Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse (Ultramarine)

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. 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.