INTRODUCTION
Welcome to a photography tour in the southern and eastern region of Iceland, a land of awe-inspiring beauty and endless photographic opportunities. This tour is designed for photographers of all levels who are seeking to capture the raw and untouched landscapes of Iceland's southern and eastern territories, which are known for their dramatic mountain ranges, rugged coastlines, and stunning waterfalls. Led by experienced driver and professional landscape photographer, you will embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Iceland's natural wonders. From the rugged peaks of Vestrahorn to the majestic glaciers of Vatnajokull, you will witness the unique beauty and untamed wilderness that Iceland is famous for. We will drive from Keflavik to the south, south to the east and photograph epic locations in the land of fire and ice. So grab your camera, pack your bags, and join us on this extraordinary photography tour of Southern and Eastern Iceland. Every night, you will have the opportunity to capture breathtaking images of the Northern Lights as they dance across the sky in a symphony of colors. |
DATE
21st to 30th March 2025 DURATION 10 days & 9 nights START Keflavik Airport, Iceland END Keflavik Airport, Iceland AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Keflavik International Airport (Iceland) REGIONS IN ICELAND West, South, East SEASON Winter GROUP SIZE 4 - 8 including the tour leader and driver ACCOMMODATION Hotels, apartments or cabins FITNESS LEVEL Easy LANGUAGE English TOUR LEADER / DRIVER Francis Ansing ADDITIONAL DRIVER Harold Britos |
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
March 21 (Official Start)
Arrival in Keflavik Airport (KEF) in the morning. Pick up at the airport around 12:00 noon. You may arrive too the day before (March 20) if you feel like you need to rest prior to the start of the tour. We will pick you up at your hotel instead. We will drive to our hotel in Vik and check in. Possible sunset shoot in Dyrholaey. Northern Lights chase in the evening. March 22 Sunrise shoot in Reynisfjara and Vik y Myrdal church. After breakfast, we will drive to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon for sunset shoot. We will check in at Hali Country Hotel. Northern Lights chase in the evening. March 23 Full day of shooting around Fjallsarlon Lagoon, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. Northern Lights chase in the evening. Another night in Hali Country Hotel. |
March 24
We will have one more morning shoot in Jokulsarlon before we check out and head to Hofn. Check in at our hotel in Hofn. Sunset shoot in Vestrahorn. Northern Lights chase in the evening. March 25 Sunrise shoot in Vestrahorn. After lunch, we will drive northeast to photograph Skutafoss in the afternoon and Eystrahorn during sunset. Northern Lights chase in the evening. March 26 Another full day of shooting around Hofn. Northern Lights chase in the evening. March 27 Another full day of shooting in the north east like Stappin, Laekjavik, Fauskasandur. Northern Lights chase in the evening. |
March 28
After breakfast, we will head back to Vik. It will be a long drive. We will check in at our hotel in the afternoon. We will head to Reynisdrangar for sunset shoot. Northern Lights chase in the evening. March 29 Head back to Keflavik. Photograph Reykjanesta sea stacks in the afternoon. Northern Lights chase in the evening. March 30 (Official End) Head to Keflavik Airport for departure. |
TOUR COST
2950 USD or the equivalent in PHP (double / twin room rate) 3750 USD or the equivalent in PHP (single room rate) Monthly Installment Plan is available. Please enquire. WHAT'S INCLUDED? ✓ Twin accommodations for 9 nights ✓ Transportation service for 9 days ✓ Parking fees ✓ Breakfast at specific hotels ✓ 1 Tour leader and driver |
NOT INCLUDED
X Accommodation outside the tour date X International flights X Bottled water, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and the likes X Personal and incidental expenses X Meals X Visa fees X Travel insurance X Laundry |
PAYMENT AND RESERVATION
1. 500 USD or the equivalent in Php down payment or deposit is required upon registration. Down payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.
2. Monthly installment plan is available. Please message us if you want to avail of this payment scheme.
3. Down payment can be done using credit or debit cards. Click the "RESERVE NOW" link below.
4. If you are paying the down payment via wire/bank transfer, please send it to any of the bank account below and e-mail the proof of payment to [email protected] or [email protected]. Indicate the following on your e-mail: your full name, photography tour name.
5. After payment, please fill up this REGISTRATION FORM.
6. We will send a receipt of payment and PDFs containing more information about the photo tour.
7. The balance is required to be fully settled 90 days before the first day of the tour. You may send the balance through wire/bank transfer or using credit/debit cards via secure PayPal payment link.
1. 500 USD or the equivalent in Php down payment or deposit is required upon registration. Down payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.
2. Monthly installment plan is available. Please message us if you want to avail of this payment scheme.
3. Down payment can be done using credit or debit cards. Click the "RESERVE NOW" link below.
4. If you are paying the down payment via wire/bank transfer, please send it to any of the bank account below and e-mail the proof of payment to [email protected] or [email protected]. Indicate the following on your e-mail: your full name, photography tour name.
5. After payment, please fill up this REGISTRATION FORM.
6. We will send a receipt of payment and PDFs containing more information about the photo tour.
7. The balance is required to be fully settled 90 days before the first day of the tour. You may send the balance through wire/bank transfer or using credit/debit cards via secure PayPal payment link.
FOR BANK/WIRE TRANSFERS, PLEASE USE ANY OF THE ACCOUNTS BELOW
Bank: UnionBank of the Philippines (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Shutter Adventures Co
Account Number: 0005-8002-0812
BIC/Swift Code: UBPHPHMM
Bank Code: 010419995
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (US DOLLAR ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 3254-0482-07
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 9809-2077-33
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: BDO, Unibank, Inc. (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account Number: 008180116757
BIC/Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Bank Code: 010530667
Paypal
[email protected]
G-Cash
Francis Ansing
09177302505
Bank: UnionBank of the Philippines (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Shutter Adventures Co
Account Number: 0005-8002-0812
BIC/Swift Code: UBPHPHMM
Bank Code: 010419995
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (US DOLLAR ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 3254-0482-07
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 9809-2077-33
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: BDO, Unibank, Inc. (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account Number: 008180116757
BIC/Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Bank Code: 010530667
Paypal
[email protected]
G-Cash
Francis Ansing
09177302505
THINGS TO BRING
- Travel document (passport) - Warm clothing for 10 days (there are available laundry at some locations, please pack judiciously) - Winter jacket (down, waterproof, windproof) - Warm pants - Winter shoes - Warm bonnet - Winter gloves - Warm socks - Balaclava - Moisturizer - Lip moisturizer - Flashlight or headlamp - Personal medicines - Pocket money - Cellular phone - Wifi - Pocket money or credit card - Snow spikes for shoes |
CAMERA GEAR
- Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR) - Lenses (ultra-wide, standard zoom, telephoto) - Sturdy tripod - Filters (CPL, NDs and GND) - Extra batteries - Extra memory cards - Rain protector - Laptop - External hard drive |