Eclipse Tours: Ring of Fire Expeditions

06/06/2024

Ever wanted to see a solar eclipse while witnessing the wildlife of the Galapagos? Now's your chance! 🐢☀️

Check out this Ring Solar Eclipse Galápagos Islands tour observing the annular (ring) eclipse of the Sun, while cruising onboard Lindblad Expeditions' newest ship, National Geographic Islander II! 🛳️

With 26 cabins on deck and a 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio, this small cruise tour is sure to provide you with the expedition of a lifetime while maintaining a private yacht level of service.

Visit https://www.eclipsetours.com/tour/eclipse-tour-57-ring-solar-eclipse-galapagos-islands-2028/ to learn more!

08/04/2024

Our 53rd Solar Eclipse tour in Mazatlán, Mexico left us sun-struck! ☀️ Check out this stunning time-lapse of the eclipse on April 8, captured by our guest, Calvin Lacey 📸

Interested in joining us on one of our future tours? Contact your Direct Travel Vacations advisor or go to www.eclipsetours.com for more information on our stellar excursions! ✨

02/02/2024

Happy Groundhog Day and the promise of an early spring! 💐Embrace the blossoming season with newfound wanderlust—where will this newfound springtime take you?🛫

15/12/2023

🗿✨ Unearth the Mystery of Easter Island's Moai! 🌴 Standing tall against time, the Moai statues are ancient stone guardians, carved by the Rapa Nui people between 1100 and 1650. 🗿 Each one tells a story of culture, craftsmanship, and the island's rich history.

Now's your chance to see these historic statues in person while witnessing the glory of a Solar Eclipse 🔆! Visit https://brnw.ch/21wFmyK to learn more!

12/12/2023

🌑✨ Embark on a Celestial Odyssey to Easter Island! 🗿🌅 Join us for the adventure of a lifetime on Eclipse Tour 54 - Ring Solar Eclipse. 🌏 Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Easter Island while witnessing the mesmerizing cosmic spectacle.

🔭 Tour Highlights:

🌴 Explore the mysteries of Easter Island's ancient moai statues.
🌅 Witness the celestial magic of the Ring Solar Eclipse from a prime location.
🏝️ Discover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the island's unique culture.
📅 Tour Dates: September 29-October 3, 2024
🌐 Details & Booking: https://brnw.ch/21wFg3a

Don't miss your chance to be part of this cosmic journey! Secure your spot now and make memories that last a lifetime. 🚀

07/12/2023

🌌✨ Chase the Northern Lights in the Alaskan Sky! 🌠 Join us on our on Aurora Viewing Tour for a breathtaking adventure under the magical Aurora Borealis. 🏔️🌲 Immerse yourself in the beauty of Alaska's winter wonderland and witness the sky dance with vibrant colors.

🔍 Tour Highlights:

🌌 Spectacular Aurora Borealis displays in the Alaskan wilderness.
❄️ Explore the stunning winter landscapes and embrace the magic of the season.
🌟 Expert guides to enhance your Northern Lights experience.
📅 Tour Dates: March 10 - March 14
🌐 Details & Booking: https://brnw.ch/21wF7TT

Hurry, there's only 1 suite left! Don't miss the chance to witness nature's dazzling light show! Secure your spot now and let the Alaskan Aurora cast its spell on you.

04/12/2023

Join Paul D. Maley of the NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society for his next aurora viewing tour to one of our favorite spots near Fairbanks, Alaska 🔭🌌

Space is limited, with only 1 suite left! ✨ Visit https://brnw.ch/21wF0UV to learn more!

We are the longest consecutive astronomical tour organization in the United States.

30/11/2023

Curious to see what our accommodations look like while we're Eclipse hunting? Check out the Hangaroa Eco Village and Spa in Chile, where we will be staying for our 54th Eclipse tour September 2024! 🔆

Hangaroa Hotel is a place where one encounters the simplicity and beauty of nature 🍃 It is an invitation to renew the soul and at the same time respecting nature and culture. Made of noble and natural materials, such as cypress logs, clay and volcanic rock, offering visitors a dip in Rapa Nui habitat.

