Iceland East Fjords

Photo Tour Iceland East Fjords

Iceland East Fjords

Photo Tour Iceland East Fjords

The East Fjords of Iceland offers breathtaking landscapes with deep fjords, majestic mountains and charming coastal villages. The region is less frequented by tourists and therefore offers an authentic experience.

On this tour, we explore scenic hiking trails, visit fishing villages such as Seydisfjordur and capture the tranquillity and beauty of this remote area on camera.

This photo tour Iceland East Fjords gives you an intensive insight into the beauty of the east of Iceland. The variety of photo motifs in this region is huge.

06 - 20 July 2025 (filling fast)
15 days / 14 nights from/to Keflavik
Minimum 5, maximum 7 guests
Keflavik – Reykjavik – Husavik – Raufarhöfn – Vopnafjördur – Bakkagerdi – Egilstadir – Djupivogur – Studlagil - Akureyri - Keflavik
Supervision by 1 professional photographer (German and English-speaking photo tour guide)

Photographic highlights on the Iceland photo tour

Accompaniment and intensive support from professional Swiss landscape photographer Peter Fischer. Peter knows Iceland inside out and will guide you to the best and most beautiful photo spots in this fascinating country.
Unique landscapes and impressive waterfalls await you on this photo tour.
We take on excursions to highland regions and travel to remote areas with little or no tourism.
Photography on the coast and beach with sea stacks.
Iceland’s wildlife provides particularly attractive photo opportunities. With a bit of luck, you will photograph Icelandic horses, puffins and Arctic foxes.
Ever changing weather and light moods guarantee varied and high-contrast photos.

Photo Guide

Peter Fischer

Amazing Views Photo Guide

Price & services

06 – 20 July 2025


CHF 6‘890.-	Price per person sharing (double occupancy)
CHF 8’190.-	Price per person in a single room

Accompanied by professional photographer Peter Fischer
Photo tour guiding in German and English
Non-stop flights from/to various German airports (Zurich on request) with Icelandair in Economy Class up to booking class H
Domestic flights Reykjavik – Akureyri / Akureyri – Keflavik
All air taxes flight fees, 1 hand baggage and 1 free baggage allowance per person
Airport transfer by Flybus on the day of arrival and departure, Keflavik-Reykjavik and return
Taxi transfer Hotel Reykjavik – Reykjavik Domestic Airport on day 2
14 nights in hotels, guesthouses and BBs
Breakfast
Transfers to the photo locations in four-wheel drive vehicles
Intensive supervision and instruction by the workshop leader
Comprehensive travel documents

Flights from other German / Swiss airports on request (surcharge may apply) or if booking class up to H is not available
Rail Fly ticket with DB in 2nd class to the flights CHF 120
Transfer from the airport for arrivals other than those recommended by us
Lunch and dinner, beverages
Whale watching tour in Husavik
Personal expenses, entrance fees, tips etc.
Cancellation costs insurance, travel insurance

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What our clients are saying

Marc

Do you want to experience a great trip where you can fully concentrate on taking photos and experiencing wonderful moments? Then Amazing Views is the right place for you. Everything was perfectly organised on our Lofoten trip. Jenny and Cody looked after us wonderfully throughout the whole trip. Thanks to them both, we got the best out of the most varied weather conditions. As a great bonus, I was able to meet some wonderful new colleagues during the week. To summarise: we had a wonderful time with lots of unique pictures....you guys are amazing.

Lofoten Winter's Dream, March 2022

Karsten

Those who are not afraid of windy, damp and cool weather will be rewarded with the most spectacular, wild and lonely coastal landscapes in Europe on the Faroe Islands. Bernard, the professional photographer and guide from Ireland who knows the Faroe Islands inside out, and Jenny Brühlmann from Amazing Views are the best guarantee that every participant will take home the maximum number of experiences and great pictures. The fact that fun is not neglected is the icing on the cake.

Faroe Islands, April 2023

Fabian

Thanks to Jenny and Cody, despite the bad weather we were always in a place where the sun provided a great lighting mood for a short time. Jenny and Cody are a well-rehearsed team who took care of everything for us so that we could concentrate on taking pictures. The tips and tricks on image composition and editing were also very valuable. I can highly recommend the photo trip to the Lofoten Islands with Amazing Views. I'm looking forward to the next photo trip with you.

