Photography Expedition of the Northern Lights in Iceland

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Luis

Guided trip
What's special?
special Lots of professional photos
special Drone photos + videos
Live the incredible experience of photographing the Northern Lights, one of the most dazzling natural spectacles and also in one of the most dramatic and photogenic landscapes that Iceland has to offer. This exclusive adventure is designed for a small group of people who want to have the opportunity to witness the auroras from different emblematic locations during the new moon (darkest nights of the month. This is why the travel dates), as well as explore majestic waterfalls, lagoons, craters, volcanic sand beaches, Baltic minerals and glaciers. We will travel by private car along the south coast from east to west where you can delight in many Nordic landscapes, with the flexibility to make many stops to take pictures, visit a Viking village, see glacial ice floes and relax in a natural hot springs pool! During this adventure you will be in the company of a professional photographer and full time traveler with whom you can acquire some tips and techniques to get the most out of your camera especially in night photography. (*If you don’t have a camera but you still want to live the experience, you will have the opportunity to pose for some pictures with landscapes from another planet).

About me: I am a graphic designer by profession and a photographer and full time traveller by passion. Therefore my camera has become my personal vehicle that has taken me around the world! And one of my favorite destinations is Iceland so this time I want to share it with my trip mates the beautiful and photogenic landscapes that this country has to offer and specially with the Northern Lights. In case you wonder why Iceland? well, I am very interested about the nature, colors and waterfalls of this country that always make me visit again and again so after a few visits.. I still want more... therefore I look forward to sharing some of my favorite spots with my fellow trip-mates!

The accommodation: During the trip will be staying mostly in cottages or houses in the countryside or small villages where we can have more opportunities to see the Aurora Borealis with less city lights and surrounded by a natural Nordic environment that the country of Iceland has to offer. We will look also for waterfalls or natural formations nearby at night to photograph with the Northern Lights. Keep me posted if you have any questions in the Q&A section!

What's included?
Transportation
Accommodation (Shared rooms)
Photography tips
Viking Village
Entrances in the itinerary
Hot spring
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This trip was just amazing!! Luis took us to the most beautiful places and was always friendly, funny and patient. He’s well organized and a safe driver. Can totally recommend traveling with him!!
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Trip Itinerary
1

Reykjavík Airport

Day 1-2
Welcome at the airport Once the group is reunited we can explore some landmarks in the city according to your arrival times but also we will try our luck with the Auroras on the first night from Reykjavík view point - as even with city lights its possible to see them if the solar activity is intense.
2

Snæfellsjökull National Park

Day 2-3
During the day we go to Snæfellsjökull National Park. We will climb a crater overlooking its famous volcano with a glacier on top, as well as black sand beaches and rock formations and visit different viewpoints of the Icelandic west coast (don't worry, the physical demand is moderate). We will try our luck with the Auroras on the famous Kirkjufellsfoss waterfalls.
3

Vik

Day 3-4
Here we will make a mandatory stop at Skógafoss waterfalls and its waterfall hidden in a canyon. We will visit the black sand beach of Reynisdrangar – it’s incredible contrast with the water and the geological formations and its surrounding Baltic minerals. On the way we will stop to see an abandoned airplane on the beach and other sites of interest.
4

Fjaðrárgljúfur

Day 4-5
Here we will walk a bit to enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon with rock formations and unique colorful nature. We will make a stop on the way at some lava fields covered with moss. We will spend a night here to enjoy the panorama with the northern lights (obviously!)
5

Jökulsárlón

Day 5-6
We will visit Fjallsárlón is a glacial lake at the southern end of Iceland’s Vatnajökull glacier. Fjallsjökull, which is part of the larger glacier, reaches down to the water of the lake and some icebergs float on its surface. Visiting the waterfall at Svartifoss in the Vatnajökull National Park
6

Stokksnes

Day 6-8
We will visit a Viking village that has been used as a filming location for the Netflix series The Witch. We will take the opportunity to take pictures with the reflection of the Stokksnes Mountains for the perfect postcard of the trip. On this last nights we will take the opportunity to take more pictures of the auroras if the weather conditions allows
7

Reykjavík

Day 8-9
On this last day of the trip we will take the opportunity to relax in one of the natural thermal pools of Iceland and then enjoy the nightlife of the capital. Overnight in Reykjavík and hopefully we can say goodbye to the Aurora Borealis 😉
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Other
9 days trip
Reykjavík Airport, Snæfellsjökull National Park & 5 more
Transportation
Car
Questions and Answers

Hey Luis! I will be in Iceland with another JMT group the very same time. Wanna meet up? DM me here ... Read More

Sure! DM sent :)

Hello Luis! I really liked your trip itinerary, are you thinking in opening a third trip to iceland?... Read More

Hello Rita, thank you!! I am considering for September depending on how my trips goes ! in case I will let you know ;)

Hello, I am also interested in this trip. What about the catering? Self-catering (cooking)? What doe... Read More

Hello, we are trying to book cottages or houses in countryside areas and nature with kitchen available for cooking ourselves . (We can either buy together some groceries and share or independently). D... Read More

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Food - Beverages
Travel Insurance
Flights to Iceland
Visas if required
Additional activities
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