The 3 Photography Sessions That Earn the Trip

1.Hot Spring and Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $225Our pick

Start around 5pm with Fairbanks ice art, then stop for dinner before heading to Chena Hot Springs. Guide Kevin or Tabitha helps you photograph the Aurora Borealis and may chase clearer skies beyond the resort. Soak in the mineral pool, watch for the lights, and return around 1 to 2am.

“Hot Springs very relaxing. Not the best night for viewing but guide Tabitha was great. Learned a lot about winter life and sustainability.”

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2.Golden Circle Private Tour Tomato Soup Lunch and Secret Lagoon with Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $800Top rated

Join photographer-guide Luke EM for an eight-hour private Golden Circle tour from Reykjavík. Visit Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, Kerið Crater, Friðheimar tomato farm, and the Secret Lagoon. Your group of up to four travels by Jeep, pauses for tomato soup, and gets help capturing memorable photos along the way.

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3.River-braids & Geothermal Private Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

From Reykjavík, fly with Volcano Heli over the Ölfusá and Þjórsá rivers, black sand beaches, and Hengill’s steaming hot springs. The 1-hour-45-minute private flight carries up to three people and includes one door off for photography. Pilots Julian and Matt have both received strong praise for their flying and local know-how.

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