Iceland Ring Road Photo Tour: Northern Lights
Iceland · 10 days
- Group size
- Max 6 photographers
- Start & finish
- Reykjavik Airport
- Duration
- 10 days
- Edition
- 9th edition
Our Iceland Ring Road Photo Tour is the dream trip for landscape photographers — a road trip around the Ring Road during autumn, in the peak of the Northern Lights season. We visit Iceland's most photographed locations, including Seljalandsfoss, Kirkjufellsfoss, Hvítserkur, Diamond Beach, Stokksnes and Vík, photographing the northern lights whenever conditions allow. Open to all levels — we teach aurora photography technique along the way, with post-processing sessions during breaks.
Photography opportunities
- Kirkjufellsfoss at sunrise and sunset
- Hvítserkur's rhino-shaped sea stack
- Goðafoss waterfall
- Vestrahorn and the black sand dunes of Stokksnes
- Diamond Beach and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
- Reynisfjara black sand beach and Dyrhólaey lighthouse
- Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls
- Nightly Northern Lights chasing
Itinerary
- 01
Arrive at Keflavík Airport
Drive to the Snæfellsnes peninsula, with sunset and a Northern Lights watch at Kirkjufellsfoss.
Shooting: Kirkjufellsfoss, Northern Lights
- 02
Kirkjufellsfoss
Sunrise at Kirkjufellsfoss, then Gatklettur's cliffs at sunset via the black church of Búðakirkja.
Shooting: Cliffs
- 03
Hvítserkur
Kolugljúfur Canyon en route, then sunset and a Northern Lights watch at the Hvítserkur sea stack.
Shooting: Sea stack, Northern Lights
- 04
Goðafoss
Sunrise at Hvítserkur, a stop at Reykjafoss, then sunset and aurora watch at Goðafoss.
Shooting: Waterfall
- 05
Seyðisfjörður
Sunrise at Goðafoss, stops at Hverir and Hverfjall volcano, ending at Seyðisfjörður's church and Gufufoss waterfall.
Shooting: Volcanic landscape
- 06
Vestrahorn
Via the Hvalnes Peninsula to Stokksnes, with sunset and a night session among the black sand dunes and Vestrahorn.
Shooting: Vestrahorn, Northern Lights
- 07
Diamond Beach
Sunrise at Vestrahorn, then Jökulsárlón glacier and Diamond Beach for sunset and aurora watching.
Shooting: Glacier ice
- 08
Vík
A return sunrise at Diamond Beach, then Reynisfjara or Dyrhólaey at sunset, with possible aurora at Skógafoss.
Shooting: Black sand beach, Northern Lights
- 09
Skógafoss & Seljalandsfoss
Skógafoss en route, then a sunset session at Seljalandsfoss before returning to Reykjavik.
Shooting: Waterfalls
- 10
Departure
Drive to Keflavík Airport to end the Iceland Ring Road Photo Tour.
What's included
Included
- + Accommodation in twin rooms, private bathroom
- + One night in twin rooms with shared bathroom
- + All transportation during the tour
- + Fees and entrances to National Parks
- + Photographer Guide
- + Basic travel insurance
Not included
- − Flights to & from Reykjavik
- − Any private expenses, including meals
- − Tips
- − Visa, check if you need one
- − Anything not mentioned in "Price includes"
Levels
Your photographer
Tour operator
Booking conditions
- A deposit secures your place; the remaining balance is due before departure.
- Deposits are not refundable; other payments are refunded according to Photoworldtours' cancellation policy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the required physical level?
This tour is designed for photographers of all levels, but requires a basic level of fitness — please make sure you're comfortable carrying your camera gear across the days described in the itinerary above.
What do we do during bad weather?
Weather is unpredictable. According to the itinerary we can do editing lessons at our hotels, review your photos and/or visit other cultural spots.
What about group size?
We prioritize small groups — it helps that you can have support from our photo guides during all days and spots.
What is the cancellation policy?
Deposits are not refundable; other payments will be refunded according to our cancellation policy.
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