ICELAND
Investment: US$ 3,695
Duration: 10 days
Date: 27 Nov - 6 Dec. 2023
Discover Iceland's stunning winter landscapes and learn new photography techniques with this 10-day tour.
During the trip, you will visit some of the most emblematic places in the south of Iceland, such as the Snæfellsnes peninsula, the Snæfellsnes peninsula, the South Coast and the VatnajökullVatnajökull National Park.
On the Snæfellsnes peninsula, you will photograph the iconic frozen landscapes, such as Mount Mount Kirkjufell and the black church of Búðir.
On the South Coast, you will visit ice caves, the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón, the Diamond Beach and numerous and numerous waterfalls.
Iceland is one of the best places in the world to photograph the Northern Lights. northern lights. Your guides will keep an eye on the weather conditions and aurora forecasts so that you can photograph it in the most spectacular scenery.
With the help of our professional photographers, you will learn how to get the most out of your photographic equipment and capture the best images of Iceland's winter landscapes.
Prepare your camera and get ready to live an unforgettable adventure through Iceland, improving at the same time your photographic skills, and taking some pictures that will be among the best of your life.
Important information:
Trip start (27-11-2023): Keflavik Airport (KEF)
End of trip (06-12-2023): Keflavik Airport (KEF)
DAY 1 (27-11-2023). KEFLAVIK AIRPORT - REYKJAVÍK
Your exciting adventure in Iceland begins with your arrival at Keflavík International Airport (KEF), where our team will be waiting to give you a warm welcome.
From there, we will transfer to the hotel in Reykjavik, which is about 50 minutes away by car, so you can rest and recover from the trip.
In the afternoon, we will meet in the hotel lobby to meet the group and take a walk around the city. Afterwards, we will enjoy a delicious dinner together to start this incredible experience.
Accommodation: Centerhotel Laugavegur
DAYS 2 AND 3 (28/29-11-2023). REIKIAVIK - SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA
After a hearty breakfast, we will drive to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, one of Iceland's natural jewels and home to some of the country's most spectacular scenery.
There you can admire wild coastlines, the impressive basalt column cliffs of Arnarstapi, the charming black church of Búðir, the lava field of Búðahraun, the fascinating sea pillars of Londrangar and the iconic volcanic mountain of Kirkjufell.
In addition, Snæfellsnes is one of the best places in Iceland to observe the stunning Northern Lights, so keep your eyes peeled and don't forget to have your camera ready to capture this unparalleled natural spectacle.
Accommodation: Kirkjufell Guesthouse and Apartaments
DAY 4 (30-11-2023). SNAEFELLSNES - KVERNUFOSS - SKOGAFOSS
We will start our fourth day with a sunrise photo session at Kirkjufell, one of Iceland's most iconic landscapes.
Afterwards, we will head towards the southern coast of the country, where epic landscapes and spectacular waterfalls await us that will take anyone's breath away.
We will continue our journey to the impressive Skogafoss waterfall, a gigantic 60-meter high waterfall that will offer endless photographic possibilities. You can get close to the base of the waterfall to capture the texture of the water rushing into the river, or take a wider perspective to show the waterfall framed by the snow-covered cliffs.
In the afternoon, we will enjoy a photo shoot at the black sand beach of Reynisfjara, one of Iceland's most impressive beaches. With its basalt columns, sea caves and vertical cliffs, this place is perfect for experiencing and capturing the natural beauty of the country. At the end of the day, we will explore the possibility of photographing the Northern Lights, one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the world.
Lodging: Dyrholey hotel.
DAY 5 (01-12-2023). VATNAJOKULL NATIONAL PARK
Today we will enter the stunning Vatnajökull National Park, a place of incredible natural beauty.
During the morning we will explore its landscapes of lava rocks, glittering glaciers and impressive waterfalls, as well as desert-like stretches of black sand dotted with sparkling white snow.
In the afternoon we will immerse ourselves in the serenity of the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón, where large icebergs float on the surface of the water, before drifting out to sea.
As the sun begins to set, we will head to Diamond Beach, where we will have the opportunity to capture the magnificent sunlight shining through the chunks of ice on the shore. This beach is perfect for practicing long exposure techniques, as the waves sweep over the icebergs lying on the black sand, creating a dreamy slow motion effect.
