REYKJAVÍK GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Chasing Arctic Light: Reykjavík to East Greenland’s Untouched Glaciers
A 9‑day guided photography tour beginning in Reykjavík that takes adult photographers to East Greenland’s glaciers, fjords, ice caves and remote settlements.
Chasing Arctic Light: Reykjavík to East Greenland’s Untouched Glaciers.
East Greenland is a photographer’s undiscovered paradise: nearly untouched, raw nature where massive glaciers, dramatic fjords, ice caves and remote coastal villages form a catalogue of Arctic subjects. This guided itinerary focuses on capturing textured ice, stark landscapes and local life in an environment that feels both pristine and immediate.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Majestic Glaciers & Ice Caves
Photograph sculpted ice and cavernous blue light on guided glacier walks and in ice caves; the schedule includes visits that put Knud Rasmussen Glacier and other massive ice features in front of your lens.
Immersive Arctic Fjords Around Tasiilaq
Boat journeys through Ammassalik and Sermiligaaq fjords and coastal trips from Tasiilaq reveal rugged mountains, coastal cliffs and shifting light for wide‑angle and telephoto landscape work.
Authentic Encounters in Remote Settlements
Visits to small settlements such as Tinit and cultural stops like Egon’s House offer opportunities to photograph daily life and local scenes in communities accessible only by boat.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
The trip begins with a group meet in Reykjavík, then moves quickly from Iceland’s volcanic coast to East Greenland: flights and sea transfers deliver photographers into fjords, glacier fronts and small settlements. Expect full days of boat trips, guided glacier walks and hikes around Tasiilaq, with focused sessions aimed at ice textures, wildlife and cultural portraits.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who it does not.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour duration is 9 Days.
Where do we meet for the trip?
Meet the group in Reykjavík on Day 1.
Who can participate?
This tour is for adult photographers and their adult family members.
What are the main itinerary highlights?
Highlights include boat trips through fjords, a guided glacier walk and ice cave visit, the Knud Rasmussen Glacier, visits to Ikateq and the remote settlement of Tinit, and hikes around Tasiilaq.
What subjects will I photograph on this trip?
Expect to photograph East Greenland’s glaciers, dramatic fjords, ice caves, rugged Arctic landscapes, wildlife and remote village life.