Part 1: Westman Islands – Puffins & Volcanic Landscapes

We begin our adventure exploring the lesser-visited Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar), home to Iceland’s largest puffin colony and a volcanic landscape shaped by the dramatic 1973 eruption of Eldfell. We’ll photograph thousands of puffins nesting along the cliffs, dramatic sea stacks rising from the Atlantic, and the remnants of a town partially buried in volcanic ash. Golden-hour light and long summer days will allow us to perfect our wildlife and landscape shots in this remote and stunning archipelago.

Part 2: The South Coast & The Eclipse

The second half of our journey takes us back to the mainland, partially exploring Iceland’s South Coast, where black sand beaches and powerful waterfalls set the stage for epic compositions. We will make our way toward Snaefellsnes peninsula, where we will photograph iconic locations like the black church and Kirkjufell, Iceland's most photographed mountain. We’ll position ourselves in a prime location to photograph the total solar eclipse, a celestial spectacle where the moon will momentarily darken the sky. With the landscape bathed in eerie twilight, this will be a surreal and rare opportunity to capture a world transformed by cosmic forces. In order to ensure your success in photographing this event, we will be hosting a formal educational session the night before. 

📷 Tour Highlights:

• Visit the Westman Islands, where in summer you can photograph thousands of puffins 

• Photograph Reynisfjara Black Sand beach, and waterfalls on the south coast

• Explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the Black church, and Kirkjufell

• Experience the midnight sun and a total solar eclipse, where we will guide you every step of the way