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3 February 2027 鈥� 8 days for 拢4895 per person

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Experience the annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse in the stunning landscapes of Patagonia, Argentina. Join expert astronomer Jamie Carter, who will guide you through the science of the sun, moon and sky with engaging talks, daytime observing sessions and unforgettable stargazing under some of South America鈥檚 clearest, darkest skies.  

Explore Argentina鈥檚 natural and cultural highlights while witnessing one of astronomy鈥檚 most beautiful celestial alignments. Start your journey in Buenos Aires, exploring the vibrant neighborhoods and historic districts that have defined Argentina鈥檚 rich cultural and political heritage, as well as visiting the Galileo Galilei Planetarium 鈥� one of South America鈥檚 leading centres for public astronomy education. You then travel to Bariloche, a region long used for atmospheric studies and high-altitude observations thanks to its clear skies and stable climate patterns. The highlight is your journey to El Mait茅n, a prime location along the 2027 annularity path, where you鈥檒l observe the spectacular “ring of fire” effect. 

Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by Jamie Carter, science and astronomy journalist, eclipse chaser and author of multiple books on sky-watching and solar phenomena. Jamie has covered eclipses, meteor showers, deep-sky observing and space science for publications including Forbes, Space.com and BBC Sky at Night magazine. During the trip, Jamie will offer informal talks, field guidance, safe solar viewing tips, detailed explanations of solar phenomena and observational techniques. 

This trip is designed for travellers who are curious about astronomy, planetary science and the natural world. It鈥檚 ideal for amateur astronomers, eclipse enthusiasts, photographers and science-minded explorers who value context 鈥� scientific, cultural, and environmental.  

In partnership with Intrepid Travel.  

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires and meet the group

Welcome to Argentina. You鈥檒l arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina鈥檚 vibrant capital, where you鈥檒l be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the city. 

Buenos Aires  is a city of passion and culture, where grand architecture meets lively streets. With a rich history of independence, art and innovation, the city thrives on tango, caf茅s, bustling markets and world-class cuisine, offering an unforgettable blend of tradition and modern Argentine life. 

After settling in, join a welcome briefing where you will meet Jamie, your fellow eclipse travellers and your tour leader, who will outline the days ahead and provide cultural and logistical insights. Afterwards, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant 鈥� your introduction to Argentina鈥檚 culinary traditions and the city鈥檚 energetic atmosphere. 

Day 2: Buenos Aires city tour and Galileo Galilei Planetarium

You begin your day touring Buenos Aires鈥檚 most emblematic neighbourhoods. Travel along the elegant avenues of Recoleta and Palermo, known for their green parks, French-style architecture and vibrant cultural life. 

Continue to the striking Galileo Galilei Planetarium, an architectural landmark dedicated to astronomy and space exploration. Here, you will enjoy a guided visit inside the museum and exhibition areas, where you will learn about the universe through interactive displays and state-of-the-art technology. 

After the visit, continue your tour towards the historic heart of Buenos Aires, passing notable sites such as the Obelisk, Teatro Col贸n and Avenida 9 de Julio, one of the widest avenues in the world. Your guide will share key insights into the history, traditions and artistic heritage of this fascinating city. 

Conclude the experience with a traditional Argentine lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, where you can enjoy regional dishes and experience Buenos Aires鈥檚 renowned culinary culture. 

Following lunch, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel where you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure. 

Day 3: Fly to Bariloche, visit the famous Small Circuit and eclipse briefing

Today, you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport to board your flight to Bariloche.  

Upon arrival at Bariloche airport, you will be met and begin the famous Small Circuit, a scenic drive that highlights the region鈥檚 most iconic lakes, forests and mountain vistas. Winding around glacial lakes, dense Andean forests and snow-capped mountains, the route passes the Llao Llao Hotel, offering a panoramic viewpoint. On the way, you will stop to have lunch with stunning views of the surrounding lakes and mountains. 

Continue to your hotel, where you will have time to relax. In the evening, meet with Jamie for a detailed briefing about the following day鈥檚 activities and the main eclipse experience. After the briefing, enjoy dinner at the hotel. 

