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Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse in Depth (Ocean Explorer)
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17 days
Start
Reykjavik, Iceland
Finish
Reykjavik, Iceland
Trip Code
BQMXD
Min Age
8
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
16 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners
Transport
Ship, Zodiac, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights) Expedition Cruise ship (14 nights)
From £20,895(17 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Witness a total solar eclipse from a polar ship in the High Arctic for a truly exceptional once in a lifetime experience like no other.
Learn about the science of solar eclipses with guest expert Michael Zeiler – a world-leading Geographer turned eclipse cartographer who became obsessed with the study of eclipses after witnessing his first in 1991.
Explore the seldom-visited Westfjords – the hidden gem of west Iceland – then sail across the Denmark Strait past icebergs, wilderness areas and fishing villages. You’ll make shore landings by Zodiac and maybe get the opportunity to kayak in the Arctic waters.
Cruise the 110–km-long Kong Oscar Fjord and witness the wildlife of Northeast Greenland – look out for penguins, whales, seals, foxes, hares, muskoxen and lots of birdlife!
Start and end your incredible experience in Iceland’s Reykjavik – one of the world’s northernmost capital cities.
Is this trip right for you?
As you’d expect, temperatures in the Arctic are very cold. A warm parka will be provided along with waterproof boots and unlimited hot drinks, but you should also bring base layers and lots of warm clothing. Please see the Essential Trip Information's 'Packing' section.
Weather depending, you will be making regular excursions in a Zodiac boat to explore the local area and look for wildlife. It can get very cold and wet on the Zodiac, so make sure you are dressed appropriately and that you keep your camera safe and dry. Sturdy sea legs are needed as you make wet and dry landings from the boat, and on steep terrain, snow and other uneven surfaces. Some ships have a lot of stairs, so please hold on to the handrails if the seas are rough.
The weather plays a pivotal part in this adventure and although there’s an itinerary in place, there are no guarantees that you’ll be able to do everything that is planned for. Flexibility and openness to embracing the unexpected are important in expedition travel, especially to such a remote area.
Itinerary
See the total solar eclipse from the deck of the Ocean Explorer with an onboard eclipse scientist
Opportunities to witness a total solar eclipse are rare and your chances of experiencing one in the Arctic, from the deck of a polar ship no less, are even more so (considering the last total solar eclipse north of the Arctic Circle occurred in 2015). The next will take place on August 12, 2026. This voyage aboard the Ocean Explorer features your bucket-list eclipse adventure, time to explore Northeast and South Greenland, and two of the world’s northernmost capital cities – the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik and Nuuk, Greenland. World-renowned eclipse cartographer Michael Zeiler will also be onboard to deepen your understanding of eclipse-viewing, observational astronomy and celestial mechanics. Of course, you’ll also get to witness waterfalls, towering cliffs and remote fishing villages in the Westfjords – a hidden gem of Iceland – as well as icebergs, wilderness areas, glaciers and the deep fjords of Greenland.
Inclusions
Meals
16 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners
Transport
Ship, Zodiac, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights) Expedition Cruise ship (14 nights)
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Important notes
This trip starts and finishes in Reykjavik, Iceland onboard the Ocean Explorer Ship
Your voyage is operated by our polar partner Quark Expeditions. All accommodation and transfer arrangements as listed in the itinerary are also operated by Quark Expeditions or their local representatives.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
To confirm your reservation, a deposit of 25% (unless indicated otherwise at time of booking) of the total invoice amount is required at time of booking. Balances are due 120 days prior to departure.
Please refer to the "Booking terms and conditions" page on our website for all Quark Expedition terms and conditions.
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Kayaking and day paddle are optional activities that can booked on this voyage. They must be booked prior to departure and incurs an additional cost. Spaces are limited so please enquire at time of booking. To participate in kayaking, previous, recent experience is essential.
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