Iceland Tour Proposed Itinerary:
Proposed Itinerary:
11th September
You will be met at Keflavik airport in Reykjavík (meeting time TBC). We’ll then transfer to our first hotel on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. After check in, we will meet in the early evening for introductions and an overview of our workshop itinerary before dinner.
12th September
Full day exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The lonely Kirkjufell “church mountain” rising from the sea as a backdrop for the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall is one of the most photographed locations in Iceland. We’ll also photograph the Búðir black church and the columnar basalt cliffs of Arnarstapi and Gerðuberg.
13th September
After breakfast we will drive to Vík taking in the Golden Circle on the way. The Golden Circle is known for showcasing three of Iceland’s most famous natural attractions: Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir Geothermal Area and Gullfoss waterfall.
14th September
Full day exploring near Vík.
15th September
Morning in Vík. In the afternoon we will drive east, stopping enroute to photograph and stay near Jökulsárlón.
16th September
Today is a glacier day! We will photograph Diamond beach, Jökulsárlón and Fjallsárlón glacial lagoons.
17th September
Following breakfast we will drive east to the mighty Vestrahorn. This 1,500ft mountain sits on a black, volcanic sand beach. We’ll also stop at some interesting locations on the way.
18th September
Today is our final day as we take the 6 hour drive back to Keflavik making a couple of short stops on the way (time permitting). Check into our hotel.
19th September
Transfer to Keflavik airport for flights.
The touring nature of this workshop means that we will be using a number of different accommodations. All rooms are single occupancy and ensuite.
- Hotel Langaholt – Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Hotel Skogafoss – Vík
- Guesthouse Gerdi- Höfn
- Hotel Jazz – Keflavik (tbc).
- Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- The black church of Buðir
- Mount Kirkjufell
- Eystrahorn
- Vestrahorn
- Diamond Beach and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Vík
- Reynisfjara, (black beach)
- Skógafoss, Skutafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls
- The Golden Circle
- 7 full days of photographic tuition and demonstrations
- 8 nights single occupancy ensuite accommodation with breakfast
- City/tourist tax
- 1 – 2 group critique sessions
- Transport to and from Iceland
- Personal insurance
- Equipment insurance
- Meals other than those specified
- Drinks
The workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their photography so photographers of all levels of experience are welcome. Please note; this workshop is not suitable for the complete beginner.
A minimum of 5 bookings are required for the workshop to proceed.
9 seater minbus
Light – some uneven and rugged terrain.
- A mirrorless or digital DSLR camera with interchangeable lenses, both wide angle and telephoto lenses eg: For full-frame cameras: 16–35mm (wide-angle), 24– 105mm (mid-range) and a 70–200mm or longer tele zoom. For crop format cameras: 10–20mm wide-angle, 17–50mm mid-range and a 70–200mm or longer tele zoom. A fast (2.8) wide angle lens for the Aurora is useful but not essential. F4 will suffice.
- Whilst not essential, you will benefit from bringing neutral density graduated filters; a polariser and a neutral density filter
- Tripod
- Cable/remote release
- Whilst not essential, you will benefit from bringing neutral density graduated filters; a polariser and a neutral density filter.
- It is also recommended that you also bring a rain cover for your camera.
- A laptop and card reader is useful to select and review your images for the purpose of our image critiques but not essential.
Before buying any equipment or if you are unsure of what to bring, please email sarah@imageseen.co.uk for more information.
Please ensure that you insure your photographic equipment. It is also recommended that you take out personal insurance in case you need to cancel.