Lofoten Winter's Dream, February 2023

Werner

The name ‘Amazing Views’ was the programme and true in every respect. From the announcement and organisation of the trip, to the choice of accommodation, the tour guide and the choice of locations, everything was perfect. Of course, the weather and the chosen time of the trip in autumn played a major role. And they went perfectly with the impeccably organised photo tour. The size of the group was very pleasant and allowed everyone to be looked after according to their individual needs. The tour participants' suggestions and wishes were also taken into account. I can recommend a photo tour with Amazing Views to the island of Senja in autumn in every respect, although basic photographic knowledge and a good level of physical fitness are an advantage.

Senja Fjords, October 2022

Isabella and Stefan

What a fantastic trip. The Faroe Islands offer incredible photo opportunities: jagged cliffs, waterfalls, blue fjords, wild and rugged coastlines and ever-changing weather and light moods. Together with the perfect organisation by Amazing Views and the friendly tour guide Jenny and Bernard, it was an unforgettable week. I would book again in a heartbeat.

Faroe Islands, April 2022

Walter

‘Unknown Norway’, this year for the first time as a photo tour in the Amazing Views programme, was very well organised and smoothly executed. The travel programme sent in advance with lots of information and detailed recommendations for packing lists and photographic equipment aroused my curiosity and expectations. In short, it was perfect: the planning and the photographic and travel support were highly professional and hitch-free. The group worked extremely well as a team and I enjoyed a great week with them. My special thanks go to Cody who generously looked after us all week, acted as a safe driver and took us to all the wonderful places I had never been before. It was my 4th photo trip with Amazing Views and once again my expectations were exceeded.

Unknown Norway, June 2024

Marco

Thanks to the perfect photo guide with great knowledge of the location and weather, we were always in the right place at the right time and used the changing weather to our advantage. Epic locations and capricious weather made for great pictures and great experiences with thrills. The professional support and the ideal group size rounded off the harmonious overall package.

Faroe Islands, April 2024

Yvonne

The photo tour "Unknown Norway" has an incredible number of photo highlights to offer. It was extremely varied and had many different subjects to offer. Thanks to the midnight sun, we were out and about a lot and were able to capture fantastic light moods with our cameras. The trip is not in the usual tourist areas of Norway and that makes it particularly attractive from my point of view. Once again, everything was superbly organized, as I am used to from my last trip with Amazing Views. Everything went very smoothly. I'm already looking forward to my next photo trip.

Unknown Norway, June 2024

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival to Reykjavik

You will arrive from different airports in Germany and Switzerland. Today we meet either at Keflavik Airport or directly at the hotel in Reykjavik.

We will get to know each other at our first dinner together.

Day 2: Flight to Akureyri and drive to Husavik

A transfer takes us from the hotel to the domestic airport in Reykjavik. We fly to Akureyri in the morning, where we pick up our minibus. Today’s route is only about 75 km. We therefore have plenty of time for photo stops along the way at Godafoss, possibly Aldeyarfoss and the old peat farm Grenjaðarstaður. Husavik is an old fishing village with a beautiful harbour, and is known for its whale watching tours.

Day 3: Onward journey to the “Arctic Circle”

If you are interested, it would be possible to go on an optional whale watching excursion this morning.

From Husavik we follow the north coast to the northernmost point of the tour. The lighthouse north of Raufarhöfn is only about 2 km from the Arctic Circle. On the way we photograph steep mountain slopes, wide meadows and beautiful sandy beaches.

Day 4: Journey continues to Vopnafjördur

The distance to the next accommodation is approx. 120 km. This gives us time to discover the Raudanes peninsula with its cliffs, sea stacks and rock arches. Depending on the weather, we will go on an easy coastal hike.

Day 5: Onward journey to Bakkagerdi

We set off early, as today’s route of around 220 km will take some time. On the way, we stop at waterfalls, viewpoints at the top of the pass and along the coast. We will arrive in the small, secluded village of Bakkagerdi in the evening.

