THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Photograph Greenland's glaciers, fjords and coastlines alongside the Faroe Islands' cliffs, villages and island life. Weather, sea conditions and local access affect sailing, landings and photography arrangements.
Greenland glacier voyage
Sail from Ilulissat to glaciers, Disko Island and coastal villages for icebergs and summer light.
Faroe Islands coast
Photograph Kallur Lighthouse, villages, waterfalls and Vágar’s clifftop lake, with boat trips and hikes dependent on weather.
Copenhagen city photography
Photograph Copenhagen’s harbour, architecture and street life between travel sectors.
The journey in pictures
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing
Xavi Zhuang
Graduated from the Photography Department of South China Normal University. Specializes in landscape, documentary, mobile and drone photography. He has provided photography lectures and training for the municipal library, the Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, the news agency of South China Normal University, the Senior Photographers Association, China Southern Power Grid, the Bao'an land bureau, UnionPay International, Standard Chartered, Ping An Bank, Bank of China, Industrial Bank, China Merchants Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of Jiangsu, the coastal administration, the Capital Institute, SF Express and local community offices. Photography journeys He has led photography groups to Turkey, the Balkans, Japan, Eastern Europe, Semporna, Israel, Cuba, Iran, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Spain, Namibia, Bangladesh, Russia, Cambodia, Chiang Mai, Myanmar, Italy, Portugal and Morocco. Destinations in China include Longji, Weizhou Island, Yuanyang, Puzhehei, Bashang, Xuexiang, Beijing, Niubei Mountain, Guangwu Mountain, Huangshan, Wuyuan, Poyang Lake, Nanjing, Wuxi, Nyingchi, the Yellow River in Shaanxi, the Qiantang River, Hainan, Xiaodongjiang, Zhangjiajie, Zhongwei, Xiapu, Daocheng–Shangri-La and Ejina Banner. Selected awards and exhibitions 15th National Art Photography Competition; 2nd Shenzhen Photography Annual Exhibition; 10th PSAChina International Photography event; 2015 Toronto International TIPF Annual Excellence Award; multiple acceptances in the Austrian circuit, 2017–2019; exhibition at the 7th Dali International Photography Festival, 2018; silver award in the first Beautiful China Aerial Photography competition; second prize in the People category of the China division of the 2019 National Geographic Global Photography Contest.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Jul 17 · America/NuukAirport meeting–travel toward Copenhagen
Itinerary: Meet at the designated airport and take an international flight to Copenhagen. Meals: Not included
Accommodation:Airport meeting or flight; confirm the early July 18 departure connection
DAY 02Jul 18 · America/NuukArrive in Copenhagen
Flights: Hong Kong–Dubai EK381/00:35/04:20 Dubai–Copenhagen EK151/08:20/13:15 Itinerary: Check into the hotel after arriving in Copenhagen, then join the instructor who meets you at the airport for free-form city photography in the afternoon. Meals: Breakfast (on the plane), lunch (on the plane), dinner (shared expense, paid separately)
Accommodation:Hotel in Copenhagen
DAY 03Jul 19 · America/NuukCopenhagen–Ilulissat
