10 Photography Tours in Iceland That You Shouldn't Miss

February 16, 2022 Weston Hennigan

Iceland (/ˈaɪslənd/ ( listen); Icelandic: Ísland, pronounced [ˈistlant]) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, with a population of 348,580 and an area of 103,000 km (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population.
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1. Iceland Glacier Walk

Freysnes, Iceland Glacier and Volcano Expeditions
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Discover the beauty of Iceland’s largest glaciers and highest volcanoes with professional guides that focus on providing the highest possible standard of experience.  Gigantic rivers of ice are constantly pouring down from the Vatnajökull ice cap, flowing almost the entire way out to the ocean below. These powerful forces of nature have built and shaped the land within Vatnajökull National Park, subsequently creating formations that are unique only to this part of the world. Blue ice, green moss, volcanic rocks and pure drinking water. This is what the Iceland Glacier Walk is all about and what you will experience when you visit the glacier on a Iceland Glacier Walk with us. With safety as the highest priority at all times Glacier and Volcano Expeditions always endeavour to take their guests to the most interesting, beautiful and photogenic locations whilst also being on the lookout for new features that the glacier creates regularly. This is all part of the fun!

Inclusions: Crampons, Harness, Helmet, Ice axe/ pole (if necessary)

Exclusions: Boots/ Rain coat

Reviewed By darthmaul121083

Guđný and Rowan were awesome! Rowan was very nice and fun helping us get set up to go on the hike. Guđný was a very knowledgeable and helpful guide. We were the only ones on the tour so it was a very personalized tour. Totally worth the price!

2. Northern Lights Private Tour in Super Jeep – Local Expert Guide – With Photos

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A private tour allows you to get off the beaten path and away from the crowds. Enjoy the Northern Lights in serenity on your own terms, with a Professional Northern Lights Guide taking you to the right spot! We pick you up from your door and whisk you away from the city lights to where we predict the best sightings, according to extensive monitoring of forecasts and real-time Space and Earth weather data. Our vehicles are comfortable, modified super jeeps making sure we can go where needed to find the Northern Lights. To keep you warm and cosy in the cold Icelandic night we serve home made real hot chocolate with Kleina (local delicacy) for dunking. We bring quality camera equipment and take photos of you under the Northern Lights. We share knowledge, stories and myths about the Northern Lights and give you an insight into Iceland living. The listed locations are a suggestions of where we might go but the final location depends on where the best sighting conditions are.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Photos of you under the Northern Lights, Door-to-Door pick up & drop off, Home made Hot Chocolate & Kleina (traditional delicacy)

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Reviewed By PamelaA212

They picked us up from cross roads one block from our hotel in the evening. There were about 7 of us in the Super Jeep all bundled up ready to go. We made a short stop to go to the bathroom in a really cool local museum (it's on my list to visit next time!), then we were off headed towards our spot to search for the Northern Lights. We waited for about three hours and just when we thought we were going home with only seeing stars so bright my iPhone 11 could pick them up, the famous light show started to dance right before our eyes. The green and yellow lights were striped across the sky. We saw mostly green and yellow waves, with some blues as the hour progressed. They gave us a pastry, hot chocolate, and a local l'chiam! They took our picture and a group picture and emailed them to us. We highly recommend putting pocket warmers in your shoes and pockets before you step out of the jeep and wait in the freezing cold air. We highly recommend this group as it gave us all we wanted: friendly and informative guides, a warm treat, photos with their amazing camera, and the light show that brought us to see this beautiful country in the first place!

3. Vatnajökull Ice Cave tour

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Discover the beauty of Iceland’s largest glaciers and highest volcanoes with professional guides that focus on providing the highest possible standard of experience.  Gigantic rivers of ice are constantly pouring down from the Vatnajökull ice cap, flowing almost the entire way out to the ocean below. These powerful forces of nature have built and shaped the land within Vatnajökull National Park, subsequently creating formations that are unique only to this part of the world. Glacial ice caves are created by rainfall and ice meltwater that carves tunnels beneath the glacier and are a must-see when visiting the south of Iceland during the winter months. With safety as the highest priority at all times, Glacier and Volcano Expeditions always endeavour to take their guests to the most interesting, beautiful and photogenic locations whilst also being on the lookout for new features that the glacier creates regularly. This is all part of the fun!

Inclusions: Glacier and safety equipment, crampons, harness, helmet, ice axe/pole (if necessary)

Exclusions: Hiking boots, Jacket, gloves

Reviewed By darthmaul121083

Guđný and Rowan were awesome! Rowan was very nice and fun helping us get set up to go on the hike. Guđný was a very knowledgeable and helpful guide. We were the only ones on the tour so it was a very personalized tour. Totally worth the price!

4. Iceland Volcano Hike

Freysnes, Iceland Glacier and Volcano Expeditions
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The Iceland Volcano Hike is a unique experience that features mind-blowing views of Iceland's tallest volcano and five major outlet glaciers. Hiking across the ridge top is challenging and exhilarating which makes for a very rewarding day in the mountains. You will experience amazing vistas throughout the entire trip which boasts a huge variety of landscapes. There really are surprises around every corner!

Inclusions: Safety Harness, Helmet

Exclusions: Outdoor clothing, raincoat, boots

Reviewed By darthmaul121083

Guđný and Rowan were awesome! Rowan was very nice and fun helping us get set up to go on the hike. Guđný was a very knowledgeable and helpful guide. We were the only ones on the tour so it was a very personalized tour. Totally worth the price!

