Arrive in Reykjavik; from there you will transferred to your hotel in Reykjavík where you can rest and recover from your trip. Later in the day, the group will meet up for introductions, tour briefing and photography-related sessions.
Roaring waterfalls. Icy beaches. Rolling countryside landscapes. Night skies filled with the dancing colours of the Aurora borealis (also known popularly as the Northern Lights)! Iceland, both by day and by night, is a fairytale land that is every nature photographer’s dream destination.
This season, join us on a landscape photography tour to the incredibly picturesque Iceland. This tour has been timed in such a way that we have both plenty of daylight to photograph the beautiful landscapes, and enough nighttime to photograph the spectacle of the Northern Lights. We have designed the tour carefully, with comfortable travel and accommodation, aided by an Icelandic driver-guide throughout the tour. With two photography mentors on board this tour, get ready to create some amazing photographs and unforgettable memories!
And the best part – with the solar activity reaching its peak in 2024-25, the Northern Lights are expected to be at their brightest in 20 years!
Reykjavik, Iceland
KEF - Keflavík International Airport
October 17, 2026
October 26, 2026
Suitable for the Moderate Cold Season
$ 4450* /Per Person
Airport group pickup and drop-off at Reykjavik (Keflavík) on 1st and last day.
Comfortable accommodation on a twin-sharing basis, with breakfast. (Single supplement options are available on request)
Ground transport in private vehicle on all days.
Photography-related services as mentioned in the itinerary.
Services of your photography mentor during the tour.
Travel from your location to Iceland.
Visas and related expenses for travel to Iceland, where applicable.
Lunch, dinners, and additional food/beverages are consumed.
All expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, etc.
GST at 5% for Indian nationals.
Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for Indian nationals only. The Govt of India mandates TCS to be collected on all international travel bookings. The TCS amount will be remitted to your PAN account at the end of the financial quarter.
Arrive in Reykjavik; from there you will transferred to your hotel in Reykjavík where you can rest and recover from your trip. Later in the day, the group will meet up for introductions, tour briefing and photography-related sessions.
We will visit the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, one of Iceland’s natural jewels. There you can witness the wild coastlines, the impressive basalt column cliffs of Arnarstapi, the charming black church of Búðir, the lava field of Búðahraun, the fascinating sea pillars of Londrangar and the iconic volcanic mountain of Kirkjufell.
We will begin our fourth day with a sunrise photo shoot at Kirkjufell, one of Iceland’s most iconic landscapes. Then we head towards the south coast to view and photograph the gigantic Skogafoss waterfall and then to the mesmerizing black sand beach of Reynisfjara known for its basalt columns, sea caves and vertical cliffs.
We will explore the Vatnajökull National Park, its landscapes of lava rocks, glittering glaciers and breathtaking waterfalls, as well as desert-like stretches of black sand.
Later, we will head to the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón, where large icebergs float on the surface of the water, before drifting out to sea. As the sun begins to set, we will go to the diamond beach, where we will have the opportunity to capture the magnificent sunlight shining through the ice chunks on the shore.
We begin the day with a sunrise photo session at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Afterwards, we will go on a 4-hour excursion to visit and photograph an ice cave. The rest of the day will be spent photographing the beautiful locations in this area.
Sunrise at the diamond beach. After breakfast, we will head towards the Stokksnes Peninsula where we will encounter the majestic Vestrahorn Mountain, known as the “Batman Mountain”. From the rolling snow-covered black sand dunes to the icy puddles and grassy fields, Vestrahorn’s foreground offers a variety of stunning compositions to photograph.
Skaftafell Nature Reserve. Here, you will be able to photograph glacier tongues, lagoons, the peaks of majestic snow-capped mountains, frozen waterfalls and rivers flowing from glaciers. We will visit the Fjadrargljufur Canyon. We will return along the south coast to Seljalandsfoss waterfall for sunset.
Today we will explore the Golden Circle, which includes three main attractions: the Þingvellir
National Park, where we can observe the tectonic rifts between the continental plates of Eurasia and America; the fascinating geothermal area of Geysir, where we will see the famous Strokkur geyser; and the massive Gullfoss waterfall, which is famous for its powerful double-tiered waterfall into a deep canyon.
When we have finished photographing along the Golden Circle, we will return to Keflavik.
It’s time to head home! Hopefully, you have cherished memories with a great bunch of fellow photography enthusiasts and have many beautiful images preserved in your camera as well!
This tour is for photographers and travellers who want to explore Iceland. Note that the participants are not required to be experts in photography or carry professional equipment. Beginners as well as serious photographers benefit from our personalised attention to photography sessions and on-field assistance. Non-photographers interested in exploring Iceland are welcome too.
This tour is for everyone who would love to experience and photograph the Northern Lights, landscapes, waterfalls and beautiful beaches in Iceland. The tour is designed to help participants learn the nuances of making beautiful photographs of landscapes through an immersive experience in Iceland. Note that the participants are not required to be experts in photography. Beginners, as well as serious photographers, benefit through our personalized attention to photography sessions and on-field assistance. Non-photographers interested in exploring the region are welcome too. Please note that we do not offer separate non-photographer pricing.
Yes, you can. There is much enjoyable about this tour even for people who may not be keen photographers, in seeing beautiful locales in Iceland besides Northern Lights. Your partner will enjoy the journey with the group. However, non-photographers should note that our itineraries are designed keeping photography in mind. We are generally slower than typical travel itineraries and don’t make a long sightseeing list. Please note that we do not offer separate non-photographer pricing.
Yes. We visit many beautiful places in the region, and having a good time during the trip is as much on the agenda as photography is. However, non-photographers should note that our itineraries are designed keeping photography in mind. We are generally slower than typical travel itineraries and don’t make a long sightseeing list.
– 25% of the tour fee is charged as a cancellation fee for cancellations earlier than 120 days before the start of a tour.
– 50% of the tour fee is charged as a cancellation fee for cancellations between 119 days and 60 days before the start of a tour.
– 80% of the tour fee is charged as a cancellation fee for cancellations between 59 days and 46 days before the start of a tour.
– No refund for cancellation within 45 days of the tour start date or for a no-show.
* This tour requires a quorum of six pax.
Cancellations have to be communicated via email to photography@darter.in. The date of email receipt in our account will be used to apply the cancellation policy mentioned above.
On several nights during this tour, we may head out to photograph the Northern Lights if the weather is conducive for their appearance. The daily itinerary is tentative and may be changed by your photography mentor to maximise photography opportunities, depending on weather and other influencing factors.
Few people can boast of having travelled the high Himalayas like Manish has. For more than 15 years, he has explored these mountains extensively on foot, on bicycles and on two and four wheels, often making his own path. He is a versatile photographer with a history of creating brilliant images of culture, heritage and landscapes.
Photography holidays to interesting and often isolated places where you get up close with unique landscapes.
Manish Lakhani
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With Darter, we explored hidden gems and iconic spots perfect for unforgettable frames. The experience was incredible from start to finish.
Manish Lakhani was more than a guide, he was a mentor and friend, helping me grow through field guidance, concept reviews, post-processing, and image critiques.
It was deeply rewarding, and I can’t wait to travel with Darter again.
In 2024, I joined my first Darter trip to Iceland with Manish—and it felt nothing like a tour. It felt like family, powered by world-class photographers and storytellers.
Manish’s energy, terrain knowledge, and photography tips made every landscape come alive.
The best part? Five nights of Aurora Borealis. With Manish and the local team tracking KP, clouds, and perfect spots, we witnessed pure magic on camera and in memory.