Iceland Landscape & Drone Photography Tour
Dates: July 31 - August 8, 2026
Fee: $8,595 - double occupancy (single supplement $1,100*)
Deposit: $1,500, balance due March, 2026
Limit: 3 participants
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Location
Iceland
Fee
$8,595
Dates
Jul. 31 - August 8, 2026
Activity Level
Easy
Waterfalls pour through basalt canyons, braided rivers carve silver paths across moss-covered lava fields, and glaciers feed vast plains that stretch toward the sea. Iceland is a land shaped by movement. Whether viewed from the ground or from the air, it offers endless opportunities for powerful photographic storytelling.
This photo tour is designed to balance aerial and landscape photography, focusing on locations that reward both perspectives. You’ll photograph waterfalls from dramatic cliffside viewpoints and discover how they transform when seen from above; revealing scale, flow, and the surrounding terrain in entirely new ways. Colorful rhyolite mountains, glaciers, volcanic craters, hot springs, and waterfalls await! From the sky, patterns emerge; from the ground, the emotion and atmosphere take hold.
Access defines the experience. Traveling by private 4x4 vehicle allows us to reach remote passes and lesser known locations, placing you in the heart of Iceland’s most striking landscapes. Some scenes call for flight, like wide alluvial plains, river systems, and elevated viewpoints. While others demand patience, a tripod, and careful composition beside thundering water or under shifting skies. Most locations have been selected for both the aerial and ground based photographic potential.
Flexibility is central to the itinerary. Iceland’s weather is famously unpredictable, and wind can at times limit drone operations. When flying isn’t possible, we lean fully into landscape photography, working waterfalls, mountains, and subtle details with intention and depth. These moments often produce some of the strongest images, and they reinforce a key skill: adapting your vision to the conditions rather than forcing a plan.
Throughout the tour, instruction blends real-time field coaching with focused practice in composition, exposure, visual flow, and post-processing tips. You’ll learn how to translate Iceland’s textures, tones, and scale into images that feel cohesive and considered, whether captured from a few feet above the ground or hundreds of feet in the air.
This is a journey for photographers who want more than a checklist of locations. It’s about learning when to fly, when to stay grounded, and how to see Iceland as a dynamic, evolving landscape, one that challenges and rewards you at every turn.
This tour is offered in collaboration with the Cascade Center of Photography.
Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change based on weather, wind, and other factors beyond our control. Iceland’s conditions can shift quickly, and flexibility is essential. Our priority is always to position you in the best locations at the right time to maximize photographic opportunities. Some locations offer optional hikes to reach alternate viewpoints; participation in these is based on individual interest and physical ability.
Day 1 – Arrival & Orientation
Arrive in Iceland and transfer to our hotel in Keflavík. Settle in, organize gear, review safety considerations, and discuss the flexible, conditions-based approach required for both drone and landscape photography. A short evening shoot may be possible depending on weather and participant energy levels.
Day 2-3 – Waterfalls & River Systems
Photograph the raw power of Gullfoss and nearby waterfalls, along with canyon systems and braided rivers shaped by glacial meltwater. These days balance classic ground-based waterfall compositions with aerial perspectives when conditions allow. On Day 3, we continue north to explore a striking geothermal area, adding another visual layer to the landscape.
Day 4-5 – Remote Highlands & Abstract Landscapes
Travel into the Icelandic Highlands. Focus on braided rivers, moss-covered lava fields, volcanic craters, basalt formations, and wide alluvial plains. Waterfalls spilling over basalt cliffs provide opportunities for both aerial abstraction and grounded compositions, depending on wind and weather.
Day 6-7 – Glaciers, Lagoons & Coastal Plains
Photograph glacier tongues, ice-filled lagoons, braided rivers, waterfalls, and expansive coastal plains. Emphasis is placed on scale, texture, and contrast, working thoughtfully from both drone and tripod perspectives.
Day 8 – Iconic Waterfalls & Landscapes
Focus on some of Iceland’s most celebrated waterfalls, including Seljalandsfoss and the surrounding area. Refine waterfall techniques such as long exposures, compositional flow, and contextual framing, with aerial views explored when conditions permit.
Day 9 – Departure
After a morning shoot, return to the hotel to check out. Travel toward Keflavík Airport with a lunch stop along the way. Afternoon fight departures should be after 4:00 PM.
Itinerary Includes:
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Lodging throughout (double occupancy) - Single supplement $1,100. *
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All transportation, once in Iceland.
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Professional photography guide.
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Detailed documents will be provided to help you prepare for the tour.
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Entrance fees at applicatble locations for all described activities.
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Breakfast (where included with hotels).
* A single room supplement at an additional cost of $1,100 is available on a first-request first-served basis. Due to the limited number of spaces available if we are unable to match a solo guest with another guest of the same gender in a “double” room, then the single supplement charge will be required. Rooms in Iceland are smaller than at most American hotels; we do recommend a single supplement unless you are traveling with a person you know.
Itinerary Does Not Include:
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Airfare to/from Keflavík International Airport (KEF).
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Airport departure tax or fees (if applicable).
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Meals and drinks unless specified. All hotels don't offer breakfast.
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Gratuities
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Incidentals
Traveling to Iceland
Please check in with us before making your final travel plans with regards to your arrival and departure. Once the tour fills we will notify you when it is time to make travel plans.
Arrival
Participants should plan to arrive at Keflavík International Airport (KEF) on or before July 31. Most flights to Iceland arrive early in the morning (between 6-9am). Since arrival times will vary we have no activities planned until the afternoon/evening of July 31.
Departure
We will arrange your transfer back to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) on August 8. Please look at flights that depart after 4pm.
Airport
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
Keflavíkurflugvöllur
Keflavík 235
Website: www.kefairport.is
Telephone: +354 425 6000