Itinerary

August 11th-13th

Once the group is all together, we will get lunch in downtown Reykjavik before starting our drive Southeast towards our first AirBnB near the town of Vik, with some stops along the way to photograph the scenery, including waterfalls that Iceland is so well known for! After checking into our AirBnB, we will coordinate dinner plans as well as going back out with whomever would like to go (if you need rest after travels, feel free to enjoy the AirBnB as well). The next day, we will start in the early morning to get to a hike where we’ll have our first opportunity to photograph Atlantic Puffins along with their newly born Pufflings roosting and flying around the cliffs above the ocean. From there, we will stop in Vik to grab coffee/lunch before exploring more of the beautiful scenery in the area. That evening, we will get dinner before we attempt a second hike (weather permitting) back to our Puffin location for an opportunity to photograph them eating and flying during golden hour sunset.

August 13th - 14th

We will be checking out of our AirBnB and heading back towards Reykjavik where we’ll be staying at an AirBnB locally in order to take in some of the great culture of the city to break up our drive more north. That evening, we will also have a group editing session along with a “show and tell” about your favorite photos and videos.

August 14th - 16th

We will start our drive early heading towards Snæfellsjökull National Park where we will be staying in an AirBnB right near the glacier Capped Volcano of Snæfellsjökull. Not only are the views along the way breathtaking, but it’s where we will have an opportunity to photograph the elusive Arctic Fox along with more seabirds, seals, and ocean wildlife over the next couple of days. On our final day together (August 16th), we will check out of our AirBnB and make our way back to Reykjavik where we will split off. If your flight is scheduled the evening of the 16th or morning of the 17th, I will be more than happy to take you to the airport for your flight.

What to Bring

Weather in Iceland, even in the summer, can be unpredictably cold, windy, and rainy. As such, please make sure to pack for typical fall/spring seasons in order to stay comfortable. Luckily, if you happen to forget to pack any clothing, there are plenty of outdoor stores where we’ll be traveling to purchase anything you may have missed. In order to help you remember the essentials, here’s a list of absolutely must-haves for a week in Iceland!

• Waterproof rain coat + pants + hiking shoes/boots

• Sweatshirts

• 2 warm hats (in case of rain/water)

• Extra pairs of warm socks as well as normal footwear

• Warm base layers (long underwear, leggings, etc)

• Camera equipment (extra memory cards, batteries, tripod, etc)

• Camera backpack for hiking along with waterproof bag cover

• Normal everyday wear as well as sleeping pajamas as AirBnB space is limited and rooms will have multiple beds in them at times.

• A positive attitude and great energy!!

FAQs

• Being that Iceland is a remote island, accommodations outside of major cities are on the smaller side, limiting the spaces available for large groups. Being a small group allows us to be able to stay in nicer AirBnB locations, rather than splitting up. That being said, some rooms may have 2 beds in one room. Don’t worry though, it just gives us all a chance to get close and hopefully make lasting friendships that extend beyond the trip itself.

• Iceland in the summer has plenty of light due to its location, so much so that sunrise and sunset happen within a few hours of each other! Because of that, we can go out to photograph most times throughout the early morning, days, and evenings with great light. This allows us to work with weather that might affect original plans.

• As small as it may seem on a map, drives from Reykjavik our AirBnB locations are about 2-3 hours. However, with all the spectacular views and waterfalls, we will only typically drive without stopping for about 1 hour or less.

• During some of the days where we may be out hiking early, we will pack our breakfast or lunch with us to enjoy with stunning views. Most of the evenings though, dinners will be at local restaurants. And if you’re a coffee person like me, don’t worry, during normal hours of the day, we’ll be near coffee shops and other restaurants.

• “All inclusive” refers to the accommodations provided, travel with the group, all normal meals, and drinks to go along with those meals, as well as 1 coffee/tea per day. It does, however, exclude pure snacks/sodas bought at gas stations/convenient stores/coffee shops, alcoholic beverages, and any sort of gifts/souvenirs.