Kirkjufell Mountain under Northern Lights
Hvalsneskirkja under the northern lights
Hellissandur church
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Iceland Experience - Photography Expedition

Sep 21st – 30th – 2024

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.

DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY

Day 01 - Sep 21
Arrival In Iceland Pick up from Keflavik Airport

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.

Hvalsneskirkja under the northern lights Tales and Trails
Hvalsneskirkja under the northern lights
Day 02 - Sep 22
Drive to Snæfellsnes

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.

Evening at Kirkjufell Tales and Trails
Evening at Kirkjufell
Day 03 - Sep 23
Explore Snæfellsnes

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.

Hellissandur church Tales and Trails
Hellissandur church
Day 04 - Sep 24
Drive to South Coast

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.

Skogafoss Waterfall Tales and Trails
Skogafoss Waterfall
Day 05 - Sep 25
Explore South Coast

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.

Icelandic horse Tales and Trails
Icelandic horse
Day 06 - Sep 26
First look of the glaciers

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.

Vik church Tales and Trails
Vik church
Day 07 - Sep 27
Experiencing the glaciers

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.

Blue hour aurora at Vestrahorn mountain Tales and Trails
Blue hour aurora at Vestrahorn mountain
Day 08 - Sep 28
Drive from East coast to South coast

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.

Sunrise at Vestrahorn mountain Tales and Trails
Sunrise at Vestrahorn mountain
Day 09, Sep 29
Explore Golden circle & Capital city

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.

Aurora at Jokursarlon Tales and Trails
Aurora at Jokursarlon
Day 10 - Sep 30
HVOLSVÖLLUR - REYKJAVIK

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.

Aurora at Vestrahorn Mountain Tales and Trails
Aurora at Vestrahorn Mountain

COSTING and INCLUSIONS

Expedition Cost  2,25,000/-INR.

Batch Size: 7-8 participants

Transport: Two 5 seater SUV Cars/One 9 seater traveler.

Inclusion

Exclusions

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.

PAYMENT DETAILS

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 Ltd
ICICI Bank
Ac No: 029805006536
IFSC: ICIC0000298
Branch: Bangalore Hrbr Layout
UPI – 9535097765.ibz@icici

Please 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.

Refund policy/ Cancellation charges

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.

General Terms and Conditions
  1. All Sightseeing/shooting totally depends upon Weather, Road Condition and Time management of Guests. Sightseeing Can be Shifted on Other Days or can be missed, Totally Depends upon the Road conditions and time management of Guests.
  2. Participants who have a medical history of blood pressure, heart-related problems or asthma are advised to seek medical advice before enrolling for this Tour.
  3. We have full right to modify/ alter the tour itinerary at any point of time depending on the need( Road/Aurora activity/Weather conditions etc).
  4. We shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages or losses caused to any participant in connection with terrorist activities, social unrest, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, abnormal conditions or developments, or any other actions outside our control.
  5. The management has every right to ban and deport the participants who won’t follow therules and respect the crew. (NO REFUND)
  6. Participants won’t be refunded if he/she decides to leave a tour in progress for any reason.
  7. All photographers are requested to abide by the rules and regulations explained by the mentor and also abide by the rules that disallow the usage of cameras during specific times of the schedule.
  8. Kindly note at the time of Travel if Route will get closed or in bad conditions then will take alternative route with alternate Stay for the Guest safety but for that Supplement cost will be applicable which has to be borne by the Guests directly.
  9. Any kind of refund is not possible for any unused services.
  10. Please don’t use Single use plastic bottles in Iceland, Carry Hard Steel water bottles for the trip. This is very important.
  11. If this tour is canceled before the departure, we will provide you with a refund excluding any cancellation charges applicable. Unless the cancellation is due to an event that makes it infeasible for us to operate the tour as planned.
  12. In any circumstance if we cancel the trip in progress, you will receive a proportion of refund based on the number of days not completed on the tour.
  13. All refunds will take within 7-10 business days to reach you.
  14. Baggage and all personal belongings are solely the responsibility of the participant, expecting participants to carry light so that it fits in the boot space of the car.
  15. We however, reserve the right to take photographs or videos during this tour for any promotional or commercial use.
  16. By registering for this workshop, you will agree to allow us to do the same. Copyright in all photographs, video, and related materials created by the participant shall belong to the participant upon creation.

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