Ultimate Iceland Photo Expedition

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An In-Depth Photography Adventure via Chartered Scenic Flights, Private Boats & 4x4 Overland Travel
As a destination for the passionate nature photographer, Iceland stands alone. No other place offers such a mix of geological drama, wild beauty and intense contrasts in such a compact space. This small island nation tucked just beneath the Arctic Circle rests on the intersection of two tectonic plates—creating a dynamic environment of volcanic and glacial forces that have sculpted the raw landscape. Iceland abounds with wondrous photography subjects: stark mountains, lava fields covered in velvety moss, glittering black sand beaches, steaming craters, iceberg lagoons, and ice-fed rivers that thunder over basalt cliffs in raging waterfalls. Watch for the Arctic fox traipsing over the tundra, and shaggy Icelandic horses grazing in lush pastures filled with wildflowers. Offshore, whales ply the fjords and seabirds nest in noisy colonies, including the world’s largest population of Atlantic puffins. Experience it all -- there is no Iceland photo adventure to match this one!
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Sunset at Vestrahorn, Iceland.
Mads Peter Iverson
Sunset at Vestrahorn, Iceland.
Nat Hab guest, Diamond Beach, Iceland.
Mads Peter Iverson
Nat Hab guest, Diamond Beach, Iceland.
Glacial rivers, Iceland.
Nat Hab Guest Lester Kozlowski
Glacial rivers, Iceland.
Atlantic puffin, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage
Atlantic puffin, Iceland.
Nat Hab guest in fireweed field, Iceland.
Nat Hab Guest Gary Schmid
Nat Hab guest in fireweed field, Iceland.
Selfoss waterfall, Iceland.
Mads Peter Iverson
Selfoss waterfall, Iceland.
Private helicopter tour, Iceland.
Rafn Sigurbjörnsson
Private helicopter tour, Iceland.
Whale tails, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage
Whale tails, Iceland.
Sunset at Seljalandsfoss, Iceland.
Sunset at Seljalandsfoss, Iceland.
Icelandic horses, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage
Icelandic horses, Iceland.
Nat Hab guest, Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan
Nat Hab guest, Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Whale tail, Iceland.
Court Whelan
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Whale tail, Iceland.
Atlantic puffin, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage
Atlantic puffin, Iceland.
Rainbow over Gullfoss waterfall, Iceland.
Nat Hab Guest Lester Kozlowski
Rainbow over Gullfoss waterfall, Iceland.
Nat Hab guests, Westman Islands, Iceland.
Nat Hab Guest Gene Howe
Nat Hab guests, Westman Islands, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader, Iceland.
Nat Hab Guest Marian Ju Scozzare
Nat Hab Expedition Leader, Iceland.
Nat Hab guest, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan
Nat Hab guest, Iceland.
Iceberg at Diamond Beach, Iceland.
Nat Hab Guest David Gaiz
Iceberg at Diamond Beach, Iceland.
Private Svalvogar Circle Super Jeep Tour, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Jackie Weston
Private Svalvogar Circle Super Jeep Tour, Iceland.
Nat Hab guests and local guide, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Jackie Weston
Nat Hab guests and local guide, Iceland.
Nat Hab guest in front of glacier, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Jackie Weston
Nat Hab guest in front of glacier, Iceland.
Nat Hab guest photographing iceberg at Diamond Beach, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage
Nat Hab guest photographing iceberg at Diamond Beach, Iceland.
Nat Hab guest, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage
Nat Hab guest, Iceland.
Icelandic horse, Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage
Icelandic horse, Iceland.
Arctic fox, Westfjords, Iceland.
Nat Hab Staff Andrew Ackerman
Arctic fox, Westfjords, Iceland.
Rainbow over Gullfoss waterfall, Iceland.
Nat Hab Guest David Gaiz
Rainbow over Gullfoss waterfall, Iceland.
Iceland.
Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage
Iceland.

Trip Highlights

Some of the World's Best Puffin Photo Opportunities

In rarely visited Borgarfjordur Eystri, spend a half day photographing one of the world’s largest Atlantic puffin colonies, bustling with the whimsical, charismatic seabirds

Aerial Photography on a Private Flightseeing Tour

On an exhilarating small plane flight over Skaftafell, get a rare angle on Iceland’s winding glaciers, vast braided rivers, and an inactive volcano that is the country's tallest mountain

Explore Iceland's Remote & Rarely Visited Highlands

On a Super Jeep tour of Fjallabak Nature Reserve, veer off the standard track into a volcanic wilderness of diverse colors, moss-covered mountains and glacier-carved canyons

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What Makes This the ULTIMATE Iceland Photography Adventure?

