ICELAND
Investment: US$ 3,695
Duration: 10 days
Date: 27 Nov - 6 Dec. 2023
Join this 10-day photography tour in Iceland and enjoy the best natural light and the most breathtaking views in the south of the country. This is a great opportunity to photograph the incredible winter landscapes and northern lights, while learning new techniques from award-winning photographic guides who will take your skills to the next level.
You'll travel in a comfortable vehicle through the iconic frozen landscapes of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, capturing sights such as Mount Kirkjufell and the black church of Búðir. In addition, you'll visit Iceland's stunning South Coast to see ice caves, the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach and numerous waterfalls.
Iceland is one of the best places to capture the incredible Northern Lights dancing in the dark Arctic sky. Your guides will keep an eye on the weather conditions and aurora forecasts, so you can photograph it in the most spectacular landscapes.
At Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and Diamond Beach you'll have plenty of opportunities to photograph huge icebergs and chunks of ancient ice calved from the nearby Breiðmerkurjökull Glacier in Vatnajökull National Park.
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: $195
The photo tour always depends on the weather conditions, as the weather in Iceland can be really unpredictable.
Regarding the Northern Lights, although it is very likely that they can be seen during the month of September, it cannot be guaranteed that they will be visible on any given day of the tour.
- INFORMATION
-
Land of Ice and Fire
ICELAND
Investment: US$ 3,695
Duration: 10 days
Date: 27 Nov - 6 Dec. 2023
Join this 10-day photography tour in Iceland and enjoy the best natural light and the most breathtaking views in the south of the country. This is a great opportunity to photograph the incredible winter landscapes and northern lights, while learning new techniques from award-winning photographic guides who will take your skills to the next level.
You'll travel in a comfortable vehicle through the iconic frozen landscapes of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, capturing sights such as Mount Kirkjufell and the black church of Búðir. In addition, you'll visit Iceland's stunning South Coast to see ice caves, the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach and numerous waterfalls.
Iceland is one of the best places to capture the incredible Northern Lights dancing in the dark Arctic sky. Your guides will keep an eye on the weather conditions and aurora forecasts, so you can photograph it in the most spectacular landscapes.
At Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and Diamond Beach you'll have plenty of opportunities to photograph huge icebergs and chunks of ancient ice calved from the nearby Breiðmerkurjökull Glacier in Vatnajökull National Park.
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
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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
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- RESPONSIBILITY
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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.
