16th - 23rd Jun. 2025 - £1999
Europe - Guided By Robin Lowry
Reserve with a deposit of £450
Grímsey Island is probably the best location in the world to capture two specific types of images: the first is puffins under the midnight sun, for which the location is unparalleled, & the second is puffins in flight, the results of our guests demonstrate time & again the suitability of Grímsey Island for getting those perfect ‘in-flight’ images!
Soaring cliffs surround Grímsey Island, located off the coast of Iceland & the southwest side features magnificent basalt columns; this is one of the best places to photograph the Atlantic Puffins of Iceland. The vegetation is abundant & consists of marshland, grass & moss. Thousands of seabirds live on the island, such as white wagtails, snow buntings, kittiwakes, razorbills, guillemots, & an abundance of puffins & terns. Seals & whales may also be found in the vicinity.
Grímsey Island has become widely regarded as one of the best places in Iceland to photograph & see puffins and one of the very best places in the world to photograph Atlantic Puffins in flight.
NaturesLens has been running trips to Grímsey Island for 4 years. We were the first UK operator to schedule trips to the island, & our guides & guests have produced some amazing imagery, which can be seen in our gallery area.
The property we will be staying in on Grímsey is ideally located close to the bird cliffs. It is clean & simple. We have chosen to base this workshop on the island for six days & five nights; this will give participants the freedom & flexibility to photograph wherever, whenever, & whatever they choose during the 22 hours of daylight available each day.
We have arranged to take one of the Grímsey Island guesthouses in its entirety for our group & we have planned our trip to coincide with the Atlantic Puffin nesting cycle.
Throughout this photography holiday, , a member of the NaturesLens guiding team, will be on hand to guide & lead you. will provide assistance & advice as needed & help you develop your skills. will help you capture images of the Atlantic Puffins of the Arctic Circle & much of the other birdlife found on Grímsey Island.
Grímsey is a small Icelandic island located off the north coast of the main island of Iceland; Grímsey Island is the only place in Iceland within the Arctic Circle. The seascapes, including an array of wildflowers, are fabulous & the dramatic Arctic light makes for some superb, creative photography.
The Grímsey Island nature reserve offers excellent scenery for photography. Standing at the 66th parallel & enjoying the benefits provided by the light & hues of the Midnight Sun is an experience that any serious photographer should not miss.
The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.
We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.
Here is a list of items we recommend that you bring. While you must bring some of these items (i.e. passport if you are traveling from abroad), please note that many of the items listed below are only recommendations & are not a requirement.
Recommended Clothing – the following is a guide as to what clothing you may require throughout this photography holiday, the list is not exhaustive & you do not require absolutely everything on this list, should you have any questions, please contact us via email or phone.
Hat to protect from sun, jacket suitable for a mixed climate, layers of neutral coloured clothing suitable for a mixed climate, lightweight waterproof jacket, lightweight waterproof over-trousers, sturdy boots suitable for a mixed climate & sunglasses
Recommended Camera Equipment – the following is a guide as to what camera equipment you may require throughout this photography holiday, the list is not exhaustive & you do not require absolutely everything on this list, should you have any questions, please contact us via email or phone.
100-400mm, 150-500mm or 150-600mm, 17-40mm or 24-105mm, 600mm or 800mm, card reader, long prime lens in the range of 500mm, medium zoom lens in the range of 70-200mm, mirrorless or DSLR camera body, notebook or laptop, portable hard-disk drive or SSD for storage of your images, spare mirrorless or DSLR camera body, telephoto zoom lens in the range of 200-600mm, tripod & wide angle lens in the range of 16-35mm
Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.
Before booking the Puffins of Iceland photography holiday, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the inclusions & exclusions for the trip. Understanding these lists will give you a clear idea of what to expect during your wildlife photography adventure.
Accommodation as specified in the description, all photography sessions & appropriate permits, guidance & advice from our photography holiday guide & meals on a full-board basis
Activities not listed on the itinerary, all drinks, all flights, flights to start location, meals not listed on the itinerary, personal expenses of any type, required insurances, sundries, tips & gratuities, transportation to start location & visas
As the images below show, photography on Grímsey Island is not just about the Atlantic Puffins! With the assistance of [event_guide_first_names], you will have opportunities to capture the other birdlife of the island, which includes Arctic Terns, Common Snipes, Golden Plovers, Redwings, Snow Buntings, Oystercatchers, Red-necked Phalathropes & more.
NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.
The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.
NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.
In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.
Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.
Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.
All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.
NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.
NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.
NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.
Payment of a deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.
All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions.
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