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Iceland

The Land of Fire and Ice

11/08 to 17/2023 (6 spots left)
07 to 16/02/2024 (Registrations Open)
06 to 15/03/2024 (Registration Open)

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DATES

TEAM

GENRE

FEE

SUP. SINGLE

DEPOSIT

GROUP

LEVEL

08 to 17/11/23 - 07 to 16/02/24 - 06 to 03/15/24

VICTOR LIMA

NATURE / LANDSCAPE

FROM 3500 EUROS

850 EUROS

BRL 3000

6 to 12 PARTICIPANTS

ALL LEVELS

ABOUT THE TOUR

Join Victor Lima on this 10-day Photo Tour of Iceland and experience some of the best natural light and stunning scenery that "photographers' paradise" has to offer. This is a great opportunity to photograph the Northern Lights while learning new techniques from award-winning photography guides, taking your skills to the next level.

You'll travel in comfortable, well-suited vehicles to drive through the iconic landscapes of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, capturing sights such as Kirkjufell mountain and the black church of Búðir. Plus, you'll visit Iceland's stunning south coast to seethe mighty mountain Vestrahorn, the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, Diamond Beach, incredible waterfalls and much more. To end the trip, you will meet the'Golden Circle', region home to Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall, all located in southwest Iceland.

Iceland is one of the best places in the world for observing the Northern Lights and capturing images with the Aurora Borealis in the background. Throughout the tour, your guides will be attentive so that all opportunities to photograph the Aurora Borealis are taken advantage of and that the images produced, in addition to being the record of unique moments in the life of each of the participants, are in accordance with the best techniques applicable to this type of photography.

Grab your camera and get ready for an adventure around Iceland while improving your photography skills and taking some of the best pictures of your life.

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trip program


Below, you will find the full program of the Photo Tour in Iceland, which will take place from 08 to 17/nov/2023, 07 to 16/feb/2024 and 06 to 15/mar/2024:

Day 1 - Reykjavik

You will arrive at Keflavík International Airport and take a bus or taxi to your accommodation in the capital, Reykjavík. Once you arrive at your hotel, feel free to relax or use your time to start exploring Reykjavík. The northernmost capital of the world is known for its colorful cityscapes, unusual architecture and beautiful surrounding nature.

At 7:00 PM, your guides and the rest of the group will meet in your hotel lobby, where we will head to a fine restaurant for dinner. Here, you will know more details about your itinerary and you will be able to clear up any doubts you may have about the tour.

Overnight in Reykjavik.

DAY 2 - First day in Snæfellsnes

After breakfast, we will head to the Snæfellsnes peninsula; home to some of the most photogenic scenery in all of Iceland.

During the journey along the wild coastline of the region we will stop to photograph the columnar basalt cliffs and spectacular cliffs of Arnarstapi, the charming black church of Búðir, the lava field of Búðahraun and Lóndrangar, two monoliths basaltic which form a structure reminiscent of a medieval castle.

Snæfellsnes is one of the best places in Iceland to look for one of nature's wonders, the Northern Lights, so be aware and have your camera handy.

Overnight in Snæfellsnes.

DAY 3 - Second day in Snæfellsnes

On our third day in Iceland, we'll explore and photograph the sights in Snæfellsnes not covered the day before. Let's go along the coastmaritime rugged, some charming villages, as well as the mighty mountains that divide the northern and western parts of the peninsula.

A particular highlight is Grundarfjörður's Mount Kirkjufell, with its peculiar pyramid shape when viewed from a right angle. This is one of the most photogenic mountains in Iceland as it always offers something new and exciting in terms of angle, light and shape.

Nearby is a beautiful waterfall, Kirkjufellsfoss; the combination of the mountain and waterfall with the added contrast of the village and fjord makes for great photos. During the night we will look forward to the Northern Lights to make it all even more incredible.

Overnight in Snæfellsnes.

DAY 4 - South Coast of Iceland

We will follow  towards the south coast of Iceland. We'll start the day by visiting two of Iceland's most amazing and beloved waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss.

The first is a narrow waterfall that drops in a freefall of 63 meters and has the rare distinction of being able to walk behind it. Skógafoss is known as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland and can be photographed from the top as there is a stairway leading up and past other amazing waterfalls. Skógafoss is also known to produce a spectacular double rainbow when the light is in the right position.

Later, we will head towards the southernmost point of the mainland to witness the dramatic scenery of the famous Reynisfjara beach. The rock formations of Reynisdrangar, the black sands of the coast, the waves of the North Atlantic Ocean, the pyramid formed by basalt columns of Garðar and the richness and diversity of seabirds in this region make this one of the most photogenic places of all. that you will find on your journey.

The south coast of Iceland is one of the most beautiful places to photograph the Northern Lights, in case it appears.

Overnight in Vik.

MORE INFORMATION

VALUES AND PAYMENT METHOD

 

  • The total value of the trip will be defined according to the number of subscribers, as described below:

    • 3500 Euros - 8 to 12 participants;

    • 3800 Euros - 6 to 7 participants;

    • Values in double accommodation, divided among the participants.

