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ECLIPSE
EXPERIENCE TOURS
2020 - 2024
ARGENTINA • ANTARCTICA • AUSTRALIA • TEXAS
GUIDED BY EXPERT ASTRONOMERS
EXPERIENCE THE WONDER Welcome to our exciting new collection of Eclipse Experience Tours! For anyone looking for an adventure of a lifetime, our unique tours provide the perfect opportunity to witness the breathtaking event of a solar eclipse in spectacular locations around the world. In ancient times, solar eclipses were regarded as phenomena to be feared, but witnessing this natural wonder is now high on anyone’s bucket list. It’s hard to beat the astonishing majesty of totality – the excitement and anticipation beforehand followed by the spine-tingling awe that an eclipse provides will stay with you forever. Make 2020 a year to remember and head to vibrant Argentina, where we marvel at the stunning Iguazu Falls before taking in the grandeur of a total solar eclipse in the spectacular landscape of Bahía Creek. Follow in the footsteps of explorer Ernest Shackleton to the Weddell Sea region of Antarctica in 2021 for an extraordinary cruise to witness this incredible phenomenon in the stunning white continent, looking out for unique wildlife and soaring ice-clad mountains along the way. In 2023, experience the special hybrid solar eclipse in Western Australia after discovering some of the country’s most iconic sights, from the Great Barrier Reef and Ayers Rock to the Blue Mountains and Bondi Beach. Or for an authentic taste of the ‘Lone Star State’, embark on an unforgettable adventure in Texas to enjoy this must-see natural wonder in 2024. Whichever tour you choose, you can be sure you are getting the best and most informed experience when you travel with us. All of these carefully-planned tours are joined by expert astronomer and BBC The Sky at Night presenter Pete Lawrence, and are designed to provide you with an exciting holiday alongside the thrilling event of the total solar eclipse. The result is a never-to-be-repeated trip packed full of fascinating experiences and unique memories to last a lifetime. Luis Luis Arteaga Chairman & CEO
WHY CHOOSE OMEGA BREAKS?
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
We have been organising astronomy-based tours for over 20 years,
starting with our exclusive Northern Lights flights which featured the
legendary Sir Patrick Moore as our expert astronomer. In addition to
this we have also organised several Eclipse Experience Tours including
the 2017 eclipse in the USA and the 2019 eclipse in Chile.
GUIDED BY EXPERTS
All of our Eclipse Experience Tours will be joined by an expert
astronomer to ensure you get the most out of your tour as possible.
Our main guest astronomer will be BBC The Sky at Night’s Pete
Lawrence who will be on hand to provide his expert knowledge and
guidance to guests during the eclipse (see page 4 for more information
about Pete).
EXCITING ITINERARIES
While the eclipse is the main highlight of our Eclipse Experience Tours,
we have worked hard to ensure that our itineraries are full of exciting
excursions, making sure you have the best experience possible and
create special memories along the way.
EVERYTHING TAKEN CARE OF
All your transport, accommodation and excursions as detailed in
each itinerary are organised by us and are included in the price,
meaning you can simply relax and enjoy this incredible phenomenon.
Additional optional excursions are available on selected tours at an
extra cost.
Complete Financial Protection
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of the Package Travel and Linked
Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018. Therefore, you will benefit from all EU rights applying to packages. Just Go!
Holidays Limited trading as Omgea Breaks will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as
a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, Just Go! Holidays Limited trading as Omega Breaks has protection in place to
refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that
it becomes insolvent.
All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays we offer are financially protected by the ATOL scheme (ATOL No. 10889).
When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you
booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or
for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate.
Clients are recommended to inspect the current ATOL certificate at our registered office or alternatively go to
www.caa.co.uk to confirm the current licence.
Details of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 can be found at:
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111168479/contents.
Credit: Will Gater
YOUR EXPERT ASTRONOMER | PETE LAWRENCE
A MESSAGE FROM PETE
I have worked with Omega Breaks on five eclipse tours
and can happily report that a 100% viewing success rate
has been achieved on all of them. A lot of behind the
scenes effort has gone into each trip. Where possible,
pre-visits are made to selected viewing locations to
ensure everything is as good as we can achieve for our
passengers. Extensive analysis of weather statistics is
carried out which includes interviews with locals. The
information gleaned is then used to pick the final eclipse
viewing site. Of the five eclipses I’ve worked on, two were
especially difficult to deliver. For 2009 we were in China
where, thanks to our high-altitude reservoir site, we got to
Pete Lawrence has had a life-long interest in see the longest period of totality for the 21st century. Much
astronomy. As well as having several decades of the Chinese portion of the eclipse path was completely
experience as an astronomical observer, Pete also clouded out. Then in 2015 we found ourselves aboard the
holds an honours degree in Physics with Astrophysics Boudicca in the middle of the Norwegian Sea, with an
estimated probability of cloud in the 90% range. However,
from the University of Leicester. with good communication between ourselves and the
Fred Olsen crew, together with constant monitoring of the
He has presented an observing section on the long prevailing weather patterns, we beat the odds and saw the
running BBC The Sky at Night television programme whole of totality under clear skies.
since 2004 and also compiles, writes and illustrates The 2020 eclipse returns us to South America, further to
the 16-page monthly Sky Guide for the Sky at Night the south of the path for our successful 2019 eclipse trip.
