Choose your Iceland photo tour and travel to the island of ice & fire with our guided workshops. Enjoy the island with the best specialists in trips & workhops in Iceland. Travel all around the Golden Ring or just visit the south of Iceland during the northern light season or summers. Select our extra services to visit the ice caves during winter, or prepare a private group in the data you are interested.
As you know, the popularity of Iceland is increasing every year, especially for photographers. Example of Highlights you will visit in Iceland:
All our packages start & finish at the airport in Reykjavik. Improve your photography skills while traveling to the most beautiful & popular destination for photographers. From the famous Kirkjufell mountain to Diamond beach passing through sand dunes, coast landscapes, glaciers, churches, volcanos, lava fields⊠An infinite variety of spots to enjoy during our expeditions.
Choose your favorite photo tour in Iceland. All trips include both Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop edition lessons. But also composition and landscape lessons on the field. With comfortable hotels & transport to make your Iceland Photo Tour a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Do you doubt when to travel to Iceland? As specialists in photography trips to Iceland, we can suggest the best season for your photo tour. Also, we have prepared different routes to discover the island of ice & fire. You can enjoy the beauty of Iceland during summer, autumn, or winter
What do you want to see on your trip to Iceland? White nights or Northern Lights? Wildlife or snowy landscapes? Iceland can be enjoyed all year, but each season has different things to do during the day.
During the summer, you can enjoy beautiful nature and wildlife. Also, the midnight sun will bring you more hours to visit the island. you will get the perfect light during sunrises & sunsets to capture beautiful pictures with your camera. A perfect time for a photography tour.
During winter, the nights are shorter but it gives more chances to see Aurora Borealis. Also, most areas are covered in snow creating an amazing view of the island. From September to March, we have prepared different itineraries to enjoy the island. Join us during our Winter Photo Tour in November or March.
The offseason of Iceland goes from September to May. It means that a trip to Iceland during the Northern Lights season is the cheapest time to travel in terms of flights, accommodations, etc… Probably the cheapest month is May, but during this month you not will be able to see the Aurora Borealis or visit an Ice Cave.
If you are looking for good weather, the best months are during summer, June through August for all-around outdoor activities. The day is especially long during the Midnight Sun, peaking June â July when it’s never completely dark. Anyway, Iceland is a country to enjoy all year.
If you are interested to visit the Highlands, write to us for more info. We are preparing a new camping adventure in the center of Iceland. Wild landscapes & real photographic expedition to the hidden locations of the island.
But you can choose any of our photo tours in Iceland and modify any day activity, or simply follow our itineraries. Also, we can upgrade hotels & transports, add days or include extra activities like ice caves or whale watching
Hugo Valle is an Asturian landscape photographer living in the Aragonese Pyrenees who began his career in the world of photography in 2011, with the help of a modest bridge camera. From 2012 to the present, he has tried tirelessly to combine his dedication to photography with his passion for traveling. Which has allowed him to know and capture the most beautiful landscapes around the world; discovering in the cold and snowy areas, the mountains and the Asturian coast their favorite settings.
Born in Barcelona but with northern blood, he began to become interested in photography in 2019 as a result of his admiration for nature. It would end up becoming his great passion, which would lead him to discover the most beautiful places on the planet.
Mountain areas are his specialty, with the Pyrenees and the Alps being his two favorite places. There, he combines his passion for climbing and mountaineering with photography. He was a participant in our first tours, and now he is guiding groups as a specialist after a few trips.
You can fly to Iceland with Icelandair and WOW Air, which are the two Iceland-based carriers. These companies offer direct and affordable flights for around $90 one-way tickets from the US and UK. Recently, the prices have dropped to as little as $65. If you live in the United States, there are flights from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Miami, New York, and Boston. And if you are from Great Britain you can fly to Iceland from London Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.
Icelandair offers the best compliments for your flight. The ticket includes water, soft drinks, tea, coffee and also in-flight entertainment, and a free checked bag. On your arrival at Keflavik airport, our guides will be waiting for you, so you not will need to worry about more transportation.
You can see the main spots in around 7-8 Days. But for photographers, spend 9-10 days is better as it will allow you to capture the perfect spots at the best time. If you visit Iceland for fewer days, you not will be able to explore the main attractions that Iceland has to offer.
In Iceland, the currency is the Iceland Krona. Once there you can pay also all with a credit card. Although you can’t pay in euros, you can convert once there to Iceland Krona in the same airport. We suggest changing around 100-200 euros or dollars the first day and use your travel debit card there.
We can read on the internet that driving in Iceland is not safe. But the reality is that Iceland has a very good road, especially the Ring Road. Just to arrive at a few locations, you can find dirt roads, and of course, to arrive at interior locations you can need a special vehicle. Anyway, for most of the famous locations, you can arrive easily in a normal car. During winter, and when conditions are not favorable, drive-in Iceland can be not safe. This way we recommend you travel with an expert guide during this season.
