Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse, 13 Days

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12 nights

Ultramarine

6 Aug '26

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The genesis for our 13-day Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse itinerary dates back to November 24, 2003, the day Quark Expeditions became the first and only operator to successfully lead a total solar eclipse voyage in remote Antarctica. On that day, we provided 100 people, from 17 different nations, the experience of becoming the first-ever humans to witness a total solar eclipse in Antarctica. Now we’ve decided to achieve a comparable feat in the Arctic. However, with innovation as our DNA, we set out to make it distinct from any other eclipse viewing experience in the industry. We’ve assembled a taskforce of eclipse experts, a meteorologist and members of our Expedition Team to research 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 in the High Arctic, you’ll discover the natural wonders of the Vestfjords—the unsung secret of West Iceland. Our journey will also take us into the immense Northeast Greenland National Park, where we will cruise the 110-kilometer 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. Special Guests David Baron The veteran science journalist, broadcaster and umbraphile—who has witnessed nine total solar eclipses across the globe—is also the author of the award-winning “American Eclipse: A Nation’s Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World.” Baron has traveled to every continent and more than 50 countries for work and pleasure. Michael Zeiler The highly-respected author, geographer and eclipse cartographer is a member of the International Astronomical Union Working Group on Solar Eclipses—with an asteroid named in his honor. Zeiler has been witnessing solar eclipses since 1991, and was among the first to develop eclipse maps online.s

Reykjavík

Northeast Greenland

King Oscar Fjord

Ittoqqortoormiit (ex Scoresbysund)

Reykjavík

Itinerary

Day 1

Reykjavík

Arrive in Reykjavik and transfer independently to your included hotel for the night. Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to explore sites of the fascinating capital of Iceland.

Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation’s nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island’s population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík’s name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there’s no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city’s seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.

Day 2

Reykjavík

Day 3

Reykjavík

Day 4

at-sea At sea

Day 5

Northeast Greenland

Day 6

Northeast Greenland

Day 7

King Oscar Fjord

Day 8

Ittoqqortoormiit (ex Scoresbysund)

Day 9

Ittoqqortoormiit (ex Scoresbysund)

Day 10

Ittoqqortoormiit (ex Scoresbysund)

Day 11

Ittoqqortoormiit (ex Scoresbysund)

Day 12

at-sea At sea

Day 13

Reykjavík

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Located on Deck 3, this 285 sq ft suite offers generous space and comfort, ideal for solo travellers or companions sharing. A large picture window connects you to the passing scenery, while the interior features a cosy sitting area and a modern bathroom with heated floors. Perfect for those seeking comfort and value in an inviting, well-designed space.