Photo adventure Iceland September/October 2025

Iceland is an absolute dream paradise for landscape photographers. In autumn, fascinating natural sites such as active volcanoes, ice caves and the Highlands are walkable, beautiful autumn colours are visible, along with the opportunity to experience the most amazing spectacle the north has to offer: the Northern Lights!

Ideal conditions to capture unique moments during the day as well as at night in breathtaking places such as Þórsmörk, the active volcano Fagradalsfjall, the Vestrahorn and the countless waterfalls such as Brúarfoss and Háifoss under the guidance of night/landscape photographers Riccardo Schläger and Stefan Liebermann.

This photo tour includes beautiful accommodation such as the Aurora Lodge Hotel where you have the opportunity to bathe under the Northern Lights.

The time has come: in 2025, the sun has reached the maximum of its current eleven-year solar cycle - the phase in which it produces particularly strong bursts of radiation and solar storms. This means increased chances of geomagnetic storms which will lead to spectacular northern lights in all imaginable colors and shapes on our planet. NASA also predicts that the solar maximum will last until 2026.
will last. So what better place to be in Iceland to capture this unique opportunity photographically!

The trip is aimed at all photography enthusiasts and lovers of the region around the Arctic Circle. The difficulty of the trip is moderate and sufficient fitness is required (hike: 5-10 km, altitude profile +-400m). It is a journey with a focus on photography, in which we have to be flexible in order to be in the perfect place when the Northern Lights appear. You will visit and photograph the most beautiful places in Iceland, alternating at sunrise, sunset and night. During the trip, you will learn everything related to landscape photography from the theory of image capture, planning to post-processing. We start with the theoretical and technical basics and apply them in one of the most beautiful places on earth. We evaluate the recordings together and then get to know the workflows in post-production based on the existing files.
The goal of the trip is to return home with grandiose memories and captivating landscape shots.

Information:

There may be changes to the program due to sudden and violent weather changes, volcanic eruptions and geomagnetic storms.

If you arrive on day 1, please arrive at Keflavik Airport no later than 2 pm so that we can experience the sunset at Kirkjufell. I recommend arriving one day before the start of the tour to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Day 1

Pick-up from Keflavík Airport (KEF)

2 hour drive to West Iceland to the property.

Sunset at beautiful Kirkjufell.

Dinner and subsequent photography of the northern lights.

Day 2

Sunrise in the Kirkjufell region.

Breakfast

Drive towards South Iceland with stops at iconic photo spots such as Budir Church or Lóndrangar.

In case of active volcanic eruption, we can spend the day exploring and photographing the volcano.

Hike to Brúarfoss waterfall where we will spend the sunset.

Drive to the Aurora Lodge Hotel

Supper

Relax in the hot tub or photograph the Northern Lights in the hotel, at Skógafoss waterfall or on Black Sand Beach (depending on the weather)

Overnight stay

Day 3

Possibility of sunrise at Seljalandsfoss.

Breakfast (included) at the hotel.

4x4 tour to Þórsmörk.

Trek up to the magical Valahnúkur where we will spend the sunset.

Supper

Relax in the hot tub or photograph the Northern Lights in the hotel, at Skógafoss waterfall or on Black Sand Beach (depending on the weather)

Overnight stay

Day 4

Possibility of sunrise at Seljalandsfoss.

Breakfast (included) at the hotel.

Drive towards the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon with the possibility of stops at well-known
Spots such as Skógafoss, Kvernufoss and Reynisfjara.

Sunset at the world-famous Diamond Beach.

Check In Hotel in Höfn and Dinner

Possibility of night photography on the beautiful Vestrahorn.

Day 5

Breakfast

Adventure tour in the glacier caves and on the Vatnajökull glacier (If there are accessible and safe caves - depending on our Icelandic local guide)

Alternative: Photography on the Eystrahorn and subsequent image processing course at the accommodation

Sunset at Lagoon / Diamond Beach / Vestrahorn.

Dinner Höfn.

Possibility of night photography at Vestrahorn or Diamond Beach.

Overnight stay

Day 6

Possibility of sunrise on the Vestrahorn.

Breakfast and check-out at the hotel

Drive to Vik with stops at the fascinating Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, Svartifoss or the Sólheimasandur airplane wreck.

Sunset at Black Sand Beach, Dyrholaey or Seljalandsfoss.

Check in and dinner at the accommodation near Vik.

Possibility of seeing the northern lights at Black Sand Beach.

Day 7

Drive to the Highlands with possible stops at Maelifell, Huldofoss, Ofaerufoss and Sigöldugljúfur Canyon

Sunset at the impressive Háifoss waterfall or Sigöldugljúfur Canyon.

Check-in and dinner at Highland Center Hrauneyjar

Possibility of seeing the Northern Lights at Sigöldugljúfur Canyon and Bláhylur

Day 8

Breakfast (included)

4x4 tour through the Highlands in the direction of Landmanalaugar with stops at
Sigöldugljúfur Canyon and Bláhylur.

Drive towards Keflavík (airport)

Accommodation nearby

Possibility of seeing the Northern Lights on the Reykjanes Peninsula

Day 9

Transfer to Keflavík Airport (KEF)

In order to provide the best care, the maximum number of participants has been limited to 7 people.
The minimum number of participants for the tour is 4 people.

The supervisors are the landscape photographers Riccardo Schläger and Stefan Liebermann.

Participation is possible with English or German language skills.

The costs include:
-Accommodations
-Meals if they are mentioned in the itinerary of the photo tour.
-Transfers with your own van
-Intensive support by Riccardo Schläger and Stefan Liebermann
-Supporting documents

The cost does NOT include:
- Travel insurance that covers medical insurance/baggage insurance
- International flights
- Local costs
- Other meals
- Supplement for a single room (500 euros)
- Anything that is not specifically mentioned as "includes".

Die empfohlene Fotoausrüstung besteht aus einer Spiegelreflex- oder Systemkamera mit mindestens zwei Objektiven, einem lichtstarken Weitwinkelobjektiv (F<2.8) und einem mittleren Teleobjektiv sowie einem Stativ.
Optionally recommended: photo filter, remote shutter and laptop.

- Extra batteries as temperatures are low
- Several wipes for cleaning the lenses
- Replacement memory cards

Iceland has very unpredictable weather, every 30 minutes the weather can change completely and therefore waterproof walking boots and a shell jacket are required. It is best to choose clothing in such a way that you can add or remove individual layers depending on the weather. Example: thermal underwear,
Wool or polar fleece mid-layer, a jacket with a windproof and waterproof shell that also covers the legs. Spare socks and hiking boots are essential.

- Passport / ID card valid for international travel
- International health insurance
- The local currency is the Icelandic krona.
- Credit cards are accepted.
- You can withdraw Icelandic kroner from any ATM with a debit card.

The total price of the trip is 4200 EUR .

A deposit of EUR 800 is required to book the trip and the balance must be paid up to 30 days before the start of the trip.

The single room supplement is EUR 500

If a participant decides to cancel their reservation, they can do so at any time by communicating it as soon as possible through the official email address of one of the two organizers.
However, you should bear in mind that cancellation by a participant may lead to administrative difficulties in the case of
bookings, as well as the risk, the minimum number of participants for
not reaching the trip (and consequently the need to look for a new person).
For this reason:

- If the cancellation
MORE than 60 days (prior to departure), you can get a refund.

- If the cancellation
LESS than 60 days prior to departure, it is NOT
possible to get a refund.

*Unless the customer who wants to cancel their booking brings another person who is willing to take their place by paying the total amount of the trip themselves.

The entire amount paid (deposit or full fee) will be fully refunded in case of cancellation of the event