ICELAND PHOTO TOUR 2027
DATES
Sep. 11th - Sep. 18th 2027
DIFFICULTY
Easy
Only short walks
GROUP SIZE
Small group
Only 10 participants
PRICE
5890$ (Double room)
(Single room + 1000$)
LODGING
Hotels with breakfast
(Single rooms available)
TRANSPORTATION
Modified 4x4 van
(Professional driver)
Join our Iceland Photo Tour 2027 and photograph one of the most diverse landscape photography destinations in the world. This guided photography workshop takes you through the Icelandic Highlands and the South Coast — a land of colorful mountains, black lava fields, powerful waterfalls, glaciers, volcanic landscapes, black sand beaches and dramatic Atlantic scenery.
During our Iceland photo tour, we will focus on the best conditions for photographing autumn landscapes, waterfalls, glaciers, seascapes, volcanic deserts and, if conditions allow, the Northern Lights. September is one of the most exciting months to visit Iceland for photography: the Highlands are often still accessible, the landscapes begin to show autumn colors, the light becomes softer, and the nights are dark enough to give us a chance of seeing the aurora borealis.
You will be guided by two experienced landscape photographers who know Iceland very well. In addition to iconic locations, we will also take you to quieter places and alternative viewpoints discovered during our previous visits. Throughout the workshop, we will help you with composition, camera settings and field decisions so that you can return home with both a memorable experience and a strong portfolio of images from Iceland.
WHY JOIN OUR ICELAND PHOTO TOUR 2027
Our Iceland Photo Tour 2027 is designed for photographers who want to experience the raw beauty of Iceland in one of the most photogenic seasons of the year. The workshop is built around dramatic landscapes, changing light, flexible planning and personal guidance — so you can return home with stronger images and a deeper understanding of landscape photography.
PHOTOGRAPH ICELAND IN ITS BEST AUTUMN CONDITIONS
September is one of the most exciting months for landscape photography in Iceland. The light becomes softer, the landscapes begin to show autumn colors, and the longer nights bring the real chances to photograph the Northern Lights.
EXPLORE THE ICELANDIC HIGHLANDS
During our Iceland Photo Tour, we will visit the Icelandic Highlands — a remote region filled with colorful mountains, volcanic deserts, black lava fields, crater lakes and unique landscapes that feel unlike anywhere else in Europe.
CAPTURE ICONIC LOCATIONS AND HIDDEN VIEWPOINTS
We will photograph some of Iceland’s most famous locations, including waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches and dramatic coastal scenery. But we will also take you to quieter places and alternative viewpoints discovered during our previous visits.
CHANCE TO PHOTOGRAPH THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
September brings darker nights back to Iceland, which means there is a real chance to see and photograph the aurora borealis. Northern Lights can never be guaranteed, but if the sky is clear and aurora activity is strong, we will head out after dark.
SMALL GROUP,
PERSONAL APPROACH
You will be guided by experienced, award-winning landscape photographers who know Iceland very well. We will help you with composition, camera settings, lens choice, filters, long exposures, night photography and practical decisions in changing conditions.
FLEXIBLE ITINERARY BASED ON WEATHER AND LIGHT
Iceland’s weather changes quickly, and great photography depends on timing. That’s why our itinerary is flexible. We adapt the daily plan according to light, clouds, wind, road conditions and possible aurora activity.
WHAT YOU WILL PHOTOGRAPH DURING THE ICELAND PHOTO TOUR
ICELANDIC HIGHLANDS
Photograph colorful mountains, volcanic deserts, black lava fields and huge crater lakes in some of Iceland’s most remote and photogenic landscapes.
POWERFUL WATERFALLS
Capture some of Iceland’s most dramatic waterfalls, from iconic locations to quieter places where moving water, mist and dramatic light create strong compositions.
GLACIERS & ICE LAGOONS
Photograph majestic glaciers, floating ice, reflections and blue ice details in some of the most spectacular locations along Iceland’s South Coast.
BLACK SAND BEACHES
Explore dramatic Atlantic coastlines with black sand, sea stacks, dramatic waves and stormy skies — perfect for powerful seascape photography in Iceland.
VOLCANIC LANDSCAPES
Capture lava fields, moss-covered terrain, geothermal areas and raw volcanic scenery that make Iceland feel like another planet.
NORTHERN LIGHTS
September brings darker nights back to Iceland, giving us a chance to photograph the Northern Lights if the sky is clear and aurora activity is strong.
ICELAND PHOTO TOUR 2027 ITINERARY
The following itinerary gives you an idea of how our Iceland Photo Tour 2027 is planned. Since this is a landscape photography workshop in Iceland, the exact daily schedule may change depending on weather, light, road conditions, access to the Highlands and possible Northern Lights activity. Our priority is always to be in the best possible location at the best possible time — not to follow a rigid timetable.
