eclipse 2008 tours

Partial eclipses of the sun pale in comparison to the overwhelming spectacle of a total solar eclipse! On Friday, 01 August 2008, a total eclipse of the sun will be visible from within a narrow corridor, which traverses half the Earth. Come to Novosibirsk, Russia and witness the incredible Solar Eclipse with us!

We offer you a choice of 3 eclipse itineraries - from our short 4 day Russian Sun Chaser tour to a complete Russia & Trans-Siberian experience on our 11 day Big Russian Eclipse tour. We also have a 6 day Siberian Bolt-on to Lake Baikal - the deepest Lake in the world!

We have a lot of experience in organising holidays in Russia & Siberia and have also successfully run eclispe tours to Egypt and Turkey in 2006. We are a well established tour operator and are AAA bonded for financial protection of your holiday funds - book assured that it is safe to travel with us!

You can also experience the Solar Eclipse in Xi'an, China.

Places on our 2008 eclipse tours are strictly limited so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Our 2008 Solar Eclipse tours in brief:

Russian Sunchaser : 4 days
Starts/Ends : Novosibirsk 3

A short and sweet Eclipse package. Experience a Total Solar Eclipse near Novosibirsk, right in the middle of Russia.

Tsars of the Sun : 7 days
Starts: Moscow Ends: Novosibirsk 3

Starting in mighty Moscow - Russia's capital city with all the remnants of Communism, with the stunning finale of the Total Solar Eclipse near Novosibirsk.

Big Russian Eclipse : 11 days
Starts: St Petersburg Ends: Novosibirsk 3

Combining St Petersburg, the city of tsars, exploring more prime cuts of pukka Russia, cutting-edge Moscow - home of legendary Red Square and the amazing Total Solar Eclipse near Novosibirsk. The ultimate eclipse experience!

Lake Baikal Bolt-on : 6 days
Starts: Novosibirsk Ends: Irkutsk 3
Add on to your eclipse adventure and ride the famous trans-siberian railway and visit nearby Lake Baikal - the deepest lake in the world. During summer, its crystalline blue waters are transparent to a depth of forty metres and its shores are ringed with the brilliant colours of seasonal wildflowers.

Comments from our clients who travelled on our 2006 Solar Eclipse tours:

Eclipse Testimonials

"Could not have wished for a better holiday and birthday! I will definitely be looking at a next tour on my return home. Thank you on the go for making my 40th birthday experience so special and memorable."

Lesley Hilton, Eclipsed in Egypt , 26 March 2006

"Great trip - and we don’t usually do group tours. Far exceeded our expectations"

George Gray, Eclipsed in Egypt , 26 March 2006

"Great combination of events and great guide. Thanks for a wondeful time"

David Uhler & Darla Lanotti, Eclipsed in Egypt , 26 March 2006

On the go is a specialist operator of cultural and adventure tours in Russia. Fun and informative group tours of Russia offering frequent year-round departures at realistic prices starting in Moscow or St Petersburg include highlights such as the Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow, St Petersburg-city of tsars including the Winter Palace, Pskov, Vladimir, Suzdal and Yekaterinburg. Christmas in Russia, New Year’s in Red Square, Easter tours, visits to Star City cosmonaut centre, tours of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are also a hallmark.