Day 4: Travel to El Maiten and annular eclipse day

Today’s the day! Depart in the early morning and drive to El Maiten, a journey of around 2.5 hours heading south on Road 40, one of the most beautiful routes in the area with great views of Lakes Gutierrez, Mascardi and Guillelmo.  

On arrival at your eclipse site, everything will be prepared for you. The partial phase begins around 10:23am local time, when the moon first starts to cover the sun. By 11:54am, annularity begins, revealing the striking “ring of fire” as the moon鈥檚 apparent diameter falls just short of fully covering the sun. Maximum eclipse occurs around 11:57am, offering the most symmetrical and dramatic view of the bright solar annulus. Annularity ends at approximately 12:00pm and the sun gradually returns to its normal appearance, with the partial phase concluding around 1:37pm.

Throughout these phases, you will experience the gradual dimming and restoration of daylight, making this a remarkable celestial event for both photography and direct observation with proper solar filters. As well as Jamie, you will also be joined by a local expert astronomer who will assist in guiding the event. Local gauchos will prepare classic Patagonian lamb for a relaxed lunch before you head back to Bariloche. 

Dinner will be held at a local brewery that showcases the region鈥檚 craft culture. 

Day 5: Scenic cruise and Bariloche the Under the Stars 

This morning, embark on a scenic cruise from Puerto Pa帽uelo along the striking Llao Llao peninsula, arriving at the Quetrihu茅 peninsula, home to the rare and enchanting Bosque de Arrayanes forest. The cruise continues to Victoria Island, where trails will lead you to Playa del Toro, where you can see paintings made by the Indigenous peoples that used to live in the area. Return to Puerto Pa帽uelo and transfer back to your hotel.  

After lunch, you will have time to rest at the hotel before heading to your last adventure in Bariloche, the Under the Stars Program. This astronomical storytelling experience is led by the President of the Bariloche Astronomy Association and is a unique evening blending science and visual exploration. Using powerful telescopes and laser-guided sky demonstrations, you鈥檒l observe planets, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies while learning about the stories and science behind them. 

Day 6: Fly to Buenos Aires

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires, where you鈥檒l be greeted on arrival and taken to a carefully selected local restaurant to enjoy lunch. 

The afternoon is free for you to explore Buenos Aires.  

Day 7: Gaucho experience at a historic estancia

Today, you will travel to Omb煤 de Areco, one of Argentina鈥檚 most historic estancias, where gaucho culture is preserved through horse riding, folk music, traditional cattle handling demonstrations and countryside gastronomy. Spend the day learning about local agricultural life and the ecological landscape of the Pampas, home to diverse birdlife and long-established cattle-ranching practices. Then return to Buenos Aires. 

In the evening, enjoy a traditional Argentine dining experience at Fog贸n Asado, a warm and inviting restaurant known for its authentic parrilla style. Here, you鈥檒l savour classic cuts of Argentine beef, freshly grilled over open flames, along with typical sides and local flavors that reflect the country鈥檚 rich culinary heritage.

After dinner, continue your night with an authentic Tango show at El Querand铆, one of Buenos Aires鈥檚 most historic and intimate venues. Set in a beautifully restored early 20th-century building, the performance highlights the evolution of Tango through live music, passionate choreography and elegant storytelling.

Day 8: Buenos Aires departure

Your tour comes to an end today and there are no activities planned. At the appropriate time, you鈥檒l be transferred to the airport for your flight home.   

Booking administration 

This tour is operated by our trusted partner Intrepid Travel on behalf of 快猫短视频 Discovery Tours. Their dedicated specialist team will be your main point of contact from booking until you return home, handling your reservation, payments, travel documents, pre-departure information and any questions about your tour or travel arrangements.

