Photo tour Iceland Northern Lights
Iceland, the country of rugged nature, peace, space, volcanoes, glaciers and geysers. Iceland is so much more than the Golden Circle, it is a true paradise for every photographer! One landscape even more beautiful than the other. You will experience and experience that during this photography trip to south-west Iceland. The peace and space that prevails here makes you want to stay! It is the winter period that unravels a magical scene and of course the period for the Northern Lights!
What will you photograph during this 8 day photo trip?
Oh yes... this trip is with a maximum of 3 participants! So, plenty of peace and personal attention! And we won't be chasing the hotspots; we're going for the more untouched Iceland!
- The most beautiful spots of the western Snaefellsnes.
- Photogenic Kirkjufellsfoss
- The famous Icelandic horses
- Characteristic Icelandic churches such as Búdir.
- Rugged rock formations Annarstapi & Gatklettur.
- Black beach Djúpalónssandur.
- Glacier Snaefellsjökull.
- The blue waterfall Bruarfoss.
- Lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir.
- Hidden gem Kleifarvatn
- Volcanic craters up close
Maximum 3 participants on this trip!!
Take photographs in peace and quiet with lots of personal guidance.
Date: March 8th until March 15th, 2026
Cost per participant: 2985 euros per participant
Single room supplement: available on request
Heavyness of the trip
***** this trip is suitable for everyone with normal health
Extra personal cost:
- Depending on your spending pattern, you can count on 30 euros a day
Included:
- Transportation during the tour in a van
- All accommodation as stated
- All nights based on shared rooms
- All toll costs
- Various landscape, nature and astrophotography workshops
- Feedback on your best photos
- Professional photography guidance with a lot of personal attention
Excluded:
- Transportation / (international) flight to Keflavik
- Meals and drinks other than mentioned above
- Travel insurances
- Personal expenses
During this trip you can enjoy all the beauty that Iceland has to offer in peace, there is no time pressure. In addition, there is room for various workshops on landscape, nature, macro and astrophotography. A photography trip in Iceland is an unforgettable experience, which you can reminisce about for a long time at home with your self-made images!
Check out the day to day schedule for this 8 day photography trip and please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Contact
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Day to day shedule
A carefully composed photo tour along Iceland's most beautiful south-western spots is ready for you. Extraterrestrially beautiful landscapes alternate with breathtaking views, this country is food for your camera. We travel in the winter, this is the period for the Northern Lights! And of course there are many more winter highlights waiting for you. A richly filled memory card guaranteed. Let yourself be surprised!
Day 1
Reception in Keflavik. The advantage of Iceland is that in every part of the country there are special elements. After reception we set course for Kleifarvatn and then Brúarárfoss, the spectacular blue waterfall!
Day 2 until 7
We have many more highlights in store. We set course for the most beautiful place in all of Iceland, the western peninsula of Snaefellsnes. In addition to the beautiful Kirkjufellsfoss, this peninsula has even more gems in store for us. The famous Djúpalónssandur beach, Anarstapi, Búdir and real volcanic craters are just a few examples.
We'll be staying in the same accommodation here, and the photography locations are all a short drive away. It's nice not having to check in and out or travel extensively... meaning more time for photography and your own free time! There will also be plenty of space for asking questions and, of course, for spending time together without the cameras. A great travel experience with truly ample time at the photography locations. You'll return home not only with stunning photos but also with personal growth in your photographic journey!
Day 8
With great reluctance the last day has arrived. Many highlights have passed in review. What a journey, what an experience, what an adventure! On the way back we visit the Lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir. Later in the day we head towards the airport for the return flight.
Practical information
Guidance:
Joost Smeets photography guide at Travelmarks-photography
“Photography is capturing the beauty of life.”
Joost Smeets is a 41-year-old passionate semi-professional landscape photographer from the Netherlands, currently based in Nazaré, Portugal. After a long creative break, he rekindled his love for photography in 2021 — and hasn’t looked back since.
For Joost, photography is more than just taking a picture. It’s about the entire journey: preparing the gear, traveling, finding the perfect moment and location, immersing himself in nature, and finally seeing the result displayed on someone’s wall. Every photograph tells its own story. Beyond the artistic aspect, photography also serves a therapeutic purpose. Nature brings peace, calms the mind, and relieves stress — a quiet power that’s reflected in his work.
Practical information:
- For this tour you have to be in good health.
- We will meet eachother in Keflavik, at a time to be determined.
- If you have any food allergies or diets, please inform me about this.
- During this diverse program, you’ll also have a lot of free time.
- Together we decide which workshops to do.
- You can pay with the Icelandic crown or take out money from a bank with your credit card or debit card.
- If you arrive early and want help with booking accommodation, please let us know.
- This is a country program, you have to book the flight separately. If requested, we can help you with your booking.
Climate
The climate is favorable to us at this time of year. On the site of Climate information you can find a lot of useful information. This time of year means that we have daylight for a time and can therefore make the best out of it.
Accommodation
Day 1 t/m 8 BB Kirkjufell Guesthouse
Kirkjufell Guesthouse | Grundarfjordur Guesthouse & Apartments Iceland (guesthousekirkjufell.is)
Guarantee & Sustainability
- STO Garant
This booking is covered by the STO Garant guarantee. You can find the conditions for this guarantee scheme at www.sto-garant.nl/en/downloads. You will receive an email from STO Garant (info@sto-garant.nl) containing information about how you can pay for this booking. You will receive a confirmation email from STO Garant for each payment received. You can find all information relating to STO Garant at www.sto-garant.nl/en.
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- Trees for all
We invest in sustainable forest projects in the Netherlands and abroad. In this way we not only contribute to a better climate and more biodiversity, but also to better living conditions and a future perspective. Especially for the people most affected by the effects of climate change.
