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Colors of Iceland: Fire, Earth, Ice & Water
15-day geology and photo tour to Iceland
I rate this trip as the best guided tour we have yet done (Eric C., Orange, Australia)
Solfatara at the eruptive fissure of Krafla volcano (north Iceland)
Solfatara at the eruptive fissure of Krafla volcano (north Iceland)
Godafoss - the waterfall of the gods
Godafoss - the waterfall of the gods

Colors of Iceland: Fire, Earth, Ice and Water

15-day geology and photo tour to Iceland
Tour type
Photography tour: geology & volcanism - photography - wildlife
Difficulty
Moderate
Group size: 5-7
Duration
15 days / 14 nights
11-25 Jul 2024
July 2025 (exact date soon)
Price per person
4690 € $£¥
A world of surprising contrasts, incredible colors and natural impressions!
Mighty waterfalls, hot pools and geysers, giant glaciers , ... Explore the variety of Iceland´s landscapes learn how they were formed through tectonic plates drifting apart and different types of volcanism.
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  • Round trip of Iceland including all natural highlights
  • Extraordinary landscapes and colourful moonscapes
  • Unique fauna and flora
  • Glaciers, volcanoes, geothermal fields, geysirs, waterfalls,...
  • Competent introduction to Iceland's unique geological history
  • Adventures into the wildernesses of Iceland's interior
  • Experienced volcanologist and photographer as tour guide
  • Small international groups

15 days Iceland (summer)

Day 1: Arrival & meeting in Reykjavik
Arrival in Iceland, Keflavik airport and own transfer (25 km) to the guesthouse in central Reykjavik (by regular flybus or taxi). Meeting of the group in the evening (around 8 pm).
Day 2: From Reykjavik via Geysir / Gullfoss to Kerlingarfjöll
Some first day natural highlights whilst traveling from Reykjavik via Geysir / Gullfoss to Kerlingarfjöll!
Day 3: Kerlingarfjöll - the golden mountains
Easy hikes in the geothermally active area of Kerlingarfjöll, one of Iceland's most spectacular landscapes and known for its multi-colored and bizarre rock formations, geysers, warm ponds, and fumaroles.
Day 4: Kerlingarfjöll - Dalvik
the thermal area of Hveravellir – a fascinating world of hot thermal springs, where we can take a hot bath. Continue via to small village of Hofsós and admire particularly slender basalt columns on the coast. Next is a wonderful scenic drive around the large Tröllaskagi Peninsula and through the dreamy fishing villages Siglufjördur and Olafsfjördur to Dalvik.
Day 5: Whale-Watching - Godafoss waterfall - Mývatn
After breakfast go for whale-watching in the large Eyafjördur near Dalvik (optional 75 EUR).
Continue Akureyri to the legendary horseshoe-shaped Goðafoss waterfall, whose waters cascade dramatically over several parallel steps into the depths of a gorge. Discover the natural beauties around Mývatn lake, a place full of unique volcanic features: pseudo-craters, deep fissures, explosion craters, ancient lava lakes and much more.
Day 6: Natural wonders of Mývatn
Today is to discover the natural wonders around the Mývatn lake in Iceland's center: pseudocraters, deep crevasses, various explosion craters, active fissure volcanoes, young and ancient lava fields.
We take a few short walks to see these attractions in the area. If you like, you can also enjoy a natural thermal bath in the surreal landscape all around Myvatn.
Day 7: Askja volcano
Visit Askja volcano and its huge caldera, the Ódáðahraun lava desert, Viti crater and Öskjuvatn lake. Return to Mývatn (night in same guesthouse).
Day 8: Dettifoss – Borgarfjördur Estri - Puffins
Visit Dettifoss waterfalls, Europe's largest, continue to the east coast, observe puffins.
Day 9: Into the East Fjords
Travel to Iceland's remote East Fjords, observe spectacular waterfalls along the way. Overnight in guesthouse in Berunes.
Day 10: Jökulsárlón - Diamond Beach - Ingolfshöfði
Day to explore and photograph the wonderland created by larger and smaller glacier tongues and lagoons around Jökulsárlón. Option to visit Ingolfshöfði island nearby.
Day 11: Via Skaftafell to Landmannalaugar - mountains, glaciers and volcanoes
From the glacier lagoon onwards to explore Skaftafell national park with Svartifoss waterfall before traveling to the southern highlands and arriving at Landmannalaugar.
Day 12: Landmannalaugar - colourful mountains and hot springs
Entire day to explore the colourful scenery of Landmannalaugar and the area´s hot springs.
Day 13: From Landmannalaugar to Cape Dyrhólaey
Drive back to the south coast for a second chance to admire and photograph the magnificent mountain landscape in a better light. Continue to Cape Dyrhólaey, the huge rock arch at the southern tip of Iceland, and stroll around the large black beach Reynisfjara in the afternoon and evening, located right near our guest house.
Day 14: Return to Reykjavik
On the way back to Reykjavik, the visit of two large, beautiful waterfalls Skogarfoss and Seljalandsfoss at the feet of infamous Eyafjallajökull volcano.
Day 15: Departure from Iceland
Own transfer to the airport in time for your flight.
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Arrival info:

The tour starts and ends in Reykjavik. Flights are not included by default, because participants come from different countries. On request, we can include your flight to Iceland.

Tour guide

This tour is organised by German volcanologist and photographer Chris Hug-Fleck who has extensively traveled in Iceland, the Azores and many other volcanic destinations over the past 30 years. As a result, he has guided many tours there and published a number of geological and photographic textbooks on this fascinating country.
Volcanologist and photographer Chris Hug-Fleck who organises and guides the Iceland volcano adventures.

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Physical requirements

The physical effort on this trip is relatively low. The excursions are short and mostly easy hikes of up to 4 hrs length, on normal hiking trails or over unpaved stony ground. One excursion is over snow-covered ice, weather and the glacier permitting. At any time, it is possible to return, or not take part at all. Good boots and water- and wind-proof outdoor clothing are required, but everyone with a normally good physical condition should have no problems to take part. Please note that the winter tour may be more demanding because of the climatic conditions.

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