To learn more about Easter Island Ring Solar Eclipse tour, visit: https://brnw.ch/21wEV6v

27/11/2023

Here's a quick recap of our most recent Southwest Eclipse tour results from October 2023! 🌵🏜️ Its purpose was to provide a visual and photographic outreach experience for new observers and those interested in astronomy, you don't need a scientific background to join us! 🔭

🔆 This type ‘annular solar eclipse’ where the Moon is somewhat farther away from the Earth preventing the Sun from being completely covered will occur again in October 2024 on Easter Island when our 54th organized trip will take off. See https://brnw.ch/21wEOdG for future expedition plans!

24/11/2023

🌅✈️ Embark on an Epic Eclipse Expedition! 🌑 Unveil the wonders of our 54th Eclipse itinerary, promising an unforgettable adventure on Easter Island. 🗿 Here's a sneak peek into the cosmic journey that awaits:

🌐 Day 1: Arrival in Paradise
Land on Easter Island and feel the enchanting energy that surrounds this remote gem. Get ready for an awe-inspiring experience as we kick off our celestial adventure!

🌅 Day 2: Cultural Immersion
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Easter Island. Explore ancient moai statues, learn about the island's intriguing past, and connect with the local community.

🏝️ Day 3: Island Exploration
Discover the hidden treasures of Easter Island, from pristine beaches to volcanic landscapes. Uncover the mysteries that make this destination truly unique.

🔭 Day 4: Eclipse Observation
The main event! Witness the breathtaking Ring Solar Eclipse from one of the most stunning locations on Earth. Our expert guides will ensure you have the best vantage point for this celestial spectacle.

🌌 Day 5: Farewell, Easter Island
Bid farewell to this paradise with memories etched in your heart. Depart with a sense of wonder and a newfound appreciation for the cosmos.

Ready to embark on this celestial escapade? Check out the full itinerary and secure your spot! 🌠 https://brnw.ch/21wEJTr

🚀 Don't miss your chance to be part of this cosmic journey!

22/11/2023

🌑✨ Excitement Alert: Eclipse Adventure Ahead! 🌏 Join Paul D. Maley on the journey of a lifetime to witness the mesmerizing Ring Solar Eclipse on Easter Island with . 🌅 Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of this celestial event while exploring the rich culture and history of Easter Island.

🗓️ Dates: September 29, 2024 - October 3, 2024
🌴 Destination: Easter Island
🔍 Tour Details: https://brnw.ch/21wEGzW

This is an opportunity to tick off a celestial wonder from your bucket list and create unforgettable memories. Let's make this eclipse chase an adventure to remember! 🚀

Don't miss out on this cosmic rendezvous! Check out the details and secure your spot now: https://brnw.ch/21wEGzW

Join Ring of Fire Expeditions 55th solar eclipse expedition to famed Easter Island and witness a fabulous 6 minute 25 seconds ring eclipse of the Sun. This expedition will be led by Paul D. Maley of the NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society and will be his 85th solar eclipse.

27/10/2023

Ring of Fire Expeditions (ROFE) is the longest consecutive astronomical tour organization in the United States, with our 53rd Total Solar Eclipse tour happening on April 2024! 🌞

Join us to experience the beauty of a Solar Eclipse, the vibrant wildlife of UNESCO sites, and the luxury of a Mexico Cruise! 🔭🌄⛴️

For more details go to:
https://brnw.ch/21wDTUv

24/10/2023

Going on a trip with Eclipse Tours means witnessing the most spectacular views nature can provide while getting the chance to learn about them from our team of scientists! 🔭⚛️

Learn more about our experts here:

https://brnw.ch/21wDNdU

20/10/2023

Only 2 cabins left for our April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Mexico Cruise!

Join Paul D. Maley of the NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society, Dr. Michael Shara of the American Museum of Natural History, and the rest of the Eclipse Tours crew as we:

☀️ Sail through the Sea of Cortez to witness the Total Solar Eclipse on board the Diana ⛴️

🐠 Explore Maria Madre Island, a UNESCO biosphere reserve offering a unique ecosystem teeming with rare wildlife and breathtaking natural scenery 🏝️

🐋 Visit Cabo Pulmo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you get the chance to dive snorkel and scuba dive with sea turtles and possible whale sharks 🌊
.. and much more!

