Description
Summary
Description
East Iceland is an excellent place for photographers to explore beautiful and diverse landscapes without the disturbance of crowds. It is more remote and less populated than many parts of Iceland and remains off-the-beaten-path to most. This photography workshop is great for those who want to capture epic pictures of the lesser-visited part of Iceland.
This trip starts in the morning at Reykjavik Airport as you board an Air Iceland Connect flight to Egilsstaðir, the biggest town in the East fjords. There will be a 4x4 rental SUV or a van waiting for you so you can start exploring the area right away. The landscapes in the East of Iceland are diverse and different from other parts of the country. It has deep fjords, characterized by high mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and dotted with cute fishing villages.
East Iceland is also home to the largest forest in the country, Hallormsstaðarskógur, which on the banks of Lögurinn, the largest lake in the area. Around the lake, you might spot reindeer if you are lucky.
A must-visit spot in the region is Hengifoss waterfall, the third-highest and one of the grandest waterfalls in Iceland. There is a 40-60 minute hike uphill to reach Hengifoss, and on the way is another smaller waterfall called Litlanesfoss. Colourful red rock formations surround Hengifoss, easily visible in the cliffs on both sides of the waterfall. Another beautiful waterfall lies in one of the fjords, Mjóifjörður.
Other wonders abound in the region. The fjord Berufjörður has many volcanic formations, rivers and waterfalls. Breiðdalur valley, next to Berufjörður, is another special waterfall Flögufoss. It is relatively easy to access the waterfall with 20-30 minutes of an uphill hike. Borgarfjörður Eystri, buried deep in the northeast corner of the country, is home to the puffins and you will be able to snap great shots of the cute birds up close.
One of the most unique places in East Iceland is the newly discovered Stuðlagil, a deep canyon surrounded by tall basalt columns with a glacial river running through it. There is a 5 km hike over the mostly flat area to the canyon, which takes 3-4 hours to reach depending on the walking speed.
Do not miss the epic locations of East Iceland. Check availability by choosing a date and book this unique photography workshop.
