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The 15 Best Photoshoots & Photo Tours in Iceland

17 photo tours and shoots  ·  from $113 a person

Every trip deserves at least one good photo of you in it. These 15 photoshoots & photo tours in Iceland make that easy, priced and timed so you can decide in a few minutes.

#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - The guides can make or break the night
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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

1.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Leave Reykjavik with a local guide such as Bjarni, BG, or Johann and chase clear skies beyond the city glow. The roughly four-hour trip includes pickup, professional aurora photos, blankets, and often hot chocolate with cinnamon rolls. If the lights fail to appear, you can rebook at no extra charge, subject to availability.

“Unfortunately, we didn't see the Northern Lights, but our guide, Bjarni, did an amazing job of keeping us positive, hopeful, and entertained with great tips about Iceland's culture and history while waiting for the lights”

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Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - Meeting at P5 and getting ready
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Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

2.Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,731 reviews · 3 hours · from $148

At Silfra in Þingvellir National Park, you’ll snorkel between the North American and European tectonic plates in exceptionally clear glacial water. A PADI guide such as Anna, James, Kevin, or Lillian handles the safety briefing, gear, and photos. Expect a tight dry suit, a 30 to 50 minute water session, and hot drinks afterward.

“Abbie and Lillian were incredible guides, they made the experience so fun & enjoyable♥️”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach - The ride south from Reykjavik
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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

3.Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,285 reviews · 11 hours · from $186

Join guides such as Sara, Al, Bessi, or Thomas for an 11-hour South Coast outing from Reykjavik. You’ll walk about 4 km on Sólheimajökull with crampons and an ice axe, then visit two waterfalls and Reynisfjara beach. The glacier walk is beginner-friendly but still calls for steady footing, warm clothing, and a working phone for pickup.

“Great. Swen is a great guide, showed us great places on the glacier and took us to see a waterfall during sunset. Great views.”

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Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos - The three-hour schedule at Silfra
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Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

4.Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Meet your English-speaking guide at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for a three-hour snorkeling trip between the American and Eurasian plates. A small group of up to six moves through clear, cold water with a drysuit, guide-taken photos, and hot chocolate afterward. Guides such as Doris, Anil, and Wilmar are praised for patient help with the gear.

“We had an excellent guide called Wilmar he was funny, kind, patient and professional . The experience was amazing and we all loved it - would highly recommend although it is expensive it’s a once in a lifetime event Many thanks”

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Snorkel the Silfra Fissure-Meet on Location (Free Photos & Cocoa) - The cold is manageable, but not invisible
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Snorkel the Silfra Fissure-Meet on Location (Free Photos & Cocoa)

5.Snorkel the Silfra Fissure-Meet on Location (Free Photos & Cocoa)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 456 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $141

Meet Arctic Adventures at Thingvellir National Park for a three-hour Silfra snorkeling session. You’ll wear a dry suit and thermal layers, float through water near 1°C, and look into an 82-foot fissure between the North American and Eurasian plates. Groups are limited to six, with underwater photos, hot chocolate, and cookies included.

“We absolutely loved our snorkeling experience. The water wasn’t even very cold with the dry suits on which was awesome. The whole family loved snorkeling and we were so glad we went! Our guide, Christian was amazing too!”

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Northern Lights: 4x4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa - Searching the Capital Region for a clear sky
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Northern Lights: 4×4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa

6.Northern Lights: 4×4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 4 hours · from $142

Join Nordur Travel for a four-hour Northern Lights search from Reykjavik in a small 4x4 minibus. Guides such as Laura, Nebo, Piotr, and Karol explain the science and folklore, seek darker skies, serve cocoa and pastries, and take photos. English and Spanish guiding is available.

“Our family had the most amazing time with Nebo….the lights were spectacular and the hot chocolate and Icelandic pastry were gratefully received! Nebo was most attentive and took lots of photos ensuring he got the best locations for the perfect picture. We would highly recommend this tour and our great tour guide. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos - Small Group - Pickup around Reykjavik and the small minibus
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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos – Small Group

7.Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 400 reviews · 4 hours · from $148

Join Aurora Viking for a four-hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik in a minibus for up to 18 people. Guides including Emil, Kolbeinn, Tomas, Kobe, and BG track clear skies, take professional aurora portraits, and keep you busy with Viking costumes, replica weapons, hot chocolate, and cookies while you wait.

“The tour was amazing! Our guide Tomas was very patient and explained everything about the Northern Lights. In addition, took amazing pictures of everyone with a beautiful Aurora in the background. It was above expectations!!!”

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Silfra Fissure Snorkeling From Reykjavík - Free Underwater Photos - The Ride From Reykjavík to Thingvellir
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Silfra Fissure Snorkeling From Reykjavík – Free Underwater Photos

8.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling From Reykjavík – Free Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 379 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Travel from Reykjavík to Thingvellir National Park, learn about the rift between the American and European tectonic plates, then snorkel Silfra’s crystal-clear water in a dry suit. Guides such as Adrian, Marcin, Carol, and Marcello lead small groups of up to six, take underwater photos, and serve hot chocolate afterward.

“Linn was amazing, she was very efficient getting us all kitted out (no small task!), she made the whole process fun and enjoyable and her passion for Iceland and Silfra shone through. Fabulous xxx”

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Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling - Meet on Location | Free Photos - Meeting at P5 and getting ready
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Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling – Meet on Location | Free Photos

9.Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling – Meet on Location | Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140Top rated

Meet Adventure Vikings at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for a three-hour guided snorkel between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. PADI-trained guides such as Alex, Inigo, Kaja, and Dory handle the safety briefing, equipment, and photos. Choose wetsuit or drysuit gear, then warm up with hot chocolate.

