Strabo Photo Tour Collection

Iceland: New Itinerary

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Ron Rosenstock and Strabo Tours are pleased to offer this exclusive tour to Iceland. The unique interplay of light and shadows in Iceland, together with the intensive colors of the rapidly changing nature, makes every photographer’s heart jump! The traditional theme and image of Iceland has been ice and fire, but it is much more than that. Mother Nature has painted a magnificent tapestry of colors with geological phenomena unmatched elsewhere in the world. Inexorably intertwined with this exotic natural environment are the 280,000 Icelanders who along with their Nordic and Celtic ancestors have called this North Atlantic Island their home for over 1100 years. They live mostly along the coast; over one-third live within a 20-kilometer radius of Reykjavik, the capital city.

Experience the vast volcanic landscape, breathtaking glaciers, and hardy Viking hospitality that have been celebrated for centuries in Icelandic sagas. On this unique expedition, view towering volcanic pillars, hike to stunning waterfalls, and languish in ancient geyser springs. From the capital city to remote farms on the tips of exposed fjords, Iceland is picturesque, including some features of the moon surface. Volcanoes, hot springs, and glaciers influence the look and feel of the country. At every turn, the vistas will astound you. Join us on this exploratory adventure of one of our planet’s most fascinating and unique environments.

Join accomplished photographer and guide Ron Rosenstock across Iceland. Ron started leading photo tours in 1967. In those years he has led more than 200 tours to many destinations worldwide. Ron retired last year from Clark University after teaching photography there for thirty years. His published books include his exquisite black and white photographs: The Light of Ireland, Chiostro (Cloister), and Hymn to the Earth. Ron’s work has been featured in over one hundred exhibitions, both in the U.S. and abroad, and his photographs are to be found in the permanent collections of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, the Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, Mass., The Polaroid Collection in Cambridge, Mass., and the International Center of Photography in New York City. Ron’s striking; one-of-a-kind photographs can be seen at www.ronrosenstock.com.
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As this is an active expedition with moderate hikes, you should be in good physical condition. While hotels selected are the best available, accommodations are basic with a private bath in each room, except for three evenings where there are shared baths and bedrooms.

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Notes

A note from your photo instructor Ron Rosenstock:
April 2006 I made my first trip to Iceland on a scouting tour for Strabo Tours. I was astounded! Iceland is an incredible country, a land of waterfalls, rainbows, glaciers, ice floes, sea stacks, and very friendly people who all speak English. It is a MUST for landscape photographers. Imagine photographing an ice cave with sunlight glistening through the sculpted forms, a lagoon filled with ice floes, and the reflections of a glacier at sunrise in a perfectly still lake.

One of the nicest aspects of travel to Iceland is the relatively short flying time from the east coast of the U.S -- less time than traveling to Ireland. Keflavik Airport is the most, user-friendly one I’ve ever encountered. Iceland has the best of what New Zealand, Ireland, and Alaska have all wrapped up in a small country the size of Kentucky.

Pricing Info

Tour land cost: $5,295 US Dollars based upon minimum of 6 paying participants. There is a small group surcharge of $700 if 4-5 paying participants. All our program prices are based on double occupancy unless noted in exceptions.

Single room supplement: $495; single rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed. We try to accommodate travelers who request single accommodations, as well as travelers who are looking for a roommate. If a single room is requested, or if we are unable to find a suitable roommate, you will be required to pay the supplement.

Note: The land costs on international tours is based upon current exchange rates. Although the rate has been relatively stable, should it change, there may need to be an adjustment in the land cost.

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