Learn more about this incredible experience today:
https://brnw.ch/21wDIWD

17/10/2023

Witness a total solar eclipse in Mexico while learning from our scientific experts! 🌞🔭⚛️

Join us on our April 2024 Mexico Eclipse Cruise with guest lecturer Dr. Michael Shara of the American Museum of Natural History, a veteran of 4 total solar eclipses and an outstanding scientific speaker.

Learn more at:
https://brnw.ch/21wDBNy

Ring of Fire Expeditions (ROFE) is the longest consecutive astronomical tour organization in the United States. ROFE specializes in astro-tourism since 1970 with expeditions organized and led by Paul D. Maley of the NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society and arranged by Direct Travel, Inc.

15/10/2023

Why join Eclipse Tours to see your next Total Solar Eclipse?

🌞 Ring of Fire Expeditions has the longest track record of eclipse expeditions in the US–almost 50 years!

👥 Enjoy small group tours with private charters and expeditions.

⚛️ Get the chance to learn from our experts and scientists on board.

📄 Custom itineraries are made just for you!

Visit https://brnw.ch/21wDwA5 for more information!

12/10/2023

Join Paul D. Maley of the NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society on what will be his 84th trip to see an eclipse of the Sun! 🌞🔭

☑️ Witness a Total Solar Eclipse
☑️ Go on a Mexico Cruise
☑️ Swim with Whale Sharks
And much more!

Visit Eclipse Tours for more details:
https://www.eclipsetours.com/tour/eclipse-tour-53-total-solar-cruise/

29/09/2023

We can't predict the weather, but we can predict the fun! Our 2021 Total Eclipse Cruise to Antarctica was still a success in our eyes, despite the event that the skies did not cooperate and we were unable to actually observe the Sun during any part of the solar eclipse process. However there were some positive aspects:

1.We were able to sail to near the center of the path of the eclipse and experience 1 minute 35 seconds of totality.

2.This was by far the darkest eclipse that we have experienced. The clouds made the overall impression of totality seem like actual night instead of the typical twilight level of sky background.

3. Those who are ‘country counters’ can add Argentine Antarctica and British Antarctic Territory (BAT) as new countries to their list. Even though we could not land we were in sight of Coronation Island which is part of BAT.

4. We were able to succeed in making one landing on Antarctica (Penguin Island) where we were able to see seals, petrels and chinstrap penguins.

Want to see what trips are coming up next? Visit: https://www.eclipsetours.com/upcomingtours/ to see more!

26/09/2023

The Annular Solar Eclipse will be gracing parts of the USA with its presence in a couple of weeks. Before you view the Eclipse in person, make sure you have proper eye protection! 😎

Eye safety is our main priority at any observational event involving the sun. Observing the Sun can be inherently dangerous but there are ways that eclipse observation can be accomplished safely and without risk.

Learn more about Solar Eclipse Eye safety at:

Eye safety is RING OF FIRE EXPEDITIONS’ main priority at any observational event involving the Sun. For decades I have provided safety information to people in various countries as well as appearing on TV and giving interviews to the local press prior to and during our solar eclipse expeditions. T...

21/09/2023

Run Forest Run! 🏃‍♂️🌞 There's still room for you to join our Southwest USA Solar Eclipse adventure! Spend 7 days exploring the beautiful sights of Arizona and Utah (including the spot where Forrest Gump ended his cross-country run), while getting to experience the wonder of being in the Solar Eclipse path!

Space is limited, sign up today!

If the weather in the above zone cooperates, you should be able to see the Moon inside the disc of the Sun for about 4 minutes 46 seconds from our vantage point*. Some 95% of the Sun will be completely blocked by the Moon. The trip will be by motor coach beginning from and ending at Phoenix Sky Harb...

