ICELAND
OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 08, 2024 (SOLD OUT)
10-19 NOVEMBER 2024 (SOLD OUT)
USD 3495(U.S. Dollars)
ICELAND: in search of the Aurora Borealis
We have organized a great 10-day Photographic Expedition to the wonderful Iceland, considered by many as the Capital of Landscape Photography, thanks to its rich geographic diversity that makes this country a must-see destination in our list of places to visit once and a thousand times. In this opportunity we will visit Iceland during the autumn season and with the highest probability to appreciate the spectacular Aurora Borealis.
Iceland is one of the best places to capture the incredible Northern Lights dancing in the dark Arctic sky. We will keep an eye on weather conditions and forecasts so that you can photograph them in the most spectacular scenery. You will learn the proper photographic techniques to capture the Aurora Borealis with your camera or cell phone.
We will have at our disposal a comfortable vehicle that will allow us to make strategic stops and go "northern lights hunting" at all times. The Photographic Tour will start in the capital Reykjavic and we will move west to visit the iconic landscapes of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, capturing places such as: Mount Kirkjufell, the black church of Búðir and the cliffs of Lóndrangar. In addition, you will visit Iceland's stunning South Coast to see the impressive Skógafoss waterfalls, Seljalandfoss, the Ice Caves, the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach and the famous Black Beach. We will reach the east side of the island to visit the Stokksnes peninsula with the wonderful Vestrahorn mountain with its black dune beach.
Prepare your five senses because you will live an unforgettable photographic adventure!
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ICELAND: Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
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ICELAND: Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
DAY 01:
Reykjavik, Iceland
The meeting point will be the Keflavik International Airport (KEF), where our staff will be waiting for the group of participants to accompany them to our Hotel.
It will be a day to get to know the beautiful city of Reykjavik and its historical center. We will visit the famous Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral and some other attractions.
If the night is propitious, we will have our first night of Aurora Borealis from a panoramic point overlooking the sea.
DAY 02 and Day 03:
Snaefellsness Peninsula, Kirkjufell
After breakfast, we will depart for the Snaefellsness Peninsula, which treasures some of Iceland's most photogenic scenery: the famous Mount Kirkjufell and a waterfall hidden within the cliffs, the charming Black Church of Budir, the lava fields, the sea crags of Longrandar and the cliffs of Arnastapi. We will have two nights to photograph the Aurora Borealis in this strategic location.
DAY 04:
Seljalandfoss, Skógafoss
We will depart to the southern part of Iceland to visit other wonderful attractions: the Seljalandfoss waterfall and we will be able to walk inside the cave that surrounds it for long exposure photographs, we will surely get wet but it will be worth it! The sunset will be propitious to visit the imposing Skógafoss waterfall with a waterfall of more than 60 meters. We will enjoy a Viking dinner in a very typical restaurant of the area.
In the evening we will be attentive to the forecasts and go out to photograph the Aurora Borealis.
DAY 05:
Vik, Black Beach and Glacier Lagoon
After breakfast we will embark to Jokulsarlón Glacier Lagoon. On the way we will visit the Black Beach of Reynisfjara from a panoramic point to appreciate the contrasts of sand and cliffs. Have you ever heard about the legends of trolls? Well, we will see some of them in this location. We will visit some lava fields before arriving at the beautiful Jokulsarlón Glacial Lagoon where we will photograph icebergs and hopefully some arctic seals.
In the evening we will be on the lookout for the Aurora Borealis in this magical location.
DAY 06:
Vatnajokull National Park, Ice Caves
We will wake up very early in the morning to visit the "Diamond Beach": the pieces of icebergs to photograph them with the current of the sea and have spectacular images. Then we will depart for our excursion to the Vatnajokull Glacier Ice Caves: it will surely be an unforgettable experience to walk inside the largest glacier in Europe with its lights and surreal structures.
In the evening we will have another opportunity to photograph the Northern Lights at the Glacier Lagoon.
DAY 07:
Stokksnes Peninsula, Mount Vestrahorn
After breakfast we will depart to the eastern part of Iceland, where we will appreciate one of the most spectacular spots of the tour: Stokksnes Peninsula and the black sand dunes at the foot of Mount Vestrahorn. We will visit a waterfall hidden within the mountains of this mountain and the glacial rivers that flow down from the glaciers.
