2026 Eclipse trip to Mallorca, Spain
Mallorca, Spain | August, 10-14, 2026
View a total solar eclipse from the island of Mallorca (Majorca), Spain on August 12, 2026! We selected this site in Spain because it is both beautiful and optimizes our chances of clear viewing based on historical weather data for this date. For this tour we have reserved a block of rooms in a luxury 5-star beach side hotel on Playa de Palma within the line of totality. In the days surrounding the eclipse, we will be visiting the city of Palma, the Caves of Drach, and enjoying wine tasting and a traditional Mallorcan meal at a local winery.
You get your ticket to Mallorca and we will take care of the rest!
—- September 19, 2024 availability update —-
- 3 Family Rooms available (occupancy: 3 adults, or 2 adults with 1 or 2 children) Family rooms have a bedroom with 2 single beds that can be together or seperate and a living room with a fold out sofa. Price is based on TRIPLE occupancy.
Price based on double occupancy:
$5,200 USD
Activity Level:
Moderate/Low
Duration:
5 Days / 4 Nights
August 10-14, 2026
Trip Details and Highlights
- Eclipse viewing from Mallorca, Spain on August 12, 2026
- 5-star beach-front hotel in Playa de Palma
- Optional Eclipse viewing from catamaran on Bay of Palma
- Breakfast and dinner provided daily at the hotel
- Private transportation
- Professional local guides
- Sirius Travel Scientist Guides (STSGs, at least 1 per 20 passengers) to answer any questions
- Educational materials regarding eclipse viewing and photography for all travelers
- Pre-Eclipse presentation to maximally prepare travelers
- General science discussions with our STSGs
- Eclipse glasses for safety
- Day tour to the Caves of Drach (lunch included)
- City Tour of La Palma
- Dinner and wine tasting at the Mesquida Mora vineyard.
Eclipse begins
August 12, 2026
17:37 UT (19:37 local time)
1st contact
Totality happens
August 12, 2026
18:30:57 – 18:32:33 UT (20:30:57 – 20:32:33 local time)
1 minutes 36 seconds
Eclipse ends
August 12, 2026
18:51 UT (20:51 local time)
sunset
Tour Overview
Day 1: Start of tour in Mallorca. Hotel check-in, welcome talk.
Day 2: Caves of Drach and historical tour of Palma by bus and on foot. Pre-eclipse talk.
Day 3 - ECLIPSE DAY!
Day 4: winery and wine tasting. Enjoy a Mallorcan meal at a vineyard.
Day 5: Hotel check out and flights home.
Pricing and Terms
Payment
- $5,200 Price per traveler (15 and older) – based on TRIPLE occupancy – (note that 2 adults sharing a family room will be $7800 pp)
- Single supplement: N/A
- Children (7-14 years old) $2,500 per child if they share a room with 2 adults – maximum occupancy in family room is 3 adults or 2 adults with up to 2 children.
- Lower age limit is 7 years old.
- To secure a reservation, initial deposit with a completed reservation form is required.
- 2nd payment due March 1, 2024
- 3rd payment due March 1, 2025
- 4th payment due December 1, 2025
- Final payment due May 15, 2026
Cancellations
- Cancellations made prior to August 10, 2025 are fully refundable.
- Cancellations must be made in writing by email or mail to Sirius Travel.
- If cancellations are made:
- 08/10/2025 – 04/12/2026 (364-120 days prior to travel):
65% of your payment to date is refunded. - 04/13/2026– 06/11/2026 (119-60 days prior to travel):
35% of your payment to date is refunded. - 06/12/2026 – 07/11/2026 (59-30 days prior to travel):
10% of your payment to date is refunded
- 08/10/2025 – 04/12/2026 (364-120 days prior to travel):
- There are no refunds after July 12, 2026
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Monday, August 10, 2026
Arrive Mallorca
Welcome to Mallorca!
Travelers will meet the tour at the hotel. Travelers may choose to relax and take advantage of the amenities at our beach-front hotel until our first group activity, a welcome talk and introduction at 5pm in the hotel.
Accomodation: 5-star hotel on the beach in Playa de Palma
Day 2
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Caves of Drach, City tour, Eclipse talk, Photography workshop (B, L)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be collected for a full day tour. We will start our day with a drive to the east coast to visit the Caves of Drach. These stunning caves are undoubtedly one of the island’s top tourist attractions, extending for almost 1,200 meters in length and reaching a maximum depth of 25 meters below sea level. The caves conceal Lake Martel, one of the biggest underground lakes in the world.
Following lunch, we will return to the western side of Mallorca for a city tour of Palma by bus and foot. A former Moorish casbah, Palma’s old town is an appealing maze of narrow streets that are a delight to explore on foot. Following our tour of Palma we will return to the hotel in time for an eclipse talk followed by an eclipse-photography workshop with one of our astronomer guides. This will be a great opportunity for you to discuss your planned techniques with others and pick up some tips if you need them.