Magazine. He has written this guide for every issue of The 2020 event runs across Chile and Argentina, requiring
the magazine since it began in 2005. He also writes careful attention to be made in respect of the Andes. For
this eclipse we have chosen a location in Argentina where
a Night Sky column for The Daily Telegraph and the cloud projections are at their lowest and there’s no
supplies The Times with their monthly night sky chart. danger of being caught by a weather system which has
stalled as it hits the Andean range. See page 6
Other media duties include consulting for the BBC
In 2021 we head even further south to view the spectacle
on astronomical subjects, working both behind of a total solar eclipse from a state-of-the-art cruise ship
and in-front of camera on programmes such as on a unique Antarctic voyage. This is sure to be a popular
Stargazing Live, Horizon and Forces of Nature. trip, ticking many bucket list entries. See page 10
For 2023 we will be located in northwest Australia to
Pete is highly regarded in the world of witness the total portion of a special type of event known
astrophotography, specialising in capturing as a hybrid solar eclipse. In a hybrid, the appearance of the
time-specific events such as eclipses, aurora and eclipse depends on where you are along the eclipse track.
meteor showers. Many of his images have been At the start and end of the track, the positioning of the
Moon relative to the Sun is insufficient to fully cover the
published in books, magazines and online across Sun’s disc. This leads to an annular eclipse where, from the
the world. In 2014 he was awarded the Davies Medal right location, the Moon appears to fit completely inside
for a significant contribution in the digital field of the Sun’s outline. From locations more centrally located
imaging science by the Royal Photographic Society. along the track, the relative position of the Moon and Sun
is such that the Moon is able to fully cover the Sun’s disc,
resulting in a fully-fledged total solar eclipse. This is what
Pete also acts as an expert guide on specialist we will see from our location. See page 16
astronomical-themed tours. Here his roles typically
include selecting suitable viewing locations, 2024 brings us back to the USA. Following a very
successful eclipse trip in 2017, where we viewed the event
providing advice on timings and delivering under the clear blue skies of Idaho, the 2024 eclipse will
contextually-relevant presentations during the tour. be viewed from Texas. This will be a popular eclipse due to
To date Pete has fronted many trips on land, by air the relatively long period of totality which will be in excess
and onboard cruise ships to see such phenomena as of four minutes. See pages 20, 22 & 26
the Aurora Borealis and total solar eclipses.
Credit Will Gater
EXPERIENCE A
ONCE IN A LIFETIME
ADVENTURE...
...where will you go next? Our Eclipse Experience
Tours visit some of the most fascinating and
beautiful parts of the world.
Eclipse 2020 | Argentina
Pages 6 - 9
Eclipse 2021 | Antarctica Eclipse 2023 | Australia
Pages 10 - 15 Pages 16 - 19
GET IN TOUCH
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0330 013 0071
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Eclipse 2024 | Texas, USA
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Iguazu Falls
ECLIPSE 2020 | ARGENTINA & THE IGUAZU FALLS
11 DAYS | DEPARTING MONDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2020
Join us on the adventure of a lifetime to witness the
grandeur of a total solar eclipse in Argentina, which
IGUAZU FALLS
promises to be a truly special experience.
This unique tour will be accompanied by astronomer,
astrophotographer and The Sky at Night TV presenter
Pete Lawrence. Of course the main event and focus of
this trip is the magnificent solar eclipse and on the day of
this phenomenon, with Pete’s expert advice, we are taken
into the path of ‘totality’, close to the centre line of the
eclipse shadow track. This will be at a location chosen
BUENOS AIRES
to give us a good chance of clear skies. Pete will give
various presentations and advice during the trip too.
ARGENTINA
During this wonderful tour we also explore Argentina’s
cosmopolitan capital of Buenos Aires, take a trip to
LAS GRUTAS
the magnificent Iguazu Falls, and enjoy a spot of whale BAHĺA CREEK
watching from the shores of the Valdés Peninsula, one of
the world’s greatest wildlife and marine reserves. VALDÉS PENINSULA
TRELEW
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ITINERARY
Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th December:
Flight to Argentina & Buenos Aires
Check in for our flight to Argentina,
landing in Buenos Aires the following
day where we are met by our local
guide and transfer to our overnight
hotel in the city.
This evening we enjoy an interesting
presentation with Pete Lawrence at
the hotel.
There’s also the option to enjoy
dinner with a live tango show. The
Argentine Tango originated in Buenos
Aires and the music and dance style Buenos Aires
is still very prominent today.
Meals: None Thursday 10th December: Friday 11th December:
Iguazu Falls (Argentinian side) Iguazu Falls (Brazilian side)
Wednesday 9th December:
Buenos Aires & Flight to Iguazu We head out to spend the day To experience the Iguazu Falls to
at the Iguazu Falls. Lying on the the full, we spend half a day on the
We start the day with a half-day city border between Argentina and Brazilian side of the falls. This side
tour of Buenos Aires. Known as the Brazil and standing at 82m in offers the classic panoramic vista
‘Paris of South America’ with its wide height, these majestic falls are one and a boardwalk leading into the
boulevards, cafés and shops, the of South America’s most iconic heart of Devil’s Throat, the tallest of
capital of Argentina is a lively city natural wonders and are classified Iguazu’s 275 waterfalls, where we
that boasts beautiful architecture, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. can walk out into the midst of the
colourful murals, a fascinating culture The Argentinian side offers views spray. There are also plenty of
and rich history. from the top of the falls. From the viewing platforms across the park
boardwalk, we can watch in wonder to take photographs.
This afternoon we board our flight to as millions of litres of water plunges
Iguazu. On arrival, we transfer to our into the abyss. Navigation at the foot The rest of the day is spent at leisure
hotel in the town where we stay for of the waterfalls is also included and back at the hotel.
the next three nights on a bed and there’s a network of hiking trails to
breakfast basis. enjoy. Nature lovers can see orchids, Meals: Breakfast
toucans and thousands of varieties
Meals: Breakfast of butterflies.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Buenos Aires
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Valdés Peninsula
Bahía Creek Valdés Peninsula
Iguazu Falls
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Saturday 12th December: Tuesday 15th December: Hotels
Flight to Trelew Flight to Buenos Aires &
post-eclipse presentation We’ll stay at a selection of 3, 4
We transfer to Iguazu airport for and 5-star hotels such as the 725
our flight to Trelew, via Jorge We transfer to Trelew airport and Continental Hotel in Buenos Aires, the
Newbery. On arrival, we transfer to board our flight back to Buenos Aires, Amérian Hotel in Iguazu, the Hotel
our hotel in Puerto Madryn where transferring to our overnight hotel in Las Maras in Puerto Madryn and the
we stay overnight on a bed and the city. Hotel Terramar in Las Grutas.
breakfast basis.
