Photo trip to Iceland in summer 2026?

We're often asked if we'd organize a photography trip to Iceland. After several trips to this fascinating country, we have a pretty clear idea of what we'd like to show you in Iceland and how we'd travel. Here's an initial sketch of what that might look like:

Destination of the trip

  • Marvel at Iceland's nature

  • Developing conceptual thinking for a photography project

  • Develop your photographic skills

  • Image editing on the go, as time allows

  • Optional: learn how to take photos with a drone

Duration

16 days (15 nights in Iceland)
Departure: Saturday, 18. July 2026
Return flight: Sun, 2. August 2026

"This is the time we need to visit interesting spots. July, by its conditions it's best month for traveling in interior areas


Format

On the road with two Land Rovers equipped for the highlands, we'll visit the most beautiful photo locations in Iceland, including the more difficult-to-access ones. Important to note: Iceland's weather can be very challenging, even in summer.


Group size

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Kameraequipment

It's important that you bring a camera with a lens that lets you turn off the automatic mode. In terms of lenses, you don't really need extreme focal lengths, since we're not currently planning on photographing birds. A zoom lens in the normal focal length range or a corresponding prime lens will suffice. A tripod is very useful.

Whenever possible, I'll demonstrate on-site how to edit the images afterward using Adobe Lightroom. You'll need a laptop with this program installed. However, you're of course free not to edit any images during the trip or to use other image editing software.

We plan to organize a pre-trip meeting with all participants in spring 2026 to discuss questions about the trip and photo equipment.


Overnight stays

Partly in hotels, partly in simple accommodations (a few overnight stays in large groups, as there are practically no hotels in the interior). We currently estimate that about four to five nights will be in simple accommodations, with the remaining nights in B&Bs or hotels.


Food

Ursula would usually cook for us.


‚ Cost framework

CHF 8000 per person
Included: a spring afternoon to discuss the journey and photographic goals, meals cooked by ursula or dinner at an excellent Reykjavik
Exclusive: Flight Zurich - Reykiavik and three dinners in hotel

 
 

We do not see this trip as a normal commercial offer, but as a trip with friends.

If we go ahead with the trip, we'll have to start booking at the end of October. Iceland is very popular, so bookings must be made early.

If you would like to take part in this trip, please contact us by October 20th – either by phone (052 640 00 99) or by E-mail.

If at least six people register their interest in participating, we will begin planning.


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