General information
Photo tours in Iceland, in french and english by Patrick Dieudonné, professional photographer.
PRICE: 3290 € (up to 6-7 photographers)
Supplement for single room: contact us
Program :
(may be adapted according to weather or local conditions)
Day 1 : Arrival at Keflavik Airport (Reykjavik International). Meeting. Departure for the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, north of Reykjavik (approximately 200 km). Dinner and night photography outing, weather permitting. Overnight near Grundarfjordur.
Day 2 : Photographic exploration of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, featuring many iconic locations, natural basalt arches, Kirkjufell Mountain (Church Mountain), vast lava fields with rugged terrain, coastal views, waterfalls, etc. And night and auroras photography, weather permitting. Overnight near Grundarfjordur.
Day 3 : Early departure. Photography on Snaefellsnes Peninsula (return journey), then we continue our tour of Iceland with the "Golden Circle." This includes some of Iceland's most iconic sites.
First, we'll visit Thingvellir National Park, home to Iceland's first parliament, the Althing, since the 10th century. There, we'll see the Almannagjá volcanic fissure (the People's Fault), located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (on either side of this fault, the continents are drifting apart). A few kilometers further on, we'll see our first waterfall, one of the most beautiful: Gullfoss, the "Golden Falls," an impressive two-tiered cascade.
Later, in the evening, avoiding the crowds, we'll visit Geysir (from which the name "geyser" originates). The Strokkur geyser ("the churn") erupts hot water more than 20 meters high every 3 to 5 minutes ! A truly impressive sight. Overnight in the area (hotel or B&B). Lunch en route, dinner at a restaurant.
Day 4 : Photography between Hella and Vik, not far from the Hekla volcano, considered the gateway to hell in the Middle Ages. Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, and Icelandic horses in the snow. Evening photography near Vik, a charming little town on the southern tip of Iceland.
Overnight at Vik (B&B and restaurant).
Day 5 : Morning photography in Vik. The region around Vik offers a lot of photo opportunities: headlands overlooking the sea, seemingly endless black sand beaches (Reynisfjara beach in Vik is considered one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world). Also, lava pinnacles rising from the sea (Reynisdrangar, Troll Rocks), the stunning Dyrhólaey arch, basalt columns, and more. Not to mention the very photogenic village itself.
In the afternoon, we head to Skaftafell National Park. En route, we'll cross the vast lava fields of Eldrhaun, formed by the 18th-century eruption of Laki, a catastrophic event for Iceland. Evening photography in Skaftafell National Park and its surroundings (large glaciers, moraines). Overnight between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón. Lunch en route. Dinner at a restaurant or B&B.
Day 6 Morning and early afternoon in Skaftafell National Park, with a visit to Svartifoss waterfall or the surrounding glaciers, depending on conditions. We'll then drive to Jökulsárlón, a magnificent glacial lagoon that needs no introduction. Evening or night photography, if the Northern Lights are visible. Overnight near Jökulsárlón. Lunch en route. Dinner at a restaurant or B&B.
Icebergs on beach, Jökulsarlon
Day 7 : Morning session at Jökulsárlón and Fjallsárlón lagoons, where eiders, seals, and terns come to feed, and on Jökulsárlón beach, where many icebergs wash ashore.
Optional (additional cost): photography in an ice cave.
Afternoon : exploration of the southeast coast towards Höfn, photos at the spectacular Stokknes site (Vestrahorn mountain). Evening or nighttime session if the Northern Lights are visible.
Overnight stay near Jökulsárlón in a B&B. Lunch en route. Dinner at a restaurant or B&B.
Day 8 : Possibility of morning photo session near Jökulsárlón if needed. We drive back to our starting point along the south coast. A second opportunity will be offered at several locations, light permitting. Overnight in Reykjavik or Keflavik, with the possibility of nighttime photography in the city or viewing the Northern Lights.
Overnight in Keflavik or Reykjavik in a B&B. Lunch en route. Dinner at a restaurant or B&B.
Day 9 : Early morning departure (depending of flight times).
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What is included
• Land transportation (4x4 vehicle).
• Full board
• Accommodation, in hotels B & Bs
• Your guide, a professional photographer
• Technical advice
What is not included
• Flight ticket (but we can help you in finding the best offers)
• Insurances. Optional insurances available with partners
• Photo Equipment
• Alcoholic beverages and items of personal nature.
Photo Equipment
• SLR digital or film
• Stable tripod, ball head, etc.
• Lenses for landscape: a wide-angle (below 24 mm), a transstandard 24 or 28-70 mm, a medium telephoto zoom lens (70-200). A longer focal length can sometimes be useful for details (300 mm). For more tips download our technical brochure below.
Fitness
A good level of fitness is required.This trip in winter to Iceland is more physically demanding than most of our other trips. In Iceland, breaks at the hotel are usually not possible and the days are long. Walks of moderate level are possible. You should therefore be able to adapt to these conditions and be in good general fitness for a duration of 8 -9 days.
Weather / clothing
Clothing: The climate in Iceland in winter can be difficult. So take windproof and breathable Goretex and layers of warmer clothes. Woolen hats and gloves, waterproof and breathable pants.
We will not walk long distances with equipment. However access to the best views suppose access walks and exploration. You must be physically fit and able to carry your gear and tripod for a few hours. Bring good walking shoes (all leather shoes are recommended), a pair of gaiters can be useful.
Accommodation and food:
• Accommodation: Accommodation will be in B & B / guesthouses
• Meals: When we are at the hotel or B & B, breakfasts and dinners are taken on site or nearby (restaurants, etc.). Lunch generally in small restaurants on the road.
Transportation:
• Transportation: We'll use a 4x4 hired car. Please try wherever possible to limit the size of suitcases, for comfort on board.
Important information
You can ask for details, from this page. But if you want to participate, you'll have to book through another site (an official travel agency website), which will be online very soon. It is impossible to book from this page, due to legal restrictions.
Airfare:
Not included. We can assist you, providing hours of arrival and departure, and helping you in your flight bookings. Just ask and we'll help you.
Any other questions?
Contact us using the form above or call if you need further information.Thank you.
Contact
Patrick Dieudonne
Pro Photographer
Owner of ExpePhoto, registered travel agency
9 rue de Sampigny
55300 Han-sur-Meuse
FRANCE
Tel: + 33 (0) 3 29 92 08 89
Mobile: +33 (0) 6 79 63 27 25
We speak French and English.
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