This evening we enjoy an entertaining
Meals: Breakfast post-eclipse presentation with
Pete Lawrence which also gives
Sunday 13th December: us a chance to share our eclipse
Valdés Peninsula & Las Grutas experiences with our fellow travellers.
Checking out of the hotel we head Meals: Breakfast
first to the Valdés Peninsula, one of
the best places in Patagonia to see Wednesday 16th & Thursday
whales. Here, southern right whales 17th December: Departure
glide along just metres from the
shoreline. For a closer view of these After our last breakfast at the hotel,
gentle giants, optional boat rides are we enjoy some time at leisure before
available out into the bay. we transfer to Buenos Aires airport
for our flight home, arriving back in
Afterwards, we continue on to our the UK the following day.
hotel in the small town of Las Grutas,
our base for the next two nights. Meals: Breakfast (Wednesday)
This evening we enjoy a pre-eclipse Please note: as the tour has been planned far in advance,
Valdés Peninsula
the itinerary and price are subject to change.
presentation with Pete Lawrence
who gives advice, information and
guidance on the forthcoming eclipse.
Meals: Breakfast
Monday 14th December:
Eclipse Day (Bahía Creek)
This morning we travel to the eclipse
site in the Bahía Creek area and close
to the centre line. There’s plenty of
time to find your own space and set
up any equipment ready to take in
the wonder of the eclipse. Once we
have witnessed the eclipse, we head
back to our hotel in Las Grutas.
Meals: Breakfast, Snack Lunch
Buenos Aires
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Return flights to Buenos Aires • Pre & post-eclipse presentations with Pete Lawrence
• Domestic return flights from Buenos Aires to Iguazu and • Tour accompanied throughout by astronomer
from Iguazu to Trelew Pete Lawrence
• Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in • English speaking guides on all excursions
hold luggage per person)
• Airport transfers in Argentina Optional dinner with tango show (£60pp)
Please note: no transfers are included between the hotel and the restaurant as the
• 8 nights at selected 3, 4 and 5-star hotels in Argentina Teatro Piazzola is located only 300m from the hotel.
with breakfast
• 1 lunch & 1 snack lunch Optional whale watching boat ride in the bay of Puerto
• Excursions to the Iguazu Falls (Argentinian side with Piramides (£70pp)
Please note: this optional excursion is subject to availability. Please also be aware
navigation & Brazilian side) & Valdés Peninsula (whale watching that we are visiting wild animals in their natural environment and therefore have no
from the beach) control over the animals’ appearance or behaviour.
• Excursion to Bahía Creek for the eclipse (includes safety
viewing glasses)
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Single rooms/cabins on request
Antarctica
© Lauren Bath Services
ECLIPSE 2021 | SOLAR ECLIPSE CRUISE
IN ANTARCTICA
20 DAYS | DEPARTING SUNDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2021
Join us on a thrilling adventure to witness the grandeur of TO BUENOS AIRES
a total solar eclipse in the Weddell Sea region, offering a
rare and historic opportunity to witness this remarkable
spectacle in Antarctic waters. On this unforgettable cruise
on board Aurora Expeditions’ brand-new ship, the Sylvia
Earle, we experience the incredible white continent, where
stunning waterways, soaring ice-clad mountains and
USHUAIA
islands alive with wildlife await.
This unique cruise will be accompanied by astronomer,
DRAKE PASSAGE
astrophotographer and The Sky at Night TV presenter
Pete Lawrence. Of course the main event and focus of this SOUTH ORKNEY
trip is the magnificent solar eclipse and on the day of this ISLANDS
phenomenon, with Pete’s expert advice, we are taken into SOUTH SHETLAND
the path of ‘totality’, close to the centre line of the eclipse ISLANDS
shadow track. Pete will give various presentations and
advice during the cruise too and we also enjoy educational ANTARCTIC
PENINSULA
lectures from the knowledgeable expedition team.
We also discover Argentina’s lively capital of Buenos Aires
and Ushuaia, regarded as the world’s southernmost city, to
complement our fantastic cruise.
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Sunday 21st & Monday
22nd November: Flight to Argentina
& Buenos Aires
Check in for our flight to Argentina,
landing in Buenos Aires the
following day and transferring to
our overnight hotel.
In the afternoon we enjoy a guided
city tour of Buenos Aires. Known as
the ‘Paris of South America’ with its
wide boulevards, cafés and shops, Buenos Aires
the capital of Argentina is a lively city
that boasts beautiful architecture,
colourful murals, a fascinating culture
and rich history.
Meals: None
Tuesday 23rd November:
Flight to Ushuaia
After breakfast at the hotel we
head to the airport for our flight to
Ushuaia, regarded as the world’s
southernmost city and the capital of
Tierra del Fuego, an archipelago at
the tip of South American mainland.
Upon arrival we meet our Aurora
Expeditions representative and
transfer to our overnight hotel.
