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Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse (Ultramarine)

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13 days

Start

Reykjavik, Iceland

Finish

Reykjavik, Iceland

Trip Code

BQMX

Min Age

Trip Size

1 - null

Physical Rating

Meals

12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners

Transport

Ship, Zodiac, Helicopter

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night) Expedition Cruise ship (10 nights)

From £0(13 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.

Gain insight into the cultural and scientific significance of solar eclipses with experts David Baron – a veteran science journalist, broadcaster and umbraphile – and Michael Zeiler – an author, geographer, eclipse cartographer with an asteroid named in his honour.

Heli-flightsee over remote Greenland and explore seldom-visited Westfjords – the hidden gem of west Iceland. You’ll make shore landings by Zodiac and maybe get the opportunity to kayak in the Arctic waters.

Cross the Arctic Circle twice, southbound and northbound and sail across the Denmark Strait.

Witness the wildlife of Northeast Greenland National Park and cruise the 110-km King Oscar Fjord.

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 Ultramarine with two onboard scientists

The creation of this once in a lifetime Total Solar Eclipse itinerary dates back to November 24, 2003, when the first ever successful solar eclipse voyage made 100 people, from 17 different nations, the first-ever humans to witness a total solar eclipse in Antarctica. Now, you can be one of those people in the Arctic. This voyage has a taskforce of eclipse experts, including a meteorologist and Expedition Team that researches the geography, terrain, angles of the sun in the sky and Arctic weather patterns to prepare for one of the most rare experiences on the planet – observing a total solar eclipse in the High Arctic. In addition to phenomenal eclipse viewing, you’ll discover the natural wonders of the Vestfjords – the unsung secret of West Iceland. Your journey will take you into the immense Northeast Greenland National Park, where you’ll cruise the 110-km King Oscar Fjord. You’ll also get to unleash your inner adventurer on thrilling heli-flightseeing adventures over remote Greenland on Ultramarine’s state-of-the-art helicopters.

DAY 1
Day 1 • Reykjavik, Iceland
Welcome to Iceland! When you arrive in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, make your way to your hotel for a free afternoon and evening. You can arrive at any time, as you have the full day at leisure to settle in and explore the city at your own pace.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
DAY 2
Day 2-3 • Embark in Reykjavik, Iceland - Westforjds
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to your ship – the technologically advanced Ultramarine. Set sail for what’s often referred to as ‘Iceland’s best-kept secret’ – the Westfjords. This rugged peninsula on the remote northwestern tip of Iceland is a region of mountains and fjords. Mountains slope down to the sea, providing plenty of opportunities for landscape photography. Spend the day exploring the fjords and shores of one of Iceland’s oldest regions (home to volcanic rocks dating back 16 million years) by Zodiac and ship, during guided shore landings.
Accommodation
Expedition Cruise Ship (2 nights)
Meals
Breakfast (2)
Lunch
Dinner (2)
DAY 3
Crossing the Denmark Strait
As you sail north across the Denmark Strait between Iceland and Greenland, your Expedition Team will prepare you for the exciting adventures ahead, both on and off-ship. The team of polar experts will present on a wide range of topics, including Arctic history, wildlife, geology and climatology. The team will also search for seabirds soaring about the ship and they’ll alert you whenever there’s a whale sighting.
Accommodation
Expedition Cruise Ship (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 4
Day 5-6 • Northeast Greenland
Navigating within the boundaries of the Northeast Greenland National Park – the planet’s largest national park at 972,000 square kilometres – you'll sail into Kangerluk Kong Oscar, also known as King Oscar Fjord, on the northern border of Scoresby Land peninsula. This major fjord system is popular for its famously bright sandstone. When conditions allow, you’ll have the opportunity to hike in Skipperdal Valley, where mineral deposits have painted the hills red and magenta.
Accommodation
Expedition Cruise Ship (2 nights)
Meals
Breakfast (2)
Lunch (2)
Dinner (2)
DAY 5
Day 7 • King Oscar Fjord - Solar Eclipse Viewing
The Ultramarine will sail further into King Oscar Fjord where the team will identify the most optimal viewing point along the path of totality. With the total eclipse of the sun lasting 2 minutes and 17.2 seconds, this region of the Arctic provides the longest duration of totality along the entire eclipse path. The eclipse will begin at 2:34 pm, totality will begin at 3:34 pm and end at 3:36 pm. The eclipse viewing experience – a duration of 2 hours, 1 minute and 3 seconds – will conclude at 4:35 pm.
Accommodation
Expedition Cruise Ship (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 6
Day 8-11 • Scoresby Sund and surrounding region
As you begin to make your way home (still overwhelmed no doubt by the previous day’s eclipse experience), you’ll visit Scoresby Sound (Scoresby Sund) – a large fjord system on the eastern coast of Greenland. Except for a small population of Inuit at Ittoqqortoormiit, near the mouth of the fjord, Scoresby Sund is largely uninhabited. Warm water polynyas (areas of open water surrounded by sea ice) near the mouth of the fjord support diverse ecosystems of flora and fauna, which is unusual for the Arctic. Numerous mountains, valleys and glaciers line the fjords, giving rise to a spectacular collection of icebergs. Journey through Bjornar (Nannut Qeqertaat), – a group of islands (also known as Bear Islands) located northeast of Milne Land, named during the 1891-92 Den Ostgronlandske (East Greenland) expedition. The collection of 11 main islands fascinates visitors with its maze of channels, steep cliff faces and geology.
Accommodation
Expedition Cruise Ship (4 nights)
Meals
Breakfast (4)
Lunch (4)
Dinner (4)
DAY 7
Crossing the Denmark Strait
Your Arctic adventure winds down as you sail back across Denmark Strait, southbound this time. Use your remaining time onboard to attend an educational presentation by one of the experts, share your photos, book a massage in Ultramarine’s Tundra Spa, sip an icy cocktail in the bar or ask any questions you may have for our enthusiastic Expedition Team, who will also alert guests of any wildlife sightings.
Accommodation
Expedition Cruise Ship (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 8
Day 13 • Reykjavik, Iceland
Disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland’s bustling capital, at the end of your journey. If you have booked post-expedition accommodation, you’ll take a transfer to a central downtown location.
Meals
Breakfast

Inclusions

Meals

12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners

Transport

Ship, Zodiac, Helicopter

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night) Expedition Cruise ship (10 nights)

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Important notes

This trip starts and finishes in Reykjavik, Iceland onboard the Ultramarine 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, day paddle and Tundra to Table: Inuit Culinary Experience 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. In addition, there are other included activities offered on some voyages such as hiking and heli sightseeing. These activities do not need to be booked in advance and no additional cost applies.

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DAY 8
Day 13 • Reykjavik, Iceland
Disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland’s bustling capital, at the end of your journey. If you have booked post-expedition accommodation, you’ll take a transfer to a central downtown location.
Meals
Breakfast

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DAY 8
Day 13 • Reykjavik, Iceland
Disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland’s bustling capital, at the end of your journey. If you have booked post-expedition accommodation, you’ll take a transfer to a central downtown location.
Meals
Breakfast