Brief Kiribati Total Solar Eclipse Tour 2009
  • Jul 18 Fly to Nadi
  • Jul 19 Cross dateline
  • Jul 20 Arrive Fiji
    Overnight at Tanoa International Hotel
  • July 21
    Fly Nadi to Tarawa FJ 231 1210/1510
    Transfer to the airport for flight to Tarawa. Transfer to hotel Tarawa.
    This afternoon, we will have a short tour of Tarawa including the remains of the famous WWII battles, the shipyard, the catholic churches, colorful windows of the churches and the cultural center of the island that promotes the local handicraft materials.
    Accommodation: Tarawa Hotel
  • July 22
    Eclipse Day     - SuperCat Tarawa - Butaritari
    0500 departure by Ferry for Butaritari. Route will take us north past the neighboring islands of Abaiang and Marakei along the way. The MV SuperCat has a cruising speed of ~20knots and the trip will take approximately 6-7 hours depending on our route and sea conditions.
    Arrival to Butaritari at approximately 12:00 noon local time.
    First Contact occurs at 2:42 PM local time
    Maximum eclipse is at 3:55 PM local time
    Duration of totality is 4:48 at a viewing site on the beach near the Butaritari airstrip.
    Fourth Contact occurs at 5:00 PM local time

    We will enjoy a celebration barbeque on the beach this evening before departure by SuperCat at approximately 5:30pm.
    Return by SuperCat to Tarawa - arrival at approximately 11:30pm
    Accommodation: Tarawa Hotel
  • July 23
    Fly Tarawa to Nadi     FJ 230 1130/1430
    Transfer to the airport for your flight. Or add extra days.
  • Price per person:  $2895 double occupancy
    Single Supplement: $357
    RT Airfare from LAX available for $850 plus tax