Let’s explore the volcanic island country of Iceland on an Experience – Road Trip – Photography Expedition with Tales and Trails.
Kindly Note that though this is an experience – road trip- photography tour, as we don’t believe in just visiting a country to take photos and not make memories. We would try to explore local food, drinks and experiences like the blue lagoon, ice – caving, tectonic plate diving . We will be creating/ shooting whenever it’s the best possible time for us. Sign up for the tour with an open mind to explore, experience and enjoy.
Do send us a message on 9535097765 if you have any questions. Cheers.
Visa Requirements:
Participants are expected to have 1-2 visa stamps on their passport, also passport validity of 1 year at least from Sep 1 2024, sufficient bank balance(around 1.5- 2L) and healthy transactions at the time of visa application, ITR filed for the past 3 years. NOC for travel if working etc, as these conditions would have a higher chance of obtaining a visa for Iceland.
For a Visa you can use a dummy booking: https://bookforvisa.com/
Before booking flights, kindly connect with us.
Pickup at the airport around afternoon 3-4pm.
At the airport exit buy a sim card(lebara, nova), alcohol if required.
We will be traveling around Reykjanes peninsula, exploring local food, lava fields etc. Night we go out to shoot depending on the aurora activity.
Accommodation at Keflavik.
Drive ~100 kms.
Duration: 3-4 hours.
Leave early after the morning breakfast by 8:30 am.
Pit stop for snacks, grocery at bonus store.
Drive to Grundarfjörður, Sunset at Kirkjufell. Night we go out to shoot if there is an aurora activity.
Accommodation at Grundarfjörður.
Drive ~ 240 kms.
Duration: 6-7 hours.
Leave early after the morning breakfast by 8:30 am.
Drive to Hellissandur church, Explore street murals, Saxhóll Crater, explore Djúpalónssandur beach, sunset at Búðakirkja church.
Shoot northern lights here if the weather is good, else head to Kirkjufell to shoot aurora in case of any activity.
Accommodation at Grundarfjörður.
Drive ~ 140 kms.
Duration: 6 -7 hours.
Leave early after the morning breakfast by 8:00 am.
Drive to Hvolsvollur. Visit Seljalandofoss, Gljufrabui, take pictures(spend 1 hour in total).
Accommodation at Hvolsvöllur.
Drive ~ 350 kms.
Duration: 8-9 hours.
Leave early after the morning breakfast by 8:30 am.Visit Skogafoss, Kvernufoss waterfall, Head to Reynisfjara black sand beach, Hálsanefshellir Cave. Sunset at Dyrhólaey Lighthouse
Accommodation at Hvolsvöllur.
Drive ~ 150 kms.
Duration: 7-8 hours.
Leave early after the morning breakfast by 8:00 am
Head to Reynivellir in the morning. En route, stop at the viewpoint at Vik church, visit the Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, stop at Lómagnúpur mountain, lava fields, and be at Svinafellsjokull glacier for sunset.
Accommodation at Borgarhöfn.
Drive ~ 300 kms.
Duration: 7-8 hours.
Leave early after the morning breakfast by 8:30 am
Head to Diamond beach in the morning. Visit the Jokulsarlon glacier for caving. (This is extra and would be around 155-160 Euros per head).
Head to Vestrahorn for sunset and shoot at night.
Accommodation at Hofn.
Drive ~ 100 kms.
Duration: 5-6 hours.
Shoot sunrise at Vestrahorn. Leave after the morning breakfast by 9:00 am
Stop at spots we might have missed during our onward trip. Stop at Fjallsárlón glacier, Hofskirkja, visit the DC plane wreck if time permits/ Dyrhólaey Lighthouse for sunset.
Accommodation at Hvolsvollur.
Drive ~ 360 kms.
Duration: 8-9 hours.
Leave early after the morning breakfast by 8:00 am
Visit the golden circle : Bruarfoss waterfall, Geysir and Strokkur, and Kerid crater.
Drive to Reykjavik, visit blue lagoon/sky lagoon (entry 60-90 Euros),
We will explore downtown, Hallgrímskirkja church and dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation at Reykjavík.
Drive ~ 200 kms.
Duration: 6-8 hours.
We drop everyone to the Keflavik airport for your departure. Usually direct flights are available in the morning around 6-7 am. Our tour ends here.
You may choose to stay longer if required, we shall help you with accommodation recommendations.
Every day we shall possibly shoot the sunset and shoot on those days where aurora activity and clear sky is available.
Please note that the trip locations and dates are flexible depending on the weather conditions and we reserve the right to modify accordingly.
Expedition Cost 2,25,000/-INR.
Batch Size: 7-8 participants
Transport: Two 5 seater SUV Cars/One 9 seater traveler.
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Food for the whole trip costs around ~30,000 INR depending on what’s your taste(per day around (2k-2.5k). We usually have lunch outside and buy food from the supermarkets.
Advance Payment 1,12,500/- INR for booking. Connect with us if you would like to make payment flexible.
Remaining payment of 1,12,500/- INR on or before June 1st, 2024.
Advance Transfer (1,12,500/- INR) Bank Account Details:
Bank Account Details:
Lights and Trails Private LtdPlease mention in remarks as ” Advance_your name”
Please share a screenshot of the transfer on WhatsApp 9535097765.
Balance amount to be cleared before July 1st 2024.
0%: Full refund if canceled before 30th March, 2024
50%: 50% refund if canceled between 1st April, 2024 to 30th May, 2024
100%: No refund after 1st June, 2024
Also in case you are not able to make it/visa denial happens you can transfer your seat to someone else. Ensure to take visa appointments early. Very important. Please get in touch with me for visa related documentation and help.
Alternatively you can also keep the funds parked and use it for another trip.
In case the trip gets canceled/ postponed, participants will be given a full refund minus any cancellation charges on cars/ accommodation booked.
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