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Have you ever wanted to witness an eclipse – from the depths of a canyon system or from the skies in an airplane? What about your dream of watching the night skies come alive, dancing with the colors of the Northern Lights?
Your dreams can come true. Join expert guides and your fellow space enthusiasts on a thrilling Planetary Society expedition.
Antarctica, Alaska, China, Mexico, Lake Baikal, the Grand Canyon, Tahiti…The Planetary Society’s partner in travel since 1999, Betchart Expeditions, will take you on the travel experience of your dreams.
Alaska Aurora Borealis | Feb. 23–March 1, 2025
Come see the greatest light show on Earth! Explore the Kenai, take the train to Fairbanks, and delight in the ice festival and aurora in the night sky!
Tanzania Safari & Lunar Eclipse | Sept. 3–14, 2025
See the finest wildlife reserves in East Africa and the Total Lunar Eclipse! This is a tremendous experience for travelers to view the Milky Way over spectacular Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti.
Arctic Total Solar Eclipse Voyage | July 30–Aug. 16, 2026
A unique opportunity to see a cosmic wonder in the Arctic wonderland of East Greenland! From Spitsbergen to Iceland, we’ll explore some of the best areas for viewing polar bears, Arctic foxes, various seals, whales, and enormous icebergs!
Majorca, Spain Total Solar Eclipse | Aug. 3–13, 2026
We invite you to join our Spain total solar eclipse adventure including a special visit to Madrid’s historic Royal Observatory, the Castile La Mancha Science Museum in Cuenca, the remarkable City of Arts & Science Center in Valencia, and the enchanting western Mediterranean Balearic island of Majorca to see the total solar eclipse at sunset!