Iceland: South Coast

1 spot remaining

September 23-30, 2024
$5995 per person

Iceland is a photographer’s dream and boasts some of the world’s most stunning scenery. Join us to explore the land of Fire & Ice’s Southern coast
(and if we’re lucky - Northern Lights!)

In the span of one week, this tour will explore The Golden Circle - the highlights of southern Iceland, including Iceland’s largest-by-volume waterfall, the “original” geyser, Iceland’s geothermal tomato farm and more. We will experience incredible waterfalls, glaciers, towering lava formations, hot steam vents, the iconic black sand beach and the most beautiful of all: the Iceberg Lagoon and Diamond Beach. Marvel at the glory of the land of fire and ice with us and learn to capture it's otherworldly beauty during the start of aurora season. This tour is completely different from our Northern Iceland trip of 2023.

What You’ll Learn

Composition
Creating Perspective
Long Exposure & Filters
Landscape settings
Using tripods
Shooting ocean waves
Importance of lighting & timing
Northern lights photography & forecasting (if we are lucky)

Recommended Equipment

D-SLR or Mirrorless camera
A tripod with ball-head
An ultra wide angle lens
ND filters/polarizers
A mid-range zoom lens
Hiking shoes; Waterproof boots for the beach
Proper Rain & wind clothing
Bathing suit for the lagoon
Extra memory cards, batteries and charger

Physical Difficulty

We will be keeping a pace that packs a lot of activity into one day, but still have adequate rest and breaks. Iceland is rugged terrain and requires walking over varied landscapes, including lava rock. Some of the best viewpoints may only be accessed by walking some distance or light hiking. You will not be required to go outside of your comfort zone. Iceland also has very unpredictable weather, and you must be prepared for wind and rain.

This tour takes place during the shoulder season, when the day is equally split between daylight and night. Sunrises and sunsets will happen around 7 AM and 7 PM respectively, so we may be eating breakfast and dinner earlier or later than you are used to in order to capture the best light. Some nights we may choose to stay out late and skip the morning if we are lucky enough to see an aurora.

Itinerary & Information

We will be in touch with flight information and meeting details in the months leading up to the tour.

Tour Includes: Hotels (we will be staying in three), Ground transport, Admissions & fees, Admission & “The Ritual” at Sky Lagoon, LAVA show, breakfast at the hotel, one buffet dinner, photo guidance.

Photo Stops include (and more):