  • The tour price includes:

       - Accommodation in a double room shared with breakfast;

       - Private transport for the duration of the tour;
       - Entrance to all attractions;
       - Continuous assistance from photographers Victor Lima and Anselmo Hoffmann.

 

  • NOT included:


       - Travel insurance (mandatory);
       - Air tickets;
       - Personal expenses;
       - Expenses with optional/extra activities;
       - Single room supplement (850 Euros);
       - Anything not expressly mentioned as "included";

       - Photographic equipment, notebook and etc.

  • The final value of the tour in R$ (Real) will be determined 60 days before the start of the travel program, based on the quotation of Euro Turismo (Sale) on that date. We will use the site as a reference for currency conversion.Economic value;

  • To reserve a spot, you need to pay a down payment of R$ 3000. The balance to be paid must be settled by 60 days before the start of the tour and will be calculated as described above;

  • If the participant chooses to stay in a single room during the tour, he must pay a supplement of 850 Euros;

  • As registrations go on, the available rooms are filled respecting the order of registration, always joining participants of the same gender or couples. In case the participant who signed up late is involuntarily accommodated in a single room, due to the distribution of participants among the available accommodations, he must pay a supplement of 500 Euros for the individual accommodation;

  • the payment methodBank transfer or PIX is preferred, in which we offer a 5% discount on spot payments. In the case of payment using a credit card, an additional fee will be charged, which may vary from 7% to 15%, depending on whether the payment is made in full or in installments;

  • In order for each tour participant to receive the necessary attention to achieve the best possible results in capturing their photographs during our Iceland adventure, the maximum number of participants on this tour will be limited to 12 people;

  • The minimum number of participants for tour confirmation is 6 people. The confirmation of the tour will take place with the discharge of the total amount of the trip by the minimum number of participants mentioned above, within the deadline of 60 days before the start;

  • If the minimum number of participants for the Tour is not reached, the amount paid may be refunded in full or, if this is the interested party's option, it may be relocated to one of our similar events with available places;

  • The date of the event may be changed due to situations involving public calamity or restricted access to the event location., such as: floods, storms, landslides, epidemics, etc. In this case, participants must choose to participate in the event in question on its new date or else keep the credit of the amount paid to participate in some other event with available places;

  • This service provision is restricted to questions related to the Photography Tour, including accommodation, transportation during planned outings and monitoring of photographers Victor Lima and Anselmo Hoffmann. Any other personal issues, such as individual documentation problems andetc., are not the responsibility of the Tour organization.

  • The team responsible for accompanying the group during the tour will be led by the photographer Victor Lima, Internationally awarded for his work in landscape photography. The instructors will provide all the necessary technical support so that each participant in this expedition can register the beauties of Iceland in a unique and special way;

  • The languages spoken during the tour will be Portuguese, English and Spanish;


       

EQUIPMENT


The recommended photographic equipment consists of a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, with at least two lenses, one wide angle and one medium telephoto, and a tripod. Optionally recommended: Photo filter and remote trigger. Also, don't forget:

  • Additional batteries;

  • Cloths for cleaning lenses;

  • Memory cards and etc.

 

WHAT TO WEAR

Icelandhave very unpredictable weather, every 30 minutes or so there can be change in weather conditions such as cloud formation, change in lighting and wind, so waterproof boots are required ​_22200000- 0000-0000-0000-000000000222_and jacket. It's best to layer clothes, so you can add or shed layers according to the weather. Example: thermal underwear, wool or polar fleece middle layer, windproof and waterproof long coat and jacket, which also covers the legs. Spare socks and hiking boots are recommended.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

 

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months;

  • Travel insurance.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION RULES

If a participant decides to cancel his reservation, he may do so at any time by communicating as soon as possible to the address ofofficial email of the organization of the tour.

However, keep in mind that cancellation by a participant would create difficulties in managing the reservations, in addition to the risk of not reaching the minimum number of participants for the tour to take place.

Below are the cancellation rules:

  • The registration fee (down payment) is equivalent to the payment of the agency and intermediation Service Fee (according to art. 2, paragraph 7, of Law n. 14.046/20), and will not be refunded under any circumstances, not even fortuitous event or force bigger;

  • Up to 60 days before the start of the tour, the amount paid so far by the participant can be refunded, minus the down payment;

  • Between 60 and 45 days before the start of the tour, 50% of the amount paid so far by the participant can be refunded, minus the down payment;

  • With less than 45 days left for the start of the tour, the amounts paid by the participant will not be refunded.

  • In the event that the participant who wishes to cancel his registration finds another person to take his place, the amounts paid so far may be refunded, minus the down payment. It is worth mentioning that the substitute must be a person who has never participated in events promoted by the tour organization and who has not yet expressed interest in this or other trips; 

  • In the event that we complete all available places for the formation of the group, a refund of 70% of the amounts paid by the participant who canceled his registration may be made, subtracting the value of the down payment.

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