Flights: Copenhagen–Nuuk GL779/08:20/10:10 Nuuk–Ilulissat GL272/11:50/14:00 Itinerary: Fly to Ilulissat and board the vessel on arrival. Photograph the midnight sun in the evening. Meals: Breakfast (hotel), lunch (on the plane), dinner (on board)
Accommodation:On board
DAY 04Jul 20 · America/NuukRodebay Fishing Village–Eqi Glacier
Itinerary: Photograph the ice fjord in the morning, visit the small fishing village of Rodebay at midday, and photograph Eqi Glacier toward evening. Meals: Breakfast (on board), lunch (on board), dinner (on board)
Accommodation:On board
DAY 05Jul 21 · America/NuukEqi Glacier
Itinerary: Hike to Eqi Glacier in the morning, enjoy a rafting activity in the afternoon, and photograph the glacier at dusk followed by a barbecue. Meals: Breakfast (on board), lunch (on board), dinner (on board)
Accommodation:On board
DAY 06Jul 22 · America/NuukGlaciers–Saqqaq village
Itinerary: Photograph the southern and northern glaciers, then visit the small fishing village of Saqqaq for photography. Meals: Breakfast (on board), lunch (on board), dinner (on board)
Accommodation:On board
DAY 07Jul 23 · America/NuukDisko Island–Kuannit
Itinerary: Photograph Disko Island in the morning and the volcanic landscape of Kuannit in the afternoon. Meals: Breakfast (on board), lunch (on board), dinner (on board)
Accommodation:On board
DAY 08Jul 24 · America/NuukWhale watching near Ikamiut
Itinerary: Travel to Ikamiut to photograph whales. Meals: Breakfast (on board), lunch (on board), dinner (on board)
Accommodation:On board
DAY 09Jul 25 · America/NuukReturn voyage to Ilulissat
Itinerary: Sail back to Ilulissat and photograph the midnight sun in the evening. Meals: Breakfast (on board), lunch (on board), dinner (on board)
Accommodation:On board
DAY 10Jul 26 · America/NuukReturn to Ilulissat
Disembark. An optional helicopter flight is available at midday at your own expense. Hike along the ice fjord in the evening. Meals: Breakfast (on board), lunch (on board), dinner included
Accommodation:Hotel in Ilulissat
DAY 11Jul 27 · America/NuukIlulissat–Copenhagen
Flights: Ilulissat–Nuuk GL595/12:00/13:25 Nuuk–Copenhagen GL782/14:30/22:00 Itinerary: Leave Greenland and fly to Copenhagen. Check into the hotel on arrival. Meals: Breakfast (hotel), lunch (on the plane), dinner (on the plane)
Accommodation:Hotel in Copenhagen
DAY 12Jul 28 · America/NuukFull-day photography in Copenhagen
Itinerary: Spend the full day photographing Copenhagen with the accompanying instructor. Meals: Breakfast (hotel), lunch (shared expense), dinner (shared expense)
Accommodation:Hotel in Copenhagen
DAY 13Jul 29 · America/NuukCopenhagen–Faroe Islands (Tórshavn)
Flight: Copenhagen–Faroe Islands RC453/12:25/13:40 Itinerary: After breakfast, take an international flight to the Faroe Islands. In the afternoon, take a boat to photograph the Drangarnir sea arch, then check into the hotel and rest. Meals: Breakfast (hotel), lunch (on the plane), dinner (shared expense)
Accommodation:Hilton Garden Inn
DAY 14Jul 30 · America/NuukNorthern Islands–Kallur Lighthouse
Travel to the northern islands and visit Trøllanes and Kallur Lighthouse according to ferry schedules. Photograph Klaksvík on the return journey. Confirm hiking routes, ferry services and access.
Accommodation:Hilton Garden Inn
Meals:Hotel breakfast and a simple lunch; dinner is a shared expense.