Accomodation: 5-star hotel on the beach in Playa de Palma
Day 3
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
ECLIPSE DAY (B, D)
After a leisurely morning at the hotel we will set up our viewing stations with a clear horizon to view the eclipse. We will provide all travelers with eclipse sunglasses to protect your eyes and allow you to safely enjoy the eclipse.
ECLIPSE TIMES:
- 1st contact: 17:37 UT (19:37 local time)
- 2nd contact: 18:30:57 UT (20:30:57 local time)
- totality duration: 1 min 36 sec
- 3rd contact: 18:32:33 UT (20:32:33 local time)
- sunset: 18:51 UT (20:51 local time)
After sunset we will celebrate a successful eclipse viewing!
Accommodation: 5-star hotel on the beach in Playa de Palma
Day 4
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Wine Tasting and Winery tour (B, L)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before being collected for our trip to a local Mallorcan winery for wine-tasting and a traditional Mallorcan meal in the vinyard. The arts of viticulture and winemaking on the island go back at least to the Romans and today Mallorca has a surprising number of small wineries developed by professionals and enthusiasts alike and geared towards quality wines and wine tourism. Following the winery we will return to our hotel to relax or independently explore for the remainder of the day.
Accomodation: 5-star hotel on the beach in Playa de Palma
Day 5
Friday, August 14, 2026
Farewell to Mallorca! (B)
After breakfast, spend some time at leisure at our lovely hotel before you transfer to Palma de Mallorca Airport and your flight back home.
Optional Bicycle 1/2 Day Tour
As some of you know, Mallorca is one of the best cycling destinations in the world. We have partnered with Spinscape Journeys, providing a 30-mile, ½ day guided cycling tour with a choice of a classic premium road bike or an E-bike. Their tour will integrate smoothly with our schedule so you won’t miss any other activities. Your bike will be delivered to your hotel with optional pedal installation. Lunch, snacks and a water bottle included.
Please indicate on your registration form if you have an interest in this add-on and we will provide them with your email address to connect.
Included
- Luxury 5-star hotel accommodations
- English-speaking Tour Director exclusive to Sirius Travel
- Astronomer / Scientist guides
- Professional english speaking local guides
- Eclipse viewing safety glasses
- Commemorative Eclipse T-shirt
- All ground transportation
- Bottled water during outings
- Meals: as described in the itinerary
- Lectures: Pre-eclipse talk and other astronomy/science talks as time permits.
- Tips to local guides and drivers
Not Included
- Flights necessary to get to Mallorca to meet the tour
- Airport transfers (5 minutes by taxi to our hotel)
- Items of a personal nature
- Room service, meals, or snacks not included in the itinerary
- Alchoholic beverages (unless specifically included)
- Tips for drivers and guides
- Activities or services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Medical expenses, quarantine costs, and COVID-19 testing, if applicable
- Tip for the Tour Director is at participant’s discretion
- Travel and medical insurance
Other Information
Travel insurance is strongly encouraged. We recommend TravelGuard trip insurance (www.travelguard.com) and that all travelers purchase their insurance within 7 days of their initial reservation to take advantage of any pre-existing condition clause.
Sirius Travel passengers will be required to comply with all Spanish recommendations and requirements in place at the time of travel.
Depending on your country of origin, visas may be required to enter Spain.
US citizens visiting Spain from 2024 onwards will have to obtain a Spain ETIAS for US citizens prior to traveling. The ETIAS is a travel authorization that has been implemented with a new mobility and border control system for all non-EU citizens that wish to enter the Schengen zone. The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) aims to improve security measures for Europe and will enable United States citizens to travel to Spain and other European countries.
Review the ETIAS application and submit it online here
Visa and passport fees are not included in the price of this trip. We recommend checking your passport expiration immediately and make plans to renew before April 2026 if necessary. We recommend reviewing the visa and passport requirements for travel to Spain for your country of origin. In general, Spain recommends that your passport is valid for 6 months but requires that it is valid for 3 months beyond your date of departure from Spain.
Routine vaccinations: Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.
Precautions should always be taken seriously and pre-trip education on what to eat or to avoid should be planned. Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747) or via the visit the CDC site for the requirements and recommendations for travel to Spain.
It is every traveler’s responsibility to consider all appropriate medical advice regarding whether or not they are fit to take this trip prior to booking their reservation. We recommend that all interested travelers check with their healthcare provider before signing on.
Children 7 and older are welcome on this tour but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if they are under 18. There is child pricing for this tour. Please note that most countries have very strict entry/exit requirements for minors (under the age of 18 years old), especially minors traveling with only one parent. Please review the requirements before choosing to travel with a minor.
We do not have single occupancy available on this trip. If you are traveling alone, you may opt to share a room. We will match solo travelers of the same gender so that they can share a double occupancy room with two beds.