DAY 1 – Arrival at Keflavík International Airport and Welcome Evening
On the first day of our Iceland Photo Tour 2027, we will pick you up at Keflavík International Airport and transfer together to our first accommodation, where we will stay for the first three nights.
After arrival, there will be time to settle in, rest after your journey and prepare your camera gear for the coming days. In the evening, we will officially begin the workshop with a welcome meeting, introduce the tour leaders, go through the plan for the next days and explain how we will adapt the itinerary around weather, light, road conditions and photography opportunities in Iceland.
If time, weather and flight schedules allow, we may also use the evening for a short first photography session near our accommodation.
DAY 2–4 Morning – Icelandic Highlands, Waterfalls and Volcanic Landscapes
During the next part of our Iceland Photo Tour 2027, we will focus on one of the most unique areas in the country — the Icelandic Highlands. This remote interior of Iceland is filled with volcanic deserts, colorful mountains, crater lakes, hidden canyons, glacial rivers and landscapes that feel almost unreal.
We will travel into the Highlands in specially modified 4x4 vehicles designed for Iceland’s rugged interior roads. The journey itself is part of the experience, taking us through wild and rarely visited landscapes far away from the busiest tourist areas. Despite the remote character of these places, the photo locations we choose are accessible and do not require difficult hikes.
During these days, we plan to photograph locations such as the majestic Háifoss waterfall, the colorful crater lakes Hnausapollur and Ljótipollur, the hidden canyon of Sigöldugljúfur, abstract glacial rivers from above and several quieter places we have discovered during our previous visits to Iceland.
This part of the workshop offers some of the strongest opportunities for landscape and drone photography in Iceland. Our goal is to help you create images that go beyond the classic Iceland travel shots — with powerful compositions, dramatic light and a more personal portfolio from the Highlands.
DAY 4 Afternoon – South Coast Waterfalls, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and famous Diamond Beach
In the afternoon, we will leave the Highlands area and continue east toward the town of Höfn, where we will spend the next two nights during our Iceland Photo Tour 2027. Although this will be a travel day, the route along Iceland’s South Coast offers several outstanding photography opportunities.
On the way, we plan to visit classic waterfall locations such as Skógafoss and Kvernufoss, where powerful water, mist, cliffs and changing light create excellent conditions for landscape photography. These locations are among the most iconic places in Iceland, but we will focus on strong compositions, timing and creative approaches rather than simply capturing the standard views.
In the evening, we will continue toward Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the nearby Diamond Beach. This area is one of the most spectacular photography locations in Iceland, with floating icebergs, reflections, black sand and pieces of glacial ice washed onto the shore by the Atlantic waves. If conditions are suitable, we will use the evening light to photograph this unforgettable glacier landscape.
DAY 5–6 – East Iceland Mountains, Stokksnes and Hidden Locations
The fifth and sixth days of our Iceland Photo Tour 2027 will be dedicated to the dramatic mountain landscapes of East Iceland. This region offers a different atmosphere from the Highlands and South Coast, with sharp coastal peaks, black sand, reflections, waterfalls and powerful views shaped by the Atlantic weather.
One of the main highlights will be Stokksnes Beach, where the iconic Vestrahorn mountain rises above black sand dunes and shallow tidal pools. This location offers excellent opportunities for wide-angle landscape photography, reflections, minimalist compositions and dramatic coastal images in changing light. We also plan to explore less visited places such as Eystrahorn, nearby waterfalls and several quieter locations we have discovered during our previous visits to Iceland. Between photography sessions, we will use the time for rest, image review and post-processing lessons, helping you improve your workflow and prepare stronger final images from the tour.
If the sky is clear and aurora activity is strong, we may also use one of the evenings for a Northern Lights photography session in this spectacular part of Iceland.
Days 6–8 – Black Sand Beaches, Dyrhólaey and Possible Northern Lights
During the final days of our Iceland Photo Tour 2027, we will focus on some of the most dramatic coastal landscapes in Iceland. We will photograph the famous black sand beach of Reynisfjara, the surrounding beaches near Vík and the impressive sea arch of Dyrhólaey, where cliffs, sea stacks, waves and Atlantic weather create powerful opportunities for seascape photography.
These locations offer a completely different atmosphere from the Highlands and East Iceland. Black sand, basalt formations, dramatic skies and moving water allow us to work with strong foregrounds, long exposures, wave patterns and minimalist compositions. As always, we will adapt our timing around the best light, tides, weather and safety conditions.
September also brings darker nights back to Iceland, which gives us a chance to photograph the Northern Lights if the sky is clear and aurora activity is strong. If conditions are suitable, we may head out after dark for one more night photography session during the tour.
