Reykjavik · PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS
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Below are the 15 best photography tours leaving Reykjavik right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it earned the spot.
Snorkel the Silfra fissure at Þingvellir between tectonic plates. Small group, dry suit, and free GoPro photos. About 3 hours.
“We had Kevin and he was great! He spoke 8 languages! The trip was a success and we stayed warm even though the temp of the water was 34 degrees!?!?”
Small-group northern lights tour from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, dark-sky driving, and professional aurora photos plus a free re-run if skies fail.
“Our guide (Aegir) worked hard on a cloudy night to search out some northern lights. It was freezing cold (even when wrapped up) but it was so worth it. He captured wonderful professional photos of this once in a lifetime experience.”
Small-group Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with warm blankets, hot chocolate, and guide-shot photos when skies cooperate.
“Our guide was excellent and did his best to try and find us the lights on a cloudy night. We had planned it to have some brilliant stargazing on the same night and it felt like 2 experiences for the price of one as we managed to see the Geminid meteor shower as well as the aurora.”
Snorkel in Silfra at Thingvellir in a drysuit, swim between tectonic plates, and get free photos plus hot chocolate.
“I was pretty apprehensive but my girlfriend really wanted to do this so I was game. From the moment we arrived at the check in everything so perfect. Our dive master Oliver was a great storyteller on top of being a professional diver for 36 years; we were confident we were in really good hands. The suiting up process is thorough and rigorous; thankfully, because 35* water in your dry suit would be a problem. Your time in the water is between 30 and 45 minutes and from the second you first put your face in the water it’s a magical and peaceful experience. Not once did I feel cold…”
Guided northern lights hunt from Reykjavik with photo help, warm blankets, and hot chocolate. Learn the aurora and get images emailed.
“Christian had good knowledge of the lights and took us straight there!! We saw the northern lights which he took pictures on his camera. Hot chocolate on the coach and updated you through the journey.”
Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik in a small warm minibus with wool blankets, hot cocoa, and free pro photos. 4 hours.
“Our guide Al was very attentive, knowledgeable and patient with all of guests’ photo requests. We didn’t see northern lights at our first two spots but we were lucky to see a spectacular light show at our last stop! It’s the hot cocoa that did the magic!”
Snorkel in Silfra’s crystal-clear glacier fissure with a warm drysuit, free photos, and small-group attention from Reykjavik.
“Brilliant experience snorkelling with Wilmar. A big tick off my bucket list. Wilmar was an excellent guide, spent time getting to know a bit about each of our group and then helping one of the group who needed more support throughout the snorkelling. I felt completely safe, supported and able to marvel at the incredible underwater world. Thank you!”
Snorkel Silfra with 100m visibility, guided between tectonic plates, plus included photos, transport from Reykjavik, and hot chocolate.
“Edgar was a great guide. We had great weather for snorkling and we really enjoyed the underwater landscape. It was amazing. So blue and clear, though fairly cold. But it was fantastic.”
Golden Circle sights plus Silfra snorkeling from Reykjavík, with dry suits, PADI-certified snorkeling guides, and free GoPro photos included.
“Fantastic experience snorkelling in Silfra. Our guide Lilian was fantastic. We also enjoyed the Golden Circle Tour (to see the geysers and an amazing waterfall) in the afternoon. Highly recommended”
Snorkel the Silfra Fissure in Iceland’s Thingvellir park. Small groups, full drysuit gear, free underwater photos, and hot cocoa.
“Be prepared for the cold water chill but well worth it for the experience. Beautiful clear water with mesmerising colours. If you’re fortunate enough to have a group of travelling companions even better, as you won’t be delayed by tardy tourists that don’t follow the meeting instructions.”
Cozy 4x4 Northern Lights tour from Reykjavik with cocoa, Icelandic pastries, and guide photo help, plus lifetime rebooking if you miss the lights.
“Even though we weren’t able to see the Northern Lights on our first night with Peter due to weather conditions, the experience was still handled exceptionally well. Peter was professional, knowledgeable, and made the evening enjoyable despite nature not fully cooperating. What truly set this tour apart was the company’s commitment to customer satisfaction. We were taken out again the following night at no extra cost, and our second guide, Tomas, was fantastic. He went above and beyond to find clear skies, shared great insights along the way, and made sure everyone was comfortable and informed. His enthusiasm and effort really showed. The pastries and hot cocoa were a nice…”
Small-group Reykjavik aurora hunt with a photographer, Viking costume portraits, and unlimited retries until you see the lights.
“My tour was excellent. special mention to Guide Tomas who was very passionate and responsible guide. He made sure we catch the Aurora with memorable photo taking. 5 stars to Tomas!!”
Snorkel the Silfra fissure from Reykjavík in a dry suit with PADI coaching, UNESCO Thingvellir sightseeing, and free underwater photos.
“It was a grand experience that cannot be experienced elsewhere. Chris was an absolutely fantastic guide. He made us feel so very comfortable in what could have been a frightening experience. I am so very happy I took part in this snorkeling adventure. I’d recommend to anyone.”
Snorkel Silfra’s 2°C glacier water with a PADI-certified guide, small group size, included photos, and hot chocolate.
“The guide Alex was the Best! He was kind and fun. The water was cold but it was worth it to see a once in a lifetime view how our world is changing.”
Small-group northern lights hunt in Reykjavik with warm snacks, Viking fun, and professional aurora photos plus free re-tries if skies miss.
“Felix was a wonderful tour / bus driver and photographer! We had a very cold, windy trip. But Felix had a great attitude and was able to get great photos of everyone, brave the cold, get us cookies and hot chocolate, and find multiple locations for us to see the northern lights. It’s a good idea to buy a tripod and learn how to use it / learn how to take photos of the northern lights before you go, because you’ll likely want to be taking your own photos in addition to Felix’s!”
