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- July 12:
International flight to Keflavík and transfer to Reykjavík. Night in hotel with breakfast - July 13:
In the morning, we will go to the domestic airport of Reykjavík, where an internal flight will take us to the town of Isafjördur, a small fishing village in the west fjords. In the vicinity there is the possibility of observing different species of birds, such as the arctic tern, the oystercatcher or the eider, among others. - July 14:
After breakfast we will go to the pier, where a boat will take us to the furthest point on the Hornstrandir Peninsula. Along the way we will witness the landscapes of the fjords, their still present snow and their vertical cliffs full of birds.
Our expedition officially begins and who knows, it is possible that before dark we will have our first wildlife sighting. - July 15 – 18:
During the days that we stay in Hornstrandir, we will spend most of our time photographing arctic foxes. We will also make some hikes depending on the weather. Good photographs can be taken from the vicinity of the camp. Even so, if the weather allows it, we can make more generous hikes following the coast, walking along the cliffs or even crossing rivers and mountains. During these walks we can see the tracks of the foxes, observe some birds or simply enjoy the impressive landscape. - July 19:
Today we will still have the morning to enjoy a few last moments with our little paradise and the arctic foxes, since at some point in the afternoon we will see our ship approaching, which will take us back to the fishing village of Isafjördur, where we will celebrate the success of our expedition. - July 20:
In the morning we can review and comment on the photographs obtained or take a last walk around in order to photograph birds. In the afternoon we will transfer to the airport, where we will catch our flight to Reykjavík. - July 21:
We will spend the day discovering the most curious corners of the Icelandic capital. In the center of the capital one can easily be enchanted by its museums, but we can also visit some of the most important streets, stroll through the port or even climb to the top of the Reykjavík church.
We can also spend some time of bird photography in the city center environs. - July 22:
At Keflavik airport we will take the flight back home
*NOTE: The weather in the remote north of Iceland can be unpredictable. It is for this reason that we have chosen to have two remaining days (Ísafjördur and Reykjavík) that allow us a minimum of movement in case we have to spend an extra night in Hornstrandir or Isafjördur for security reasons and to avoid the complication that could be missing the international flight.
The Price of this tour is 3550€ per person (Full tour)
Price with no Hotels is 2920 € per person
*In “no hotels option” we meet in Ísafjördur’s pier, so tour is really from 14 July to 19 July. This is a good option if you are travelling through Iceland and want to meet us there.
Photographic trip in a small group: The minimum group is 5 travelers and the maximum is 6. This allows us to offer more personalized teaching and attention, adapting to the abilities and concerns of each student and/or traveler while reducing the number of impact that we can cause to wildlife.
THE PRICE INCLUDES (Full tour)
- Accommodation for the nights before and after our arrival on the Hornstrandir peninsula (Reykjavík and/or Isafjördur) in a double room and breakfast. Two nights in Isafjördur and three in Reykjavík
- Transfer from Keflavik International Airport to Reykjavík hotel
- Boat transfer from Isafjördur to Hornstrandir camp
- Accommodation for 5 nights (6 days) at Hornstrandir camp in double tent
- All breakfast, lunch and dinner during the 6 days of stay in the Hornstrandir camp
- Chef who will cook for us all meals during the 6 days of stay in Hornstrandir.
- Inflatable boat to transport us whenever we want, from the camp to the beach closest to the cliffs
- Boat transfer from Hornstrandir camp to Isafjördur
- Transfer from Reykjavík hotel to Keflavik International Airport
- Accompaniment at all times by the photographic guide Marta Bretó, who will provide personalized attention to each traveler, both in the technical aspect and in the behavior of the species to allow a successful approach.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- International flight
- Roundtrip internal flight from Reykjavík to Isafjördur
- Accident and cancellation insurance
- Any concept not specified in the section “The price includes”
Our trips for photographers: To begin with, we want to comment that it is a photographic trip and that therefore, both the excursions and the pace of the walk are adapted to be able to enjoy them with a camera in hand. This means that the pace is very slow and with many stops.
That said, most of the time we will spend waiting for the animals to come to us.
In case of good weather, we will be able to make some interesting hikes on the great cliffs of the area, which includes bird species like the guillemot, the razorbill, the boreal fulmar, the puffin and one only gannet in Hornstrandir.
For the hikes you don’t need high skills but you need to be used to walk in medium mountain terrain.
To book a spot on our trips you must fill out the form below or write to info@indomitus.eu
A down payment is required for the value of 50% of the trip.
We book the flights at the moment that the minimum group is closed. At this time, the second payment for the trip can also be made.