ICELAND
01-10 MARCH 2025
USD 3495 (U.S. Dollars)
ICELAND: The Land of Ice and Fire
We have organized a great 10-day Photo Tour to the most photogenic locations in Iceland. A must-see destination in our list of places to visit a thousand times. This time we will visit Iceland during the winter season, when the island presents its most photogenic version due to the great contrast between the snowy landscapes and the dark volcanic geography.
Iceland is one of the best places to appreciate the natural spectacle of the Aurora Borealis . Having the opportunity to contemplate the dance of the Arctic lady will be an experience you will not forget. Your guides will be attentive to the weather conditions and forecasts, so that you can photograph them in the most spectacular landscapes. You will also learn the proper photographic techniques to capture the Aurora Borealis with your camera or cell phone.
We will have at our disposal our comfortable vehicles that will allow us to make strategic stops and go "aurora hunting" at all times. The tour will start in the capital Reykjavík and we will drive 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, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Diamond Beach and the famous Black Beach of Vik. 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 visual adventure: Iceland is waiting for you!
PHOTO TOUR
ICELAND
TOUR BEGINNING:
01 MARCH 2025: Keflavik International Airport Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
END OF TOUR:
10 MARCH 2025: Keflavik International Airport Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
DAY 01
Reikiavic, Iceland
The first day begins with arrival at Keflavík International Airport (KEF), where we will be waiting for you and then transfer to our hotel in Reykjavík.
We will meet the group to get to know each other and take a walk through the civic center of Iceland's capital city.
DAY 02 and DAY 03
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
After breakfast, we drive to the Snæfellsnes peninsula, home to some of the most photogenic scenery in the country.
Wild coastlines, the spectacular basalt column cliffs of Arnarstapi, the charming black church of Búðir, the lava field of Búðahraun, the impressive and peculiar sea pillars of Lóndrangar and the most photographed mountain in the world: the famous Kirkjuffel and its waterfall await you.
Snæfellsnes is also one of the best places in Iceland to contemplate one of the absolute wonders of nature, the Northern Lights, so we will be attentive at all times to go out with the camera at night.
DAY 04:
Snæfellsnes - Seljalandsfoss - Skógafoss - Reynisfjara
After the sunrise session on Kirkjufell, we will make our way to the epic scenery of Iceland's south coast.
Along the way, we'll stop at the glorious Seljalandsfoss, a beautiful waterfall that you'll be able to tour in 360 degrees.
In winter the rocks surrounding this waterfall can be frozen, making for perfect close-ups.
Nearby is the magnificent Skógafoss waterfall, a thundering giant with a dizzying 60-meter drop.
You can get up close to this beast to capture the texture of the water rushing down to the river below, or simply stand back where you can
stay back where you can shoot the waterfall framed by snow-covered cliffs.
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
ICELAND is one of the most privileged places to observe a great night show: the Aurora Borealis.
The northern lights are one of the greatest spectacles of nature. An aurora is produced when charged particles from the Sun collide with the Earth's magnetic field. These particles from the solar wind are guided by the Earth's magnetic field and head towards the poles, returning the acquired energy in the form of light. This light can be produced with different intensity and wavelengths, which affect the color of the light we see.
Our Photographic Expedition always depends on the weather conditions, as the weather in Iceland can be very unpredictable indeed. Regarding the Aurora Borealis, although it is very likely that they can be seen, it cannot be guaranteed that they will be visible on any given day of the tour, it cannot be guaranteed that they will be visible on any given day of the tour, but we will go hunting for them at all times.
DAY 05
Vatnajökull National Park
Today we will head to Vatnajokull National Park, spending the morning photographing its incredible lava rock landscapes,
glistening glacier tongues, impressive waterfalls and long stretches of desert-like black sand dotted with sparkling white snow.
dotted with glistening white snow.
The afternoon will be spent in the serenity of the glacier's lagoon Jökulsárlónwhere large icebergs float on the glassy surface of the water glassy surface of the water, before drifting out to sea. As the sun begins to set, we will head to Diamond Beach, for a chance to capture the glorious sunlight shining through the ice chunks on the shore.