Weddell Sea
Meals: Breakfast
Wednesday 24th November: the hotel lobby in the early afternoon On our guided tour we visit La Mision
Ushuaia & Cruise Embarkation for our tour of Ushuaia. neighbourhood, the old Government
House and the upper area of the city,
This morning, your luggage is Ushuaia is located on the shores of which offers beautiful panoramic
collected from the hotel and the Beagle Channel and is surrounded views of Ushuaia and the Beagle
transferred to the Sylvia Earle ahead by the Martial Mountains, providing Channel. We also see the historic
of embarkation. We then have free a unique landscape which combines houses that belonged to the first
time at leisure before meeting back in mountains, sea, glaciers and forests. families settled in Ushuaia. Our tour
ends with a visit to the Old Prison
Museum before transferring to the
pier for embarkation.
After embarkation, there’s time to
settle into your cabin before our
mandatory briefings. As the Sylvia
Earle pulls away from port, we
gather on the deck to commence our
adventure with spectacular views
over Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego.
This evening, get to know your fellow
expeditioners and friendly expedition
team and crew at a welcome dinner
to celebrate the start of a thrilling
adventure to Antarctica.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Thursday 25th November:
Drake Passage crossing
As we commence the Drake Passage
crossing, we make the most of our
time getting comfortable with the
Ushuaia
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Humpback whale Drake Passage
motions of the sea. Our expedition floating ice sculptures. Weather weather, ice conditions and wildlife
team prepare you for our first landing permitting, we may attempt our opportunities. We generally make
with important wildlife guidelines first landing in Antarctica by landings or enjoy excursions with
and biosecurity procedures, and start late afternoon. Zodiac boats twice a day, along
our lecture programme to learn more spectacular ice cliffs or among
about Antarctica’s history, wildlife and Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner grounded icebergs, keeping watch
environment. Our wildlife experiences for whales, seals and porpoising
begin as we enjoy watching and Saturday 27th November - Thursday penguins. Zodiac boats also transport
photographing the many seabirds, 2nd December: Antarctic Peninsula you from the ship to land, where you
including majestic albatrosses and can visit penguin rookeries, discover
giant petrels following in our wake. It’s almost impossible to describe historic huts and explore some of our
the feeling of arriving in Antarctica. favourite spots along the peninsula.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Spotting your first iceberg and
taking a deep breath of some of the While ashore we aim to stretch
Friday 26th November: Drake Passage most fresh, crisp air on earth is an our legs, wandering along pebbly
& South Shetland Islands experience that will stay with you beaches or perhaps up snow-covered
forever. Once we arrive, the western ridgelines to vantage points with
As we near the spectacular South side of the Antarctic Peninsula and mountains towering overhead and
Shetland Islands and the tip of the the South Shetland Islands are ours ice-speckled oceans below. If you
Antarctic Peninsula, the excitement to explore. Because we are so far have chosen an optional activity, you
is palpable with everyone converging south, we experience approximately have the chance to do that whenever
on one of the observation decks, 18-24 hours of daylight and the days conditions allow, and of course keen
watching for our first iceberg. can be as busy as you wish. Your polar plungers have the chance to
The ocean takes on a whole new experienced expedition team use fully immerse themselves in polar
perspective once we are below their expertise to design your voyage waters – conditions permitting!
the Antarctic Convergence and from day to day, choosing the best In addition to Zodiac cruises and
surrounded by the surreal presence of options based on the prevailing shore excursions, we may cruise
12 Book now on 0330 013 0071 or for more information visit omegabreaks.com/eclipse-tourssome of the narrow, dramatic straits having a well-deserved reputation there is still plenty of time to enjoy
separating offshore islands from the as being an iceberg alley, many large the magic of the Southern Ocean and
mainland, or linger in scenic bays to tabular bergs escape the Weddell the life that calls it home. There is
watch whales travelling or feeding. Sea through the Antarctic Sound, also time for reflection and discussion
This is a great time to enjoy the often making navigation difficult, about what we have seen and
observation lounge and marvel at this but the rewards can be great. experienced. As we approach the tip
incredible white continent. Historically, early December would of South America, our Captain may
be considered too early to visit South sail close to legendary Cape Horn,
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Orkney Islands because of extensive the southernmost headland of the
sea ice. However, conditions have Tierra del Fuego, weather and
Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th December: been changing every year and it may time permitting.
South Orkney Islands & Solar Eclipse be possible to get into the South
Orkneys on 4th December 2021 for Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We continue to the South Orkney the eclipse – the unknown is part
Islands, a group of islands lying of what makes the experience even Wednesday 8th December:
between the Scotia Sea to the north more thrilling. Disembarkation & flight to
and the Weddell Sea to the south. Buenos Aires
Be spoiled for wildlife encounters as Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
the Weddell boasts a large Adélie During the early morning we cruise
penguin colony just outside of the Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th December: up the Beagle Channel before
Antarctic Sound, some of which Drake Passage crossing docking in Ushuaia, where we
breed on the rocky slopes of a small disembark. We enjoy some free time
volcanic island. On thrilling Zodiac Our landings come to an end as here before transferring to the airport
cruises or slicing a path through the we enter the Drake Passage for our for our flight back to Buenos Aires,
maze of sea ice in your kayak, keep return journey to South America. where we stay overnight.
watch for chinstrap and gentoo With lectures and film presentations
penguins in and out of the water, to complete our Antarctic experience, Meals: Breakfast
where you may spot humpback,
minke and orca whales. With good
ice and plenty of luck, you may even
get close to a well-known emperor
penguin colony.
The full glory of this eclipse is only
visible in Antarctica and the optimum
position to experience the solar
eclipse is well into the Weddell Sea.
We try and get as close to the
centre line of the eclipse shadow
track as possible, where we can
enjoy the total solar eclipse for the
maximum duration.
Central to the story of where
Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, the
Endurance, became trapped in
formidable sea ice, the Weddell Sea
certainly is high on the list for most
polar adventurers. With this area South Shetland Islands
South Orkney Islands
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Thursday 9th & Friday 10th December:
Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, we
transfer to Buenos Aires airport for
our flight home, arriving back in the
UK the following day.
