THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Explore Iceland's Highlands by off-road vehicle for tundra, volcanic rock, waterfalls and glacial lakes, with three participants planned per vehicle. Road access and travel times depend on weather; aerial photography must follow local permissions and conditions.
About the route
Iceland Highlands photography Explore tundra, colorful volcanic rock, waterfalls and glacial lakes with Owen Ou in 2027. Mountain roads open seasonally, with timing affected by snow, weather and road conditions. Off-road vehicles are planned throughout, with three participants per vehicle and some river crossings. Photography follows accessible routes.
The journey in pictures
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing
Owen Ou
Graduated from the Photography Department of South China Normal University in 2009. Specializes in landscapes, property environments and commercial portraiture. He has worked with the Shenzhen procuratorate, land bureau, Shenzhen Library, cultural centers, China Merchants Bank, Standard Chartered, Agricultural Bank of China, China Telecom, China Mobile, Guosen Securities, Topway Video, and BMW and Porsche owners' clubs. Photography journeys He regularly leads organizations and photography schools on trips to the Balkans, Iceland, Germany, Greenland, Cuba, South Korea, Canada, Kenya, Laos, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Morocco, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, Japan, Chiang Mai, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, Semporna and New Zealand. Chinese destinations include Anhui, Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Henan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Inner Mongolia, Shanghai, Sichuan, Suzhou, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Yunnan and Zhejiang. Selected awards Outstanding Work award at the 2009 Pingyao International Photography Festival; silver in the art category of the 2014 Guangdong provincial exhibition; gold in the monochrome category of the 2014 Al-Thani International Photography Competition; Zeyida Photography Club's 2022 Outstanding Instructor award and a 2023 instructor appointment issued in 2022; Fujifilm's 2022–23 Club Gardener Award, received in 2023.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Jul 7 · Atlantic/ReykjavikDay 1: July 7 — Depart from China
Reference flights: July 7: Hong Kong–Helsinki AY100/20:55/05:35+1 day
DAY 02Jul 8 · Atlantic/ReykjavikDay 2: July 8
Arrive in Reykjavík, airport pickup, and check-in Reference flights: July 8: Helsinki–Reykjavík AY991/07:10/07:50
DAY 03Jul 9 · Atlantic/ReykjavikDay 3: July 9
Photograph Gullfoss, then enter Kerlingarfjöll (the steaming mountains) for photography
DAY 04Jul 10 · Atlantic/ReykjavikDay 4: July 10
Photograph the inland Highlands' volcanic group at Jila volcano (Apple Crater, Landmannalaugar, braided waterways, Háifoss)
DAY 05Jul 11 · Atlantic/ReykjavikDay 5: July 11
Venture deeper into the Highlands to photograph Langisjór lake
DAY 06Jul 12 · Atlantic/ReykjavikDay 6: July 12
Photography deep in the Highlands: Ófærufoss waterfall and tundra
DAY 07Jul 13 · Atlantic/ReykjavikDay 7: July 13
Photograph Þórsmörk in the inland Highlands and the Mælifell circuit
DAY 08Jul 14 · Atlantic/ReykjavikDay 8: July 14
Photograph the Laki volcanic group
DAY 09Jul 15 · Atlantic/ReykjavikDay 9: July 15
Photograph spectacular braided rivers and dreamlike colorful waterways
DAY 10Jul 16 · Atlantic/ReykjavikDay 10: July 16
Puffins, black-sand beach, and return to Reykjavík
DAY 11Jul 17 · Atlantic/ReykjavikDay 11: July 17 — Airport transfer in Reykjavík
Reference flights: July 17: Reykjavík–Helsinki AY994/17:15/23:40
DAY 12Jul 18 · Atlantic/ReykjavikDay 12: July 18 — Arrive home
Reference flights: July 18: Helsinki–Hong Kong AY099/00:35/17:40
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Owen Ou
- IncludedDriver and guide tips throughout;
- IncludedServices of excellent local Chinese- and English-speaking driver-guides throughout;
Transport
- IncludedOff-road vehicle transportation throughout, 3 participants per vehicle;
- IncludedMobile power supplied in vehicles throughout the Highlands (one 2 kWh portable power unit per vehicle);
- ExcludedRound-trip international airfare and taxes between participants' departure points and Iceland;
Travel details and reference schedules
The instructor's outbound and return flights are: [Outbound] July 7: Hong Kong–Helsinki AY100/20:55/05:35+1 day July 8: Helsinki–Reykjavík AY991/07:10/07:50 [Return] July 17: Reykjavík–Helsinki AY994/17:15/23:40 July 18: Helsinki–Hong Kong AY099/00:35/17:40 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website.
Photography
- IncludedPhotography instruction and service fees for the accompanying instructor throughout;
Photography details
About the route Iceland Highlands photography Explore tundra, colorful volcanic rock, waterfalls and glacial lakes with Owen Ou in 2027. Mountain roads open seasonally, with timing affected by snow, weather and road conditions. Off-road vehicles are planned throughout, with three participants per vehicle and some river crossings. Photography follows accessible routes.
Accommodation
- 11 nights
- IncludedStandard twin rooms at four-star hotels or the highest-rated local hotels throughout
- ExcludedA single-room supplement for the whole trip is required if a male or female participant has no roommate, or requests a single room;
Meals
- IncludedAll meals throughout;
- IncludedDrinking water supplied daily for each person; waste is not permitted.
Visa
- ExcludedTourist visa and visa service fees (the organizing team can handle applications on your behalf);
A CLEAR PICTURE
Know what is included
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Public prices may change. Checkout quotes expire at a stated time; your confirmed order records its price and payment deadlines.
Included
1. Standard twin rooms at four-star hotels or the highest-rated local hotels throughout
2. All meals throughout;
3. Off-road vehicle transportation throughout, 3 participants per vehicle;
4. All overtime charges throughout;
5. Driver and guide tips throughout;
6. Mobile power supplied in vehicles throughout the Highlands (one 2 kWh portable power unit per vehicle);
7. Services of excellent local Chinese- and English-speaking driver-guides throughout;
8. Photography instruction and service fees for the accompanying instructor throughout;
9. International travel insurance with high coverage;
10. Drinking water supplied daily for each person; waste is not permitted.
Not included
1. Round-trip international airfare and taxes between participants' departure points and Iceland;
2. Tourist visa and visa service fees (the organizing team can handle applications on your behalf);
3. A single-room supplement for the whole trip is required if a male or female participant has no roommate, or requests a single room;
4. 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 costs, including visa extensions abroad, accommodation, meals, transportation, or adjustments to national airfares, may be charged at cost. We will nevertheless do everything within our ability to minimize participants' losses;
5. Any other additional expenses not expressly listed under inclusions;
6. Prices above exclude tax; if an invoice is required, the applicable invoice tax must be paid additionally.
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. The photographs above were supplied by the local team. They will be removed if we are notified of copyright infringement.
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 Atlantic/Reykjavik. Flight, transfer and other times follow the time zone stated for each location. Please confirm any time without a stated time zone before departure.