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Northern Lights Photo Quest
Golden Circle | South Coast Waterfalls | Black Sand Beaches | Glaciers | Skogafoss | Vatnajokull Glacier Hike Glacier Lagoon | Diamond Beach | Reynisfjara | Dyrholaey | Northern Lights Boat Ride | Reykjavik
This trip packs a punch. Waterfalls and hot springs, ice caves and northern light hunts, hiking and black sand beaches.
Our tours are fully escorted and guided for the participants for the duration of the tour. We limit the groups to a comfortable 6-16 passengers.
Small Group
Chase the Northern Lights
Visit the Black sand beaches. Explore an Ice Cave and much more.
This is the tour for those determined to maximize the chance of seeing the Northern Lights, and making a true adventure way beyond the ordinary.
Reserve your epic adventure today!
4,350
6-Day
Day-1 / ARRIVE IN ICELAND
Upon your early morning arrival, your vehicle, photo guide, and guide will be ready. Begin with a group breakfast and a briefing, including a Q&A session. Journey through the Reykjanes peninsula's lava fields towards Reykjavik, then quickly proceed to the Golden Circle's wonders. Experience Thingvellir National Park, the historic Viking Parliament site at the continental rift. Witness the powerful Gullfoss waterfall and arrive at your hotel near the Geysir hot-spring area for evening photography opportunities after day tourists depart, followed by a Northern Lights photography seminar and an opportunity to practice after dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Geysir or similar.
Day-2 / SOUTHERN LOWLANDS
Travel through South Iceland's farmlands, approaching the glacier-topped highland ridge. Stop at the renowned Skógarfoss waterfall before observing the landscape transition to black sands and lava fields, reminiscent of Game of Thrones. Explore Fjadrargljufur canyon, where volcanic and glacial forces meet. Tonight, be prepared for a potential Northern Lights display over Vatnajokull Glacier and try capturing reflections on a nearby lagoon, conditions permitting.
Overnight at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon or similar.
Day-3 / VATNAJOKULL GLACIER & THE GREAT SANDS
This morning, hike to explore the impressive Vatnajokull Glacier and visit one or more of the stunning ice caves formed during summer melt. Capture the unique blue hues created by the light within and outside the ice caves. Explore the Glacier Lagoon for close-up shots of seals, including Harbor, Gray, Harp, Bearded, and Ring seals. Afterward, photograph the glistening mini-icebergs on the black sands of Diamond Beach. On the return journey along the south shore glaciers, time permitting, visit the Yoda cave at Hjorleifshofdi. This evening, continue to watch for Northern Lights from Vik, with the northern mountains providing a great foreground.
Overnight in Vik at Hotel Vik or similar.
Day-4 / WATERFALLS AND GLACIERS
Stop at Gljufrarbui and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls before crossing over the geothermal moore of Hengill.
Arrive in Reykjavik in the early afternoon. Spend the night in Reykjavik where everything is in full swing. Enjoy the restaurants, bars, clubs and entertainment.
Overnight in FossHotel Reykjavik or similar.
Day-5 / FREE DAY IN REYKJAVIK
Enjoy a free day in Reykjavik. Use it for a quick geothermal swimming pool or spa visit or some last minute shopping, gourmet eating and exploration of the city.
The city is very photogenic, with old and new houses, very often colorful, lots of outdoors art as well as swans and ducks on the central pond
Take a Northern Lights Boat Ride off Reykjavik pier.
Overnight at FossHotel Reykjavik or similar.
Included:
Meals: 6-breakfasts, 3-dinners (from group menus,
substitutions additional)
3.5-4-Star hotels
Airport Transfers (for arrivals between 6-7am & depart after 4:00pm).
Northern Lights Boat Tour
Vatnajokull Glacier Hike
Admission fees as described.
Not Included:
International flight
Alcoholic beverages or soft drinks
Travel insurance
Extra service not listed in the itinerary
Guide gratuities for exceptional service
From $4,350 dbl/occ
Single occupancy +$500
Please review our Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy before booking
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