Meals: Breakfast (Thursday)
Please note: as the tour has been planned far in advance,
the itinerary and price are subject to change. Changes
may also occur while on the cruise due to unpredictable
sea and weather conditions.
Hotels
At the beginning and end of our
tour, we’ll stay at selected 3 or 4-star
hotels in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.
Gentoo penguin
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Return flights to Buenos Aires • A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket
• Return domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia • Complimentary use of muck boots during the cruise
• Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in • Witness the solar eclipse in Antarctica (includes safety
hold luggage per person) viewing glasses)
• Airport transfers in Argentina • Pre & post-eclipse presentations with Pete Lawrence
• 2 nights at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel in Buenos Aires • Tour accompanied throughout by astronomer
with breakfast Pete Lawrence
• Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel in Ushuaia
with breakfast Optional snowshoeing (approx $370/£300pp),
kayaking (approx $1,260/£1,000pp) & camping (approx
• Guided tours of Buenos Aires & Ushuaia
$150/£120pp).
• 14 nights on-board the Sylvia Earle with daily cabin service These optional excursions must be booked in advance before leaving the UK and
are subject to availability and relevant experience.
• Luggage transfer from your hotel in Ushuaia to the ship
• All meals, snacks, tea & coffee during the cruise On-board Wi-Fi is available at a cost of approximately $250
• Beer, house wine & soft drinks with dinner during the cruise per cabin for the voyage.
• Captain’s Welcome & Farewell reception including
Please note: the onboard currency is US dollars. A $15 per person, per day gratuity
four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine for the crew is automatically added to your on-board account. It is at your
& non-alcoholic beverages discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or increase/decrease the amount)
when you settle your bill. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members.
• Shore excursions & Zodiac cruises This gratuity amount is included for suites as part of their ‘Suite Benefits’.
• Educational lectures & guiding services from the
expedition team
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Our Antarctica cruise will be
on board the brand-new Sylvia
Earle, Aurora Expeditions’ second
purpose-built vessel which honours
the highly accomplished marine
biologist, oceanographer and
explorer Sylvia Earle. The ship
features a revolutionary Ulstein
X-BOW design, which splits wave
energy for comfortable, faster
travel and reduced emissions.
The relaxed staterooms are all
en-suite and the vessel also offers
a distinctive glass Atrium Lounge
with stunning views, indoor and
outdoor panoramic observation
areas, a restaurant and bar, a
lecture theatre and lounge and
an activity preparation area and
mudroom. Leisure facilities include
a gym, sauna, heated outdoor
swimming pool and Jacuzzi
where you can admire the
The Sylvia
impressive Earle Deck Plan
scenery.
SYLVIA EARLE DECK PLAN
Deck 8 Deck 7 Deck 6 Deck 5 Deck 4 Deck 3 Cabin Cate
eck 6 Deck 8 DeckDeck
5 7 Deck 6 4
Deck Deck 5 Deck 3 Deck 4 Deck 3
Cabin Category Aurora St
Aurora St
Aurora Stateroom Triple
Aurora St
Aurora Stateroom Twin
Balcony S
Aurora Stateroom Superior Balcony S
Balcony Stateroom - C Balcony S
Balcony S
17 Balcony Stateroom - B (formerly B
16
404 401
Deck 5 Deck 4 18
Deck 3 Cabin Category Balcony Stateroom - A Junior Su
406 403
Captain’s
22
Aurora
408Stateroom Triple
405 Balcony Stateroom Superior
17 9
(formerly Balcony Suite) Ship Featu
16 Aurora
410Stateroom Twin
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Sydney
ECLIPSE 2023 | THE WONDERS OF AUSTRALIA
15 DAYS | DEPARTING SUNDAY 9TH APRIL 2023
17 DAYS | DEPARTING FRIDAY 7TH APRIL 2023
Join us on an unforgettable adventure to witness the
grandeur of a total solar eclipse in Western Australia,
which promises to be a truly special experience. CAPE TRIBULATION
& DAINTREE
This unique tour will be accompanied in Australia by CAIRNS
astronomer, astrophotographer and The Sky at Night TV GREAT
BARRIER REEF
presenter Pete Lawrence. Of course the main event and
focus of this trip is the magnificent solar eclipse and on
the day of this phenomenon, with Pete’s expert advice,
EXMOUTH
AUSTRALIA
AYERS ROCK
we are taken into the path of ‘totality’, close to the centre
line of the eclipse shadow track. This will be at a location
chosen to give us a good chance of clear skies. Pete will
give various presentations and advice during the trip too. BLUE
MOUNTAINS
PERTH
With a stopover in Singapore* to explore this vibrant city
SYDNEY
state, the rest of this wonderful tour is spent discovering
some of Australia’s most iconic sights as we travel across
this beautiful country of contrasts. From snorkelling on
the Great Barrier Reef and enjoying a special sunrise
tour of Uluru, to admiring Sydney’s famous landmarks
and dolphin watching in Rockingham, this adventure of a
lifetime won’t disappoint.
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Friday 7th & Saturday 8th April:
Flight to Singapore*
Check in for our flight to Singapore,
landing the following day. Upon
arrival we are met by our local
representative and transfer to our
hotel, where we stay for two nights.
