2-Day Snaefellsnes Peninsula in Summer Photography Tour

You’ll be picked up nice and early by your photo guide from Reykjavík and immediately begin the drive up towards the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Be ready to witness your surrounds changing before your eyes as you near this stunning region, where volcanic craters dot the landscape and glaciers loom large upon the horizon. Your first stop will be at the vast Búðarhraun lava field, reaching east from the hamlet towards the sea by Faxaflói Bay. Standing tall and steadfast within this mossy landscape is the elegant black church of Búðir, surrounded by rich flora including a number of rare and protected species. The windswept grass that surrounds the church gives it a fairytale-like atmosphere, while the surrounding lava fields are brimming with interesting compositions ready to be captured on camera. Your next stop will be at the fishing village of Arnarstapi, where the stunning coastline meets the roaring waves of the North Atlantic Ocean. The tall, basaltic cliffs here have been shaped by the powerful movements of the water, making for a truly breathtaking sight. You’ll have plenty of time to wander around the viewpoints and explore to your heart’s content but make sure to capture Gatklettur, a captivating rock arch that sits by the shoreline. Throughout the rest of the day, your photo guide will take you to a number of impressive locations a little more off the beaten track, where you’ll find hidden waterfalls, beaches of black volcanic sand and even colonies of seals frolicking on the shore. After dinner in the town of Grundarfjörður, you’ll catch your first glimpse of one of Iceland’s most famous mountains, Kirkjufell. You may even recognise its unique, pyramid-shaped peak from the popular HBO series, ‘Game of Thrones’ or even the blockbuster film, ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’. This mountain makes for a glorious sight, particularly as the Midnight Sun circles overhead, casting the entire area in a golden glow. There are numerous compositions to be found, from the flowing cascades at the mountain’s base to the gorgeous black sands and grassy fields that surround it. Your photo guide will be on hand to take you through each shot as you immerse yourself in the surroundings and the beautiful sunset light. You will retire for the night to your accommodation in the Grundarfjörður or Arnarstapi areas.