This workshop will focus on the spectacular Landmannalaugar region in Iceland’s south and its surroundings. This is an otherworldly place, of brightly coloured rhyolite mountains, steaming river system, bubbling hot springs, azure lakes and massive waterfalls, surrounded by mighty glaciers and ominous volcanoes.

Many of Iceland’s hidden gems, places of unreal beauty are nestled here, far from the crowds, making for perfect, unique subjects in your shots.

This tour will be conducted under the watchful eyes of experienced photoguides, experts on the Icelandic landscape and how to capture it perfectly in this country’s ever-changing light and weather conditions. They will be on hand throughout to help you find the best subjects and create the best compositions.

This tour includes two nights of accommodation in the highlands and all transportation in a comfortable, spacious minibus. You can, therefore, relax throughout; you don’t need to worry about any organisation, and can focus entirely on getting the best pictures possible.

Do not miss this opportunity to visit Iceland’s spectacular highlands beneath the midnight sun. Check availability by choosing a date.

Day 1

This three-day phototour begins when you are picked up early from your hotel in Reykjavík; you will get to know your group and guides as you make your way along the South Coast towards the highlands. This drive promises to be incredible, as you pass waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes and black sand beaches.

Although weather and road conditions will dictate the route a little, you are likely to start by visiting two stunning crater lakes Bláhylur and Ljótipoluur. Bláhylur means ‘the blue lake’ due to its vivid azure coloration, whereas Ljótipolur means ‘the Ugly Puddle’, in spite of its unreal beauty, with the contrasts between its red slopes and sapphire waters.

After making the most of these unique, fascinating subjects, you will head to a hotel in the Highlands. With the midnight sun overhead, however, you can continue shooting long into the night; just make sure you will be refreshed for another full day of shooting tomorrow.

Day 2

On day two, you will head into the Landmannalaugar region. This awe-inspiring highland oasis is packed full of amazing subjects, so you will have countless photo opportunities throughout the day.

You’ll shoot geological and geothermal wonders, vividly coloured mountain ranges, and the area’s surrounding glaciers and volcanoes. While you could spend all day wandering around, snapping at whatever inspires, your guides will make sure that you get to the highlights of the area where you are sure to get some unique pictures.

The first of these is the Frostastaðaháls ridge, where you will attain otherworldly panoramas of Iceland’s interior. This pass will also grant you great views over the serene crater lake of the same name. Secondly, you will head to the valley of Sigöldugljúfur, which is lined with many unique and beautiful waterfalls.

Before retiring for the night, you will be able to bathe in natural hot pools beneath the midnight sun.

Day 3

In spite of day three being your final day, it will still be packed with visits to new, incredible subjects. You will, for example head to the third tallest falls in Iceland, Haifoss, which plummets from a height of over 120 meters into a dramatic ravine. `

Nearby you will find the charming falls of Granni, before coming to Hjálparfoss. This feature tumbles in two tiers and is surrounded by rare basalt columns, so perfectly formed that they hardly seem natural. The darkness of these columns contrasts beautifully with the verdant moss, blue waters and white spray.

After shooting these sites, you will return to the minibus, and head back to Reykjavík, arriving late in the evening. By the end of this tour, you’ll have made new friends, learnt a wealth of new skills, extended your portfolio dramatically, and seen some of Iceland’s most unique and incredible sites.