5. Iceland Private Glacier Tour

Freysnes, Iceland Glacier and Volcano Expeditions
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We take pride in offering the highest possible standard of experience here in Vatnajökull National Park which is why we specialise in private and custom expeditions. Private tours are the best tours, hands down. When taking a private tour we have complete flexibility to provide you with the exact experience that suits your style, on your clock. Discover the beauty of Iceland’s largest glaciers and highest volcanoes with professional guides that focus on providing the highest possible standard of experience.  With safety as the highest priority at all times, Glacier and Volcano Expeditions always endeavour to take their guests to the most interesting, beautiful and photogenic locations whilst also being on the lookout for new features that the glacier regularly creates.

Inclusions: Glacier safety equipment: Crampons, Harness, Helmet, Ice Axe, Ropes

Exclusions: Private transportation, Hiking Boots, Wet Weather Clothing, Warm clothing, Gloves

Reviewed By darthmaul121083

Guđný and Rowan were awesome! Rowan was very nice and fun helping us get set up to go on the hike. Guđný was a very knowledgeable and helpful guide. We were the only ones on the tour so it was a very personalized tour. Totally worth the price!

6. 3.5-Hours Glacier Walking Experience in Breiðamerkurjökull

Jökulsárlón, Iceland Ice Explorers
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Explore the highlights of Iceland’s glaciers. Let your guide lead you through breathtaking glacial landscapes. Equipped with crampons, a helmet, harness and an Ice axe you will explore the Breidamerkurjokull glacier with the team at Ice Explorers.

Inclusions: crampon, helmet, ice axe, safety harness

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By teddy1014

Our favorite experience in Iceland, which is saying a lot. The guides were very knowledgeable and assuring. The caves and the glacier were spectacular. We even saw some reindeers on the way back to basecamp. Would definitely recommend them to anyone.

7. Half-Day Glacier and Ice Cave Hike + Photo Package

Freysnes, Iceland Ice Pic Journeys
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We are the only glacier tour company in Iceland to give you a professional photo package with your tour.

Inclusions: Glacier Equipment: helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe (hiking boots upon prior request) , 10 Shot Photo Package Per Person Package includes portraits, group, and landscapes shots

Exclusions: Proper layered clothing (come prepared for all seasons)

Reviewed By SergeyL_travel81

In October, I was with my group in beautiful Iceland. Ryan was our guide to the glaciers and caves.I t was an unforgettable experience and really a spectacular adventure! All this was thanks to Ryan. He loves his job very much, and it is also very interesting to talk to him about everything in the world! And sure Ryan is a very friendly guy who is ready to help you! I recommend anyone who wants to get the maximum of visiting glaciers and caves, contact Ryan!- You won't regret it! Sergey

8. Glacier Kayaking Iceland

Freysnes, Iceland Glacier and Volcano Expeditions
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Experience the freedom of floating on a glacier lagoon gliding in between icebergs that come from Vatnajökull, Icelands largest glacier. The Glacier Kayaking Iceland tour leads you on a hike to a glacier lagoon, followed with kayaking between ancient glacier icebergs, and finish by paddling back down the river to where you started from! The kayak is an inflatable boat called a packraft. Our packrafts are single-person boats that are extremely buoyant as they are a pontoon-style design, which also means they are incredibly stable. Packrafts are easy to paddle and there is very little chance that novice users will tip out. Weighing under 10kg including your drysuit, paddle and PFD, all of this equipment is very portable and easily carried in a backpack. You will be issued all of this equipment at the beginning of the tour, and you will need to carry the equipment in the backpack to the glacier lake. The walk to the lake is 2km long and takes approximately 30-40 minuets.

Inclusions: Packraft (boat), Drysuit, PFD, Paddle, Backpack

Exclusions: Private transportation

Reviewed By darthmaul121083

Guđný and Rowan were awesome! Rowan was very nice and fun helping us get set up to go on the hike. Guđný was a very knowledgeable and helpful guide. We were the only ones on the tour so it was a very personalized tour. Totally worth the price!

9. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the South Coast Private Tour from Reykjavik

Private Hire Iceland
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Marvel at Iceland’s spectacular natural beauty and gain insight into the country’s rich geology on this private 14-hour Jökulsárlón tour from Reykjavik. Travel through the Skaftafell National Park with a private guide, and visit top attractions including Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Skógafoss waterfall, Reynisfjara - The Black Beach, and the Diamond Beach. Admire sweeping views over the Vatnajokull glacier and opt to enjoy a 30- to 60-minute cruise on the lake at Jökulsárlón — where seals play among the frozen icebergs. Along the way, capture the scenery on camera and gain insight into Iceland’s incredible geography.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in the capital area, Professional Private driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, Premium Icelandic Bottled water, High Speed 4G WiFi in vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees, unless specified, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By mark3804

The one on one services shuttling around was great get you to all the landmarks and sites, geysers, waterfalls/lava and crater etc.

10. Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

Private Hire Iceland
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Be part of the most popular private tour in Iceland, the Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik. See the major attractions of southwest Iceland on this 7 to 8-hour private tour from Reykjavík. Enjoy personalized attention from your local driver-guide as you marvel at the mighty Gullfoss waterfall as it plunges into a canyon; visit the site of one of the oldest parliaments in the world at Thingvellir National Park, and watch as Strokkur geyser erupts.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in the capital area, Professional, Local Private driver/guide, Pure Icelandic Bottled water, High Speed 4G WiFi in vehicle, Entry/Admission - Thingvellir National Park, Entry/Admission - Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall, Entry/Admission - Kerid Crater

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Reviewed By mark3804

The one on one services shuttling around was great get you to all the landmarks and sites, geysers, waterfalls/lava and crater etc.

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