3-Day South East Photography Tour With Sindri: Local's Touch and Dinner at My Home
by Glacier Trips · photo · Glacier hiking · Multi-day packages · Vatnajökull & Jökulsárlón
- Beginners welcome
- Fine on your own
- Eco-certified
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Duration
3 days
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Brunnholl
Meeting
Meet on location
Languages
EN, ZH
Departs
13:00
Minimum age
18
Cancellation
Free until 24h before
About this experience
Join Sindri for a 3-day photography experience on Iceland’s stunning southeast coast. As a local guide with over a decade of experience, I’ll take you to my favourite photography locations—places that offer iconic views and perspectives most visitors never get to see. This tour is designed to combine adventure, photography, and authentic local experiences, all in a small group setting.
Tour Highlights
Over the course of three days, we’ll visit some of the most photogenic spots in the South East, including:
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach, where icebergs meet the sea.
- Heinabergslón and Fláajökull Overview, showcasing the beauty of Iceland’s glaciers.
- Stokksnes and Suðurfjara (Melatangi) offer dramatic coastal scenery.
- Bergárfoss and Skútafoss are two hidden waterfalls perfect for capturing unique shots.
- Höfn Coastline provides sweeping views of glaciers from afar.
- Early Morning Photography captures the soft light of dawn in stunning locations.
- Meet my Family, Sharing a home-cooked meal with my family
In addition, we’ll take a glacier walk to explore the ice up close, which will provide even more incredible photographic opportunities.
Tour Schedule and Meeting Point
The tour begins at Haukafell Camping on the first day at 13:00 (1:00 PM) and concludes around 17:00 (5:00 PM) on the final day. This schedule allows for a mix of daytime exploration and photography during the best light conditions.
Cultural Experience
One evening, you’ll be invited to my home in Höfn to share a home-cooked meal with my wife, Fanney, and our two children. This is a chance to connect with Icelandic culture and hear stories about the region from a local perspective.
Accommodation
We’ll stay at Haukafell Camping, a remote site beloved by locals for its natural beauty. Accommodations will be in spacious 16m² tents equipped with:
- Two 90cm-wide beds with down duvets, pillows, and linens.
- Nightstands, chairs, and a small table for added comfort.
A single-occupancy option is available at an additional cost. Alternative arrangements can be made for those who prefer other accommodations, though this may significantly increase the price. Staying at Haukafell enhances the overall experience by keeping the tour focused on adventure and nature.
Fitness and Equipment Requirements
This tour is rated easy to moderate. Participants should be able to walk 7–8 kilometres with their photography gear. Please bring:
- A camera and tripod.
- Warm, weather-appropriate clothing and high-ankle hiking boots.
- Clothing is suitable for spending up to 8 hours outdoors, as Iceland’s weather can be unpredictable.
Group Size
Small groups ensure a personalized experience, with a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 10.
What’s Included
- Expert guidance from Sindri, a local with 10+ years of experience.
- Accommodation at Haukafell Camping has shared or single tent options.
- One home-cooked dinner with my family in Höfn.
- Glacier walk with all necessary safety equipment.
- Transportation to all photography locations during the tour.
What’s Not Included:
- Meals other than the dinner in Höfn.
- Photography equipment.
- Transportation to the meeting point (Haukafell)
- Clothes and Shoes
Pricing and Booking
- Price: See calendar
- Single-occupancy tents are available for an additional fee.
- Bookings are essential due to limited group sizes.
If you’re ready to join a photography adventure guided by a local who knows the area intimately, book your spot now. This is your chance to capture the beauty of South East Iceland in a way few others ever experience.
Description from the operator, Glacier Trips. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Included
- Expert guidance from Sindri, a local with 10+ years of experience.
- Accommodation at Haukafell Camping has shared or single tent options.
- One home-cooked dinner with my family in Höfn.
- Glacier walk with all necessary safety equipment.
- Transportation to all photography locations during the tour.
- English speaking local guide
- Small group
Not included
- Meals other than the dinner in Höfn.
- Photography equipment.
- Transportation to the meeting point (Haukafell)
- Clothes and Shoes
Good to know
The meeting point is at Haukafell Camping
GPS: 64.34548744898383, -15.502742702888442
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is high wind or rain on the ice — the guide decides at the meeting point, sometimes after you have set off. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Glacier Trips decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Not for families with children under 18 — the operator will not take them, even with a parent.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Glacier Trips is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
Read before you book
- Sólheimajökull, Skaftafell or Vatnajökull — which glacier hike to actually bookThree glaciers sell almost the same walk at different prices and distances. Which one fits your route, what 'easy' means, and what blue ice really requires.
- What 'hotels and transport included' really means on an Iceland packageMulti-day tours bundle the bed, the bus and the guide. What's usually in, what's usually extra, and which BusTravel and Arctic Adventures packages we'd pick.
- Snowmobiling on Langjökull or a glacier hike — pick one glacier day, not bothAn hour on a snowmobile from €241 or three hours in crampons from €92. They feel nothing alike, and one is the better first glacier day for most people.
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Glacier hiking — questions people ask
Which glacier is best for a first glacier hike?
Sólheimajökull on the South Coast, about two and a half hours from Reykjavík. It is the most accessible glacier tongue, the walk from the car park is short and the three-to-four-hour tours (/experience/6853/ or /experience/914990/) suit beginners. Skaftafell in the southeast has bigger ice and fewer people, with tours like Glacier Wonders (/experience/17340/), but it is a five-hour drive each way, so it only works if you are staying out there.
Can you hike on a glacier in Iceland in summer?
Yes. Glacier hiking runs all year. In June to August the ice is grey and gritty on the surface with blue crevasses and meltwater channels, and the weather is milder. In November to March the ice is whiter and you may see ice formations, but daylight is short and the wind bites. Neither is better; summer is easier, winter is prettier. The one thing you cannot do in summer is visit a natural blue ice cave.
How fit do I need to be for a glacier hike?
Moderately. You walk two to three hours on uneven ice in crampons, with some short steep sections. Anyone who can manage a hilly day walk will be fine; the pace is slow because the guide is checking the route. It is not for anyone with knee or balance problems, and most operators set a minimum age of eight to ten. Check the tour page. Longer tours like Glacier Explorer (/experience/17338/) push further onto the ice and need more stamina.
What do I need to bring on a glacier hike?
Sturdy boots with ankle support, waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layers, gloves and a hat, plus water and a snack. The operator provides crampons, a harness, a helmet and an ice axe. Jeans and trainers are not allowed on the ice, and guides do turn people away. Most meeting points rent boots and rain gear for a small fee; check the tour page and book them in advance in summer.
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