Dates:

Tuesday, August 11 - Thursday, August 20, 2026

Cost: 

$8,895 - Double occupancy lodging (Single room available for $1200)

Size:

Limited to 10 attendees

Included in the cost of the trip:

• Double occupancy lodging (Single room available for $1200)
• All meals
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Gratuities for local guide Vincent
• All fees for park access
• Ground transportation in modified 4x4 motor coach
  
• In the field photography instruction
  
• 1-on-1 Adobe Lightroom and critique sessions
• Loaner Leica equipment (*limited availability)
  
  

Not Included:

• Airfare
• Airport transfers
• Alcoholic beverages and snacks
  
• Medical Travel Insurance (required)
• Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)
• Gear Insurance (strongly recommended)
• Visas (if necessary)

Signing Up

To sign up for the photo adventure, just pay the deposit, and single room supplement if you so choose, here on our website, email us (workshops@leicastoremiami.com) or call 305-921-4433. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. 

We look forward to seeing you in Iceland!

ITINERARY

Tuesday, August 11th: Arrival


Arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and transfer by Flybus or taxi to our hotel, the Grand Hotel Reykjavik in the city center. At 6:00 pm, we’ll gather in the hotel lobby for a meet-and-greet, followed by a welcome dinner. This is a chance to get to know your fellow travelers and review the adventure ahead. *As with all of our international trips, we advise you to arrive a day early to avoid any travel delays. The group will depart Reykjavik on the 12th and head into the remote highlands!

Accommodation: Grand Hotel Reykjavik

Wednesday, August 12th - Friday, August 14th: Solar Eclipse, Landmannalaugar, Veidivotn Area & the Valley of Tears


Our adventure truly begins on August 12th with a rare astronomical event, a total solar eclipse. After breakfast, we'll head out to explore and photograph the Reykjanes Peninsula, a rugged coastal region of geothermal fields, lava cliffs, and crashing Atlantic waves. Here we’ll be positioned in the path of totality to witness and capture the solar eclipse, which is scheduled to begin around 4:47 pm (weather permitting). Experiencing the solar eclipse against Iceland’s dramatic volcanic landscapes is sure to be one of the most unforgettable moments of the trip.

After the eclipse, we’ll head inland toward the Highlands for three days of exploration and photography in Landmannalaugar, the Veidivotn crater lakes, and the Valley of Tears. This remote region offers some of Iceland’s most unique and colorful scenery, with rhyolite mountains, lava fields, waterfalls, and hidden hot springs. Highlights include:

• Bláhylur and Ljótapollur Crater Lakes – vivid blue pools set in dramatic volcanic craters.

• Háifoss Waterfall – Iceland’s second-highest, plunging 122 meters into a deep gorge.

• Hjálparfoss – twin waterfalls framed by basalt cliffs.

• Frostastaðavatn Lake & Sigöldugljúfur Canyon – sweeping vistas, vibrant colors, and countless waterfalls.

Between photographing volcanic peaks, colorful ridges, and hidden valleys, we can also take time to enjoy Landmannalaugar’s natural hot springs.

Accommodation: Highland Center Hrauneyjar

Saturday, August 15th: South Fjallabak Highlands

Today we travel the South Fjallabak route, skirting the northern edge of Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the active Katla volcano. This area offers a striking mix of black sand plains, twisted lava formations, and moss-covered mountains. Key stops include:

• Öldufell – a cone-shaped mountain framed by lush valleys.

• Axlarfoss Waterfall – basalt-lined falls pouring into the Holmsá River.

• Eldgjá Canyon – the world’s largest volcanic canyon, 600 meters wide and 270 meters deep, an awe-inspiring landscape that feels like the earth split in two.

Accommodation: Hotel Klaustur

We’ll continue east toward Vatnajökull National Park, where glaciers and volcanoes shape an ever-changing landscape. Over two days we’ll photograph:

• Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon – a serpentine gorge with sheer mossy cliffs.

• Svartifoss (Black Falls) – framed by striking basalt columns.

