Eclipse chasing in Greenland

On 12^th August 2026, a rare astronomical alignment will result in Europe’s first full eclipse since 1999. Available by special commission, ultra-luxury travel company Cookson Adventures, will create and build a private luxury expedition camp on the eastern coast of Greenland. It would be among the most extraordinary viewing opportunities anywhere in the world.

Greenland’s eastern coastline will offer one of the most dramatic and secluded vantage points to take in this highly anticipated event. With totality occurring mid-afternoon local time, the combination of uninhabited Arctic landscapes and some of the clearest skies on Earth promises an extraordinarily rare and immersive experience. With recent solar activity anticipated to peak at levels that have not been seen in decades, guests will have the best chance of an unobstructed view of the eclipse’s totality.

True glacial immersion

This adventure will see guests be taken to the edge of the map to explore the most northerly point of Greenland, which is rarely visited and sparsely populated. This private group will celebrate nature’s greatest celestial show alongside spectacular dining setups, specially commissioned art installations and a world-class DJ. Designing and building this custom camp from scratch ensures a touch of luxury will be brought to this polar landscape with queen-sized beds, en-suite bathrooms and unrivalled views from panoramic windows. For a dose of extreme wellness in the wilderness, Cookson Adventures can bring in a mobile sauna and create a cold plunge.

Pre and post eclipse, there is plenty more to experience, using the camp as a base, from glacial walking and ice climbing through to exploring the iceberg-dotted fjords by boat to spot the high Arctic wildlife that populate the shores from polar bears to musk oxen. At this rarely visited location, traditional Inuit culture is at its most authentic.Guests will gain rare access to Inuit locals to learn more about the skills – for example kayaking and fishing – that have allowed these communities to survive for millennia in such an extreme environment, before enjoying colourful displays of their song and dance.

Archie Muir-Mackenzie, Head of Projects at Cookson Adventures, comments; “Due to the lack of infrastructure on Greenland’s east coast, most people viewing the eclipse in the region will be on a cruise or yacht. We always look at the experience first for our clients and with our expertise in operating in challenging destinations we can often open up pristine and inaccessible locations by designing leave-no-trace camps. Celebrating this solar show from a private camp in this otherworldly environment will be a true Arctic adventure.”