Three day Photo Safari to South Iceland

Departures upon demand all year (except July and August)
3 days – 2 nights

About the tour:

In this three-day tour you will get to photograph all the best that south and southeast Iceland has to offer; spouting hot springs and Geysir, two national parks, Vatnajökull Europe‘s largest Glacier, Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, lava fields, black sand beaches, columnar basalt formations, waterfalls and what ever might come our way and looks interesting. Key word is to be flexible because you never know which part on the way is going to look great that day. It’s not always about locations; it’s about sky, formations and light. If you have limited time but would like to get the first taste of photographing in Iceland – then this is the tour.

Be most welcome!

Haukur Snorrason photographer.

Itinerary

Day 1: Golden Circle and the South Coast

Thursday

We will pick you up from your hotel in Reykjavík around 9 and drive to the national park Thingvellir, the first place in Iceland to receive UNESCO‘s nomination of world heritage. From Thingvellir we will set the course to the natural sights of the spouting Geysir area and the beautiful waterfall Gullfoss. Having visited these places we drive through South Iceland with a stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall and head for our first overnight stop at Hrífunes Guesthouse which is located between the villages Vík and Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Accommodation: Hrífunes Guesthouse

Day 2: Vatnajökull National Park and Glacier Lagoon

Friday

After a good breakfast we will drive further east to Vatnajökull National Park. Vatnajökull, Europe‘s largest glacier, has many outlets that we will get close to. We will stop in Skaftafell and make a short hike to Svartifoss waterfall. From Skaftafell we will continue to the famous Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon with its floating icebergs. We will then return to our cozy guesthouse in Hrífunes where we will relax and enjoy Hadda‘s home cooking.

Accommodation: Hrífunes Guesthouse

Day 3: Black sand beach and waterfall

Sunday

We leave beautiful Hrífunes behind and head back towards Reykjavik through South Iceland. On our way we will make a stop at the varied sights along the south coast such as Reynisfjara black sand beach with its columnar basalt formations, Dyrhólaey cape and Skógafoss waterfall. You will be dropped of at your hotel in Reykjavik area around 19:00.

Tour facts

Name of tour: Three day Photo Safari on South Iceland

Departure: Upon demand

Duration: 3 days/2 nights

Participants: 4-8

Price

Price/person in a dbl/sgl room: ISK 155.000

Price Includes:

Accommodation: Hrífunes Guesthouse www.hrifunesguesthouse.is with made up beds and shared facilities (two rooms sharing one bathroom).

Meals: Breakfast from second day till last day, picnic lunch from day 1 till last day, dinner from day 1 till second last day (2-3 course meals, Icelandic specialties i.e. Fish and lamb (vegetarians are most welcome)).

Transportation & guiding: Professional English speaking driver guide and photographer, Vehicle: 4X4

Not included; Airfare to Keflavik/Iceland, transportation to and from airport (can be arranged), hotel stay in Reykjavík and alcoholic beverages.