We will wait for the night to photograph this magical spot with the Aurora Borealis - we had that joy several times!
DAY 08:
Vatnajokull National Park, Vik
After breakfast we will depart to return to the town of Vik. On the way we will visit a glacier inside the Vatnajokull National Park and wonderful lava canyons with waterfalls that will leave you speechless.
At night we will be attentive to photograph the Aurora Borealis along with beautiful waterfalls.
DAY 09:
Golden Circle, Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir
We will leave very early in the morning to photograph the imposing Gullfoss waterfall and the great Geysir that expels water more than 20 meters high. We will visit the area where the tectonic plates of America and Eurasia converge to photograph beautiful waterfalls. This area is a Unesco heritage site and a historical place for the Icelanders. Upon arrival in Reykjavik we will visit one of the most desired attractions in the world: The Blue Lagoon to finish our grand tour with a flourish.
DAY 10:
Keflavik (08 November 2024)
After breakfast we will prepare the luggage for the transfer to Keflavik International Airport.
We will say goodbye after a great trip through the wonderful Iceland.
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Jheison Huerta
The expedition will be guided by Peruvian photographer Jheison Huerta and his staff of collaborators.
Founder of the agency Photo Andes, in charge of organizing photographic tours since 2014 in the most photogenic destinations in the world, such as: Peru, Norway, Iceland, Morocco, Bolivia, Italy, Argentina Peru, Norway, Iceland, Morocco, Bolivia, Italy, Italy, Argentina among others.
He is currently a Sony brand ambassador as Alpha Partner for Latin America.
The dynamics of a photographic tour is particular and different from a conventional tour.
It is important to rely on an organization with experience and knowledge of the strategic locations to obtain the best images.
Jheison Huerta has received international recognition for his work in the diffusion of astrophotography in Latin America. in Latin America, which earned him the recognition of NASA with the APOD (Astronomy Picture of the Day),
He is also professor of the Astrophotography course of the Domestika portal and his work has been published in the most important
most important media: BBC, National Geographic, History, Mirror, Telemundo, Globo, El Comercio and many more.
He was nominated by the Photopills app as one of the 25 most inspiring photographers in the world and his work is part of the book of the book "Photopillers of the Year 2020".
He is currently collaborating with National Geographic UK in the production of the series "Welcome To The Earth ", presented by Will Smith and broadcasted by National Geographic UK.
hosted by Will Smith and broadcast on the Disney+ platform.
USD 3495 U.S. dollars
You can reserve your space by paying USD 995 in advance.
- Airport - Hotel - Airport Transfers
- Hotels in double occupancy
- Hotel breakfasts
- Transportation in comfortable chauffeur-driven vehicles
- Parking and Toll Payment
- Entrance to Blue Lagoon
- Photographic assistance throughout the tour
- International flight from the country of origin
- Travel Insurance
- Food and beverages in Restaurants (Lunch, Dinner and Snacks)
- Excursion to the Ice Caves
- Admission to tourist attractions (Museums, Galleries, etc.)
- Everything not described in the list INCLUDES
The participant may request a single room in the hotels for an extra charge.
- Camera (Reflex, Mirrorless, Poweshot, etc.)
- 01 Wide angle lens (18-55mm, 14-24mm, 16-35mm, 12-24mm, etc.)
- 01 Telephoto lenses (70-200mm, 75-300mm, 100-400mm, 55-250mm, etc.)
- 03/04 Extra camera batteries
- SD memories (32gb, 64gb, 128gb)
- Tripod (required)
- Headlamp (required)
- Physical Filters (Neutral Density, Polarizers, GND are optional)
- Remote trigger (optional)
- Credit cards
- Western Union
- Bank transfer (Domestic payments in USA or Peru)
- Pay Pal (consider an extra 6% commission)
Reservation Fee: USD 995
Second Payment: 60 days before the tour starts: USD 1000
Final balance: 30 days before the tour starts: USD 1500
Cancellation of Participation and Refunds:
- 60 days before the start date: USD 495 withholding.
- Between 60 to 30 days before the start date: 30% of the tour amountwithheld.
- Between 30 to 15 days prior to the start date: 60% of the tour amount withheld.
- Between 15 days to the tour start date: No refunds will be made.