In the evening, we will explore the possibility of photographing the Northern Lights, an experience that will take your breath away.
Accommodation: Vagnsstadir Guesthouse
DAY 6 (02-12-2023). VATNAJOKULL NATIONAL PARK
We will start the day with a sunrise photo session at the impressive Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon.
Afterwards, we will have the exciting opportunity to visit and photograph an ice cave on a 4-hour excursion;price of the cave visit: $195.
The rest of the day will be spent photographing the beautiful locations of this area, such as the spectacular glacier tongues and waterfalls that dot the black sand landscape.
In the evening, we will again explore the possibility of photographing the Northern Lights, this time hoping to capture them over the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon or in the vicinity of Fjallsarlon.
Accommodation: Vagnsstadir Guesthouse
DAY 7 (03-12-2023). VATNAJOKULL NATIONAL PARK - HOFN
Sunrise on Diamond Beach.
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will head towards the impressive Stokksnes Peninsula.
There we will encounter the majestic Vestrahorn Mountain, known as "Batman Mountain" due to its characteristic peaks that resemble the iconic superhero. From the rolling snow-covered black sand dunes to the icy puddles and grassy fields, Vestrahorn's foreground offers a variety of stunning compositions to photograph. Tide permitting, we can capture the reflection of the mountain on the nearby beach or the waves crashing around it.
We will keep an eye out for the possibility of photographing the Northern Lights at night, if the conditions are right.
Accommodation: Hotel Mik Factory
DAY 8 (04-12-2023). HOFN - VIK - SELJA
We will enter the Skaftafell Nature Reserve, famous for its beautiful scenery. Here, you can photograph glacier tongues, lagoons, the peaks of majestic snow-capped mountains, frozen waterfalls and rivers flowing from glaciers.
We will visit the canyon of Fjadrargljufur.
For sunset, we will return along the south coast to the Seljalandsfoss waterfall.
Accommodation: Hotel Selja
DAY 9 (05-12-2023). GULFOSS - GESYR - PINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK
Today we will explore the natural wonders of the Golden Circle, which include the three main attractions of the route: the impressive Þingvellir National Park, where we can observe the tectonic rifts between the continental plates of Eurasia and America; the fascinating geothermal area of Geysir, where we will see the famous Strokkur geyser spewing hot water 20 meters high; and the impressive Gullfoss waterfall, whose powerful waters fall in two stages into a deep canyon.
We will have the opportunity to take pictures and admire the natural beauty of Iceland in all its splendor.
When we have finished photographing along the Golden Circle, we will return to Keflavik for the group's last dinner.
Accommodation: Keflavik Aurora Hotel.
DAY 10 (06-12-2023). KEFLAVIK - END OF THE TRIP
After breakfast, we will go to the international airport of Keflavik, for our return flight.
End of the Photo Tour:
INCLUDED
- All transfers in comfortable private 4×4 vehicles throughout the itinerary.
- Accommodation in comfortable hotels (double room). Single supplement: +$900.
- Photographic advice from our professional photographers, Xiaoliang Ji and Juanra Noriega.
- Full travel/health insurance.
NOT INCLUDED
- Flight to and from the starting point of the tour.
- Personal needs, including medication.
- Everything else not listed as included.
- Visit to an ice cave (3 hours total activity), price of the activity: $195
PAYMENT POLICY
Reserve Deposit:
The reservation will be effective when a deposit of US $1,000
No places will be reserved without the deposit.
Final Payment:
Payment of the final amount is due 45 days before the start of the trip.
GENERAL CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation and refund:
We understand that attending our trips requires a prior commitment and also that things may happen in life that force you to cancel a trip. Depending on the date of cancellation, the following conditions apply:
- More than 150 days before the start date of the workshop: full reimbursement of payments made.
- Between 150 and 91 days before the start of the workshop: 50% of the reservation fee will be refunded.
- 90-46 days before the start of the workshop: 35% of the reservation fee will be refunded.
- Within 45 days prior to the start of the workshop: No refund.
RESPONSIBILITY
Health:
Participants must be in general good health. Any medical or dietary restrictions must be communicated to us well in advance. We will inform the relevant supplier of your requirements, but we cannot guarantee that all requirements will be met and have no liability to you if they are not.
