Iceland Light in the Wild Photography Tours
A week-long tour of West Iceland's spectacular Snæfellsness Peninsula, photographing dramatic seascapes, volcanic landscapes and exciting wildlife – with the added bonus of the northern lights on autumn and winter departures, and nesting seabirds during spring
Departures
• May 2021
• October 2021
• March 2022
Exact dates to be confirmed.
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Duration
7 days/6 nights
Group size
Maximum six people
Cost
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Flights
Heathrow-Keflavik return
Included
International return flights Heathrow-Keflavik; transport by private 9-seater vehicle (driven by your guide); hotel accommodation in an en suite room with private facilities; 6 breakfasts and 3 dinners; a 2-3hr whale-watching boat trip and all photography tuition. This tour is fully guided by Will Gray
Not included
Lunch on days 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (we will stop at local cafés or purchase pack lunches); Dinner on days 4 and 5 (we will eat at a local restaurant in Grundafjördur) and day 6 (dinner at Northern Light Inn payable locally); travel and photographic insurance
Photography level
This tour is suitable for beginners to enthusiasts
Accommodation
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Capture the beauty of Iceland’s extraordinary Snæfellsnes Peninsula, photographing its Atlantic-gnawed coastline, brooding volcanic scenery, Vienetta-striped mountains and captivating wildlife – from orcas and white-beaked dolphins to gannets and sea eagles. Led by Iceland specialist and award-winning photographer Will Gray, this special seven-day photography holiday has three departures: May 2021, October 2021 and March 2022. Each one is designed to coincide with outstanding opportunities for taking pictures.
May 2021 trip highlights
Long, long days characterise late May in Iceland, which means we can maximise our time taking photographs. Although this isn't the season for northern lights watching, it does herald the arrival of nesting seabirds, as well as the start of summer whale watching. Photographic opportunities – both on land and during our boat trip – range from orcas, humpbacks and sperm whales to puffins, guillemots and white-tailed eagles. Exploring the diverse scenery of this magical peninsula – often referred to as 'Iceland in miniature' – we'll also set out to photograph the famous mountain of Kirkjufell, the wild coast at Lóndrangar, the stunning pebble beach of Djúpalónssandur and the atmospheric wooden church at Búdir.
October 2021 trip highlights
Autumn is a particularly rewarding time to visit Iceland's Snæfellsnes Peninsula – the lava fields and tundra are burnished gold and yellow, while the nights are drawing in, just waiting to be lit up by the northern lights. There's still plenty of daylight, however, to explore the coasts and mountains of this gnarled finger of land jutting into the Atlantic. We'll visit iconic sites like Kirkjufell mountain and Arnarstapi, as well as lesser known spots where you can hone your skills in landscape and seascape photography.
March 2022 trip highlights
Facing west, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is often bathed in sublime winter light. Choose the March departure and you'll not only capture atmospheric seascapes, but also stand an excellent chance of photographing the aurora borealis. March is also the time when large pods of orca move into the area, hunting shoals of overwintering herring. A boat trip into Grundafjördur can be rewarded with amazing opportunities to photograph these charismatic cetaceans, along with white-beaked dolphins and gannets.
Why this trip?
• The small group size of up to six not only allows me to maximise individual photography tuition, but also gives us the freedom and flexibility to chase the best light across the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
• I've visited Iceland on numerous occasions and will aim to enhance your trip with local knowledge as well as advice on how to take great photographs.
• Concentrated time on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula allows you to get to know the place, visiting locations when the light is just right – and ultimately getting the best photographs.
• Our hotels and guesthouses are in prime locations.
• On day 6 when we leave the Snæfellsnes, we'll visit the natural wonders of the Golden Circle, photographing iconic sites like Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Keflavik, drive to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula | Overnight Fosshotel Hellnar DBB
Day 2: Snæfellsnes | Overnight Fosshotel Hellnar DBB
Day 3: Snæfellsnes | Whale watching boat trip | Overnight Fosshotel Hellnar DBB
Day 4: Snæfellsnes | Overnight Guesthouse Grundafjördur BB
Day 5: Snæfellsnes | Overnight Guesthouse Grundafjördur BB
Day 6: Drive south, via the Golden Circle | Overnight at Northern Light Inn BB (dinner at hotel, payable locally)
Day 7: Return flight to Heathrow
Accommodation
Please see below for details of the accommodation we'll stay in during the Iceland Light in the Wild Photography Tour. Click on the links for more details of each property.
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I just wanted to let you know that I had an amazing time. You were very patient and informative and I feel much more confident about my camera and taking better pictures. The workshop was a birthday present from a dear friend and I will be giving her the most positive feedback and thanks, which is very much down to your expertise and warm teaching manner.
SALLY | ONE-TO-ONE WORKSHOP
Iceland Photography Portfolio
Click on the gallery below to browse a selection of my favourite Iceland photographs. You'll be able to view them at full-screen size and read details of the camera and lens used for each one – as well as information on exposure.
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