The rest of the day is yours to explore
the city or relax in the hotel. Founded
as a trading post for the British Ayers Rock
Empire, Singapore is currently the
only city-island-nation in the world
and offers a wealth of exciting and Later, we enjoy a welcome meeting at described as a little slice of tropical
new experiences. the hotel with our tour manager and paradise where stunning beaches
Pete Lawrence. meet dense rainforest. We enjoy a
Meals: None guided rainforest walk, scenic drive
Meals: Breakfast past Thornton Beach and lunch at the
Sunday 9th April: Singapore* Rainforest Café as well as free time in
Tuesday 11th April: Great Barrier Reef Cape Tribulation and the magnificent
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy Alexandra Lookout. We also venture
a day of sightseeing in vibrant We meet our guide in the hotel into the heart of the oldest rainforest
Singapore where there is plenty lobby and walk to Cairns marina. in the world in search of saltwater
to see and do. Take a trip to the From here we board our cruise to crocodiles during our Cooper
fascinating ArtScience Museum the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s Creek cruise.
located in the famous Marina Bay largest coral reef complex and a
Sands, visit the iconic Gardens by the World Heritage listed natural wonder. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Bay or enjoy a ride on the Singapore Our day includes a marine biologist
Flyer, a huge observation wheel presentation, morning and afternoon Thursday 13th April: Ayers Rock
offering incredible views of the city. tea, buffet lunch, semi-submersible
tour and glass bottom boat tour. We have an early start today to catch
Meals: Breakfast Snorkelling equipment is also our flight to Ayers Rock. Upon arrival,
available for those who would we meet our guide and then spend
Monday 10th April: like to experience the Great Barrier the day embracing the area’s culture,
Flight to Australia & Cairns Reef underwater. geology and environment. We begin
with a drive around the base of Ayers
Check in for our flight to Cairns, Meals: Breakfast, Buffet Lunch Rock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
where we are met by our tour also known by its Aboriginal name of
manager on arrival and transfer to the Wednesday 12th April: Uluru, followed by a short walk into
Pacific Hotel, our base for the next Cape Tribulation & Daintree the natural wonder of the Mutitjulu
three nights. We have the afternoon Waterhole. We then visit rock art sites
at leisure to explore the diverse city This morning we depart for our and the local waterhole to learn about
of Cairns, known as the gateway to private tour, which includes a Daintree Uluru’s significance to the Anangu
Queensland’s tropical north. River ferry to Cape Tribulation, often (local Aboriginal people). Next we
drive around the rest of the base
and experience the Mala walk, which
follows the north-west side of Uluru,
before transferring to the Voyages
Ayers Rock Resort for check in.
This evening we enjoy a special
sunset tour of Uluru, which includes
sparkling wine and nibbles. We
stay until after dark for a unique
experience – star gazing with the
imposing Ulhuru in the background.
Meals: Packed Breakfast
Friday 14th April: Ayers Rock
& Flight to Sydney
This morning we are picked up early
for a sunrise tour at Uluru, where we
watch the desert come to life as the
first rays of sunshine hit Australia’s
best-known natural landmark.
Great Barrier Reef
Book now on 0330 013 0071 or for more information visit omegabreaks.com/eclipse-tours 17the Eaglehawk lookout before riding
on the scenic cableway, railway and
skyway or wind your way through the
rainforest on the elevated boardwalk.
Afterwards we head back to the hotel
and enjoy an informative presentation
with Pete Lawrence in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Monday 17th April: The Rocks
Dreaming Aboriginal Heritage Tour
& Captain Cook Cruise
We start the day with a visit to The
Rocks, a historic area of Sydney’s
city centre. Here we join The Rocks
Alexandra Lookout Dreaming Aboriginal Heritage Tour
and journey into the culture of
We return to the hotel for a leisurely choose to join a guided walk from Aboriginal people with our guide.
breakfast before departing for a visit Bondi to Bronte. Next we are dropped Next we head to King Street Wharf
to the Olgas (Kata Tjuta) to view the off at the bustling Circular Quay for to board the famous Captain Cook
spectacular rock formations and be time at leisure and a chance to have Cruise and depart on a seafood
dwarfed by these huge, mysterious lunch (not included) before walking buffet lunch cruise around Darling
red domes, with the tallest of them to the Sydney Opera House, where Harbour. This afternoon we enjoy
around 546 metres high. After our we enjoy a private tour. time at leisure in Darling Harbour
tour, we transfer to the airport and where there is plenty to see, from
catch our flight to Sydney. Meals: Breakfast the Chinese Garden to the Australian
National Maritime Museum (entrance
Upon arrival in Sydney we meet our Sunday 16th April: Blue Mountains not included).
local guide and transfer to the Metro
Marlow Sydney Central Hotel where Following breakfast we meet our Meals: Breakfast, Buffet Lunch
we stay for the next four nights. guide for a full-day tour of the
spectacular Blue Mountains, named Tuesday 18th April: Flight to Perth
Meals: Breakfast after the delicate azure haze that & Scitech
lingers in the region. On the way, we
Saturday 15th April: Sydney visit the Featherdale Wildlife Park Today we fly to Perth and meet
& Bondi Beach to get up close to Australian native our local guide at the airport. We
animals before continuing to the Blue then transfer to the Quality Hotel
A tour of Sydney’s highlights Mountains’ Echo Point Lookout to Ambassador and enjoy the afternoon
awaits us today, including St Mary's admire the famous Three Sisters, an at leisure.
Cathedral, Sydney Harbour Bridge iconic rock formation. We then have
and Opera House, as well as the time for lunch (not included) before This evening we head to Scitech, an
suburbs of The Rocks, Paddington, heading to Scenic World, where interactive and engaging science
Kings Cross and Chinatown. Later we we enjoy a unique nature-based museum located in the heart of Perth,
visit the famous Bondi Beach, where experience. With an unlimited pass for a private function, which includes
there is free time to relax or you can on all attractions, take in the views at access to the largest planetarium
in the Southern Hemisphere. Once
inside, experience the wonders
of the Universe during one of the
internationally-renowned shows.
