Enjoy a unique experience in Iceland’s most untouched and unphotographed: – The Westfjords; vast beaches, towering cliffs, remote fishing villages and powerful waterfalls.
Led by experienced landscape and wildlife photographer Paul Sansome: – ” Iceland is my favourite place and I have made over 25 trips there; this tour is designed to give you time, flexibility and access to locations that many visitors never reach”
Features
- Iconic location, on every photographer’s ‘bucket list’
- Small group (max 5 photographers) for more personal guidance
- Flexible itinerary shaped by weather and group interests
- Access to remote, lesser-known locations with relatively short walking distances
- Strong focus on composition, light and creativity
- Stunning landscapes, architecture, people and wildlife
Paul describes the Westfjords as his favourite region in Iceland, offering an exceptional variety of subjects in a compact area .
For full itinerary and booking information please email: – roy@myphotoclub.co.uk
What You’ll Photograph
- Raudisandur (Red Sand Beach) – vast shoreline, reflections, abstract patterns
- Dynjandi Waterfall – one of Iceland’s most striking waterfalls
- Arnarfjordur & Onundarfjordur – classic fjord landscapes
- Remote coastal scenes – dramatic cliffs and ever-changing light
- Djupavik Herring Factory – powerful, atmospheric decay photography
- Isafjordur region – fishing harbours and mountain backdrops
- Reykjavik architectural icons – Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, Sun Voyager
A Flexible, Photographer-Led Approach
This is not a rigid sightseeing trip, the itinerary is deliberately flexible so that we can:
- Respond to weather and light
- Return to locations when conditions improve
- Stop whenever photographic opportunities appear
Some of the best images happen between planned stops — and we make the most of those moments.
Tour Overview
Duration: 9 nights
Start/End: Keflavik Airport, Iceland
Dates: Thursday 24th September 2026 – Saturday 3rd October
Price: based on 5 clients, £3800 (There is no single supplement).
Accommodation & Travel
- Comfortable hotels and guesthouses throughout
- Two nights in remote Djupavik for a unique experience
- Travel by private vehicle
- Scenic ferry crossing included
All accommodation is on a bed & breakfast basis, giving flexibility for evening meals (allow approx. £40–£50 per evening) .
Fitness Level
- Mostly short walks on level ground
- Some optional light scrambling for viewpoints
- Many locations easily accessible, including beaches
This tour is suitable for most photographers with a reasonable level of mobility.
Who This Tour Is For
- Photography enthusiasts who want more than a standard trip
- Those looking to improve their landscape, wildlife, architecture and travel photography
- Anyone wanting to experience Iceland, especially beyond the usual locations
Your Tour Leader
Paul Sansome is one of the UK’s most successful fine art photographers, selling photography to hang on people’s walls since becoming a professional in 2003. Paul has been Highly Commended in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year, has many times featured in Landscape Photographer of the Year and in 2017 won the first of several major awards in the Travel Photographer of the Year competition. For the past 20 years, Paul has been leading photography holidays each year to countries that include Italy, Morocco, Iceland, Myanmar, Vietnam and India.
Paul is always available and the guidance given when alongside someone taking the photographs is probably the most instructive. As well as being attractive to the photographer, the itinerary will also appeal to people wishing to experience a more in-depth view of the Icelandic way of life. The Tours attract people with all levels of photography experience.
