Iceland Landscape Photography: Fire, Ice & the Northern Lights

Join award-winning photographers Robin and Timothy Moon for an unforgettable 15-day Iceland landscape photography workshop, timed perfectly for winter light and aurora season. Travel the full Ring Road in February 2026, capturing glaciers, waterfalls, sea cliffs, volcanic plains, and surreal winter skies.

What Makes This Iceland Workshop Special

This workshop offers an immersive experience in one of the most visually stunning places on Earth. From the famous black church at Búðir to the jagged sea stacks at Vík, the trip covers Iceland’s most iconic sites while also taking you to remote locations far from tourist crowds. The long nights and clear skies offer excellent opportunities to photograph the Northern Lights over dramatic, frozen landscapes.

Throughout the workshop, you’ll enjoy:

• Extended stays at four locations with 3-night accommodations, giving time to explore at a slower pace

• Daily sunrise and sunset shoots (weather permitting)

• Time for post-processing sessions and artistic mentoring

• Optional add-ons like the Myvatn Nature Baths, a super jeep tour to remote waterfalls, and an ice cave adventure

We’ll adapt the schedule based on weather to ensure the best shooting opportunities possible.

Itinerary Overview (Flexible)

Day 1: Mon, Feb 2

Meet in Reykjavík and drive to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
• Ytri Tunga Beach
• Sunset at Búðakirkja (Black Church)

Day 2: Tue, Feb 3

Explore Snæfellsnes:
• Arnarstapi, Svörtuloft Cliffs, Lóndrangar
• Saxhóll Crater
• Sunset at Kirkjufellsfoss

Day 3: Wed, Feb 4

Sunrise at Kirkjufellsfoss
• Berserkjahraun Lava Field
• Stykkishólmur
• Sunset at Búðakirkja

Day 4: Thu, Feb 5

Drive to Laugarbakki
• Sunset at Hvitserkur (the troll of the Northwest)

Day 5: Fri, Feb 6

Travel to Mývatn via Trollaskagi Peninsula (weather permitting)
• Sunset at Goðafoss

Day 6: Sat, Feb 7

• Sunrise at Hverfjall Crater
• Optional swim in Mývatn Nature Baths
• Sunset at Dettifoss

Day 7: Sun, Feb 8

• Sunrise at Goðafoss
• Optional hike Hverfjall Crater
• Optional super jeep tour to Aldeyjarfoss & Hrafnabjargafoss

Day 8: Mon, Feb 9

Scenic drive from Mývatn to Egilsstaðir via coastal route

Day 9: Tue, Feb 10

Travel from Egilsstaðir to Höfn through the East Fjords
• Eystrahorn

Day 10: Wed, Feb 11

• Sunrise at Vestrahorn
• Optional Ice Cave Tour
• Sunset at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Day 11: Thu, Feb 12

Höfn – cataloging + post-processing
• Sunset at Vestrahorn

Day 12: Fri, Feb 13

Travel from Höfn to Vík
• Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Day 13: Sat, Feb 14

• Sunrise sea stacks at Vík
• Explore Dyrhólaey coastline
• Sunset at Cape Dyrhólaey

Day 14: Sun, Feb 15

• Sunrise at Skógafoss
• Visit Kvernufoss
• Possibility of aurora over Skógafoss

Day 15: Mon, Feb 16

Travel to Reykjavík
• Stop at Seljalandsfoss
Workshop ends in Reykjavík (accommodation not included this night)

What’s Included

• Shared accommodation in 4 key locations (3-night stays each)

• Transport by 15-seat Mercedes-Benz 4×4 van

• Most breakfasts (included in hotel rates)

• Post-processing tuition and visual mentoring with Robin & Timothy Moon

Not Included

• Flights or transport to/from the workshop

• Lunches and dinners

• Travel insurance

Workshop Cost & Optional Add-ons

• Total cost: $8,450 USD per person

• Deposit: $1,500 USD

• Single supplement: +$3,310 USD

• Optional Myvatn Nature Baths: +$80 USD

• Optional Ice Cave Tour: +$400 USD

• Optional Super Jeep Waterfall Tour: +$440 USD

What to Expect on This Iceland Landscape Photography Workshop

This is more than a photography trip; it’s an invitation to slow down and fully absorb Iceland’s surreal beauty. With extended stays and a small group format, you’ll have plenty of time to:

• Receive personal guidance and image critiques

• Experiment with compositions and long exposures

• Soak in Iceland’s winter light, silence, and scale

The itinerary is flexible by design, allowing us to chase the light, react to weather conditions, and make the most of photographic opportunities as they unfold.