Vaccinations, obtaining visas and all other travel or medical related arrangements are the responsibility of the participant. We advise you to check the latest advice online or consult your doctor.
Cancellation by Namaste Premium Travel:
Namaste is not responsible for events beyond its control, such as strikes, wars, acts of government, acts of terrorism, epidemics, or any other cause beyond its control, which may make it impossible, illegal or inadvisable to carry out the trip.
If there are compelling reasons for Namaste Premium Travel to cancel a trip, all payments received will be refunded immediately.
This reimbursement will be the limit of Namaste Premium Travel's liability.
Namaste Premium Travel is not responsible for any expenses incurred by participants in preparation for the trip, including non-refundable airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other travel-related expenses.
We advise you to wait with the purchase of airline tickets until the minimum number of participants has been reached.
GENERAL
- Accidents:
1A. Namaste Premium Travel is not responsible for the accidents of participants of the trip, nor will it cover medical expenses in case they are necessary. During the trip, each participant is responsible for his/her safety and physical integrity.
1.B. Namaste Premim Travel is not responsible for accidents or loss of photographic equipment during the trip. Each participant is responsible for his/her own photographic equipment.
- Punctuality:
2.A The trip begins on a specific date and in a timely manner. All participants must be at the location established for the starting day of the trip. In case of delays due to inconveniences, the participant must contact a Namaste Premium Travel representative as soon as possible.
- Respect:
3.A. Respect and patience are the basis of a successful Journey. Participants may be at different levels of knowledge about the subject matter, so patience is required when explaining topics that are already in their domain. Each participant's area of photographing must be respected. Disrespect from a participant to another trip member or staff member will not be allowed.
- Weather:
4.A. The tour and its itinerary are weather dependent and may change from one moment to another. We will always be aware of the best weather conditions to determine where to go and optimize the itinerary.
The photo tour always depends on the weather conditions, as the weather in Iceland can be really unpredictable.
Regarding the Northern Lights, although it is very likely that they can be seen during the month of September, it cannot be guaranteed that they will be visible on any given day of the tour.
- INFORMATION
-
Land of Ice and Fire
ICELAND
Investment: US$ 3,695
Duration: 10 days
Date: 27 Nov - 6 Dec. 2023
Discover Iceland's stunning winter landscapes and learn new photography techniques with this 10-day tour.
During the trip, you will visit some of the most emblematic places in the south of Iceland, such as the Snæfellsnes peninsula, the Snæfellsnes peninsula, the South Coast and the VatnajökullVatnajökull National Park.
On the Snæfellsnes peninsula, you will photograph the iconic frozen landscapes, such as Mount Mount Kirkjufell and the black church of Búðir.
On the South Coast, you will visit ice caves, the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón, the Diamond Beach and numerous and numerous waterfalls.
Iceland is one of the best places in the world to photograph the Northern Lights. northern lights. Your guides will keep an eye on the weather conditions and aurora forecasts so that you can photograph it in the most spectacular scenery.
With the help of our professional photographers, you will learn how to get the most out of your photographic equipment and capture the best images of Iceland's winter landscapes.
Prepare your camera and get ready to live an unforgettable adventure through Iceland, improving at the same time your photographic skills, and taking some pictures that will be among the best of your life.
Important information:
Trip start (27-11-2023): Keflavik Airport (KEF)
End of trip (06-12-2023): Keflavik Airport (KEF)
- ITINERARY
-
DAY 1 (27-11-2023). KEFLAVIK AIRPORT - REYKJAVÍK
Your exciting adventure in Iceland begins with your arrival at Keflavík International Airport (KEF), where our team will be waiting to give you a warm welcome.
From there, we will transfer to the hotel in Reykjavik, which is about 50 minutes away by car, so you can rest and recover from the trip.
In the afternoon, we will meet in the hotel lobby to meet the group and take a walk around the city. Afterwards, we will enjoy a delicious dinner together to start this incredible experience.
Accommodation: Centerhotel Laugavegur
DAYS 2 AND 3 (28/29-11-2023). REIKIAVIK - SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA
After a hearty breakfast, we will drive to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, one of Iceland's natural jewels and home to some of the country's most spectacular scenery.
