk. Each day builds on the last, offering a genuine sense of progression through the country's interior.
Evenings are spent in mountain huts and hotels, sharing meals with fellow travelers and recovering beside natural hot springs. Luggage transport is provided on hiking days, so participants carry only daypacks on the trail. The expedition closes with a morning at the Blue Lagoon before airport transfers on the final day.
Tour Highlights
Witness Iceland's first total solar eclipse since 1954 from the Reykjanes Peninsula on August 12, 2026.
Hike the complete Laugavegur Trail from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, covering Iceland's most iconic highland terrain.
Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach, where ancient icebergs rest on black volcanic sand.
Soak in natural hot springs at Landmannalaugar and the Secret Lagoon after full days on the trail.
Visit Þingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet at the surface.
Cross glacial rivers and traverse the surreal Mælifellssandur black sand desert on the Laugavegur's wildest stretch.
Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall and discover the hidden cave waterfall Gljúfrabúi along Iceland's south coast.
Itinerary Overview
Arrive at Keflavik Airport and take the Flybus or Airport Direct to the city center, approximately 45 minutes. The group meets at 18:00 for a welcome briefing, followed by dinner together in Reykjavik.
A guided day covering Iceland's three most famous natural landmarks, with lunch at the Friðheimar tomato greenhouse farm. The day ends with a soak at the Secret Lagoon in Flúðir before overnight in Hella.
Four consecutive days of hiking through Iceland's highland interior, with luggage transported between huts. The route passes rhyolite mountains, obsidian fields, glacial river crossings, the Mælifellssandur black sand desert, and arrives at the forested Þórsmörk valley.
After a morning exploration of Þórsmörk, the group travels the south coast by bus, visiting Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon before settling into a hotel in the southeast region.
The day begins at the glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach, then continues west to Eldhraun Lava Field and the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi before returning to the hotel for rest ahead of eclipse day.
Day 9 is dedicated to the Reykjanes Peninsula, culminating in viewing the total solar eclipse at the Reykjanes Lighthouse. Day 10 closes with a morning at the Blue Lagoon before airport transfers or a return to Reykjavik.
What Is Included
Included
- Professional local guide throughout the 10 days
- Accommodation in hotels and mountain huts
- Highland Bus transfer to Landmannalaugar
- Luggage transport between trail huts on hiking days
- Group dinners on select evenings
- Blue Lagoon visit on the final morning
- Entry to the Secret Lagoon
- Group bus transport along the south coast
Not Included
- International flights to and from Iceland
- Airport transfer on arrival day (Day 1)
- Travel insurance
- Personal hiking or outdoor equipment
- Lunches and individual meals not listed as included
- Optional activities and personal purchases
- River crossing shoes (recommended personal item)
Important Information
Reserve Your Place on the 2026 Eclipse Expedition
Spots on this women-only expedition are limited. August 12, 2026, is a once-in-a-generation date for Iceland, and this itinerary is designed to be there for it.
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