This beach is perfect for practicing long exposure techniques, as the waves sweep over the icebergs sitting on the black sand, creating a dreamy "silk" effect. At night we will be on the lookout for the Northern Lights.
DAY 06
Vatnajökull National Park
This morning we return to the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon for a leisurely sunrise photo session. Today we will have the chance to visit and photograph the impressive Ice Caves of the Vatnajokull Glacier (the largest glacier in Europe), an experience that will leave us speechless by the surreal landscape that we will see inside the glacier with the filtering light that paints the huge blocks of ice with turquoise tones. (The activity in the Ice Caves is optional and not included in the price of the Expedition).
At night we may have another opportunity to photograph the Northern Lights, we will try to capture them over the lagoon of the Jokulsarlon Glacier.
DAY 07
Vatnajökull National Park - Höfn
After breakfast, we will drive to the Stokksnes Peninsula, home of the impressive Vestrahorn Mountain.
This mountain is also known as "Batman Mountain" for its jagged peaks, resembling the iconic superhero's logo. Its foreground is full of compositions, from rolling black sand dunes amidst the snow, to grassy crops and icy puddles.
Depending on the tide, we may be able to photograph Vestrahorn's reflection on the black beach. We will continue to photograph the
Vestrahorn until the sun sets, in the hope that the Northern Lights will unfold over this impressive mountain.
DAY 08
Höfn - Vik
We will enter the Skaftafell Nature Reserve, famous for its beautiful scenery. Here, you can photograph tongues of glaciers,
lagoons, the peaks of majestic snow-capped mountains, frozen waterfalls and rivers flowing from glaciers.
For sunset, we will return along the south coast to Reynisfjara Black Beach, where we will capture the Reynisdrangar sea stacks from a different angle.
DAY 09
Gullfoss - National Park Þingvellir - Geysir - Keflavic
Today will be spent exploring the three main attractions of the Golden Circle route:
Þingvellir National Park, the geothermal area of Geysir, and the Gullfoss waterfall. We will appreciate the great water jet of more than 20 meters from Geysir, the nearby Gullfoss waterfall will offer us a spectacular view of the forces of nature.
Þingvellir is a UNESCO heritage site in Iceland that lies within a rift valley caused by the separation of the American and Eurasian tectonic plates. The highlight of our visit will be the impressive Öxarárfoss waterfall with some truly breathtaking frozen close-ups.
When we have finished photographing along the Golden Circle, we will head back to our hotel in Keflavik.
DAY 10
Keflavic - End of Trip
After breakfast, we will drive to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) for our flight home.
End of trip.
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 a professor of the Astrophotography course of the Domestika portal and his work was 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 " broadcasted on Disney+.
USD 3495 (U.S. dollars)
Reserve your space in advance with USD 995
- All transfers in comfortable private vehicles throughout the itinerary.
- Transfers to and from Keflavik airport.
- Lodging in comfortable hotels (shared double room).
- All breakfasts.
- Photographic advice from our professional photographers
- International flights to and from the starting point of the tour (Keflavik Airport).
- Ice Cave Activity (USD 190)
- Lunches and dinners.
- Health Insurance
- Everything else that is not listed as included.
EXTRAS
- The participant may request a Single Room 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.)
- 02/03 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
- Pay Pal (consider +6% for withdrawal commissions)
- Western Union
- Bank transfer (For residents in USA or Peru)
Reservation Fee: USD 995
Second Payment 60 days before the trip: USD 1000
Balance Payment 30 days before the trip: USD 1500
Participation Cancellation:
In case of cancellation 60 days before trip we will apply a retention of USD 495.
In case of cancellation between 60 days to 30 days before the trip, we will apply a 30% retention of the tour value.
In case of cancellation between 30 days to 15 days prior to the trip, we will apply a retention of 60% of the tour value.
In case of cancellation between 15 days to the start date of the trip, we will apply a retention of 100% of the value of the tour.
