September 26th-October 4th, 2026
Tour #2 – Iceland’s Waterfalls, Icebergs, and Northern Lights
$8,995.00
Only spaces remaining!
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- Full Itinerary
- Video Highlights from a Previous Tour
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Description
Iceland Photography Tour 2026
September 26th-October 4th, 2026
McKay Photography Academy is returning once again to one of our most popular destinations!
Toby and the McKay Team has partnered with an exceptional local guide—a lifelong resident, professional photographer, and skilled instructor who knows every corner of Iceland’s landscape. Together, we’ll take you beyond the tourist stops to precise shooting locations, while teaching you to nail exposure and create stunning compositions.
This small group tour will allow for personalized coaching while exploring waterfalls, glaciers, and volcanic landscapes at their most dramatic. September gifts us soft golden light, fewer crowds, and thrilling Northern Lights potential—we have carefully planned the logistics with an emphasis on staying multiple nights in most hotels which means less packing and more shooting.
Our small group size and comfortable Sprinter vans give us the freedom to chase the perfect shot—anytime, anywhere. 2am Northern Lights dash to a waterfall or scenic mountain? Yes!
Details
THE DETAILS: Iceland
- Dates: September 26th-October 4th, 2026
- Price: $8995
- $2000 deposit and then a monthly no-interest payment plan is available!
- Non-Photographer spouse or friend discounted rate is available (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
- PEN Member eligible discount
- Price includes:
- MPA team personally educating and photographing with you
- Full days of shooting with instruction including aurora photography instruction
- Single Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Transportation in Iceland during tour dates- Our own Private and comfortable vehicles with room for our gear!
- All permits, park entrance fees, and fees for listed set activities
- Price DOES NOT include:
- Transportation to Iceland (Keflavík International Airport – KEF)
- Travel Insurance – HIGHLY recommended
- Personal Expenses (additional meals, beverages, alcohol, wifi, laundry, etc)
- Additional Tours or Excursions
- Tips and Gratuities
The trip is not confirmed until the deposit is placed. Due to limited space, there are NO EXCEPTIONS to this and it is on a first come first serve basis. Contact us with any questions.
*Instructors are scheduled but could change if needed. You will always have a top MPA instructor team!
Travel Details
Dates: Sept 26 – October 4th, 2026
Our tour begins and ends in Reykjavik, Iceland. You will find easy and direct flights to Reykjavik from all over the US.
Full Itinerary
8 days Snæfellsnes, Golden Circle and South
Day 1: Snæfellsnes peninsula. Heading out from Reykjavik in the morning towards the west. Visiting Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall and a few more interesting photography locations on the north side of the peninsula. Berserkjahraun lava field, Selvallafoss waterfall, a hidden gem, and Svöðufoss waterfall. Also visiting a stranded ship on the coast. Accommodation at Arnarstapi or Hellnar for 2 nights.
Day 2: Continue with the Snæfellsnes peninsula, visiting Djúpalónssandur beach and Lóndrangar sea stacks. A deserted old farmhouse with a small stream next to it, beautiful cliffs and old harbour at Hellnar and Gatklettur arch in Arnarstapi village. Another night at Arnarstapi or Hellnar.
Day 3: Checking out and heading east towards the Golden Circle. Stopping at Búðir black church and Bjarnarfoss waterfall and Ytri-Tunga beach where it is possible to photograph seals. From there heading to Hraunfossar waterfalls, beautiful pristine water flowing out of an old lava field. From there heading towards Þingvellir National Park, visiting Öxarárfoss waterfall and seeing the fractures and fissures between the tectonic plates. Brúarfoss „blue“ waterfall at the end of the day. Accommodation one night at Gullfoss waterfall.
Day 4: Visiting Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir geothermal area. From there heading towards the south coast with a series of waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and Kvernufoss. Also Dyrhólaey peninsula and Reynisfjara black sand beach. Accommodation one night in the Vík area.
Day 5: Checking out and heading towards Jökulsárlón, with a few stops on the way there. Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, Lómagnúpur mountain and Svínafellsjökull glacier. From there heading towards Jökulsárlón and sunset at Fellsfjara „Diamond beach“. Accommodation 3 nights near Jökulsárlón.
Day 6: Morning session in the area around Jökulsárlón and Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon and Diamond beach. Continue exploring the area and refining your photography skills with the icebergs on the beach.
Day 7: Heading further east from Jökulsárlón to visit Vestrahorn mountain and Stokksnes beach, and from there Eystrahorn mountain range with a couple of stops in the area. Back to Jökulsárlón for sunset at night.
Day 8: Checking out and heading back to Reykjavik with a few short stops on the way back along the south coast, revisiting some locations we might have left out on day 5.
Aurora hunting will be on every night if weather conditions allow us to see some lights.
This itinerary may change due to conditions each day.
Video Highlights from a Previous Tour
Tour Pack (Coming Soon)
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