• Vatnajökull Glacier – Europe’s largest ice cap, with rivers, valleys, and ice caves.

• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach – floating icebergs and shimmering ice crystals on black sand.

• Stokksnes & Vestrahorn – jagged peaks rising dramatically from the sea.

These locations offer some of Iceland’s most iconic photographic opportunities, from sweeping glacial vistas to abstract studies of ice and light.

Accommodation: Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Tuesday, August 18th: Vik & Reynisfjara Beach


We’ll begin our journey back west, stopping in Vík, a charming coastal town. The highlight here is Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, famous for its basalt columns, powerful waves, and the sea stacks of Reynisdrangar rising from the surf.

Accommodation: Kria Hotel

Wednesday, August 19th: Return to Reykjavik

On our final full day, we’ll visit two of Iceland’s most beloved waterfalls:

• Skógafoss – a thunderous curtain of water, often framed by rainbows.

• Seljalandsfoss – a graceful cascade you can walk behind for a unique perspective.

By evening, we’ll return to Reykjavik and gather for a festive farewell dinner. 

Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykjavik

Thursday, August 20th: Departure


After breakfast, transfer to Keflavik International Airport for your flight home, full of memories and photographs from an unforgettable adventure.

Payment

A $2495 deposit, along with the single supplement room fee if you choose it, is due at the time of registration. The balance will be due on May 11, 2026. 

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Enrollment is limited to 10 participants, and once you sign up, we are counting on your attendance. If you need to withdraw from this workshop, please notify us in writing (email is acceptable) as soon as possible. This is our refund policy:

If you cancel and we find someone to fill your seat, we will refund you the full amount you have paid towards the tuition, minus a $250 service charge. If you cancel and we cannot find someone to fill your seat, then you will be refunded according to the following schedule:

At least 90 days before the start of the workshop: Full refund minus $250 service fee.
Between 89 and 60 days before the start of the workshop: 75% refund
Between 59 and 45 days before the start of the workshop: 50% refund
Less than 45 days from the start of the workshop: No refund

Course Cancellation and Other Terms

Leica Store Miami reserves the right to cancel a reservation if full payment has not been received by 90 days prior to the start of the workshop.

In the event that this workshop must be canceled due to inadequate enrollment, all fees and deposits will be refunded in full or may be transferred to another workshop within 24 months.

In the unlikely event of illness, accident or injury to one of the instructors, Leica Store Miami reserves the right to replace that instructor with a comparable instructor.

In the event of a natural disaster or severe weather event, Leica Store Miami reserves the right to postpone or cancel the workshop.

Medical Insurance (required)

Emergency medical insurance through a provider like Allianz or similar is required to participate in any of Leica Store Miami's international workshop.

Travel Insurance (STRONGLY recommended)

Leica Store Miami is not responsible for cancellations due to medical emergencies, personal emergencies or inclement weather so we highly recommend purchasing travel Insurance. Companies like Travelex and Allianz Global Assistance are reputable but you can choose any vendor you like. Leica Store Miami is not responsible for reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets in the event of a workshop cancellation.

Camera Gear Insurance (STRONGLY recommended)

We advise all of our workshop attendees to insure their camera gear against damage, theft, loss, etc. If your gear is not already insured, check with your home owner's insurance to see if they offer coverage. There are several photo specific insurance policies out there as well.

Communicable Illness Protocols

Our main goal on all of our tours is to keep everyone safe. To that end, we ask that everyone do their best to avoid exposure to communicable diseases like Covid-19, influenza, RSV, etc before and during our trip. If someone in our group becomes ill on the trip and we deem it to be harmful to the group, we reserve the right to remove them from group activities where social distancing is not possible.

Single Room Policy

If you sign-up for double occupancy room sharing and there are no other attendees to pair you with, you will be responsible for paying the single room supplement.

Transfers

If for any reason you wish to transfer your deposit or workshop fee, please notify us by email. You must register and complete a new workshop within 24 months of the withdrawal. We reserve the right to accept or deny any transfer.

There are no exceptions to our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.