Meals: Breakfast
Wednesday 19th April:
Dolphin, Penguin and Sea Lion
Adventure Cruise
We head to the lovely city of
Rockingham and depart on our
Dolphin, Penguin and Sea Lion
Adventure Cruise through the
spectacular Shoalwater Islands Marine
Park, where dolphins are the star
attraction! Look out for them leaping
from the wake of our boat or mothers
with their new born calves. We then
return through the wildlife sanctuary
zone to visit the sea lions at Seal
Cottesloe Beach Island and to watch out for pelicans,
18 Book now on 0330 013 0071 or for more information visit omegabreaks.com/eclipse-toursospreys, cormorants, terns and more.
The cruise concludes on Penguin
Island to see the penguin feeding, and
we then enjoy free time on the island
before heading back to the hotel.
Please be aware that we are visiting wild animals in their
natural environment and therefore have no control over
the animals’ appearance or behaviour.
This evening we enjoy a pre-eclipse
presentation with Pete Lawrence
who gives advice, information and
guidance on the forthcoming eclipse.
Meals: Breakfast
Kings Park
Thursday 20th April:
Eclipse Day & Exmouth species of the state’s unique flora. Hotel, just across the road from our
During our time here we enjoy a hotel, which also gives us a chance
This morning we take a packed guided walk over the famous glass to share our eclipse experiences with
breakfast and transfer to Perth airport bridge and visit the war memorial, set our fellow travellers.
to catch our flight to Exmouth, against the stunning backdrop of the
located on the tip of the North West Swan River and Perth’s skyline. Meals: Breakfast
Cape in Western Australia. Upon
arrival we board our coach and are Next we stop for a photo at Perth’s Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd April:
taken close to the centre line of the iconic Cottesloe Beach before Departure
eclipse shadow track, where we can arriving in Fremantle, the historic port
enjoy the total solar eclipse for the of Western Australia known for its After our last breakfast at the hotel,
maximum duration. There’s plenty of Victorian architecture and maritime we transfer to Perth airport for our
time to find your own space and set heritage. We drive through the city, flight home, arriving back in the UK
up any equipment ready to take in passing the Cappuccino Strip, Fishing the following day.
the wonder of the eclipse. Boat Harbour and Monument Hill,
before stopping at Little Creatures Meals: Breakfast (Saturday)
In the afternoon we visit the beautiful brewery for lunch (not included). Our
city of Exmouth where we enjoy coach then takes us to the B Shed Please note: as the tour has been planned far in advance,
the itinerary and price are subject to change.
some free time. Take the chance to Jetty, where we depart on a cruise
explore the city, do some souvenir along the Swan River back to Perth.
Hotels
shopping or simply relax with a cup We enjoy complimentary wine tasting
of coffee. After a few hours we fly and take in famous sights such as the
We spend two nights at a selected
back to Perth and are transferred to Yacht Club, the magnificent Mansions
4-star hotel in Singapore.*
our hotel. and Swan Brewery, complete with
commentary from our captain. We
In Australia we’ll stay at a selection of
Meals: Packed Breakfast, In-Flight Snack disembark at Elizabeth Quay and
4-star hotels in Cairns, Yulara (near
from here our guide accompanies us
Uluru), Sydney and Perth.
Friday 21st April: Perth on the short walk back to the hotel.
*Only available on the 17 day option.
On our last full day we head to Kings This evening we gather for a
Park, the world’s largest inner city post-eclipse presentation with
park which displays over 3,000 Pete Lawrence at the Goodearth
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Flight to Cairns (stopover in Singapore*) and return • Outer Great Barrier Reef, Darling Harbour, Rockingham
from Perth Wildlife & Swan River cruises (includes buffet lunch on Great
• Domestic flights from Cairns to Ayers Rock, Ayers Rock Barrier Reef & Darling Harbour cruises)
to Sydney and Sydney to Perth • Private Cape Tribulation & Daintree tour
• Return charter flight from Perth to Exmouth • Uluru sunset tour with sparkling wine & nibbles
• Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in and sunrise tour
hold luggage per person) • Private tour of Sydney Opera House
• Airport transfers in Singapore* & Australia • The Rocks Dreaming Heritage walking tour
• 2 nights at a selected 4-star hotel in Singapore* • Private function at Scitech
with breakfast • Guided tours of Sydney & Perth
• 12 nights at selected 4-star hotels in Australia with breakfast • Pre & post-eclipse presentations with Pete Lawrence
• 1 lunch • Tour accompanied in Australia by astronomer
• Excursions to Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Blue Mountains, Featherdale Pete Lawrence
Wildlife Park, Exmouth & Fremantle • Local guides on excursions
• Excursion to a carefully-selected location for the eclipse • Services of a tour manager
(includes safety viewing glasses)
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Houston
ECLIPSE 2024 | TEXAS, USA
6 DAYS | DEPARTING FRIDAY 5TH APRIL 2024
Join us to witness the grandeur of a total solar eclipse in
the southern state of Texas, USA which promises to be a
DALLAS
truly special experience.
This unique tour will be accompanied by an expert
WAXAHACHIE & ENNIS
astronomer and we’ll also be joined by astronomer,
astrophotographer and The Sky at Night TV presenter
Pete Lawrence for the latter part of the tour. Of course
the main event and focus of this trip is the magnificent
solar eclipse and on the day of this phenomenon, with
TEXAS
Pete’s expert advice, we are taken into the path of
‘totality’, close to the centre line of the eclipse shadow
track. This will be at a location chosen to give us a good
chance of clear skies. Pete will give various presentations
and advice too. HOUSTON
& SPACE CENTER
During this wonderful tour we also visit NASA’s
Johnson Space Center in Houston to learn more about
space exploration.
