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Iceland Drone Photography
At a Glance
Location
Iceland
Tuition
$12,995
Dates
August 20 – 29, 2027
Fitness Level
Availability
Limited to 8 Guests
Collections
- Signature Collection
Iceland Drone Photography Photography Workshop
Fly Over the Iceland Highlands With a Drone
August 20 – 29, 2027
- Braided rivers carve silvery paths, fed by glaciers and hemmed by moss
- Visit locations tailored for drone photography—beautiful from the air
- Learn to navigate and compose stunning shots with your drone
The Highlands of Iceland are a place of extremes; where superlatives are not just appropriate, but necessary. This remote region is home to Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull, Iceland’s tallest mountain, and several of its most active volcanoes, including Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull, and Katla. But the Highlands offer far more than volcanic drama—they’re a vast, untouched wilderness filled with towering peaks, moss-covered valleys, roaring waterfalls, ancient basalt formations, wildlife-rich oases, and otherworldly vegetation.
On this journey, we’ll explore locations that offer exceptional aerial perspectives, perfect for capturing dramatic landscapes with your drone. Traveling in our private super jeep, you’ll have all-day access to charging power for your gear, making it easy to stay in the air longer.
This itinerary features locations in the Highlands accessed from the Highlands Hotel. We have over a decade of experience leading photography trips here, and know when to go to each location, making the most of our time there. Bring your drone, camera, and tripod, as you’ll be flying daily over surreal scenes of braided rivers, crater lakes, and emerald moss stretching across lava fields.
Our instructors will work with you closely, offering hands-on guidance in both drone piloting and aerial composition. You’ll improve your flying skills, master your drone’s camera settings, and come away with a deeper understanding of aerial photography.
When we’re not out flying, we’ll dedicate time to our signature image reviews and post-processing sessions—an essential part of the creative process and a chance to elevate your work even further.
Your Pros
Halldór Kolbeins
Itinerary
As always in Iceland, this itinerary is subject to change due to weather and light conditions.
August 20, 2027: Reykjavik Welcome
Meet at our hotel in Reykjavik for dinner and review logistics for the week ahead.
August 21–23, 2027: Exploring Hrauneyjar, Waterfalls Circuit, Landmannalaugar Hiking Adventure
For our first two days, we’ll be based at Hrauneyjar, focusing on nearby locations, including waterfalls (Hjalparfoss, Háifoss & Ófærufoss).
We will have time to pursue other great locations like Fjallabak nyrôra, Langisjor, Eldgjá, and Landmannalaugar. The hiking in Landmannalaugar is spectacular because of the rhyolite hills, moss patterns, and scattered snow patches. We’ll visit the azure blue crater lake Hnausapollur and walk the rims of this old crater to get views of the distant braided rivers.
August 24–26, 2027: Sunrise Photography and South Coast Panoramas
Weather permitting, we’ll photograph the sunrise, then we’ll make our way out of the highlands to the South Coast, where we will change our landscape. This region of Iceland will provide a series of large river alluvials revealing more patterns in braided rivers, glaciers, and coastline with volcanic spires shooting up out of the ocean.
August 27, 2027: New Locations
We’ll move to another hotel where we will continue seeking new locations with braided rivers, coastline and mountains.
We’ll continue reviewing our images after each day of photography to learn from any mistakes and improve our piloting and camera skills.
August 28, 2027: Early Morning Shoot, South Coast, Return Drive to Reykjavik, Celebratory Dinner
We’ll start the day early with a location along the south coast, breakfast, and then a drive back to Reykjavik. We’ll check in to our hotel and enjoy a final dinner to celebrate all the fantastic images captured.
August 29, 2027: Departures from Reykjavik
Flights home anytime this day.
Drone Photography
This itinerary is designed for drone photography. We plan to make as many as 4-5 stops each day for photographic flights. You will be responsible for bringing enough drone batteries to fly for at least two hours daily. Typical drones fly for 30–40 minutes on each battery.
You should be capable of taking off, landing your drone manually, and flying simple flight plans to reach a designated location from the air. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced drone photographer, you will find the instruction tailored to your specific needs and desires.
We will follow all drone-specific regulations and laws based on Iceland regulations. We will be visiting regions that allow drones. Leaders will work with each participant to make a flight plan that does not cross with another participant's flight plan.
Fitness
Easy: You must be able to do short walks around the super jeep to access drone flight locations.
Flights
Arrive at Keflavík International Airport (KEF), Reykjavík, Iceland before 4:00 PM on August 20, 2027. Flights out can be made anytime on August 29, 2027. Air travel delays are common. Please arrive early, possibly even the day prior, so you don’t miss any of the workshop.
What to Bring
Please see our page How To Prepare For Your Workshop. We will send you a detailed information document 90 days before your workshop. This document will include specifics of where and when to meet, gear and clothing recommendations, and more.
What’s Included
- Double occupancy lodging. Single available for $1,500 supplement.
- All meals, soft drinks, and snacks during the workshop.
- All permits and park fees.
- All transportation during the workshop.
- Tips for crew, drivers, and local guides.
- Multiple image reviews and post-processing sessions.
- Photographic guiding and instruction from 2 pros.
- Adventure, fun, inspiration, and a great time!
Not Included
- Travel to and from Reykjavík, Iceland.
- Unscheduled airport transfers.
- Passport and visa fees (if applicable).
- Any meals or accommodations before or after the workshop dates.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Alcoholic Beverages.
- Medical Evacuation Insurance (required).
- Travel Medical (required).
- Travel Medical and Trip Cancellation Insurance (optional, but recommended).
- Anything else specifically not listed as included.
- Single rooming available for $1,500 supplement.
Payment Terms
- Your deposit of $5,995 will hold your space in this workshop.
- Further payment of $4,000 is due by December 1, 2026.
- The balance is due not later than April 1, 2027.
- All of our standard Terms and Conditions apply.
- Need special payment arrangements? No problem, just ask us.
Frequently Asked Questions
You'll improve your drone piloting skills and master your drone's camera settings. The workshop also focuses on aerial composition, helping you capture dramatic landscapes from above.
Yes, this workshop is refundable. Cancellations made more than 150 days before the start date receive a full refund. Between 150–91 days, you'll receive a refund of payments exceeding 50% of tuition, and between 90–61 days, a refund of payments exceeding 75% of tuition. No refunds are available within 60 days unless we fill your space, in which case you'll receive a 100% refund. All refunds are issued by the same payment method and are subject to a 5% administrative processing fee.
You should be capable of taking off, landing your drone manually, and flying simple flight plans. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the instruction will be tailored to your specific needs.
The workshop is limited to a maximum of 8 participants, ensuring personalized attention and guidance from the two professional instructors.
Bring your drone, camera, and tripod, along with enough drone batteries to fly for at least two hours daily. Typical drones fly for 30–40 minutes on each battery.
Medical evacuation insurance is required for this workshop. While travel medical and trip cancellation insurance is optional, it is strongly recommended.
The itinerary includes exploring the Highlands and South Coast of Iceland, with 4-5 stops each day for drone flights. You'll visit locations like waterfalls, crater lakes, and braided rivers, with time dedicated to image reviews and post-processing sessions.
