Join us in exploring and photographing one of the best landscape locations on the planet. Iceland is defined by its incredible and dramatic landscapes, with a large variety of landscape elements, including seascapes, waterfalls, mountains, Sand dunes, Glaciers, Icebergs, Glacial lagoons and ice caves etc.
And then there’s light! Iceland’s northern latitude means incredible light with the sun floating slightly above the horizon all day long with exaggerated golden hours. When you mix that with the abundant natural beauty, wide-open spaces, sparse population, sheer variety of landscapes, beautiful night skies and a good possibility of the aurora borealis, it makes for shooting opportunities all day and night.
Iceland is one of the best places to view the northern lights, with the entire island falling under the auroral belt, making It possible to view the spectacular phenomenon on the entire island when the conditions are right. The variety of natural elements clubbed with relatively easy access to view and experience makes it a landscape photographer’s dream and something on everyone’s list of places to see and shoot.
Come along with us, exploring Iceland and making amazing visuals.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- A 7N/8D exclusive experience for a small limited group to one of the best places in the world for landscape photography.
- Itinerary curated to experience some of the best locations at the best times with an exclusive focus on photography as the primary objective
- Wide range of photo opportunities with a variety of subjects that includes mountains, seascapes, Glaciers, Northern lights, waterfalls, Icebergs etc.
- Mentoring and guidance on a wide variety of photography genres – landscapes, night-sky, portraits, time-lapses, panoramas, star trails etc.
- Extensive photography assistance both on and off the field
- Extensive learning under the guidance of an experienced photography skipper
DEPARTURE
TOUR ITINERARY
Please note: Since participants of this Tour travel from various destinations in India and abroad, the tour will commence at Reykjavik at noon on 17 October 2022. You may either take a flight that reaches Reykjavik before that time at the same noon or fly in the previous day and stay overnight in Reykjavik (in which case the cost of accommodation will be additional)
The tour begins at noon at the Hotel with a round of introduction of the participants and the Tour mentor, followed by a discussion of things planned over the next few days, with a short walk around on the streets of Reykjavik.
We start early and drive to the west, to the Snaefellsnes peninsula. The photography begins with a variety of subjects that includes seascapes, waterfalls and churches
We travel from the west to the south, with a few stops en route and end the day shooting beyond the sunset light. Dinner and discussion follow.
We explore various spots in this region at different times of the day. Subjects include seascapes, Glacier lagoons, glaciers, icebergs, night photography, waterfalls etc.
Shoot around sunrise and drive back to Reykjavik. Overnight in Keflavik (BLD)
Depart
Please note: Please note: The itinerary mentioned above is suggestive. There can be changes made based on weather conditions and photo opportunities, decided by the mentor during the tour.
COST AND TERMS
- Twin-sharing accommodation
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B, L, D)
- All road transfers as per the Tour itinerary
- Services of a photography mentor
- Services of a guide
- Ice Cave Tour (Subject to weather and glacial conditions)
- Any airfare =
- Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered
- Insurance, laundry and phone calls
- Bottled water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Vaccination, visa and insurance expenses
- All applicable taxes
- Anything that is not listed under ‘inclusions’
- Tips and gratuities
- 50% as advance for confirmation of participation in the Tour
- Balance to be paid by July 15, 2022
All figures per person.
- 50% of the tour fee is non-refundable
- 100% of the tour fee within 60 days of tour commencement
All figures per person.
Please note: The date of written (email) communication of intent to cancel is the date considered for calculation of the cancellation fees.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Anybody above the age of 18 and interested in Travel and landscape photography will enjoy this tour. We regularly have clients who are not photographers also joining us, so knowing photography is not mandatory
Yes! Anyone with an interest in photography can join this. We have had everyone from beginners to Pros attend these Tours of ours. Beginners will get all the advantages of learning on and off the field from the photography mentors. In fact, if you are a fresher, you should jump on this great photography learning opportunity and sign up right away!
Since guests of our Tours travel from different parts of the world as per their preferences, it is convenient for the Tour to start from the destination. We will however provide the assistance you need in arranging your pick up and drop.
October is the transition season and just before the winter, with the temperatures varying between -5 to 10 degrees Celsius. Iceland generally has wildly unpredictable weather conditions. As the locals say, If there’s one thing you can predict about Iceland’s weather in October, It’s that it is highly unpredictable.
This is completely subject to the weather and climatic conditions. October is usually a very time to witness this. Since we are spending a good period of time on this tour, the chances are pretty high, but not assured.
The group is limited to five clients and the group will be travelling around in a 4WD vehicle equipped with heating and winter tyres (if the conditions need it)
One will have some walking to do in places to reach vantage points for the best photography opportunities but nothing like one would on a dedicated trek. Some general fitness is what is required here
Since we spend a lot of time travelling between various places, we will have little connectivity with some places having no connectivity. This however requires getting a local SIM. Most of the properties we stay at or dine provide wifi
Absolutely yes! We will be happy to customise this tour for you based on your preferred dates. Kindly write to us and tell us your preferred time of travel and we shall get back to you with a tentative itinerary and quote. This tour can be with or without a photography guide.
BOOK YOUR TOUR
Dates don’t work for you?
In case these dates do not work for you and you would wish to travel on your own at your own convenience dates, then do write to us.
We will customise a tour for you on your preferred dates. This can be with or without a photography guide. We would ensure you have the best drivers, guides and will also suggest properties based on your preference.
We have close to two decades of experience in the wildlife travel sector and will be able to guide you based on our own experience.