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Friday 5th April: Flight to Houston Sunday 7th April: Houston
to Waxahachie
Check in for our flight to Houston,
Texas. On arrival, we are met by our Checking out of our Houston hotel,
local representative and transfer to we head to Waxahachie. On arrival,
the Crowne Plaza Houston River we check in to the Fairfield Inn &
Oaks Hotel, our base for the next Suites by Marriott Dallas Waxahachie
two nights. where we stay for the last two nights
of our tour. Houston
Meals: None
This evening, we enjoy a pre-eclipse
Saturday 6th April: presentation with Pete Lawrence at Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th April:
Space Center Houston the Waxahachie Civic Center, located Post-eclipse presentation & overnight
next to the hotel. flight home
After breakfast we enjoy a welcome
presentation by our expert Meals: Breakfast After breakfast we return to the
astronomer at the hotel. We then Waxahachie Civic Center for a
spend the day at NASA’s Johnson Monday 8th April: post-eclipse presentation with
Space Center, one of Houston’s Solar Eclipse in Ennis Pete Lawrence which also gives
top attractions, which boasts many us a chance to share our eclipse
interactive displays with everything Following breakfast at the hotel, we experiences with our fellow travellers.
from space artefacts to a full-size head to Ennis. Here we can enjoy the Afterwards, we transfer to Dallas
rocket and space shuttle. Here we can total solar eclipse for the maximum airport for our flight home, arriving
learn about space exploration from duration, scheduled to start around back in the UK the following day.
fascinating hands-on exhibits. 12.22pm. There’s plenty of time to
find your own space and set up Meals: Breakfast (Tuesday)
Later, enjoy dinner (not included) any equipment ready to take in the
in the collection of historic wonder of the eclipse. Please note: as the tour has been planned far in advance,
the itinerary and price are subject to change.
Houston neighbourhoods known
as the Heights, an area dotted Later we return to our Waxahachie
Hotels
with independent shops and hotel.
trendy restaurants.
We’ll stay at the 4-star Crowne
Meals: Breakfast
Plaza Houston River Oaks Hotel and
Meals: Breakfast
the 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites by
Marriott Dallas Waxahachie.
Space Center Houston
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Flight to Houston and return from Dallas • Admission to the Space Center Houston
• Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in • Excursion to Ennis for the eclipse (includes safety
hold luggage per person) viewing glasses)
• Airport transfers in Texas • Pre & post-eclipse presentations at the Waxahachie Civic
• 2 nights at the 4-star Crowne Plaza Houston River Oaks Center with Pete Lawrence
Hotel with breakfast • Tour accompanied throughout by an expert astronomer
• 2 nights at the 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dallas • Part of the tour accompanied by astronomer Pete Lawrence
Waxahachie with breakfast • Local guides on excursions
• Porterage at the Crowne Plaza Houston River Oaks Hotel
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The Alamo
ECLIPSE 2024 | THE BEST OF TEXAS
9 DAYS | DEPARTING TUESDAY 2ND APRIL 2024
Join us to witness the grandeur of a total solar eclipse in
the southern state of Texas, USA which promises to be a
truly special experience.
This unique tour will be accompanied by an expert
astronomer and we’ll also be joined by astronomer, FORT WORTH DALLAS
astrophotographer and The Sky at Night TV presenter
Pete Lawrence for the latter part of the tour. Of course WAXAHACHIE & ENNIS
the main event and focus of this trip is the magnificent
TEXAS
solar eclipse and on the day of this phenomenon, with
Pete’s expert advice, we are taken into the path of
‘totality’, close to the centre line of the eclipse shadow
track. This will be at a location chosen to give us a good AUSTIN
chance of clear skies. Pete will give various presentations
and advice too.
SAN ANTONIO HOUSTON
& THE ALAMO & SPACE
During this wonderful tour we also visit NASA’s Johnson CENTER
Space Center in Houston, discover the vibrant cities of
San Antonio, Austin and Dallas, visit the famous Alamo
and enjoy a cattle drive and championship rodeo for an
authentic taste of the ‘Lone Star State’.
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Tuesday 2nd April: Flight to Houston
Check in for our flight to Houston,
Texas. On arrival, we are met by our
local representative and transfer
to the Crowne Plaza Houston River
Oaks Hotel, our base for the next
two nights.
Meals: None
Wednesday 3rd April:
Space Center Houston
After breakfast we enjoy a welcome
presentation by our expert
astronomer at the hotel. We then
Fort Worth Stockyards
spend the day at NASA’s Johnson
Space Center, one of Houston’s
top attractions, which boasts many Antonio River Walk (not included). for Austin, the capital of Texas, where
interactive displays with everything This afternoon we board our boat we stay overnight at the Holiday Inn
from space artefacts to a full-size for a relaxing river cruise along the Austin-Town Lake.
rocket and space shuttle. Here we can San Antonio River. The boat’s captain
learn about space exploration from shares fascinating stories about the This afternoon we enjoy a sightseeing
fascinating hands-on exhibits. city’s culture, history and architecture tour of Austin with a local guide.
during this 35-minute cruise. Known as the Live-Music Capital, the
Later, enjoy dinner (not included) city has managed to retain a small-
in the collection of historic Later we transfer to the Hampton Inn town charm and is home to unique
Houston neighbourhoods known San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk attractions, a vibrant arts scene and
as the Heights, an area dotted where we stay overnight. This evening beautiful outdoor spaces, from the
with independent shops and we enjoy a presentation with an shores of Lady Bird Lake to the
trendy restaurants. expert astronomer at the San Antonio city’s highest vantage point on
Meeting Center. Mount Bonnell.
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast In the evening there’s the option to
Thursday 4th April: visit the Continental Club, a retro
San Antonio & River Cruise Friday 5th April: The Alamo & Austin Austin venue that opened in 1957
and is a mecca for roots, rockabilly,
Checking out of our Houston After checking out of our hotel this country and swing music.
hotel this morning, we travel to morning we visit the Alamo, site of
San Antonio. On arrival there’s the the famous, pivotal battle in the Texas Meals: Breakfast
chance to enjoy lunch along the San Revolution in 1836. Next, we depart
Austin
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