Arctic Kingdom is pleased to offer the Qaanaaq Eclipse Experience. This amazing aerial eclipse viewing takes place in the northern town of Qaanaaq and will expose you to a variety of discovery within the main adventure. Our aerial experiences will include a trip above the clouds to ensure a spectacular view of the eclipse and a subsequent flight for aerial bear viewing. Observing muskox, caribou, narwhal, and the majestic arctic tundra by boat, by dogsled, and on foot are all rolled into one extraordinary discovery expedition which will be centered from the small town of Qaanaaq located in northern Greenland less than 800 miles from the north pole.

The hamlet of Qaanaaq is a rich hospitable community, home to 650 Greenlandic Inuit people and 3000 husky dogs. The small but comfortable hotel will be our home for the duration of our stay. Our Inuit hosts will prepare unique foods native to the area and culture, such as reindeer and arctic char.

The landscape is lush at this time of the year, making the opportunity to hike in the surrounding arctic tundra, which will be carpeted with flowers, ideal. The view of the bay in front of the settlement is spectacular, filled with large icebergs that have calved from nearby glaciers and become wedged on shallow reefs as if to invite viewing of the amazing picturesque scene.

Our activities will include flying 220 miles north to intersect with the central line of the eclipse in the clear skies at altitude for an unparalleled view of the solar event over Franklin Island at almost 81 degrees north. The absolute finest position to see one of natures own shows. After viewing the eclipse we will continue on for flight seeing over the largest glacier in the world, the Humboldt, which is almost 60 miles across at its front, landing nearby to explore the area on foot. Here, in the home to the majestic polar bear, we hope for an unforgettable encounter with the king of the north.

Uninhabited Inglefield land is rich in wildlife and is another destination for our flight seeing. Ancient archaeological sites abound for viewing, and spotting the muskox, reindeer and arctic hare that make this their area their home is a wonderful and valuable part of the hiking experience that will allow us to photograph these native animals.

If ice conditions permit the group will fly up to the Greenland ice cap and join local hunters with their dogsleds to explore this harsh but beautiful environment gaining insight to the native hunting customs and people. Alternatively, we will journey by boat to the village of Siorapaluk and visit the huge colonies of arctic seabirds that make the nearby cliffs their summer breeding ground and try to spot the elusive arctic fox hunting at the base of the cliff. In this area we will also have the opportunity to meet with artisans and purchase native carvings of the highest quality.

Our final day is spent on the water cruising by small boat amongst the dramatic icebergs of Inglefield Fjord. The chances of viewing narwhals and seals have been noted as excellent. This is a relaxing yet exciting way to cap our expedition.