Where to Go: the 4 Best Photography Sessions Worldwide

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

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

Meet Arctic Adventures at Thingvellir National Park for a three-hour Silfra snorkeling trip. A PADI Divemaster fits you with a dry suit, thermal layers, and fins before you float through glacial water between the North American and Eurasian plates. Underwater photos, cookies, and hot chocolate are included.

“Incredible experience! One of the coolest things we've ever done. The fissure was beautiful and our guide, Jampy, was great. Highly recommend!”

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

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

Join a small-group 4x4 minibus from Reykjavik and search dark countryside for the Aurora Borealis. Guides such as Laura, Piotr, Nebo, and Karol explain the science, serve cocoa and pastries, and take photos. The tour lasts four hours, with free lifetime rebooking if the lights stay hidden.

“Thomas, the guide was very informative, the stop for the northern lights was great and the hot chocolate superb!”

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3.Northern Lights Jeep Tour – Icelandic Guide | Photos | Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $239Top rated

Join guide Magnus from Reykjavik at 9 p.m. for a four-hour northern lights chase in a 4x4 vehicle. With no fixed viewing site, you can move between dark viewpoints, learn how the aurora forms, receive help with photos, and warm up with hot chocolate.

“Magnus was very knowledgable and great at explaining how the lights appear. We were lucky to have a clear night. He took awesome photos! The hot chocolate was delicious.”

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4.Northern Lights Jeep Tour – Icelandic Guide | Photos | Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $239

Join Magnus or another Icelandic local for a four-hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik. Ride in a late-model 4x4, hear Viking, troll, and elf stories, enjoy homemade hot chocolate, and receive professional photos. Groups reach 14 people, with private tours also available.

“The aurora actinity was not strong but the tour experience was great! Highly recommend if you want to beat the crowds. The guide goes the extra mile.”

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