Price range: $2,000.00 through $8,699.00
ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!
Wild Iceland Photo Tour – July 10-18th, 2027
Pricing Details:
- Deposit: A $2000 deposit can be made today to save your spot!
- Full Tuition: Total cost of the workshop is $8699 for single occupancy. Double occupancy (or couples) please reach out for a discounted price per person.
- 6 Participants Max
Step into the land of fire and ice on this immersive 9-day Iceland photography expedition. From the dramatic views of Snæfellsnes to the jagged peaks of Vestrahorn and the raw backcountry of the Highlands, we’ll chase light that never ends, explore terrain few visitors see, and capture landscapes that live in the mind long after the trip ends.
This is not a sightseeing bus tour—this is adventure in a 4WD with Thor Photography as our Icelandic driving guide. We’ll ford rivers, wander wildflower-strewn valleys, soak in primitive hot springs, and photograph waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, lagoons, and yes—lots of Icelandic sheep.
What is included:
- 8 nights of private lodging acommodations
- Transportation from the time you land to the time you depart
- Expert guidance from both Thor Photography and myself
- Entry fees to the parks and lagoons
- HDR Glow Preset
Experience Highlights
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Chase endless light under the midnight sun
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Photograph waterfalls spilling off ancient cliffs
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Wander fields carpeted in wildflowers
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Explore rivers, lava fields, glaciers, and coastal towers
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Warm up in primitive hot springs hidden from the crowds
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Enjoy tourist-favorite lagoons
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Witness Iceland’s iconic landscapes with the intimacy only small groups allow
This is a true exploration, from backcountry tracks to iconic sights, designed for creatives who want depth, freedom, and dramatic light.
SPACE IS LIMITED FOR TEACHING PURPOSES AND TO KEEP COMPOSITIONS UNCLUTTERED.
A DEPOSIT OF $2000 CAN BE MADE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Description
Equipment Needed for the Wild Iceland Photo Tour:
- DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
- Wide Angle Lens (e.g. 15-35mm, 14mm prime)
- Mid Range Lens (e.g. 24mm-70mm, 50mm)
- Long Range Lens (e.g. 100-400mm, 70-200mm)
- Tripod
- ND Filter & Polarizing Filter (to fit wide angle or mid range)
- Memory Cards
- Extra Batteries
- Rain gear for camera and bag
- Raincoat
- Headlamp/Flashlight
- Appropriate Outdoor Footwear & Clothing
- Laptop with Photoshop and Lightroom Classic 2027
- External storage for photos
Itinerary:
9 Days / 8 Nights | Midnight Sun Edition
This expedition spans Iceland from coast to highlands, blending iconic locations with rugged backcountry access. Our route is flexible by design, allowing us to adapt to weather, light, and conditions—because in Iceland, the best moments are often unscheduled.
**Due to the sunset and sunrise times for Iceland during Summer, there is no actual dark night, which means no aurora viewing is possible. However, we will be capturing what is called the Midnight Sun where sunset is around 11 PM and sunrise is about 2 AM. We will have a Blue Hour that last about 2 hours to explore primitive hot springs in the area and other attractions while we wait for sunrise. This tour is also scheduled around the Full Moon which is incredible to watch from such a Northern perspective.
We will be back to the hotel around 4 AM each morning to sleep and eat on our own schedules until meeting back up around 7 PM to explore again. This schedule might seem cumbersome, however due to the time difference from the US, it will feel more like exploring from 2 PM until 11 PM.
- Day 1
- Arrive on the 7 AM flight (will feel like 2 AM CST) from the US where you will be picked up and escorted to Blue Lagoon to soak away the jetlag before checking into the first hotel for an afternoon nap. We will then meet up around 7 pm to head east along Iceland’s legendary South Coast, where waterfalls and sea cliffs define the landscape. We’ll see famous falls like Seljalandsfoss (walk-behind waterfall) and Skógafoss, Black sand beaches and dramatic coastal formations, puffins at Dyrhólaey, and have first encounters with Icelandic wildflowers and sheep while we photograph until the after sunrise around 4 am.
- Day 2
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Tonight we enter glacial country—an otherworldly mix of ice, water, and light.
Highlights include Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, Icebergs, reflections, and abstract compositions with long exposures and intimate details.
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- Day 3
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A night dedicated to one of Iceland’s most dramatic mountain landscapes at Vestrahorn. It’s a photographer’s paradise with both wide angle and telephoto compositions, a great place to practice panoramas, atmospheric conditions permitting gives great reflections and moody light, see Viking history, and take in the East side of Iceland.
This is a photographer’s day—slow, intentional, and light-driven.
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- Day 4 & 5
- Highlands Exploration begins where we leave paved roads behind and enter Iceland’s remote interior. We will travel by 4WD vehicle through river crossings and rough terrain to see vast landscapes and braided rivers, while soaking in some of the most primitive hot springs in the country. Think minimal crowds and raw terrain. The Highlands are weather-dependent and unpredictable, but that’s the magic.
- Day 6 & 7
- We’ll head to the opposite side of the country to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, a region packed with coastal cliffs, waterfalls and fishing villages, the famous Black Church and watch the sky set fire over Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss.
- Day 8
- The last full day of our tour will bring us back to civilization, giving us time to explore the city, architecture, and harbor. While we’re there, we will also visit Sky Lagoon for a final moment of relaxation before our flight home.
- Day 9
- Early morning transportation back to the airport for the 7 AM flight back to the US.
* TUITION INCLUDES LODGING, TRANSPORTATION FOR DURATION OF WORKSHOP, ENTRY FEES, PERMIT FEES, & LAGOON PASSES.
**FLIGHTS AND MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED.
To schedule a complimentary One on One Q&A Session, please complete the form below.
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