There you can admire wild coastlines, the impressive basalt column cliffs of Arnarstapi, the charming black church of Búðir, the lava field of Búðahraun, the fascinating sea pillars of Londrangar and the iconic volcanic mountain of Kirkjufell.
In addition, Snæfellsnes is one of the best places in Iceland to observe the stunning Northern Lights, so keep your eyes peeled and don't forget to have your camera ready to capture this unparalleled natural spectacle.
Accommodation: Kirkjufell Guesthouse and Apartaments
DAY 4 (30-11-2023). SNAEFELLSNES - KVERNUFOSS - SKOGAFOSS
We will start our fourth day with a sunrise photo session at Kirkjufell, one of Iceland's most iconic landscapes.
Afterwards, we will head towards the southern coast of the country, where epic landscapes and spectacular waterfalls await us that will take anyone's breath away.
We will continue our journey to the impressive Skogafoss waterfall, a gigantic 60-meter high waterfall that will offer endless photographic possibilities. You can get close to the base of the waterfall to capture the texture of the water rushing into the river, or take a wider perspective to show the waterfall framed by the snow-covered cliffs.
In the afternoon, we will enjoy a photo shoot at the black sand beach of Reynisfjara, one of Iceland's most impressive beaches. With its basalt columns, sea caves and vertical cliffs, this place is perfect for experiencing and capturing the natural beauty of the country. At the end of the day, we will explore the possibility of photographing the Northern Lights, one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the world.
Lodging: Dyrholey hotel.
DAY 5 (01-12-2023). VATNAJOKULL NATIONAL PARK
Today we will enter the stunning Vatnajökull National Park, a place of incredible natural beauty.
During the morning we will explore its landscapes of lava rocks, glittering glaciers and impressive waterfalls, as well as desert-like stretches of black sand dotted with sparkling white snow.
In the afternoon we will immerse ourselves in the serenity of the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón, where large icebergs float on the surface of the water, before drifting out to sea.
As the sun begins to set, we will head to Diamond Beach, where we will have the opportunity to capture the magnificent sunlight shining through the chunks of ice on the shore. This beach is perfect for practicing long exposure techniques, as the waves sweep over the icebergs lying on the black sand, creating a dreamy slow motion effect.
In the evening, we will explore the possibility of photographing the Northern Lights, an experience that will take your breath away.
Accommodation: Vagnsstadir Guesthouse
DAY 6 (02-12-2023). VATNAJOKULL NATIONAL PARK
We will start the day with a sunrise photo session at the impressive Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon.
Afterwards, we will have the exciting opportunity to visit and photograph an ice cave on a 4-hour excursion;price of the cave visit: $195.
The rest of the day will be spent photographing the beautiful locations of this area, such as the spectacular glacier tongues and waterfalls that dot the black sand landscape.
In the evening, we will again explore the possibility of photographing the Northern Lights, this time hoping to capture them over the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon or in the vicinity of Fjallsarlon.
Accommodation: Vagnsstadir Guesthouse
DAY 7 (03-12-2023). VATNAJOKULL NATIONAL PARK - HOFN
Sunrise on Diamond Beach.
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will head towards the impressive Stokksnes Peninsula.
There we will encounter the majestic Vestrahorn Mountain, known as "Batman Mountain" due to its characteristic peaks that resemble the iconic superhero. From the rolling snow-covered black sand dunes to the icy puddles and grassy fields, Vestrahorn's foreground offers a variety of stunning compositions to photograph. Tide permitting, we can capture the reflection of the mountain on the nearby beach or the waves crashing around it.
We will keep an eye out for the possibility of photographing the Northern Lights at night, if the conditions are right.
Accommodation: Hotel Mik Factory
DAY 8 (04-12-2023). HOFN - VIK - SELJA
We will enter the Skaftafell Nature Reserve, famous for its beautiful scenery. Here, you can photograph glacier tongues, lagoons, the peaks of majestic snow-capped mountains, frozen waterfalls and rivers flowing from glaciers.
We will visit the canyon of Fjadrargljufur.
For sunset, we will return along the south coast to the Seljalandsfoss waterfall.