If puffins (which normally leave the country in mid-August) are still around, we will drive to the bird cliffs north-east of the town after dinner.

Day 6: Borgarfjord

Today we drive into the side valleys of the fjord and devote ourselves to landscape photography. There are also large herds of horses here. Icelandic horses are always great photo subjects.

In the afternoon we have our first photo briefing and in the evening we drive again to the bird cliff in the presence of puffins.

Day 7 – 9: Journey continues to Egilstadir Ostfjorde

It is not possible to follow the coastline, unfortunately. We have to drive back a little while and then reach the largest town in the east of the island – Egilstadir. This town will be our base for the next few days and the excursions to the eastern fjords.

Seydisfjördur – This is where the ferries from Europe dock. From Seydisfjördur we can find photo locations on both sides of the deep, long fjord.

Reydarfjördur- As the route to Reydarfjördur is only 60 km, we take the time to discover and photograph the fjords of Mjófjordur, Nordjördur and Reydarfjördur.

Tag 10 – 12 – Coastal road to Djupivogur excursions in the region

The route takes us along the coast via Faskrudsfjördur, Austurbyggd, Breidalsvik to Djupivogur, an old Danish settlement. We follow the deeply cut fjords and will not arrive at our destination until the evening.

We will visit various photo locations in the area around Djupivogur. The southernmost point of the photo tour will be the Eystrahorn mountain and the Hvalnesviti lighthouse. Waterfalls, sea stacks and viewpoints of the cliffs are further highlights of today.

Day 13: Drive back to Akureyri

At 200 km, this will be the longest day trip of our photo tour. Nevertheless, we will be able to make a few photo stops along the route. The geothermal fields and the volcanic cones in the Myvatn region are possible photo motifs. Overnight stay in Akureyri.

Day 14: Flight to Reykjavik and transfer to Keflavik

Today we have time to explore the town, the harbor and the surrounding area of Akureyri.

In the afternoon we fly back to Reykjavik and take the transfer bus to Keflavik International Airport. Overnight stay at the airport.

Day 15: End of the photo tour

Early in the morning, the planes return to Germany and Switzerland.

Accommodation

During the photo tour Iceland east fjords, you will stay in hotels, guesthouses and BBs that are ideally located close to the photo spots.

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Good to know

Weather

On the Iceland meteorology and weather site you can see the current weather conditions as well as the average temperatures and total precipitation throughout the year. This allows you to be optimally prepared for what to expect in Iceland. Safetravel warns you of current dangers regarding waves, wind and avalanches so that you can travel safely on Iceland’s roads and paths.

Volcanoes

In the overview of all volcanoes in Iceland you can find more information about the characteristics, current situations and recent eruptions.

Earthquakes

As a rule, earthquakes are only felt from a magnitude value of 3 and above. If necessary, check the earthquake list for the last 7 days.

Culture

You can find out more about the history of Iceland, its language and cuisine as well as informative key data on Wikivoyage.

Fitness level

The trip does not require any special physical requirements. However, you should be fit enough to take part in short, moderate hikes and be sure-footed. Depending on the weather, we will undertake short, easy hikes of up to one hour.

Clothing

Due to the changeable weather in Iceland, you need to be prepared for all weather conditions. We therefore recommend breathable functional clothing based on the layer principle, which transports sweat to the outside without losing heat and dries quickly.

Half double room

Single travellers can book half of a double room. If there is no other guest who wants to share the room, the single room surcharge will apply.

Insurance

We strongly advise you to purchase insurance for cancellation and return journey costs, which will be needed in the event of a secluded region being evacuated, a local hospital stay or return travel costs to your home country.

Travel information FDFA

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) regularly publishes information on countries where there are potential security or other risks. The FDFA’s travel advice is based on its own sources of information that are considered to be trustworthy. This travel advice can be found on the FDFA website: www.eda.admin.ch

The Terms and Conditions

TCs of Amazing Views Adventure Tours apply, as well as all other conditions which are listed in the descriptions for the respective trips.

Prices

We reserve the right to change prices (especially due to exchange rate fluctuations).

Organization

This trip is organised by our partner Freiraum Fotografie.

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