On the first day, you will be picked up by your photo guide in Reykjavík. From there, you will set off into the wild and wonderful Icelandic Highlands, hungry for the stunning secrets and attractions that rest within its borders.
Please note that you will get through as many of the following sites as possible over the course of the six days, though the itinerary may mix days and attractions depending on weather conditions. Your photography guide will work with the available conditions to ensure that you will be in the right place at all the right times to capture stunning photos within the moment. Due to the fact it will never get dark, your shooting opportunities will be endless.
One possible location is Þórsmörk Nature Reserve, surrounded by mountains and glaciers. Stepping into this lush and ethereal habitat, you'll be in shock at the beauty and vast expanse that surrounds you. The landscapes in this forested valley are so grand and beautiful that they seem otherworldly. But then, is this surprising for a valley named after the Norse God of Thunder, Thor?
Landmannalaugar is another region which you may visit for plenty of shooting opportunities. If you happen to visit the area, then you will be immersed in a dazzling landscape that defies imagination. The hillsides of Landmannalaugar are comprised of rhyolite, a mineral which shimmies in colour as the light moves across it, creating a stunning kaleidoscopic effect. It is beloved for its bubbling geothermal pools, steaming rivers, and brightly coloured rhyolite mountains, and is a paradise for hikers and photographers alike.
Another possible location for photography is the bubbling region of Hveravellir, best known for its steaming hot springs, cracked earth and immense geothermal power. Located between the mighty glaciers of Hofsjökull and Langjökull, deep in Iceland’s interior, photographers at Hveravellir will capture a martian-like landscape typical of the Icelandic wilderness. Steaming cinders caught alongside bright-coloured hills, dyed by the elements rising from the centre of the earth, makes for a fascinating composition!
Nearby is the geothermal region of Kerlingarfjöll, the third largest site of its kind in the country. Kerlingarfjöll is a mountain range, standing at 1,477 m tall, meaning you will have epic scenery to complement your shots of Iceland's geothermal activity. Surrounded by dramatic, colourful, rhyolite mountains, the mountain range boasts incredible views of the barren, desert-like regions of the Highlands. Half-disguised by thick pillars of steam, it is a must-see for visitors looking to experience the very best of Iceland's landscapes.
While Hveravellir and Kerlingarfjöll are deep within the Iceland's interior, it is possible that you will also explore verdant areas on its cusp. Þakgil is one such location, a beautiful and dramatic valley of shimmering green vistas and trickling waterfalls. Found between Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the dark outwash plain, Mýrdalssandur, this area boasts some of the most incredible and vivid scenery in the country.
Finally, if conditions allow, your photo guide may take you to South Fjallabak, an area of dark forests, moss-layered valley, trickling waterfalls and rumbling hot springs. Guests to the area will also have the opportunity to experience rarer sides of Iceland's nature, including volcanoes, glaciers and iceberg-filled lagoons. In other words, South Fjallabak is everything one could desire as a landscape photographer, one of those rare regions that collates the best of this planet's natural wonders.
By the end of your tour, you will have added an enormous number of new pictures to your portfolio—captured memories that are sure to last a lifetime.
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