Trails of the Deserted Fjords

Highlights include…

• Colourful geothermal phenomena of Lake Mývatn
• Photograph in remote and peaceful locations
• Superb walking in breathtaking coastal surroundings
• Two nights in a mountain hut
• The turquoise glacial pools of Stórurð
• Hours of ambient light each day, 24 hours of daylight
• Four of Iceland’s most awesome waterfalls including Dettifoss

General Summary

This is an exceptional opportunity to photograph in a landscape of snow-streaked mountains, volcanoes, magnificent coastal scenery, remote fjords, serene fishing villages, mighty waterfalls, azure blue crater lakes and colourful geothermal areas. In times gone by and not so very long ago, boats, trails over the impressive cliff tops and through wild mountain scenery were the only means that the Icelandic people had to connect the tiny fishing villages of Iceland’s East coast.

As we re-trace the steps of these hardy folk we will be able to experience and photograph in some seldom visited and very special locations; a complete and ground breaking holiday for those who enjoy combining photography with walking in order to get those ‘off the beaten track’ landscape shots.

Brief Itinerary

For full details download the PDF dossier

Day 1 – UK – Akureyri – Mývatn

Rendezvous at Reykjavík’s domestic airport and take the evening flight to Iceland’s northern capital Akureyri and to Lake Mývatn.

Day 2 – Explore around Mývatn

Today we will explore the wildly contrasting area around Lake Mývatn.

Day 3 – Dettifoss Selfoss Hafragilsfoss

Travel north to Dettifoss taking in three outstanding and totally different waterfalls.

Day 4 – Mývatn to Borgarfjörður

Location; a serene little fishing village situated at the head of a wide-open fjord.

Day 5 – Dyrfjöll and Stórurð

An exciting day in unusual mountain and glacial lake scenery.

Day 6 – To Loðmundafjörður

Walk over a spectacular pass to deserted fjord of Loðmundafjörður.

Day 7 – Photography around Loðmundafjörður

A day in tranquil and breathtaking surroundings; one of the last uninhabited fjords of the East.

Day 8 – To Seyðisfjörður and Skálanes

Walk over a pass to Seyðisfjörður with its unusual architecture before driving to the superbly positioned Skálanes.

Day 9 – Walking above Seyðisfjörður

Photograph around the impressively beautiful lake of Vestdalsvatn beneath Mount Bjólfur.

Day 10 – To Mjóifjördur

To Mjóifjörður, a tranquil and almost deserted fjord between Norðfjörður and Seyðisfjörður.

Day 11 – Explore Mjóifjörður

We will spend today exploring the fjord set against a backdrop of green hills and impressive snow streaked mountains.

Day 12 – To Neskaupstaður by Ferry

Leaving Mjóifjörður by ferry, we sail to Neskaupstaður to spend time in the natural park with sea, nesting cliffs and caves.

Day 13 – Explore Vöðlavík

Spend the day in the deserted, visually stunning bay of Vöðlavík before returning to our accommodation on a peninsula in the traditional fishing village of Eskifjörður.

Day 14 – Fly across Iceland to Reykjavík

We hope for clear weather as we fly across Iceland to Reykjavík to connect with homeward flights.

What’s included

• All Accommodation: a single supplement is not possible
• Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner except for Day 1(dinner only) Day 14(breakfast only)
• All in country transport: exclusive use of comfortable 4×4 bus specially adapted for the rough terrain
• Transfers to and from Iceland’s domestic airports, Reykjavík, Akureyri and Egilsstaðir
• Two in country flights
• Guide
• Photographic tutor
• Mývatn Nature Bath
• Ferry

What’s not included

• International flights
• Transfers to and from Reykjavík International airport
• Alcoholic beverages
• Snacks and beverages other than with meals
• Travel Insurance

Complete itinerary and full details

This page is only a brief summary. A complete itinerary and full details can be found in our PDF dossier. It is important that you read the full day-to-day description and further information for this holiday before making your booking.

Booking this holiday

As an incentive for people who would like to book a group holiday, we are offering one totally free place for each 10 people booked. The free place can be used as a perk for the organisor, or maybe spread the reduction to benefit the whole group or to donate the savings to a worthy cause – this is entirely up to you.

Contact us by email and we will send you a booking form either online or in the post.