Sometimes called the land of fire and ice, Iceland offers a wealth of photographic opportunities. Dramatic coastlines, vast waterfalls, glaciers, icebergs and active geological features, Iceland has it all.
This is a new 2011 destination for Lakeland Photographic Holidays working in conjunction with Keswick based KE Adventure Travel, and one that John is particularly excited about. The images of myths, legends, trolls, elves and Norse gods all conjure up dramatic scenery, and for good reason, the Icelandic vistas are simply breath-taking, nature at its most impressive.
Guests, as always will be under John guidance, as he helps them make the most out of the stunning photo opportunities they are presented with. In the evenings you will have a chance to discuss that days images, and John can offer helpful insight and constructive criticism into what has worked well and what could have been changed to improve the image.
Using an experienced local guide John and his guest will visit the formidable “butterchurn” geyser that shoots water over 100ft in the air every few minutes and the powerful Gulfoss or “Golden Waterfall”. There will be a chance to photograph the amazing costal rock formations at Vik and the icebergs of the Jokulsarlon lagoon.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive in Reykjavik and transfer to the hotel, where in the evening you will be free to explore the sights of the city.
Day 2 – Journey to Thingvallir World Heritage Site, the Geyser geo-thermal area and the Gulfoss Waterfall. Overnight will be in Laugarvatn.
Day 3 – Relocate to the Skaftafell region stopping en route at the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss (which you walk behind) and Skogafoss. We also pass the Myedalsjokull and Eyjafjallajokull glaciers (where the volcano erupted last year). Overnight will be in Skaftafell.
Day 4 – We will spend the day in the Shaftafell National Park and at the Vatnajokull ice cap with its impressive glacial scenery. Overnight will again be in Skaftafell.
Day 5 – Depending on the tides we will take a boat trip to the black sands of Ingolfshofdi Cape and its sea bird colonies, which include puffins. We will also take a boat amongst the icebergs of the Jokulsarlon Lagoon, before transferring to Vik where we will stay overnight.
Day 6 – We will spend the day at Vik with its stunning costal rock formations and bird life. Overnight will again be in Vik.
Day 7 – Return to Reykjavik and a whale-watching excursion. Overnight will be in Reykjavik.
Day 8 – Transfer to airport.
Iceland – Photographic Holidays are organized and run by Keswick based KE Adventure Travel and all bookings are handled by them. You can get full details of the trip by reading KE Adventure Travels extensive trip dossier, which is available via the link below.
The 2012 trip is now fully booked. Look out for 2013.