DAY 15Jul 31 · America/NuukGolden Circle
Itinerary: Today take the Faroes' renowned Golden Circle route, linking colorful villages and introducing authentic, unpretentious customs and atmosphere. The route centres on three of the oldest and most beautiful villages on Eysturoy and northern Streymoy: Tjørnuvík, Saksun, and Gjógv. A narrow strait separates Eysturoy and Streymoy. Driving winding mountain roads along both sides of the fjord, admire mountains, villages, and waterfalls across the water, plus salmon farms in the sea. Immerse yourself in pastoral scenery, winding coastlines, steep mountains and cliffs, and Fossá, the Faroes' tallest waterfall. This region has around 66 separate peaks. The highest, Slættaratindur, rises to 880 meters. Deep valleys divide the summits, and from high up, all the Faroese islands can be seen. Meals: Breakfast: Hotel; lunch: Simple meal; dinner: Shared expense, paid separately
Accommodation:Hilton Garden Inn
DAY 16Aug 1 · America/NuukVágar–Lake above the Ocean
Itinerary: Today visit one of the Faroes' distinctive sights, Drangarnir, two sea stacks between Vágar and the islet of Tindhólmur. Travel there by boat. Their beauty lies in a unique, dramatic setting: two rock formations rise from the North Atlantic's clear blue water, making the location popular with photographers and nature lovers. Weather permitting, return to Vágar by boat. Then head to Miðvágur and hike to the famous lake above the ocean, admiring spectacular sea cliffs and Bøsdalafossur waterfall as it plunges into the sea. Meals: Breakfast: Hotel; lunch: Simple meal; dinner: Shared expense, paid separately
Accommodation:Hilton Garden Inn
DAY 17Aug 2 · America/NuukFlexible photography in the northern Faroes
Keep a flexible photography day in the northern Faroes. Confirm the islands, lighthouse and shooting sequence. Hotel breakfast and a simple lunch are planned; dinner is a shared expense.
Accommodation:Hilton Garden Inn
DAY 18Aug 3 · America/NuukFaroe Islands–Copenhagen
Flight: Faroe Islands–Copenhagen RC456/14:30/17:35 Itinerary: After a delicious breakfast this morning, a private vehicle takes you to Vágar International Airport for the afternoon flight back to Copenhagen. Meals: Breakfast: Hotel; lunch: On the plane; dinner: Shared expense, paid separately
Accommodation:Hotel in Copenhagen
DAY 19Aug 4 · America/NuukCopenhagen–Dubai
Flight: Copenhagen–Dubai EK152/15:35/23:45 Head to the airport at the designated time for the international return flight, concluding an enjoyable photography journey.
Accommodation:Return flight or transit at Dubai
DAY 20Aug 5 · America/NuukArrive home
Flight: Dubai–Hong Kong EK382/03:15/15:25
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Xavi Zhuang
- Up to 12 travelers
- IncludedDriver and guide tips in Greenland;
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Photography leader · Xavi Zhuang Up to 12 travelers Included · Driver and guide tips in Greenland; Excluded · Faroe Islands driver and guide tips; currency, amount and chargeable days require confirmation with the operator.
Transport
- IncludedAir-conditioned vehicles throughout;
- ExcludedRound-trip international airfare and taxes between participants' departure points and Copenhagen;
- ExcludedRound-trip airfare and taxes from Copenhagen to the Faroe Islands and from Copenhagen to Greenland;
Travel details and reference schedules
The following flights are references, not confirmed group bookings. Confirm departure and transfers before booking. The instructor's outbound and return flights are: [Outbound] July 18: Hong Kong–Dubai EK381/00:35/04:20 July 18: Dubai–Copenhagen EK151/08:20/13:15 July 19: Copenhagen–Nuuk GL779/08:20/10:10 July 19: Nuuk–Ilulissat GL272/11:50/14:00 [Intermediate sectors] July 27: Ilulissat–Nuuk GL595/12:00/13:25 July 27: Nuuk–Copenhagen GL782/14:30/22:00 July 29: Copenhagen–Faroe Islands RC453/12:25/13:40 [Return] August 3: Faroe Islands–Copenhagen RC456/14:30/17:35 August 4: Copenhagen–Dubai EK152/15:35/23:45 August 5: Dubai–Hong Kong EK382/03:15/15:25 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website. Included · Air-conditioned vehicles throughout; Excluded · Round-trip international airfare and taxes between participants' departure points and Copenhagen; Excluded · Round-trip airfare and taxes from Copenhagen to the Faroe Islands and from Copenhagen to Greenland; Excluded · Some Greenland vessel cabins cannot be used as singles. Single supplements apply to nine nights in the Faroe Islands and Copenhagen; confirm room types and amounts.
