Iceland Photo Tours (Page 2): Google Jennifer Wu, she has a tour to Iceland, I was with her on a tour in Alaska and I can really say that I had a super time as well as very good...

Schwabo Loc: Florida

Google Jennifer Wu, she has a tour to Iceland, I was with her on a tour in Alaska and I can really say that I had a super time as well as very good instruction. I think her cost is around 4 k. I think it is better to take a guide the first time because they take you to places you might not find on your own.

Creta1 wrote:

Im sure one of you hogs have been to Iceland. Did any of you do it yourself, ie drive holiday/photo tour? Or did you go as a group photo tour aimed at photography only? I've seen a few tours out there but they are pretty pricey. Also see a few day trips. Do you have any suggestions? Who or how did you go with?

TheDman Loc: USA

If you want to check out a nice hidden treasure, look up Gjain. It's like a little hidden paradise.

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

KenProspero wrote:

Iceland is a safe country, ...

To the extreme! Still don't leave your car unlocked or the windows down.

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...and one of the few places I would not drive by myself.

Unless you are going into the central highlands, the roads are safe, and as noted by others outside of the capital traffic is quite light. You also have the ability to go where and when you want.

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Our trip was in July in a van. We got to the interior of the country (where there were fewer tourists, and better hiking) and had to ford several glacial streams to get there. During the week we were there, we had to stop perhaps 4 or 5 times to pull a car (and this was mostly locals) out of the stream ...

When I lived there (early 70's and was back there 2 years ago) we always had two Land Rovers. We always waded the streams/rivers before crossing. Taking turns, we put on chest high waders, then put on a parachute harness (no climbing harnesses then), and were tethered to the lead vehicle with at least two line tenders. Thus if you went into a hole you could be pulled out. The river bed can change overnight. The roads have been improved even in to the central highlands and many streams now have bridges over them, however the side roads are nothing more than tracks graded through the lava. Take a GPS as in the interior, road markings are very poor.

Oh yes, even in July you can get snow squall white outs in the central highlands.

Winds vary from 0 to force 10 gales. Unpredictible, and can change in 10 minutes. It is the luck of the draw in regards to cloud cover. However watching the clouds flow off the high promntories along the cost is awesome.

You don't have to stay on the paved roads with a car, although I would rent a typical chevy 4x4. The cost to rent a heavy duty cross any river 4x4 is astronomical.

Also, go in the off season (if one still exists). It is highly variable, but it can be difficult to avoid tourists at some picture locations.

HTH

star2344 Loc: Lakewood Ranch, FLorida

I have organized a photo tour for next May and have one spot left. If interested please reply

MMC Loc: Brooklyn NY

When are you going to visit Iceland?

Creta1 wrote:

Im sure one of you hogs have been to Iceland. Did any of you do it yourself, ie drive holiday/photo tour? Or did you go as a group photo tour aimed at photography only? I've seen a few tours out there but they are pretty pricey. Also see a few day trips. Do you have any suggestions? Who or how did you go with?

star2344 Loc: Lakewood Ranch, FLorida

May 2016

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

TheDman wrote:

Was just there for 17 days in June. Planned it mys... (show quote)

Ok now I want to go to Iceland!! Your images are beautiful.

KenProspero

@BobHartung

My comment on non-driving was primarily relating to the Central Highlands (which shouldn't be missed). I'm not sure I'd attempt it even with three Land Rovers. I agree the paved roads would be fine.

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

TheDman wrote:

Was just there for 17 days in June. Planned it mys... (show quote)

There is a great puffin tour just for photographers. The day I went there were hundreds, and you could get within 8 to 10 feet of them. http://www.localguideofvatnajokull.com/#!ingolfshofdiphoto/c4gc

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TheDman Loc: USA

suntouched wrote:

Ok now I want to go to Iceland!! Your images are beautiful.

Thanks!

TheDman Loc: USA

Coolcameragirl wrote:

There is a great puffin tour just for photographers. The day I went there were hundreds, and you could get within 8 to 10 feet of them. http://www.localguideofvatnajokull.com/#!ingolfshofdiphoto/c4gc

Good shot! Where is the photographer's tour? We took the boat tour from Reykjavik, and all we saw were flocks of them on the horizon. Not even within 100 yards of them.

Stood for two days on the cliffs at Dyrholaey, where we were told puffins land right next to you by some people at our guest house. For hours they kept circling around and landing on a distant cliff, but not on ours. Boo. This was the best I could do.

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TheDman Loc: USA

Ah, just saw your link. Ingólfshöfði! We drove past there and missed the tour by 15 minutes. Would have done it too. Didn't know what the departure times were.

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

TheDman wrote:

Good shot! Where is the photographer's tour? We took the boat tour from Reykjavik, and all we saw were flocks of them on the horizon. Not even within 100 yards of them.

Stood for two days on the cliffs at Dyrholaey, where we were told puffins land right next to you by some people at our guest house. For hours they kept circling around and landing on a distant cliff, but not on ours. Boo. This was the best I could do.

I added the link to my post. It is in the south near the glacier beach. Leaves at 6 a.m. They drove us over on a modified hay wagon to the island. It was pretty wild.

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

TheDman wrote:

Ah, just saw your link. Ingólfshöfði! We drove past there and missed the tour by 15 minutes. Would have done it too. Didn't know what the departure times were.

The only departure time for photographers is 6 a.m. There are tours all day long, but they keep moving and don't give you much time for taking pictures. I think it cost $100 but well worth it. The unihabited island was beautiful with breathtaking views also. We also saw Great Skua and in early July, the Skua chicks with the nests right on the ground.

Bushymonster Loc: Oklahoma City. OK.

I posted picture in the main subject and got my ass chewed. Of course you have to consider the source Ronald mcdonald. The one that draws pictures and post them as an avatar. Don't fret. Those are some awesome pictures guys.
-Bushy