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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 yeah… this trip is with a maximum of 3 participants! All peace and quiet and lots of personal attention! And we don’t chase the hotspots, we go for the 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

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 

Get inspired and check out the blog of Iceland or check out the photos in the gallery here

Travelmarks-photography.. your experience! Untill clicks!

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 are staying in the same accommodation and the photography locations are all within a short drive. How nice, no checking in and out and a lot of traveling... no, a lot of photography time and also your own free time! Also a lot of space to ask questions and of course to spend some time together without the camera. A nice travel experience with really enough time at the photography locations. You will not only go home with sparkling photos, but also with a bit of personal growth in your photographic adventure!  

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.

Maximum 3 participants on this trip!!

Take photographs in peace and quiet with lots of personal guidance.

Date: February 20th until Februari 27th, 2027

Costs per participant: Price per person: 3285 euro
Extra cost for single room: retrievable

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

Mark Brands owner and founder of Travelmarks-photography

As an experienced world traveler and professional photographer, you can expect passion, professionalism, fun and enthusiasm from me during this photography tour in the southern part of Iceland. The combination of traveling and photography makes me happy. And even happier if I can share this virus with you and you return home with spectacular photos and an experience that you will remember often!

The variety that is offered makes this trip a unique experience that you will not soon forget! Iceland continues to amaze you, behind every corner there is something new that stimulates your senses. I will take you to the most beautiful spots southern Iceland has to offer. Let's click!

Practical

  • 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)

  • 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.

  • VvKR

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  • Travelife

Travelmarks Photography covers more than 100 criteria, related to a travel company's office management, product offerings, international business partners and customer information. The Travelife standard covers ISO 26000 corporate social responsibility topics, including environment, biodiversity, human rights and industrial relations; and is formally recognized as fully compliant with the UN supported Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria.

  • 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.

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What can you expect

Spectacular waterfalls
The best spots around Kirkjufell
Vulcano craters
Icelandic horses and churches
Winter landscapes & rough nature
Black beaches and spectacular rock formations