Ring of Fire Eclipse
Witness the annular solar eclipse of 6 February 2027 from the El Amarillo sector of Pumalin National Park, directly in the path of annularity.
Pumalin National Park, Patagonia, Chile
Witness the Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse in Patagonia.
On 6 February 2027, a rare annular solar eclipse will blaze across Northern Patagonia. Positioned deep inside Pumalin Douglas Tompkins National Park, directly in the path of annularity, you will watch the Ring of Fire appear above ancient rainforest, hanging glaciers, and towering granite peaks. This is one of the most remote and spectacular places on Earth to witness it.
Eclipse Date
6 Feb 2027
Location
Pumalin National Park
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Group Size
Max 12 Guests
Guides
Guides & Astronomers
Limited Places. Once in a Generation.
Why This Expedition
Why the Pumalin eclipse expedition is a once in a generation journey
Annular solar eclipses are rare.
Witnessing one from inside a protected wilderness reserve in Northern Patagonia, far from any crowd, surrounded by ancient temperate rainforest and dramatic volcanic landscapes, is something else entirely.
This expedition is strategically positioned in the path of annularity for maximum Ring of Fire duration, in one of the most extraordinary and least visited landscapes on the planet.
Small Groups
An intimate small-group expedition
Expert-Led
Expert scientists, naturalists and astronomers
What You Will Experience
The Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse, ancient Patagonian wilderness, and volcanic landscapes.
Five days deep in Northern Patagonia, ancient rainforest, volcanic craters, prehistoric giant trees, and one extraordinary celestial event positioned precisely for the path of annularity.
Chaitén Volcano
Hike to the crater of Chaitén and witness the remarkable ecological recovery of the forest following its dramatic 2008 eruption.
Los Alerces Trail
Walk among the ancient Alerce trees, some over 3,000 years old, the Redwoods of the South, protected in the heart of Pumalin.
Patagonian Fjords
Fly over the Chiloé archipelago and the intricate fjord system of Northern Patagonia on a scenic coastal flight to remote Chaitén.
- Ring of Fire annular solar eclipse on 6 February 2027
- Positioned in the path of annularity for maximum duration
- Chaitén Volcano hike and crater views
- Los Alerces Trail among 3,000 year old trees
- Scenic flight over Chiloé archipelago and Patagonian fjords
- Traditional Patagonian celebration lunch after the eclipse
The Expedition
5 days. 4 nights. One extraordinary celestial event.
Start and finish at Puerto Montt Airport (PMC), Chile. Small group expedition with a professional bilingual naturalist guide. Eclipse date: 6 February 2027. From £2,750 / US$3,595 per person.
Day by day itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Chile's Lake District
Arrive at Puerto Montt airport, guided walking tour of Puerto Varas, then a welcome briefing and dinner overlooking Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno Volcano.
Day 2
Scenic Flight to Pumalin National Park
30 minute scenic flight from Puerto Montt to Chaitén over the fjords and Andes, then transfer to Caleta Gonzalo Lodge in the northern sector of Pumalin National Park.
Day 3
Chaitén Volcano Hike and Los Alerces Trail
Hike to the crater of Chaitén Volcano, then an afternoon walk along the Los Alerces Trail among 3,000 year old trees.
Day 4
Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse at El Amarillo (6 Feb 2027)
Travel to the El Amarillo sector, positioned directly in the path of annularity, to witness the Ring of Fire eclipse surrounded by temperate rainforest. Celebration lunch in the field.
Day 5
Return to Puerto Montt and Depart
After breakfast, transfer to Chaitén airfield for the return flight to Puerto Montt and onward connections home.
Caleta Gonzalo Lodge, Pumalin
Where You Stay
Your Accommodation in Patagonia
One night in Puerto Varas at the Wyndham Pettra hotel, with views across Lake Llanquihue to the Osorno Volcano. Then three nights at Caleta Gonzalo Lodge, the only accommodation inside Pumalin National Park itself, a remote and exceptional base deep in the heart of the wilderness you have come to explore.
- Night 1: Wyndham Pettra, Puerto Varas, lake and volcano views
- Nights 2, 3 and 4: Caleta Gonzalo Lodge, Pumalin National Park
- All meals included from Day 2 onwards
- Private ground transport and internal flights included
“An annular eclipse in the Patagonian wilderness is not the kind of experience you want to leave to chance. I am here to make sure every detail is right, so that when the Ring of Fire appears, all you have to do is look up.”
Mariska Knoesen, Sales Manager at Encounters Travel
Questions about the eclipse viewing position, the lodge, what to pack for Patagonia in February, or international flight connections into Puerto Montt? Chat directly with Mariska.
Some events only happen once. Be in the right place.
Practical Details
Everything you need to know.
- Expedition
- Chile Eclipse Adventure
- Eclipse Date
- 6 February 2027, Annular Solar Eclipse
- Duration
- 5 days and 4 nights
- Start and End
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC)
- Price
- From £2,750 / US$3,595 per person
- Accommodation
- Wyndham Pettra, Puerto Varas and Caleta Gonzalo Lodge
- Region
- Northern Patagonia, Chile: Puerto Varas, Pumalin National Park
About the Annular Solar Eclipse
What the Ring of Fire is, and why Patagonia is where you want to be when it happens.
The Science
What is an annular solar eclipse, and what is the Ring of Fire?
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between Earth and the sun. In a total eclipse, the moon completely covers the sun. An annular eclipse is different, and in some ways more striking. It occurs when the moon is at its furthest point from Earth in its elliptical orbit, making it appear slightly smaller than the sun. The result is that the moon cannot completely cover the solar disc.
Instead, a brilliant ring of sunlight blazes around the lunar silhouette, the phenomenon known as the Ring of Fire, or annulus. Unlike a total eclipse, which plunges the landscape into darkness, an annular eclipse maintains daylight while producing this extraordinary halo effect, visible to the naked eye through certified eclipse glasses.
The annular eclipse of 6 February 2027 will trace a narrow path across South America. Pumalin National Park in Northern Patagonia sits directly within the path of annularity, making it one of the optimal viewing locations on the planet for this event.
6 Feb 2027
date of the annular solar eclipse
Ring of Fire
the blazing halo visible only during annularity
Why Pumalin
Why Northern Patagonia is the right place to witness this eclipse.
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Directly in the path of annularity
The El Amarillo sector of Pumalin National Park is strategically positioned within the narrow path of annularity for maximum duration of the Ring of Fire phenomenon.
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One of the most remote and spectacular settings on Earth
Pumalin Douglas Tompkins National Park is a vast, protected wilderness of ancient rainforest, hanging glaciers, fjords, and volcanic peaks, far removed from any tourist crowd.
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February is peak summer in Patagonia
Early February brings the best weather conditions to Northern Patagonia, long days, lower rainfall, and the clearest skies of the year, maximising your viewing conditions.
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A professional naturalist guide throughout
Your bilingual naturalist guide with International WFR certification is with you for the entire expedition, both for the eclipse itself and for everything Pumalin has to offer around it.