Photography
- Greenland glacier voyage
- Faroe Islands coast
- Copenhagen city photography
Photography details
Greenland glacier voyage Sail from Ilulissat to glaciers, Disko Island and coastal villages for icebergs and summer light. Faroe Islands coast Photograph Kallur Lighthouse, villages, waterfalls and Vágar’s clifftop lake, with boat trips and hikes dependent on weather. Copenhagen city photography Photograph Copenhagen’s harbour, architecture and street life between travel sectors. Greenland glacier voyage Faroe Islands coast Copenhagen city photography Cost details · Photography at sunrise, sunset and other light conditions as the itinerary and weather allow, without additional night or overtime charges. Included · Services of excellent local Chinese- and English-speaking photography guides throughout; Included · Photography instruction and service fees for the accompanying instructor throughout;
Accommodation
- 19 nights
- Planned overnight locations; confirm hotels, room types and camps with the operator.
- IncludedCruise accommodation or standard twin rooms at local four-star hotels or the best local hotels;
Accommodation details
Planned overnight locations; confirm hotels, room types and camps with the operator. Day 1: Airport meeting or flight; confirm the early July 18 departure connection Day 2: Hotel in Copenhagen Day 3: On board Day 4: On board Day 5: On board Day 6: On board Day 7: On board Day 8: On board Day 9: On board Day 10: Hotel in Ilulissat Day 11: Hotel in Copenhagen Day 12: Hotel in Copenhagen Day 13: Hilton Garden Inn Day 14: Hilton Garden Inn Day 15: Hilton Garden Inn Day 16: Hilton Garden Inn Day 17: Hilton Garden Inn Day 18: Hotel in Copenhagen Day 19: Return flight or transit at Dubai Day 1 · 2027-07-17 Airport meeting or flight; confirm the early July 18 departure connection Day 2 · 2027-07-18 Hotel in Copenhagen Day 3 · 2027-07-19 On board Day 4 · 2027-07-20 On board Day 5 · 2027-07-21 On board Day 6 · 2027-07-22 On board Day 7 · 2027-07-23 On board Day 8 · 2027-07-24 On board Day 9 · 2027-07-25 On board Day 10 · 2027-07-26 Hotel in Ilulissat Day 11 · 2027-07-27 Hotel in Copenhagen Day 12 · 2027-07-28 Hotel in Copenhagen Day 13 · 2027-07-29 Hilton Garden Inn Day 14 · 2027-07-30 Hilton Garden Inn Day 15 · 2027-07-31 Hilton Garden Inn Day 16 · 2027-08-01 Hilton Garden Inn Day 17 · 2027-08-02 Hilton Garden Inn Day 18 · 2027-08-03 Hotel in Copenhagen Day 19 · 2027-08-04 Return flight or transit at Dubai 19 nights Planned overnight locations; confirm hotels, room types and camps with the operator. Included · Cruise accommodation or standard twin rooms at local four-star hotels or the best local hotels; Excluded · Some Greenland vessel cabins cannot be used as singles. Single supplements apply to nine nights in the Faroe Islands and Copenhagen; confirm room types and amounts.
Meals
- IncludedMeals marked in the itinerary;
- IncludedDrinking water supplied per person daily; waste is not permitted.
- ExcludedMeals marked as self-funded in the itinerary;
Meal details
Day 14 · 2027-07-30 Hotel breakfast and a simple lunch; dinner is a shared expense.
Visa
- ExcludedTourist visa and visa service fees (the organizing team can handle applications on your behalf);
A CLEAR PICTURE
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Included
Cruise accommodation or standard twin rooms at local four-star hotels or the best local hotels;
Air-conditioned vehicles throughout;
Meals marked in the itinerary;
Photography at sunrise, sunset and other light conditions as the itinerary and weather allow, without additional night or overtime charges.