“Booked wetsuit by accident and the team were kind enough to change us to drysuits. Getting ready for the dive, everyone was anticipating that the water would be colder than getting suited up. Water was actually warmer and the really cold part was getting out of the water and changing out of the drysuit. Not a drop of water came into the drysuit, so thanks to Bjarni, Doris and Gretar for keeping us dry. All-in-all an amazing experience that we would warmly (no pun intended) recommend to anyone looking for a breathtaking experience.”

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Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group - From Reykjavik pickup to the first dark-sky stop
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Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group

10.Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $148

Aurora Viking takes you from Reykjavik into the countryside in groups of up to 18, using forecasts and local experience to chase clear skies and aurora activity. Guides such as Tomas, Emil, Felix, Jonas, Kobe, and BG provide photos, cocoa, snacks, folklore, and unlimited free retries if the lights do not appear.

“AMAZING night out!! We planned this tour the first night we arrived in Iceland and it did not disappoint! Our guide was 100/10!! This was not only an amazing tour, but one of the best guided tours my husband and I have ever been on. Cannot recommend enough.”

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Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Hike and the Valley of Tears - Hjálparfoss and the meaning of help
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Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Hike and the Valley of Tears

11.Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Hike and the Valley of Tears

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 281 reviews · 11 hours · from $210

Travel by 4WD minibus from Reykjavík into Iceland’s Highlands, stopping at Hjálparfoss and Sigöldugljúfur before a guided hike toward Brennisteinsalda. You get more than three hours at Landmannalaugar for walking, photos, and a natural hot-pool soak. Guides such as Eddi, Tomasz, Sarah, and Eddy are praised for local stories and safe driving.

“Communication with the provider Glaciers and Waterfalls was great with details on precise pickup location and time. Our driver and guide, Eddy, was incredible- professional, really passionate in sharing his knowledge and appreciation for the beautiful areas we visited - Landmannalaugar and Valley of Tears. The long ride was broken by stops at amazing changes in scenery. We had time to hike and enjoy the hot springs. Exceeded any expectations. Thank you!!!”

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Private Silfra Snorkeling 6 p. group - Meet on Location - with Underwater Photos - Getting fitted for the dry suit
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Private Silfra Snorkeling 6 p. group – Meet on Location – with Underwater Photos

12.Private Silfra Snorkeling 6 p. group – Meet on Location – with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet Adventure Vikings at Silfra in Thingvellir for a 2.5-hour private snorkeling session in crystal-clear glacial water. You will wear a wet or dry suit, swim between the North American and Eurasian plates, and receive underwater photos. Guides such as Dory, Doris, and Ines are praised for calm instruction and careful help with gear.

“My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the snorkelling session with Dory, it was a unique experience that we’re glad took part in. Dory explained everything very well, provided gear to size, made sure everyone understood the safety measures, took underwater pictures and made sure everything was in order. 5 stars well deserved, would recommend this experience to everyone.”

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Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - From Reykjavik - From Reykjavik to Thingvellir National Park
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Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos – From Reykjavik

13.Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos – From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $189

Travel from Reykjavik to Thingvellir National Park for a guided Silfra snorkel. You’ll spend 30 to 40 minutes in crystal-clear glacial water between two tectonic plates, with wetsuit or drysuit options, underwater photos, a maximum six-person group, hotel pickup, and hot chocolate afterward.

“From start to finish, this excursion was amazing. I can not imagine anyone doing a better job than Adventure Vikings and in particular their guide, Gretar. He was funny, informative & friendly. The excursion is 100% worth it. I did the wetsuit option & I barely felt cold (just a bit at the end walking to the mini-bus) but had the option of trying to dive down (dry suits float more).”

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Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour - Chasing the aurora with a camera
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Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour

14.Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $194

From Akureyri, you’ll ride into the countryside or mountains with an English-speaking guide, away from city light, to seek the Aurora Borealis. The group is limited to 15, and the $194 price includes transport, onboard Wi-Fi, a hot drink, an Icelandic treat, and northern lights photos if the sky cooperates.

“The tour was an amazing experience and the people who run the tours are amazing people. The original night we had this tour my friends and I had a car accident and got stuck in a ditch. I had to call the tour company to see if we could reschedule due to being unable to make it to the meeting point on time. First and foremost the guide made sure we were all okay and then reassured me that we could go on the northern light tour tomorrow. After this I happened to ask him if he knew anyone who could help us get the rental car out of the…”

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Iceland: Ice Cave Captured with Professional Photos - The Super Jeep ride to the glacier
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Iceland: Ice Cave Captured with Professional Photos

15.Iceland: Ice Cave Captured with Professional Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $181

Ride a Super Jeep to Sapphire Ice Cave on Vatnajokull Glacier, then walk across blue ice with a certified glacier guide and photographer. You’ll learn how the glacier forms while receiving two or three edited personal photos, depending on departure time. The three-hour tour suits visitors who want a manageable glacier outing and a polished souvenir.

“We lived this tour! My family isn’t big on hiking, so this was just enough for us all. The guide was so nice and informative. Everything was great. Loved having the photos and not fighting with my kids about how badly I take pictures. Great memory!”

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