Iceland Photography
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There are few landscapes in Europe more captivating than those of Iceland. On this incredible tour, you'll spend seven days exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, photographing everything from seascapes and volcanic craters to orcas, seabirds and the dancing lights of the aurora borealis.
6nt (7-day) Iceland Landscapes, Northern Lights & Orcas Photography Tour
on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Join a group of just three like-minded enthusiasts on a photography tour based on the stunning Snæfellsnes Peninsula – often referred to as 'Iceland in miniature'. Accompanied by award-winning photographer Will Gray, you’ll spend a week focusing on an incredible range of landscapes and seascapes. Timed around peak aurora activity over the spring equinox, it's a superb opportunity to photograph the northern lights. An orca and dolphin watching tour is also included.
Highlights
• Stunning photography locations on Iceland's Snæfellsnes Peninsula
• Spring equinox period for peak northern lights activity
• Photograph orcas, dolphins and seabirds on a boat trip (included)
• Stay in a four-bedroom coastal house near Grundarfjörður with stunning views of Kirkjufell
• Step outside the front door to capture the aurora over Kirkjufell
• Visit all of the best locations on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, including Kirkjufell, Kirkjufellsfoss, Berserkjahraun lava fields, Lóndrangar sea stacks, Djúpalónssandur beach, Hellnar coast, Svörtuloft cliffs, Saxhóll crater, Stykkishólmur harbour, Búðir black church and the seal colony at Ytri-Tunga
• Accompanied by professional photographer Will Gray
• Small group size of just 3, ensuring plenty of one-to-one tuition
• Lightroom processing sessions
• Transport in a comfortable 4WD Nissan X-Trail (or similar)
• All breakfasts and picnic lunches included
*By clicking the link above, you will be asked to complete a simple form to register your interest and reserve a place. I will then send you details of how to complete your booking and pay your deposit. If you have any questions you can email me at will.gray@me.com
Will Gray explains what makes this trip special...
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is like Iceland in miniature. It has everything from mountains, volcanoes and waterfalls to black-pebble beaches, sea cliffs and sea arches. Based in one location on the peninsula, we can easily reach all of the key photographic locations – without travelling huge distances, or moving on each day. And what a base it is! Our four-bedroom guesthouse is right on the coast with direct views across the bay to Kirkjufell mountain. If the northern lights appear, we can literally step outside the front door for spectacular views.
I've designed these tours to coincide with the spring equinox – often peak time for aurora borealis activity. New moon is on 18 March 2026, so we should also have a good number of dark night skies for optimal viewing of the northern lights.
March is also a key month for encounters with pods of orca off the coast of West Iceland. Hunting over-wintering shoals of herring, the cetaceans can often be seen close inshore. A boat trip from Ólafsvík is included in the tour. I'll also help you seek out eider ducks, harlequin ducks, seals and sea eagles to photograph.
Travelling in a small group with just myself and three other photographers, we will be nimble enough to be able to adapt our plans to find the best available conditions. There will also be ample opportunity for one-to-one tuition, including Lightroom sessions.
Our vehicle will be a 4WD Nissan X-Trail, or similar, offering plenty of space and a smooth ride. I'll provide breakfasts at our comfy guesthouse, as well as picnic lunches, hot drinks and snacks while we're out and about. Dinners are not included – we'll take our pick from the good range of restaurants on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, many of which offer excellent seafood.
To help you get the most out of your photography, I'll provide demonstrations on everything from long exposure techniques for waterfalls to aerial photography using your drone. In 30+ years as a photographer, writer and zoologist, Will has travelled all over Iceland. The Snæfellsnes is one of his favourite destinations and he knows it well.
Itinerary
Tour dates
Tour 1: Monday 9 – Sunday 15 March 2026
Tour 2: Monday 16 – Sunday 22 March 2026
These dates are based on pick-up at Keflavík airport on day 1 (Monday) and drop-off at Keflavík on day 7 (Sunday)
Duration
The Iceland Landscapes, Northern Lights and Orcas Photography Tour is 6 nights, 7 days, Keflavík–Keflavík. This does not include flights to and from Iceland. You are welcome to extend your trip before or after the tour.
Group size
Maximum of 3 clients, plus photographer Will Gray. We will use a comfortable Nissan X-Trail SUV or similar, with plenty of room for luggage.
Cost
2026 tours are £2,450 per person, excluding flights to and from Iceland. This is the price for a single traveller, including all single supplements.
2027 prices will be released about a year before the tours commence.
Flights
You need to arrange your own flights to and from Keflavík International Airport, ideally arriving no later than 16:00 on day 1 and departing no earlier than 17:00 on day 7.
Please contact me if you need advice on flights.
Photography level and gear
This tour is suitable for beginners through to enthusiast photographers. Click here for a suggested list of what to bring. You will get more out of the trip if you already have a good knowledge of your camera's controls and a basic understanding of processing images using Lightroom.
Included
• Fully escorted tour, with photography tuition by Will Gray
• Transport in a comfortable 4WD SUV (Nissan X-Trail or similar)
• 6 nights accommodation on a single basis at Hellnafell guesthouse (four bedrooms, one shared bathroom, kitchen and lounge)
• All breakfasts and picnic lunches
• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• Orca watching boat trip
• Coffee, tea, snacks and picnic lunches
• Lightroom sessions, photo critiques and photo sharing during the tour
Not included
• International flights to and from Keflavík Airport
• Personal travel and photographic insurance
• Dinners
Our accommodation: Hellnafell Guesthouse
Located just to the west of the small fishing town of Grundarfjörður on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Hellnafell is a cosy property with amazing views of the famous Kirkjufell mountain. Just meters away the shore, you can literally step outside to photograph the northern lights over the mountain and sea.
Accommodation consists of four bedrooms (king-size bed, queen-size bed, two double beds and two single beds), a shared bathroom with shower, a comfortable lounge and well-equipped kitchen with coffee machine, dishwasher etc. Wifi is available at the property.
Ideal as a base for our photography tour, Hellnafell has plenty of room for relaxing and reviewing images over Lightroom sessions. Breakfast will be prepared each morning by Will, as well as picnic lunches for us to take on the road.
Photos courtesy of Kolla Gr (owner of Hellnafell)
RESERVE A PLACE ON THIS PHOTO TOUR
Complete the form opposite and we will be in touch to confirm details.
By completing this form, you are simply registering your interest in this photography holiday. You don't need to pay anything yet and there's no obligation for you to go ahead with the booking if you change your mind. When we get back to you to confirm your place, we will also send you a link to complete a Booking Form, and we will also provide details of how to pay your deposit, and the remaining balance for the photography holiday.