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Eclipse Expedition: Iceland 2026
Iceland
Aug 8 - 13, 2026
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$5,700
Deposit: $1,140

About your trip

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Join us for an unforgettable photography adventure in Iceland, where we’ll capture the dramatic landscapes of fire and ice under the fleeting shadow of a total solar eclipse. This once-in-a-lifetime journey will take us through some of Iceland’s most breathtaking locations, from rugged volcanic terrain to towering waterfalls, all under the golden glow of the midnight sun—until totality turns day into night.


Part 1: Westman Islands – Puffins & Volcanic Landscapes

We begin our adventure exploring the lesser-visited Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar), home to Iceland’s largest puffin colony and a volcanic landscape shaped by the dramatic 1973 eruption of Eldfell. We’ll photograph thousands of puffins nesting along the cliffs, dramatic sea stacks rising from the Atlantic, and the remnants of a town partially buried in volcanic ash. Golden-hour light and long summer days will allow us to perfect our wildlife and landscape shots in this remote and stunning archipelago.

Part 2: The South Coast & The Eclipse

The second half of our journey takes us back to the mainland, partially exploring Iceland’s South Coast, where black sand beaches and powerful waterfalls set the stage for epic compositions. We will make our way toward Snaefellsnes peninsula, where we will photograph iconic locations like the black church and Kirkjufell, Iceland's most photographed mountain. We’ll position ourselves in a prime location to photograph the total solar eclipse, a celestial spectacle where the moon will momentarily darken the sky. With the landscape bathed in eerie twilight, this will be a surreal and rare opportunity to capture a world transformed by cosmic forces. In order to ensure your success in photographing this event, we will be hosting a formal educational session the night before. 


📷 Tour Highlights:

  • Visit the Westman Islands, where in summer you can photograph thousands of puffins 
  • Photograph the Golden Circle and waterfalls on the south coast
  • Explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the Black church, and Kirkjufell
  • Experience the midnight sun and a total solar eclipse, where we will guide you every step of the way
  • Soak up and relax in one of Iceland's premier geothermal spas

You will have your own room for 3 nights in the Westman Islands, and 2 nights in Reykjavik/Snaefellsnes (pending). 

What's included

All Hotels

We will stay in 2

Breakfast at the Hotel

Ground Transport

with airport pick-up/drop-off

Private Driver

for Eclipse Day

Ferry Rides

Boat Ride

on Westman Islands

Beluga Sanctuary

Volcano Museum

Lagoon Admission

Eclipse Prep

Photography Guidance

After-Tour Zoom Session

Optional

What's not included

Solar Filters or Glasses

Visa(s)

Flights

Meals

Tips/Gratuities

Travel Insurance

About your organizer

BlueHour® leads small-group photography experiences focused on developing the technical and artistic skills needed for photographers to confidently capture their unique interpretation of some of the most picturesque destinations in the world.

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