Project Iceland - Full Circle

Day 1 (6th August 2026) - Arrival in Reykjavik

Arrive in Reykjavik and spend an overnight in Iceland's capital city. On the coast of Iceland, Reykjavik is the country's capital and largest city. It is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills.
 

Day 2 - Enjoy the scenery of the South Coast en route to Vik

Today travel along the South Coast past Selfoss town to Seljaladsfoss Waterfall. This waterfall drops 60m and is part of the Seljalands River that has its origin in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull. Continue to Skogafoss Waterfall and onwards to the town of Vík for an overnight stay.
 

Day 3 - Continue via Skaftafell National Park to Höfn

From Vík head over the floodplains of Mýrdalssandur and proceed to Skaftafell National Park at the base of Vatnajökull Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe. Continue to Höfn town, which is famous for its lobster and seafood, for an overnight stay in the area.
 

Day 4 - Today travel via Egilstaðir to the stunning Lake Mývatn area

On your way to Egilstaðir, the largest town in East Iceland, you will enjoy the incredible scenery of the East Fjords. From Egilstaðir town, continue to the stunning Lake Mývatn area with its diverse geological formations. Stay overnight in the Húsavík area.
 

Day 5 - Travel via Akureyri and Goðafoss Waterfall to Skagafjörður

From Húsavík head for the second largest City in Iceland, Akureyri. En route stop by the gracious Goðafoss Waterfall. Next stop is the vibrant city of Akureyri, Iceland´s second largest city, before continuing on to Skagafjörður for an overnight stay.
 

Day 6 - Today visit Deildartunguhver Hot Springs and Þingvellir National Park

Visit Deildartunguhver Hot Springs, Europe’s highest flowing hot spring with 180 litres emerging to the surface each second. From Deildartunguhver head towards Langjökull Glacier to Hraunfossar and Barnafossar Waterfalls and to Þingvellir National Park for overnight in the area of Snæfells Glacier National Park.
 

Day 7 - Eclipse Day

Observation of the eclipse from Snæfells Glacier National Park. Eclipse observation from our chosen area gives a total phase duration of 2min 7sec and weather data projects 39% clear sky.
 

Day 8 (13 August 2026) - Return to Reykjavik to join your return flight or perhaps extend your stay

Today is the last day of the tour and we return to Reykjavik during the morning. Join your return flight unless you have chosen to extend your stay.
 

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TOUR?

Tour Price £TBA / $TBA per person*

*Please note you can reserve a space on this tour, but all itineraries will be costed in early 2024 and prices advised

 

• The price is for the tour from hotel check-in on Day 1 to your hotel check-out on Day 8.

• Bed and breakfast accommodation is provided in hotels throughout the tour and all transfers, transportation, flights, trains, and local excursions as outlined in the itinerary (if applicable) are included. Other meals are not included, and some excursions are offered on an optional basis closer to the tour departure date (the word 'optional' is used to describe these).

• Accommodation is provided in twin or double bed hotel rooms with a private bathroom. We are usually able to arrange shared accommodation with a person of the same gender - this is known as 'twin share' accommodation.

• A limited number of rooms for sole occupancy are available at a single room supplement of £TBA / $TBA.

• Flight packages from London and the US will be offered by our flight partner approximately 11 months in advance of the tour departure (when all fares and schedules are available) or you can arrange your own International flights if you prefer.

• Airport transfers and assistance are included on arrival and departure days if you take advantage of the International flight package offered by our flight partner. If you choose to arrange your own International flights, then the meet point is the hotel on Day 1 and the tour ends at the hotel on the final day.

• You will find further details about what to expect on the Project TSE2026 FAQ page here.