THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Explore highland volcanoes, lava and wilderness by off-road vehicle, subject to road access. Photograph highland lakes, waterfalls and mountains in changing light, with flexible time. Highland Base and a highland centre hotel are planned, with three participants per vehicle; properties, nights and room types are to be confirmed.
Highland volcanic landscapes
Explore highland volcanoes, lava and wilderness by off-road vehicle, subject to road access.
Lakes, waterfalls and light
Photograph highland lakes, waterfalls and mountains in changing light, with flexible time.
Highland stays and photography
Highland Base and a highland centre hotel are planned, with three participants per vehicle; properties, nights and room types are to be confirmed.
The journey in pictures
Photographers linked to this route: Alvin Huang →
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing
Alvin Huang
Specializes in documentary, portrait and landscape photography. He has explored dozens of intangible cultural heritage subjects and traveled extensively in western China for photographic projects. Each year he leads private, customized leisure photography and travel portrait trips overseas. An experienced retoucher with comprehensive photographic knowledge and advanced digital post-production skills, he has received dozens of provincial-level or higher awards and international awards. Photography journeys He has led groups to Norway, Iceland, Russia, Japan, New Zealand, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Malaysia, Indonesia, Dongba, Semporna, Israel, Jordan, Iran, Indonesian Papua, Namibia, Manado, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. Chinese destinations include Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu and Guizhou.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Aug 8 · Atlantic/ReykjavikDeparture–Helsinki
Depart China on the following flight: August 8 | AY100 Hong Kong–Helsinki | 20:55–05:35 the following day (baggage checked through) August 9 | AY991 Helsinki–Reykjavík | 07:10–07:50
Accommodation:In flight; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 02Aug 9 · Atlantic/ReykjavikArrival in Reykjavik
Arrive in Reykjavík, Iceland, transfer from the airport and check in; photograph the city or coastal sunset
Accommodation:Reykjavik; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 03Aug 10 · Atlantic/ReykjavikGolden Circle–Icelandic Highlands
Reykjavík–Golden Circle–Enter the hidden Highlands
Accommodation:Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 04Aug 11 · Atlantic/ReykjavikHighland volcanoes and lava
Photograph hidden Highland landscapes, inland volcanoes and volcanic groups; venture off-road into remote areas to photograph pristine volcanic rock
Accommodation:Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 05Aug 12 · Atlantic/ReykjavikHighland waterfalls and Apple Mountain
Photograph hidden Highland landscapes, waterfalls and Milky Way reflections, and sunset light on Apple Mountain and volcanoes
Accommodation:Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 06Aug 13 · Atlantic/ReykjavikHighland lakes and waterfalls
Photograph hidden Highland landscapes, morning mist over lakes, volcanic lava formations and rainbow waterfalls
Accommodation:Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 07Aug 14 · Atlantic/ReykjavikAround the highland centre hotel
Photograph hidden Highland landscapes: sunrise over wilderness near the Highland Center hotel and turquoise lakes framed with volcanoes
Accommodation:Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 08Aug 15 · Atlantic/ReykjavikHighland cones and mountains
Photograph hidden Highland landscapes, black-sand beaches, and aerial views of volcanic cones and matcha-green mountain textures
Accommodation:Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 09Aug 16 · Atlantic/ReykjavikHighland waterfalls and rivers
Photograph hidden Highland landscapes, flowing waterfall rivers, volcanic panoramas and starry-sky time-lapses
Accommodation:Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 10Aug 17 · Atlantic/ReykjavikFlexible highland photography
Flexible Highland photography day: revisit missed viewpoints or pursue auroras and unusual light
Accommodation:Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 11Aug 18 · Atlantic/ReykjavikCoast–Reykjavik
Photograph coastal sunrise, then return to Reykjavík for city night photography
Accommodation:Reykjavik; hotel to be confirmed
DAY 12Aug 19 · Atlantic/ReykjavikReykjavik–Helsinki
Transfer to Reykjavík Airport. Take the following flight: August 19 | AY994 Reykjavík–Helsinki | 17:10–23:35 August 20 | AY099 Helsinki–Hong Kong | 00:35–17:40
Accommodation:End of trip
DAY 13Aug 20 · Atlantic/ReykjavikArrival home
Arrive back in China
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Alvin Huang
- Up to 11 travelers
- IncludedServices of excellent local Chinese- and English-speaking driver-guides throughout;
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Photography leader · Alvin Huang Up to 11 travelers Included · Services of excellent local Chinese- and English-speaking driver-guides throughout; Excluded · All meals and admission tickets; participants share the accompanying instructor’s meal and admission expenses; Excluded · Tips for the relevant guides, drivers or service staff are additional; applicable amounts, days and total are to be confirmed. Excluded · Driver or guide overtime is additional; daily service hours, charging units and amounts are to be confirmed.