Driver and guide tips in Greenland;
Services of excellent local Chinese- and English-speaking photography guides throughout;
Photography instruction and service fees for the accompanying instructor throughout;
International travel insurance with high coverage;
Drinking water supplied per person daily; waste is not permitted.
Not included
Round-trip international airfare and taxes between participants' departure points and Copenhagen;
Round-trip airfare and taxes from Copenhagen to the Faroe Islands and from Copenhagen to Greenland;
Meals marked as self-funded in the itinerary;
Tourist visa and visa service fees (the organizing team can handle applications on your behalf);
Faroe Islands driver and guide tips; currency, amount and chargeable days require confirmation with the operator.
Some Greenland vessel cabins cannot be used as singles. Single supplements apply to nine nights in the Faroe Islands and Copenhagen; confirm room types and amounts.
Other additional service fees not listed;
Any other additional expenses not expressly listed under inclusions;
In exceptional circumstances involving force majeure, such as natural disasters, war, strikes, airline delays or cancellations, or consular visa delays, the organizing team reserves the right to cancel or alter the itinerary. Additional expenses, including visa extensions abroad, accommodation, meals, transport, or national airfare adjustments, may be charged based on the actual additional expenditure incurred. We will nevertheless do everything within our ability to minimise participants' losses.
Single-room supplements, additional local expenses and the final total must be confirmed in writing.
BEFORE YOU GO
What to know before you go
Availability and booking
Let us know if you’re interested in this trip. Availability is not updated in real time, so please contact us to check whether the trip is confirmed, how many places are available, and the final total and booking terms.
Trip information
[Transport] 1. Flights arranged by the organizing team use economy-class group tickets. Before tickets are issued, check the airline's rules for changes and refunds. 2. Flight, road and boat journey times may vary with conditions on the day. 3. The airlines and flight times listed are for guidance only. Flight changes may require minor adjustments to the itinerary. Please follow the final trip details sent before departure. [Accommodation] The total is based on two people sharing a room. We'll try to match solo travelers with a roommate of the same gender. If you prefer not to share, or no roommate is available, you must pay a single supplement for your own room. [Group meals] We aim to serve meals suited to Chinese tastes. We make sure everyone has enough to eat. [Photography] 1. Photography sessions follow the itinerary, but conditions on the day may affect how long we spend at each location. 2. Read the itinerary carefully and choose a trip that suits your health and circumstances. Skipping part of the itinerary for health or other personal reasons, or choosing not to use the arranged accommodation or transport, counts as voluntary withdrawal from those arrangements. You are responsible for your own safety while not taking part in the itinerary. 3. Stay with the group during photography sessions unless you have permission to leave. This does not apply during free time. The organizing team is not responsible for accidents that occur while you are away from the group. 4. Typhoons, blizzards or other events beyond our control may require changes to the itinerary. [Fuel surcharges] The organizing team reserves the right to adjust the amount payable if fluctuations in global oil markets lead to a substantial rise in fuel surcharges. If the team can absorb the increase, the amount payable will remain unchanged. [Before departure] 1. We'll send your final trip details no later than the day before departure. If arrangements are confirmed sooner, we'll let you know as soon as possible. 2. If the online itinerary differs from the final trip details sent before departure, the final trip details take precedence. [Optional activities at your own expense] Under the Tourism Law provisions prohibiting travel agencies from arranging optional paid activities, please contact the provider directly for details, charges and bookings if you wish to take part. If you need language assistance from a guide or tour leader, any help is provided in a personal capacity, whether paid or unpaid. It is not provided on behalf of the organizing team or the local tour operator. The organizing team is not involved in the payments, transactions or service standards for activities during free time. You are responsible for the outcome of those arrangements.
Itinerary notes
Photography locations, accommodations and transportation are subject to final confirmation before departure. Weather and local conditions may affect the itinerary.
Itinerary dates use America/Nuuk. Flight, transfer and other times follow the time zone stated for each location. Please confirm any time without a stated time zone before departure.