On the final morning, we will pack up and drive back toward Keflavík International Airport, where our Iceland photo tour will come to an end.
GRAB YOUR SEAT
WHO ARE LEADERS OF
ICELAND PHOTO TOUR 2027?
Filip Hrebenda
Founder / Expeditions Leader
Filip Hrebenda is an award winning photographer focused on artistic landscape photography, especially mountain areas. His work is characterized by the sensitive use of colors found in nature. Using these colors, interesting light, and working with creative composition, he tries to convey the atmosphere of the photographed locations to the viewer as best as possible. This is exactly the ability that he wants to pass on to every participant of a workshop or expedition.
Isabella Tabacchi
Expeditions Leader
Isabella Tabacchi is an award winning full-time landscape photographer and influencer, traveling the World to immortalize nature and leading photo tours in all over the World. In 2017, Isabella became a full-time and started to lead workshops and photo tours in the Dolomites and then in other places in the World. In those years, Isabella started traveling around the World to find different sources of inspiration and evolve her style.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN DURING THE
ICELAND PHOTO TOUR
PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS
You will learn manual camera control, accurate focusing, stronger composition, exposure settings, working with filters and planning your shots around the best light in Iceland.
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
You will learn how to work with dramatic light, long exposures, advanced blending techniques, night photography and creative composition in Iceland’s changing conditions.
DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY
You will learn how to create stronger aerial compositions, fly safely in Icelandic conditions and photograph volcanic landscapes, glacial rivers and Highlands from above.
PRO POST-PROCESSING
You will learn advanced post-processing techniques to improve contrast, color, mood and depth, helping you create cleaner and more powerful final images from Iceland.
WHAT TO BRING TO AN
ICELAND PHOTO TOUR
PHOTO EQUIPMENT
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Camera body with Manual Mode (M)
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Wide angle lens (Such as 14-24 mm or 16-35 mm full-frame equivalent)
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A medium zoom lens (Such as 24-70 mm full-frame equivalent)
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A telephoto lens (Such as 70-200 mm or 100-400 mm full-frame)
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Tripod
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Other gear (SD cards, Batteries, ND filters)
CLOTHES / FOOTWEAR
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Rubber boots (best option for photographing on black sand beach)
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Warm outdoor layers for changing September weather in Iceland
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Warm gloves and beanie for cold mornings, evenings and possible Northern Lights photography
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Waterproof jacket and trousers / or raincoat
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Rain cover for your backpack and camera gear
MONEY AND DOCUMENTATION
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The Icelandic currency is the Icelandic krona (ISK). But from experience, you won't need cash in Iceland. You can pay by card really everywhere.
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If you're based in European country you'll need only your ID card. But please check if you need a Visa to visit Iceland.
PRICE OF ICELAND PHOTO TOUR
PRICE: 5890$
DEPOSIT: 1500$
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Complete "know how" about landscape photography based on years of experience (without hiding "our own secrets")
Accommodation in shared rooms with single beds + private bathroom (*limited private rooms available for an extra supplement of 1000$)
Guidance by two professional photographers and tour leaders
Pick-up at the KEF airport
Transportation during the tour in modified 4x4 Vans
Fuel and parking fees
Experienced drivers for whole tour
Entry fees to selected attractions, such as Stokksnes Beach
Processing lessons + HD processing videos
BONUS: 200-page eBook “Composition in Landscape Photography” by Filip Hrebenda, valued at $99.
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE
Flights to / from International Keflavík airport
Private accommodation (+1000$ supplement)
Food / meals (Some accommodations include breakfast)
Insurances, visas, souvenirs and other things not mentioned in "INCLUDED IN PRICE" section
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY ABOUT OUR
ICELAND PHOTO TOUR
The photo expedition in Iceland was an amazing combination of photography, beautiful magical nature, adventure, humanity and fun. I know I won't forget these experiences and I'm happy to have been a part of it. The precision with which the expedition was prepared should be highlighted, hats off to them indeed. And it is a tremendous benefit when you are accompanied by a person who adores nature and is a pro at what he does, and it is with joy and patience that he passes on his experience to you. Many thanks and I highly recommend it to everyone.
Boba
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ICELAND PHOTO TOUR 2027
FAQ ABOUT THE ICELAND PHOTO TOUR 2027
READY TO JOIN OUR ICELAND PHOTO TOUR?
If you are ready to photograph the Icelandic Highlands, waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, volcanic landscapes and possible Northern Lights, we would be happy to welcome you on our Iceland Photo Tour 2027.
Spots are limited to keep the group small and personal. Send us your application and we will get back to you with availability, accommodation details and the next steps.