G Adventures has introduced two limited-edition itineraries built around the total solar eclipse on July 22, 2028, when Sydney, Australia, will experience nearly four minutes of darkness during the afternoon.
The new 10-day Great Eclipse Expeditions are part of the company's Classic travel style and combine eclipse viewing in Sydney with visits to Melbourne, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.
The launch comes as interest in astro-tourism continues to grow, with travellers planning trips around celestial events, including solar eclipses and the northern lights.
Sydney will be directly in the path of totality during the 2028 eclipse, making it a destination for travellers hoping to witness the event. With accommodation and viewing locations expected to be in high demand, G Adventures says the new itineraries will help travel advisors secure arrangements well in advance.
The two itineraries are:
Both tours include access to an eclipse viewing event at the historic Q Station on Sydney's North Head, overlooking the harbour from Manly.
The all-day event will feature a beachside Australian barbecue lunch, tours of the heritage grounds and a designated viewing location for the eclipse.
Beyond Sydney, the itineraries include a private tour of the Sydney Opera House, visits to Melbourne's street-art laneways, an Indigenous bush medicine walk in the Daintree Rainforest at Mossman Gorge and a full-day catamaran excursion with snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.
For travel advisors, the packaged itineraries provide an option for clients interested in attending the eclipse without having to arrange accommodation, transportation and viewing access independently.
More Astro-Tourism Experiences
G Adventures is also highlighting several existing itineraries that incorporate astronomy and stargazing experiences.
In Peru, the company's Journeys: Iconic Peru itinerary includes a visit to the Cusco Planetarium, where travellers learn about the Incas' relationship with the cosmos and observe the southern sky through telescopes.
Closer to home, the Canadian Rockies: Northern Lights Winter Explorer takes travellers to Alberta's Jasper Dark Sky Preserve and Jasper Planetarium. The itinerary also includes an evening at Métis Crossing, where guests can search for the northern lights and learn about traditional Métis constellations and sky lore.
In the Middle East, Signature: Egypt & Jordan's Ancient Wonders includes a guided stargazing experience with two astronomers in Jordan's Wadi Rum desert. Travellers also learn how the Bedouin historically used the stars for navigation.
The Best of Utah & Arizona National Parks itinerary features stargazing in Bryce Canyon National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, and Monument Valley.
Meanwhile, Signature: Iceland's Winterscapes, Golden Circle & Northern Lights includes stays at countryside lodges in Selfoss and Hella, away from urban light pollution, along with guided excursions to search for and photograph the northern lights.
Travel advisors can find more information about the new eclipse itineraries and other astronomy-focused experiences at gadventures.com or through their local G Adventures Global Purpose Specialist (GPS). View Instagram post from previous eclipse trip here.
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