Iceland South Coast & Highlands

OPTIONAL ADD ON: Add a half day camera workshop to your trip. You get an extra day in Reykjavik. Your guide will go deep with you on what camera you have, how all the settings work, and then spend half day shooting with you at Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa Music Hall, and Reykjavik’s city centre as you learn how to shoot in manual. You’ll learn the fundamentals in settings, ISO, shutter speed, framing, and exposure...and then go outside and shoot Reykjavik vibes practicing what you just learned. Whether shooting on your phone or a DSLR camera you’ll walk away with the confidence and knowledge to make the most out of the week. Price: $300 (includes workshop and lunch)

Reykjavík

Lunch at a local hotspot

Not included, please ask for recommendations

We’ll meet in Reykjavik before we leave on our journey. We’ll introduce ourselves and then we’ll undertake the trip to the Haífoss waterfall; a massive area that serves for the perfect photography subject. This is the perfect start to familiarize yourself with both the Icelandic conditions, as well as your camera equipment and settings. In the afternoon we will drive to Landmannalaugar, the entrance of the mighty Highlands, with several scenic and otherworldly stops included.

Haifoss and the magical surrounding area

Guesthouse at the start of the Highlands

Our trip begins after breakfast. Tasty lunch on the road, and a hearty dinner close to the guesthouse

We’ll continue our explorations in Landmannalaugar — a beautiful, rugged mountain landscape with colorful mountains. Completely submerged in the Icelandic highlands, we will have plenty of photography opportunities along the way. One of the gorgeous place(s) we will stop at is a grand volcanic crater filled with bright blue (toxic) water. We’ll have various options for exploring the surroundings and hiking to beautiful viewpoints. After a long yet rewarding day, we will have time to relax in the natural hot springs.

The colorful mountains of Landmannalaugar

Enjoy a unique stay in huts on the Landmannalaugar campsite with sleeping bags.

Lunch on the road, and a hearty dinner in the Landmannalaugar Mountain Hut.

Going even further into the highlands we’ll discover various unique and hidden features in the landscape. Hiking combined with photography lessons in a wonderful and hidden valley full of photographic opportunities. In the afternoon we’ll drive towards the coast and we spend the night in a cozy guesthouse, situated near the famous Skógafoss.

The valleys of Fjallabak, Skogafoss

Guesthouse close to Vík

Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner in Vík

After breakfast, we'll experience walking on the pristine Solheimajokull glacier. You’ll be amazed by the surreal structures and beautiful palette of colors — photographs lie in every corner. Since we have a small group and our own glacier guide, we will be able to go off the beaten path and find interesting places on the glacier which we have all for ourselves. We’ll then snack on lunch and make our way towards Vík. We’ll stroll along the beach, listen to the birds chirp along the coastline, and marvel at the ocean. During the evening, we’ll escape for a sunset session at the Dyrholaey lighthouse; a bird paradise and beautiful vantage point.

The unique black coast of Iceland, a volcanic national park, and a walk on the glacier

Guesthouse close to Vík

Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner in Vík

Today we get to experience the beauty that Thor's valley has to offer. A long, yet gorgeous road brings us through multiple river crossings before we arrive at the Basar Huts in Thorsmörk — a cozy base for our explorations. We’ll have multiple photo opportunities, as Thorsmörk is a valley surrounded by glaciers consisting of many types of gorgeous vegetation. Afterwards, we’ll hike to the ‘home mountain’ of Thorsmörk alongside the slow descending sun to bathe in that gorgeous evening light. We’ll end with a well-deserved dinner in the huts with an evening editing class

The colorful Landmannalaugar and a gorgeous overview of Thorsmörk, from the top of a hill with the beautiful silver lines of rivers below

The Basar huts in Thorsmörk. Bunk beds with sleeping bags

Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner will be prepared by the Guides

Like Game of Thrones? Today is for you. After a hearty breakfast, we’ll head out to explore a beautiful canyon and climb feet first into this wondrous landmark. Fun fact: parts of Game of Thrones were filmed here; you’ll understand why when we arrive. We’ll slowly make our way through the route to photograph the path’s interesting compositions. After lunch at the entrance of the canyon, we’ll make our way to one of the more iconic spots of Southern Iceland: the Skogafoss waterfall. We’ll be getting a PRIVATE view of this place, too. Back at the accommodation, we’ll end with an evening dinner and editing session to make some time for a night photography lesson for those interested. Fingers crossed for the Northern Lights!

Surreal canyons and a hidden waterfall in Thorsmörk

Lodging is not included, ask for recommendations

Breakfast, packed lunch and return to Reykjavik

OPTIONAL ADD ON: Don’t want the trip to end? We’ve partnered with a local aerial tour guide to take us high above Southern Iceland to shoot the country from a different perspective. Before you take off, your guide will teach you how to shoot aerial photography so you get the most out of the stunning views. NOTE: This activity may be canceled for inclement weather, subject to the pilot's discretion AND you’ll want to check if you need a hotel based on what time your flight home is. Price: $750 (open doors flight including a photography briefing)

Iceland from above

Not included, please ask for recommendations