Highlights

• Witness the 2027 annular eclipse as the moon reveals a brilliant ring of sunlight from a prime viewing site in Patagonia
• Accompanied throughout and with talks by astronomer and eclipse expert Jamie Carter
• Explore the Galileo Galilei Planetarium, discovering cutting-edge exhibits on stars, planets and cosmic phenomena
• Cruise Lake Nahuel Huapi to the Arrayanes forest, a rare ancient ecosystem shaped by Andean geology and climate
• Stargaze under exceptional Patagonian skies, observing nebulae, clusters and galaxies with large telescopes
• Immerse yourself in a historic estancia, experiencing gaucho culture, rural ecology and centuries-old traditions聽
• Enjoy an authentic tango show at historic El Querand铆, tracing the dance鈥檚 evolution through live music, passionate choreography and storytelling
• Maximum group size 鈥� 30 people

Meet the expert

Jamie Carter

Jamie is an award-winning journalist who writes about the night sky and eclipses. He is the recipient of the 2023 Popular Media Award from the American Astronomical Society’s Solar Physics Division and is the world’s foremost solar eclipse journalist, an experienced science, travel and photography journalist, and a stargazer. He writes about exploring the night sky, moon-gazing, astrotourism, astronomy and space exploration.

Jamie is the editor of WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com and SmartTelescopeReviews.com, and author of When Is The Next Eclipse? A traveler鈥檚 guide to total solar eclipses 2026-2034 and A Stargazing Program for Beginners: A pocket field guide. He also writes for publications and websites including Space.com, Live Science, Sky & Telescope magazine, BBC Sky At Night magazine, The Planetary Society, 快猫短视频, Travel+Leisure, T3, the South China Morning Post and Digital Camera World. 

What’s included

• Seven nights of accommodation
• Return domestic flights from Buenos Aires to Bariloche聽
• All breakfasts, six lunches and five dinners聽
• Accompanied by Jamie Carter throughout聽
• All excursions mentioned in the itinerary聽
• Transport throughout聽
• Group airport and port transfers聽
• English-speaking guide聽

What’s not included

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Visa/ETA (if applicable)
• Single supplement 鈥� 拢460

How to get there 

This tour begins and ends in Buenos Aires. Please speak to Intrepid Travel, who can offer flight advice and book flights for those travelling from the UK.

Pace and physicality

This tour is designed for a comfortable yet active pace. Most days involve short walks, light hiking and sightseeing on uneven terrain, as well as transfers and cruises. While strenuous activity is minimal, you should be able to walk moderate distances, climb stairs and spend time outdoors in varying weather conditions, especially during eclipse viewing and outdoor excursions in Patagonia.

Eclipse viewing conditions

This tour has been timed to coincide with the annular solar eclipse in Argentina, offering the opportunity to witness one of nature鈥檚 most spectacular astronomical events. The selected viewing location has been chosen to provide the best possible conditions, with open horizons, favourable positioning along the eclipse path and minimal light pollution. During an annular eclipse, the Moon passes in front of the Sun but does not completely cover it, creating the dramatic 鈥渞ing of fire鈥� effect around the Sun鈥檚 edge.

While the itinerary has been carefully planned to maximise your chances of a memorable viewing experience, eclipses are natural phenomena and clear skies can never be guaranteed. Local weather conditions such as cloud cover, wind, dust or atmospheric haze may affect visibility on the day, and flexibility is an important part of any eclipse expedition. Even in less-than-perfect conditions, the shared experience of being in the path of the eclipse remains a unique and unforgettable event.

Solo travellers

All of our tours are perfect for solo travellers. If you want your own room, you will need to pay a solo supplement of 拢460 for this tour. However, if you are happy to share a room with a fellow guest of the same sex, we will do all we can to match you with another guest so you do not have to pay the solo room supplement. 

Accommodations

Design Suites Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires 

Design Suites Buenos Aires offers a stylish and comfortable stay in the heart of the city, blending modern design with warm Argentine hospitality. The hotel offers spacious rooms, contemporary amenities and easy access to Buenos Aires鈥檚 top neighborhoods, cultural landmarks and dining destinations. 

Design Suites Bariloche, Bariloche 

Design Suites Bariloche combines modern comfort with the natural beauty of Patagonia. Located close to the city centre, it features stylish rooms, panoramic mountain and lake views, and easy access to outdoor adventures, making it an ideal base for exploring Bariloche鈥檚 lakes, forests and surrounding landscapes.