Photo tour Iceland Northern Lights

Iceland, the land of rough 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 is even more beautiful than the other. You will experience this during this photography trip south Iceland. The peace and quiet that prevails here makes you want to stay! It is the magical winter period which is the time in the yeay for the Northern Lights!

What will you photograph during this 8 day photo trip?

• The most beautiful spots of the western Snaefellsnes.

• Photogenic Kirkjufellsfoss

• The beautiful waterfalls Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss and Kvernufoss.

• The majestic glacier Sólheimajökull.

• The black beaches of Vík with the distinctive rock formations: Reynisdrangar and Dyrhólaey.

• The plane wreck Sólheimasandur.

• The famous Icelandic horses 

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 trip along Iceland's most beautiful southern and western spots is waiting for you. Extraterrestrial landscapes alternate with breathtaking views, this country is food for your camera. We travel in the winter, the period fot the northern lights. Lots on magical winter landscapes are waiting for you. A richly filled memory card is guaranteed. Let us surprise you!

Day 1
Reception in Keflavik. The advantage of Iceland is that there are special elements in every part of the country. After reception we set sail for Fludir, our accommodation for the first night. We visit the impressive waterfalls Faxafoss and Brúrarárfoss.

Day 2 until 4
We have many more highlights in store. The beautiful rock formations Reynisdrangar and Dyrhólaey are a feast for your camera! Like the glacier Sólheimajökull, which can be approached to the foot of the glacier, which delivers beautiful pictures. Also the plane wreck Sólheimasandur we will capture beautifully.

Day 5
We are going towards the south-western Snaefellsness peninsula. We have beautiful waterfalls on the program today! Kvernufoss, Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss are the photo spots on our route. It doesn't get more beautiful than this!

Day 6 until 8
We set course for the most beautiful place in all of Iceland. Can it be any more beautiful than what we have already seen? Yes… that's possible! In addition to the beautiful Kirkjufellsfoss, this peninsula has even more gems in store for us. The famous Djúpalónssandur beach is one of them.

Day 8
Sadly it is the last day already. We saw lot's of highlight and had a great experience. Later on the day we catch the flight back home.

Minimum 3 participants, maximum 7 participants

Date: February 19th until February 26th, 2025

Costs per participant: 2585 euro per person
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

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.
• Non-photographing partners are more than welcome to join. We visit a lot of authentic, non-touristic sites that are worth a visit.
• 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.

Accommodations

Day 1 guesthouse Fludir
https://gistingfludir.is/

Day 2 until 4 Skammidalur guesthouse
https://gistingfludir.is/

Dag 5 Bella apartments & Rooms
https://gistingfludir.is/

Day 6 until 8 BB Kirkjufell Guesthouse 
Kirkjufell Guesthouse | Grundarfjordur Guesthouse & Apartments Iceland (guesthousekirkjufell.is)

• STO Garant

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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.