Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/akureyri/ Specific Location # Akureyri NaturesLens treats Akureyri as a specific wildlife photography location in Iceland, with notes focused on the habitats, access points and subjects photographers need to understand rather than general sightseeing. This location context supports the wider destination archive: Iceland’s second city, in the north of the country, the usual gateway for boat trips out to the puffin colonies of Grímsey Island. Iceland’s second city, in the north of the country, the usual gateway for boat trips out to the puffin colonies of Grímsey Island. Single occupancy Maximum 7 guests Experienced guidance 2 departures - [![Join Us For The Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Photograph-the-puffins-of-Grimsey-Island-with-NaturesLens-in-2025-07-1024x683.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/iceland/puffins-of-iceland/) ### 28th Jun - 5th Jul 2027 - Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island **Location:** Iceland Travel to Iceland with us for a wildlife photography holiday on Iceland's Grímsey Island, during June 2027, focused on Atlantic Puffins during the arctic summer. **7 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£2499** Guided By **Robin Lowry** [View Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/iceland/puffins-of-iceland/) - [![Join Us For The Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Photograph-the-puffins-of-Grimsey-Island-with-NaturesLens-in-2025-07-1024x683.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/iceland/puffins-of-iceland-2028/) ### 3rd - 10th Jul 2028 - Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island **Location:** Iceland Travel to Iceland for a June 2028 wildlife photography holiday on Grímsey Island, focused on Atlantic Puffins during the Arctic summer. **7 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£2899** Guided By **Robin Lowry** [View Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/iceland/puffins-of-iceland-2028/) - ## Akureyri questions ### What are the best photography trips for wildlife at Akureyri? NaturesLens runs small-group wildlife photography holidays that visit Akureyri, planned around time with the subjects rather than sightseeing. Current departures are [Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/iceland/puffins-of-iceland/) (28 June-5 July 2027) & [Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/iceland/puffins-of-iceland-2028/) (3-10 July 2028). ## Akureyri questions ### Who leads the photography holidays at Akureyri, & how big are the groups? Robin Lowry leads the NaturesLens trips that visit Akureyri. Groups are limited to between 7 & 10 photographers, depending on the trip, so everyone has space to work & receives individual guidance, with the exact maximum shown on each trip page. ## Akureyri questions ### What wildlife can I photograph at Akureyri? Species featured on the NaturesLens trips that visit Akureyri include Arctic Skua, Arctic Tern, Atlantic Puffin, Black Guillemot, Black-legged Kittiwake, Common Eider, Common Guillemot & Common Raven. Which species you see depends on the departure & the season, & as with all wildlife photography, sightings can never be guaranteed.