Accommodation: Hotel Selja
DAY 9 (05-12-2023). GULFOSS - GESYR - PINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK
Today we will explore the natural wonders of the Golden Circle, which include the three main attractions of the route: the impressive Þingvellir National Park, where we can observe the tectonic rifts between the continental plates of Eurasia and America; the fascinating geothermal area of Geysir, where we will see the famous Strokkur geyser spewing hot water 20 meters high; and the impressive Gullfoss waterfall, whose powerful waters fall in two stages into a deep canyon.
We will have the opportunity to take pictures and admire the natural beauty of Iceland in all its splendor.
When we have finished photographing along the Golden Circle, we will return to Keflavik for the group's last dinner.
Accommodation: Keflavik Aurora Hotel.
DAY 10 (06-12-2023). KEFLAVIK - END OF THE TRIP
After breakfast, we will go to the international airport of Keflavik, for our return flight.
End of the Photo Tour:
- INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED
-
INCLUDED
- All transfers in comfortable private 4×4 vehicles throughout the itinerary.
- Accommodation in comfortable hotels (double room). Single supplement: +$900.
- Photographic advice from our professional photographers, Xiaoliang Ji and Juanra Noriega.
- Full travel/health insurance.
NOT INCLUDED
- Flight to and from the starting point of the tour.
- Personal needs, including medication.
- Everything else not listed as included.
- Visit to an ice cave (3 hours total activity), price of the activity: $195
- TERMS AND CONDITIONS
-
PAYMENT POLICY
Reserve Deposit:
The reservation will be effective when a deposit of US $1,000
No places will be reserved without the deposit.Final Payment:
Payment of the final amount is due 45 days before the start of the trip.
GENERAL CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation and refund:
We understand that attending our trips requires a prior commitment and also that things may happen in life that force you to cancel a trip. Depending on the date of cancellation, the following conditions apply:
- More than 150 days before the start date of the workshop: full reimbursement of payments made.
- Between 150 and 91 days before the start of the workshop: 50% of the reservation fee will be refunded.
- 90-46 days before the start of the workshop: 35% of the reservation fee will be refunded.
- Within 45 days prior to the start of the workshop: No refund.
RESPONSIBILITY
Health:
Participants must be in general good health. Any medical or dietary restrictions must be communicated to us well in advance. We will inform the relevant supplier of your requirements, but we cannot guarantee that all requirements will be met and have no liability to you if they are not.
Vaccinations, obtaining visas and all other travel or medical related arrangements are the responsibility of the participant. We advise you to check the latest advice online or consult your doctor.
Cancellation by Namaste Premium Travel:
Namaste is not responsible for events beyond its control, such as strikes, wars, acts of government, acts of terrorism, epidemics, or any other cause beyond its control, which may make it impossible, illegal or inadvisable to carry out the trip.
If there are compelling reasons for Namaste Premium Travel to cancel a trip, all payments received will be refunded immediately.
This reimbursement will be the limit of Namaste Premium Travel's liability.
Namaste Premium Travel is not responsible for any expenses incurred by participants in preparation for the trip, including non-refundable airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other travel-related expenses.
We advise you to wait with the purchase of airline tickets until the minimum number of participants has been reached.
GENERAL
- Accidents:
1A. Namaste Premium Travel is not responsible for the accidents of participants of the trip, nor will it cover medical expenses in case they are necessary. During the trip, each participant is responsible for his/her safety and physical integrity.
1.B. Namaste Premim Travel is not responsible for accidents or loss of photographic equipment during the trip. Each participant is responsible for his/her own photographic equipment.
- Punctuality:
2.A The trip begins on a specific date and in a timely manner. All participants must be at the location established for the starting day of the trip. In case of delays due to inconveniences, the participant must contact a Namaste Premium Travel representative as soon as possible.
- Respect:
3.A. Respect and patience are the basis of a successful Journey. Participants may be at different levels of knowledge about the subject matter, so patience is required when explaining topics that are already in their domain. Each participant's area of photographing must be respected. Disrespect from a participant to another trip member or staff member will not be allowed.
- Weather:
4.A. The tour and its itinerary are weather dependent and may change from one moment to another. We will always be aware of the best weather conditions to determine where to go and optimize the itinerary.
- RESPONSIBILITY
-
The photo tour always depends on the weather conditions, as the weather in Iceland can be really unpredictable.
Regarding the Northern Lights, although it is very likely that they can be seen during the month of September, it cannot be guaranteed that they will be visible on any given day of the tour.