We've put enormous effort into designing an Iceland photo itinerary that far surpasses any other. This is the most comprehensive, most immersive, most all-encompassing encounter with Icelandic nature you'll find—including rarely visited destinations where crowds are non-existent. If you're an avid photographer who wants to get the most out of your Iceland trip, here's how we accomplish that:

  1. You'll Photograph So Much More on Our Unique Itinerary
    Going well beyond the conventional highlights, we have included far more places, experiences and activities for a comprehensive immersion in the diverse destinations and subjects Iceland has to offer. We cover a wider range of Iceland, including the remote Highlands and little-visited east coast, a tranquil region of farms, forests, fjords and fishing villages. With us, you'll get to places few others offer access to.
  2. Spend Time with Wild Nature, Not Crowds
    Iceland is popular—there's no avoiding that. Yet there are plenty of places in Iceland that most visitors never get to...but you will! We follow much of the outer edge of Iceland while making inland forays into areas where people are few and elements of traditional culture endure.
  3. Private Flightseeing Tour
    There is nothing like an aerial vantage for capturing the scale and power of Iceland's landscapes. On a fixed-wing plane flight over Skaftafell, you'll get shots of glaciers winding down from the Vatnajokull ice cap, dramatic mountain peaks, broad glacial valleys, and volcanic plains laced with braided rivers.
  4. World's Best Place for Puffin Photos
    Iceland is famous for its puffins, but few visitors get to the spots where they are most abundant. We spend hours at one of Iceland's largest Atlantic puffin colonies in Borgurfjordur Eystri, relishing unhurried and entertaining encounters with the world's most charming seabirds.
  5. Private Boat Tours for Whale Watching, Plus a Glacier Lagoon
    Two private boat trips include a marine safari among whales, seals and huge colonies of seabirds, and a cruise among floating icebergs on a glacial lagoon.
  6. Private Highlands Super Jeep Tour
    On board a giant customized 4x4 "Super Jeep," explore the hidden wonders of Iceland’s little-visited highlands. These large SUVs have been modified with big tires and extra shock absorption for off-road terrain, allowing deeper access into this remote region. On our adventurous journey through the lunar-like landscape, we photograph geographic landmarks that few Iceland visitors ever see, from a dramatic gorge and waterfall to one of Iceland's most stunning peaks.
  7. Shoot Alongside a Naturalist Guide Who Is Also a Photography Pro
    Your photography adventure is guided by a supremely qualified Expedition Leader: not only is your guide deeply versed in Iceland's natural history, your guide is also an accomplished photographer in their own right, attuned to all the elements that will maximize your chances for the best possible photos (reading the weather, chasing the best light, adjusting a route to enhance photo opportunities, etc.).
  8. A Small Group—Capped at 9—Offers a More Immersive Experience
    A superlative photo tour requires a small group. Our group is limited to just nine photographers, allowing the flexibility that's imperative for serious photography. We are able travel in small vehicles—vans, aircraft and boats—ensuring a more intimate encounter with nature and access to more remote places. It also means you'll have plenty of personal time with our Expedition Leader for serious photography conversations.
  9. A Local Guide Joins Us, Too, for the Fullest Experience
    Our trip is led by a Nat Hab Photo Pro Expedition Leader, but we're joined by a local guide who adds an essential insider perspective, not to mention an even higher level of personalized service.
  10. A Chartered Flight Allows More Time for Photography
    While driving in Iceland is a highlight—its roadways offer some of the most scenic vistas in the world—distances between regions can be long, and roads are often rough. Commercial flights often require a connection through Reykjavik, which can take us well out of our way, eating up precious photography time. That's why we've included a private chartered flight from Akureyri to Isafjordur, saving the time and hassle of a drive or connection.
  11. Our Quality-Value Guarantee Ensures Your Outstanding Iceland Adventure
    When you travel with Natural Habitat Adventures, you receive our exclusive guarantee, clearly stating that we will meet the lofty expectations we set in our promotional materials. To our knowledge, this is the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company. Read our important promise.
  12. Feel Good About Your Carbon-Neutral Journey
    We care deeply about our planet, as we know you do. When you travel with us, the carbon emissions from your trip are 100% offset—including your round-trip flights from home. Natural Habitat Adventures has been the world’s first carbon-neutral travel company since 2007.
  13. Natural Habitat Adventures is WWF's Travel Partner
    Because of our commitment to environmentally friendly travel, as well as the exceptional quality of our worldwide adventures, we have been chosen by World Wildlife Fund—the world's leading environmental conservation organization—as its worldwide travel partner, a designation that makes us exceedingly proud.

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