Transport
- IncludedTravel by off-road vehicle throughout, three participants per vehicle;
- ExcludedRound-trip international airfare and taxes between participants' departure points and Iceland;
Travel details and reference schedules
These are reference services, not mandatory travel arrangements. Schedules, transfers and connections are to be confirmed. The instructor's outbound and return flights are: Outbound: August 8 | AY100 Hong Kong–Helsinki | 20:55–05:35 the following day (baggage checked through) August 9 | AY991 Helsinki–Reykjavík | 07:10–07:50 Return: August 19 | AY994 Reykjavík–Helsinki | 17:10–23:35 August 20 | AY099 Helsinki–Hong Kong | 00:35–17:40 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website.
Photography
- Highland volcanic landscapes
- Lakes, waterfalls and light
- Highland stays and photography
Photography details
Highland volcanic landscapes Explore highland volcanoes, lava and wilderness by off-road vehicle, subject to road access. Lakes, waterfalls and light Photograph highland lakes, waterfalls and mountains in changing light, with flexible time. Highland stays and photography Highland Base and a highland centre hotel are planned, with three participants per vehicle; properties, nights and room types are to be confirmed. Highland volcanic landscapes Lakes, waterfalls and light Highland stays and photography Included · Photography instruction and service fees for the accompanying instructor throughout;
Accommodation
- 12 nights
- Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed.
- IncludedStandard twin rooms in good local hotels throughout;
Accommodation details
Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed. Day 1: In flight; accommodation to be confirmed Day 2: Reykjavik; accommodation to be confirmed Day 3: Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 4: Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 5: Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 6: Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 7: Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 8: Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 9: Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 10: Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 11: Reykjavik; hotel to be confirmed Day 12: End of trip Day 13: To be confirmed Planned properties include Highland Base and a highland centre hotel; dates and the number of highland nights are to be confirmed. Day 1 · 2027-08-08 In flight; accommodation to be confirmed Day 2 · 2027-08-09 Reykjavik; accommodation to be confirmed Day 3 · 2027-08-10 Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 4 · 2027-08-11 Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 5 · 2027-08-12 Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 6 · 2027-08-13 Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 7 · 2027-08-14 Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 8 · 2027-08-15 Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 9 · 2027-08-16 Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 10 · 2027-08-17 Along the highland route; properties and nights to be confirmed; accommodation to be confirmed Day 11 · 2027-08-18 Reykjavik; hotel to be confirmed Day 12 · 2027-08-19 End of trip 12 nights Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed. Included · Standard twin rooms in good local hotels throughout; Excluded · Single occupancy requires an additional supplement, to be confirmed.
Meals
- IncludedDrinking water supplied per person daily; waste is not permitted.
- ExcludedAll meals and admission tickets; participants share the accompanying instructor’s meal and admission expenses;
Visa
- ExcludedTourist visa and visa service fees, which the organizing team can arrange;
A CLEAR PICTURE
Know what is included
Public prices may change. Checkout quotes expire at a stated time; your confirmed order records its price and payment deadlines.
Included
Standard twin rooms in good local hotels throughout;
Travel by off-road vehicle throughout, three participants per vehicle;
Services of excellent local Chinese- and English-speaking driver-guides throughout;
Photography instruction and service fees for the accompanying instructor throughout;
High-coverage international travel insurance;
Drinking water supplied per person daily; waste is not permitted.
Not included
Round-trip international airfare and taxes between participants' departure points and Iceland;
All meals and admission tickets; participants share the accompanying instructor’s meal and admission expenses;
Tourist visa and visa service fees, which the organizing team can arrange;
Tips for the relevant guides, drivers or service staff are additional; applicable amounts, days and total are to be confirmed.
Single occupancy requires an additional supplement, to be confirmed.
Driver or guide overtime is additional; daily service hours, charging units and amounts are to be confirmed.
In cases of force majeure such as natural disasters, war or strikes, or special circumstances including airline delays or cancellations and consular visa delays, the organizing team may cancel or alter the itinerary. We may charge the actual expenses of additional expenses, including visa extensions abroad, accommodation, meals, transportation and national airfare adjustments, while doing our best within our capabilities to minimize participants’ losses;
Invoice taxes are additional; details are to be confirmed.
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 images and videos above were supplied by the local ground handler. 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.
Highland properties and nights, road access, night skies and aurora conditions are to be confirmed; specific natural phenomena are not guaranteed.
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.