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Iceland Aerial Explorer: Drone Workshop
Lodge-Based Photo Workshop
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Reykjavík, Iceland / Reykjavík, Iceland
Length
9 Days/8 Nights
Fitness Level
Level 1 - What's This?
Group Size
Up To 10 Guests
Highlights
- Aerial Mastery in Iceland: Learn to fly and capture world-class shots with a drone amid the unique geology of Iceland.
- Exclusive Access: Traverse remote Icelandic Highlands in a specialized luxury truck for unparalleled access to hidden locations.
- From Novice to Expert: Comprehensive drone photography instruction, perfect for beginners and seasoned flyers alike.
- Diverse Photography Opportunities: Explore glaciers, geothermal areas, and cascading waterfalls for epic shots, both from the air and on the ground.
- Untouched Realms of the Highlands: Venture into the heart of the Highlands, a mystique-laden region covering 75% of Iceland's terrain, revealing its beauty during a narrow window of time.
If you have any questions about a trip, itinerary, or gear, our Photo Experience Coordinators are available for a personalized one-on-one consultation to provide all the details you need.
Trip Description:
Explore the Extraordinary in the Iceland Drone Photo Workshop
Embark on an immersive journey with our Iceland Drone Photo Workshop, meticulously designed to reveal the hidden wonders of the remote Icelandic Highlands. Traverse the captivating landscapes in a specialized luxury 'monster truck,' granting you unprecedented access to secluded locations that showcase the region's dynamic and diverse topography.
Aerial Photography in Iceland: Where Unique Landscapes Meet Limitless Creativity
Iceland stands as one of the premier destinations for aerial photography. Its enchanting and distinctive geology, combined with its remote and expansive landscapes, creates the perfect canvas for drone enthusiasts. Whether you're a novice or an experienced drone pilot, this workshop is your gateway to the world of aerial photography in one of the most breathtaking settings on Earth.
Learning to Soar: A Beginner's Guide to Drone Photography
For beginners, this workshop is a comprehensive initiation into the art of drone photography. From mastering the basics of flying to honing the 'art of seeing' from the air, our expert instructors will guide you through every step. With hands-on experience, you'll swiftly transform into a confident pilot and photographer. In Iceland, the unique aerial perspective adds an unparalleled dimension to your shots, making it an ideal learning ground for beginners.
Seasoned Flyers: Your Perfect Trip Awaits
If you've been navigating the skies for years, this trip is tailor-made for you. Benefit from our extensive knowledge of the best spots and optimal times for capturing epic shots. The vast expanse of the Highlands offers endless exploration opportunities, ensuring you not only capture extraordinary aerial perspectives but also ground-level images that are equally spectacular.
Photography Opportunities Beyond the Skies
While drone photography takes center stage, ground shooting opportunities abound. We'll guide you to locations where grounded photography yields epic shots, ensuring a diverse range of opportunities to showcase the beauty of Iceland. From glaciers to hot springs, lava fields to cascading waterfalls, every element of this untamed land becomes a subject for your lens.
Unveiling the Secrets of the Highlands
Covering 75% of Iceland's terrain, the Highlands are rightfully known as 'óbyggðir' or the uninhabited country. This workshop unveils the Highlands during a narrow window of time, providing a rare opportunity to witness its breathtaking beauty. The exclusivity of this experience adds a layer of intrigue to an already captivating journey.
Join us for the Iceland Drone Photo Workshop, capture epic landscapes, learn about drone photography, and witness the immense beauty of the Highlands – a beauty that only a select few have had the privilege to witness and capture.
What's Included
- All listed meals and non-alcoholic beverages during the workshop
- All transportation during the workshop in a custom, 'monster truck'
- All lodging during the workshop
- Airport transfers
- All permits and park fees
- Professional photography guiding and instruction
- Gratuity for hotel, restaurant, and service staff
What's Not Included
Flights to and from Reykjavík, Iceland (KEF)
Meals not listed as included on the itinerary
Lodging outside workshop dates
Alcoholic beverages
Souvenirs and personal items
Gratuity for photography guide(s). Please refer to our FAQ section for more details about gratuities
Trip Insurance & Medical Evacuation Insurance - see plans here.
Trip Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
Most meals included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 1 (D)
Arrive in Iceland and check into your hotel in Reykjavík. There will be a group orientation and dinner.
Days 2 - 5 (B,L,D)
We will travel to the northern section of Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the Highlands. This area boasts breathtaking sights, including waterfalls, glacier rivers, and crater lakes. One such lake, known as "Ugly Puddle", may have an unattractive name, but is a magnificent and beautiful sight. The blue lake, Hnausapollur or Bláhylur, is another breathtaking location, formed from an explosive eruption about 1,100 years ago.
During our time in Fjallabak, we will have the opportunity to photograph various landscapes, including Hjalparfoss and Haifoss waterfalls, Langisjor, Ljótipollur, Landmannalaugar, Hnausapollur, glacial rivers, lakes, craters, and much more.
Get ready to capture all the beauty that the Fjallabak Nature Reserve has to offer - one of our personal favorite locations in Iceland.
Days 5 - 7 (B,L,D)
We'll move lodging location to put us in a position to spend additional time in the southern portion of Fjallabak Nature Reserve. Expect braided rivers, volcanic plains with green, mossy mountains, waterfalls, and a few of our favorite mountains in the Highlands.
