Step beyond the ordinary and into the extraordinary. The Total Solar Eclipse & Epic Arctic Explorer is a once-in-a-lifetime 16-night adventure that blends polar exploration, Icelandic mythology, ancient cultures, and one of Earth’s most awe-inspiring celestial events. This is not simply a trip—it is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.
Your journey opens in Oslo, Norway with a restful pre-expedition stay before your private charter flight to Longyearbyen, Svalbard—gateway to the High Arctic.
From here, embark on an immersive 10-night expedition aboard Atlas Ocean Voyages’ luxury yacht, traveling through the untouched wilderness of Svalbard, Greenland, and Iceland.
Witness the raw beauty of the Arctic in ways few people ever do:
Before the eclipse, enjoy a private lecture with Iceland’s celebrated astronomer:
Stjörnu (“Star”) Sævar Helgi Bragason
Author, TV host, president of Iceland’s largest stargazing society, and one of the nation’s most beloved science educators.
His passion for the cosmos is infectious—and his insights will enrich your eclipse experience beyond anything you imagined.
After disembarking in Reykjavik on August 8, you’ll continue with a fully guided 5-night land experience curated by Midgard Adventure, Iceland’s premier expedition experts.
Your private group will explore:
This is the first time since 1433 that a total solar eclipse will be visible from Iceland’s Western Peninsula—widely hailed as the best viewing location on Earth for this event.
You will travel together to a carefully selected site directly within the path of totality, where the world will fall silent at 5:48 PM.
As the sky darkens, a surreal calm washes over the land.
Temperature drops.
Shadows sharpen.
Stars, planets, and remote galaxies awaken in the daytime sky.
And for a breathtaking moment, you will stand in the presence of something ancient, cosmic, and rare.
This is an experience that changes people.
A champagne toast will honor the moment—one you will carry in your memory forever.
From the polar silence of Svalbard to the thundering glaciers of Greenland, from Iceland’s volcanic landscapes to the rare magic of a total solar eclipse—this expedition is crafted for travelers who crave depth, wonder, and meaning.
This is more than an itinerary.
It is a life milestone.