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
14 days, almost certainly from July 20 to August 2, 2026. That's how much time we would need to visit the interesting spots. July is the best month for traveling inland, given the conditions.
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
Minimum of 6, maximum of 8 people. We deliberately want to keep the group small so that everyone benefits optimally and we remain flexible. With six people, the trip would be more comfortable, but more expensive. With eight people, the Land Rover would be a bit more cramped, but the trip would be less expensive.
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.
Approximate cost framework
Depending on the number of participants, approximately CHF 7000 to 8000,
Included: a preparatory afternoon with us around spring to discuss the trip and the photographic goals, meals cooked by Ursula and final dinner in a great restaurant in Reykjavik
exclusive: flight Zurich - Reykiavik and possible dinners in hotels
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.