18/09/2023

Check out this amazing opportunity to witness the Total Solar Eclipse on a Mexico Cruise! 🌞🇲🇽

https://brnw.ch/21wCHdX

The Sea of Cortez was dubbed the “world’s aquarium” by underwater explorer, Jacques Cousteau. He coined this term because the Sea of Cortez boasts over 900 species of fish and almost 35 species of marine mammals—all located in the zone between Baja California and the Mexican mainland. Not only will you get to marvel in the natural phenomena that is the Solar Eclipse, but you have plenty of chances to observe and enjoy the sights of the beautiful wildlife in the area! 🐋🐬🐢

13/09/2023

New to eclipse watching and not sure which company has experience? Ring of Fire Expeditions has the longest track record of eclipse expeditions in the US–almost 50 years!

Our 2023 Solar Eclipse Cruise to Australia, added another successful trip to that record!

Check out our upcoming tours here: https://brnw.ch/21wCxZf

10/09/2023

An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, but when it is at or near its farthest point from Earth. Because the Moon is farther away from Earth, it appears smaller than the Sun and does not completely cover the Sun.

As a result, the Moon appears as a dark disk on top of a larger, bright disk, creating what looks like a ring around the Moon! 🌕

Witness this natural phenomena and join us for the next annular eclipse in the U.S. will be on Oct. 14, 2023!

If the weather in the above zone cooperates, you should be able to see the Moon inside the disc of the Sun for about 4 minutes 46 seconds from our vantage point*. Some 95% of the Sun will be completely blocked by the Moon. The trip will be by motor coach beginning from and ending at Phoenix Sky Harb...

07/09/2023

Looking for your next adventure? Join us for 7 days in October to witness the glory of the annular solar eclipse throughout Arizona and Utah! Some 95% of the sun will be completely blocked by the moon for nearly 5 minutes!

https://www.eclipsetours.com/tour/eclipse-tour-52-southwest-usa/

Highlights of our tour:
🌞 Solar Eclipse Viewing & Photo Location
🔭 Lowell Observatory
🎇 Meteor Crater National Landmark
🌄 Monument Valley National Park
🦖 Moenave Dinosaur Tracks
🏜️ Grand Canyon National Park

27/08/2023

We've been running aurora viewing tours to Alaska since 2012 and have had a 100% success rate in aurora viewing.

Here are some photos from our first expedition, a testament to the awe-inspiring wonder that we witness on each trip!🌌

24/08/2023

Ring of Fire Expeditions has been helping people witness the power and glory of solar eclipses for over 50 years!

Here are some photos from our 1980 total solar eclipse expedition in Kenya, where the group was able to observe the eclipse and had the opportunity to conduct a genuine safari through the country.

The NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society eclipse team is represented by the Texas flag, as seen in the first image. If you see this flag at an eclipse, it is probably RING OF FIRE EXPEDITIONS☀️

22/08/2023

Join Paul D. Maley of the NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society from October 11 - October 17 on a Southwest USA Annular Solar Eclipse tour!

Now's your chance to witness the magic of the solar eclipse in Southwest USA while going on a guided tour to explore the surrounding landscapes.

Tour highlights include:
*Meteor Crater National Landmark
*Petrified Forest National Park
*Monument Valley (where we will see the eclipse!)
*Grand Canyon National Park.. And much more!

Learn about our Southwest USA Tour at: https://brnw.ch/21wBRdv

18/08/2023

Did you know? ⚠️

An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, but when it is at or near its farthest point from Earth. Because the Moon is farther away from Earth, it appears smaller than the Sun and does not completely cover the Sun. As a result, the Moon appears as a dark disk on top of a larger, bright disk, creating what looks like a ring around the Moon. The next annular eclipse in the U.S. will be on Oct. 14, 2023.

15/08/2023

Join Paul D. Maley of the NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society for his next aurora viewing tour, this time to one of our favorite spots near Fairbanks, Alaska where we will spend four nights at the aurora viewing lodge with all meals included❄️🌌

This trip is a continuation of public outreach expeditions on land (18 to Alaska, 2 to Svalbard), sea (2 to Norway), and air (2 trips) to watch the Northern Lights. So far, every time we have ventured to Alaska we have seen aurora on at least one of the four nights!

Go to https://brnw.ch/21wBFOV to learn more about this journey of a lifetime!

11/08/2023

Did you know?⚠️

It is thought that Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei coined the term, 'aurora borealis', derived from Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for the north wind, Boreas.

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