No, you can enter just with your passport if you have American citizenship. Also, Iceland is inside the Schengen area, which means that you just need your national id, but we suggest also bringing your passport.
If you are a European citizen we suggest getting the European Health Insurance Card. ItÂŽs free and you ask for it on the internet. No vaccinations of any kind are required to enter Iceland.
Our Iceland photography workshops are focus on landscape photography. We spend the last day usually in Reykjavik before finish the tour. But we do not make a classical tourist tour around the capital. Even if half of the population lives here, Reykjavik is not a big city.
If you are interested to photograph with more time, you can ask us for an extension of the photo workshop. During the extension, we will drive also around the Golden Ring.
If you are still wondering if Iceland is worth visiting, our answer is absolute YES. Iceland is an incredible country in the world. Unique locations every single step and spot you see made the island a paradise for all nature lovers and especially photographers. We are sure, that you will love it and you will want to come back soon.
Yes, Iceland can be expensive for meals and tours. But there are ways to save! Look into cooking some meals, exploring the stunning free natural wonders, and finding budget-friendly accommodation options.
The best season for Iceland photography depends on what you want to capture! Summer offers warm weather, wildflowers, and the midnight sun for endless shooting. Winter brings dramatic landscapes, the Northern Lights, and unique ice cave formations. Shoulder seasons (spring and fall) offer colorful foliage and good chances of aurora sightings, but can be unpredictable weather-wise.
Iceland’s most photographed spot is likely Kirkjufell mountain, also known as “Church Mountain.” This dramatic peak sits on the SnĂŠfellsnes Peninsula and is known for its unique cone shape and beautiful surroundings.
Yes, you can capture photos in the Blue Lagoon itself! They encourage photos for personal use. Just be sure to leave electronics out of the locker rooms and take care of your camera, as they aren’t responsible for water damage.
Iceland’s waterfalls demand slow shutter speeds for that silky water effect. Use a tripod and set your camera to a slow shutter speed (below 1/2 second) and a small aperture for sharpness. Pack rain gear and explore different angles – behind the falls for a unique view!
Salil Choksi
In Oct 2024, myself and my wife completed a photo tour of Ring road, Iceland, for landscape and aurora photography.
It was my first time with photoworldtours, and the tour met with all my expectations; and even exceeded in some areas.
Our guide, Hugo Valle was very experienced with Iceland. He took us to the right places for photography, covering all the locations . He has limitless energy, driving through the day, giving us good tips on photography at each site. His collection of music set the right mood on each journey. He looked after all the arrangements very well, and was always available for any help/query. Even after a hectic day, he had the energy and enthusiasum to chase the aurora. On one night, he readily drove me alone to an aurora location almost one hour away – while the rest of the group preferred the warmth of their beds. Apart form his guiding, organising and photography skills, he is also very kind hearted and friendly – a good man !
The hotels chosen were very comfortable – again exceeded our expectations.
PwT gave us a very good experience at a decent cost, and I would definitely go with them again.
My wife joins me in wishing PwT and Hugo Valle the very best in future!
Robert Amend
I recently did a photo tour in Iceland with Eduardo, the owner of Photo World Tours. The trip was amazing. Yes, Eduardo is a world class photographer, but to be honest there are a lot of great photographers out there. It takes more than just photographic expertise to lead a tour â particularly in the conditions of Iceland â and Eduardo has all of the talents, insight, and knowledge to do that, and on top of it all, heâs just a good guy who is really funny as well (a trait that was appreciated on some of the long drives between locations).
I was very impressed with Eduardoâs knowledge of the shooting locations, but also the small logistical details that surround the actual photography⊠such as when the last restaurant closed in a small town in a distant location (you donât want to come back from a sunset shoot and find out you canât eat until the next morning!). He also led the group with a firm but kind hand.. something thatâs important when youâre working with six strangers with very different personalities.
And of course, his photographic expertise is beyond compare. His knowledge of composition and creating art is as amazing as is his technical abilities in both shooting and editing. He was very good about walking us thru the best way to shoot something, the right lens to capture it, and gave us detailed instructions with the things that were new to us like capturing the aurora.
All in all, I canât say enough good things about Eduardo and Photo World Tours. He exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend him for a tour of anywhere, anytime.
Sergio Umbria
Unforgettable trip to Iceland, with the company of a group that, although international, ended up being a great group, it took me with a great experience and new friends. We went with Eduardo Fuster as a guide and in addition to telling us the best places and tips for photography, we also had our talks about topics unrelated to photography, wanting to repeat
David
An incredible experience. Thank you very much Eduardo for making everything so easy.
Eyberth
Excellent trip, very nice people and excellent guides. Travel itineraries suitable for anyone with super interesting sites. Magnificent!!
