Summer transforms Iceland into a different kind of escape, bringing longer days, open Highland roads, thriving wildlife, and more opportunities to explore beyond the usual tourist routes. After an eventful 2026 season, attention is already turning toward summer 2027 and the adventures waiting across the island.
Marked August 12, 2026, one of Iceland’s most remarkable travel moments, as a total solar eclipse attracted visitors from around the world. The occasion also became the largest operation in GJ Travel’s history, bringing together record numbers of guests, vehicles, guides, and drivers.
Prepared teams well ahead of the event, with guides and drivers receiving specialist training from Icelandic astronomy expert Sævar Helgi Bragason. Covered the preparations everything from safe eclipse viewing and photography to solar glasses, filters, and telescopes.
Focused itineraries on West Iceland, where the path of totality crossed the country, turning a rare celestial event into a memorable travel experience surrounded by Iceland’s dramatic landscapes.
Brings summer exceptionally long daylight hours to Iceland, especially around midsummer when the sun barely sets. Gives this extra daylight travellers greater freedom to spend more time outdoors and fit several experiences into a single day.
Opens the season access to remote Highland landscapes and roads that remain difficult or impossible to reach during much of the year. Adds hiking, kayaking, boat trips, and wildlife watching even more variety, with puffins and other birdlife becoming another highlight of the warmer months.
Offers summer road-trip enthusiasts the chance to travel farther as well. Connects the famous Ring Road travellers with major landscapes around the country, while regions such as the Westfjords and Eastfjords provide opportunities to escape busier routes and discover a quieter side of Iceland.
Provides early planning more flexibility for travellers considering Iceland in summer 2027, particularly when choosing accommodation, routes, and experiences during the popular travel season.
Offers GJ Travel existing multi-day itineraries that can serve as a starting point for private groups, while allowing routes to be adapted according to interests, travel pace, and budget. Can completely tailored programmes also create a more personal experience for groups looking beyond standard itineraries.
Combines summer long days, accessible Highlands, wildlife, and open roads to reveal a side of Iceland that remains harder to experience during other seasons. Makes that variety summer 2027 worth considering early for travellers looking to mix road trips, nature, and outdoor adventure in one journey.
Started my career in Automotive Journalism in 2015. Even though I'm a pharmacist, hanging around cars all the time has created a passion for the automotive industry since day 1.
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