One of the highlights of this area will be Maelifell mountain and the neighboring Hólmsá region, which is our favorite for drone photography. We will also visit lesser-known waterfalls, craters, and meandering rivers.
Day 8 (B,L)
On our final morning, we'll spend some time in Fjallabak and the Highlands once again, the location list is truly endless! Our location on Day 8 is also fantastic for the classic Icelandic aerial shots of braided rivers. We'll start our journey back to Reykjavik in the afternoon and conclude our trip with hotel drop-offs. We'll arrive after most scheduled return flights to the US so we've booked a hotel room this evening for the group.
Day 9 (B)
Transfer from the hotel in Reykjavík to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Flights can be booked for any time today.
Day 1 (D)
Arrive in Iceland and check into your hotel in Reykjavík. There will be a group orientation and dinner.
Days 2 - 5 (B,L,D)
We will travel to the northern section of Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the Highlands. This area boasts breathtaking sights, including waterfalls, glacier rivers, and crater lakes. One such lake, known as "Ugly Puddle", may have an unattractive name, but is a magnificent and beautiful sight. The blue lake, Hnausapollur or Bláhylur, is another breathtaking location, formed from an explosive eruption about 1,100 years ago.
During our time in Fjallabak, we will have the opportunity to photograph various landscapes, including Hjalparfoss and Haifoss waterfalls, Langisjor, Ljótipollur, Landmannalaugar, Hnausapollur, glacial rivers, lakes, craters, and much more.
Get ready to capture all the beauty that the Fjallabak Nature Reserve has to offer - one of our personal favorite locations in Iceland.
Days 5 - 7 (B,L,D)
We'll move lodging location to put us in a position to spend additional time in the southern portion of Fjallabak Nature Reserve. Expect braided rivers, volcanic plains with green, mossy mountains, waterfalls, and a few of our favorite mountains in the Highlands.
One of the highlights of this area will be Maelifell mountain and the neighboring Hólmsá region, which is our favorite for drone photography. We will also visit lesser-known waterfalls, craters, and meandering rivers.
Day 8 (B,L)
On our final morning, we'll spend some time in Fjallabak and the Highlands once again, the location list is truly endless! Our location on Day 8 is also fantastic for the classic Icelandic aerial shots of braided rivers. We'll start our journey back to Reykjavik in the afternoon and conclude our trip with hotel drop-offs. We'll arrive after most scheduled return flights to the US so we've booked a hotel room this evening for the group.
Day 9 (B)
Transfer from the hotel in Reykjavík to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Flights can be booked for any time today.
Please note that the exact sequence of the itineraries on all photography trips will be based on weather and lighting conditions. The goal on these trips is to make sure we are at the right place at the right time for the perfect light on our subjects. Also, itineraries can change for a variety of other circumstances including floods, forest fires, national park closures, road closures, and more. Due to the nature of wildlife and landscape photography, we do not guarantee any specific sightings or specific compositions.
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"I have traveled with Backcountry Journeys (BCJ) several times over the last 4 years to Glacier NP, Costa Rica (2x), Smoky Mountains NP, Joshua Tree, Zion and Bryce NPs, and most recently to Alaska.
Every trip with BCJ has been an outstanding experience. The guides are professional photographers who put the experience of the guests first. They are willing to provide as much hands on help as you need/want. The guides are also extremely knowledgeable and well trained in wilderness safety as well as the areas they guide.
BCJ trips are well run from the time of reservation through the entire trip. They will take you to great places and find great photographic opportunities."
Every trip with BCJ has been an outstanding experience. The guides are professional photographers who put the experience of the guests first. They are willing to provide as much hands on help as you need/want. The guides are also extremely knowledgeable and well trained in wilderness safety as well as the areas they guide.
BCJ trips are well run from the time of reservation through the entire trip. They will take you to great places and find great photographic opportunities."
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"BCJ provides an outstanding experience for photographers of all levels of experience/expertise. Each day's excursion is well planned-out and the guides always have a back-up plan if the weather is less than cooperative.
I have now been on 5 trips and each one seems better than the last. I find the guides to be very helpful and personable. The guides provide the level of hands-on assistance each participant wants.
The accommodations are always good, taking into consideration what each particular destination has to offer. I plan to continue doing these trips with BCJ and can't recommend them highly enough."
I have now been on 5 trips and each one seems better than the last. I find the guides to be very helpful and personable. The guides provide the level of hands-on assistance each participant wants.
The accommodations are always good, taking into consideration what each particular destination has to offer. I plan to continue doing these trips with BCJ and can't recommend them highly enough."
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Katherine P.
"I have now been on 8 trips with Backcountry Journeys. I love traveling with this company, as I am a woman traveling alone, and all I have to do is show up and they take care of everything else.
They have wonderful, caring, helpful, FUN, and knowledgeable guides who make the days fly by. They get us to the best photography sites possible and are always willing to help with anything and answer all questions.
We stay in great places and there is always too much wonderful food! I have met other travelers on their trips who will be friends for life, plus the guides are more than guides--they become friends too. I know I will be doing more traveling with them in the future."
They have wonderful, caring, helpful, FUN, and knowledgeable guides who make the days fly by. They get us to the best photography sites possible and are always willing to help with anything and answer all questions.
We stay in great places and there is always too much wonderful food! I have met other travelers on their trips who will be friends for life, plus the guides are more than guides--they become friends too. I know I will be doing more traveling with them in the future."
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"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations worldwide.
- Russ Nordstrand, Backcountry Journeys Founder & Director
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