Know Before You Go
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming Iceland Photo Pro Expedition or just want to learn more about the land of ice and fire, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of helpful resources, from wildlife guides and packing tips to nature trivia and thrilling travel stories to fuel your excitement.
Travel Tips
Iceland Wildlife Guide
Iceland Wildlife Guide
Learn about Arctic foxes, puffins, whales and other animals you may encounter in Iceland.
Iceland Nature Trivia
Iceland Nature Trivia
Take our Iceland nature quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with friends to see who knows the most about the land of fire and ice!
Photography Tips
Photography Tips
Check out our pro tips for photographing Iceland's natural wonders. This Nat Hab photo guide offers tutorials on how to capture memorable images on your Icelandic nature journey.
Travel Stories & Articles
Discover the Top Places to See Animals in Iceland
Discover the Top Places to See Animals in Iceland
—By Michelle Peters
When one daydreams about Iceland, the images that likely spring to mind are volcanic landscapes and vast glaciers—after all, this is the Land of Fire and Ice. And yet, despite the harsh Arctic temperatures, wildlife enthusiasts find a plethora of wondrous Iceland animals rarely seen by the average tourist.
How to Unplug on an Iceland Adventure
How to Unplug on an Iceland Adventure
—By Cathy Brown
Being more present on an Icelandic trip doesn’t just apply to better wildlife and landscape viewing. Icelandic culture is rooted in magic, mythology and mystical beings, and no visitor will be able to curiously play with exploring the possibilities of those realms from behind a screen.
Being more present on an Icelandic trip doesn’t just apply to better wildlife and landscape viewing. Icelandic culture is rooted in magic, mythology and mystical beings, and no visitor will be able to curiously play with exploring the possibilities of those realms from behind a screen.
Iceland Full Circle: A Photo Pro Expedition
Iceland Full Circle: A Photo Pro Expedition
—By Megan Brief
Imagine photographing sweeping vistas in the golden light of the Midnight Sun, capturing a majestic humpback whale as it breaches from the icy waters of the Atlantic and framing a puffin as it dives off a moss-laden precipice. These are just a few of the epic sights you can experience on Iceland Full Circle: A Photo Pro Expedition!
Imagine photographing sweeping vistas in the golden light of the Midnight Sun, capturing a majestic humpback whale as it breaches from the icy waters of the Atlantic and framing a puffin as it dives off a moss-laden precipice. These are just a few of the epic sights you can experience on Iceland Full Circle: A Photo Pro Expedition!
From Whales to Waterfalls: 14 Must-Take Photos of Iceland
From Whales to Waterfalls: 14 Must-Take Photos of Iceland
—By Michelle Peters
If you’re a passionate nature photographer, visions of Iceland likely dance in your head. With its geological wonders and rugged beauty, this small island nation offers boundless opportunities for capturing nature’s unscripted moments, whether it’s the glitter of a black-sand beach or a snuggle between Arctic foxes.
If you’re a passionate nature photographer, visions of Iceland likely dance in your head. With its geological wonders and rugged beauty, this small island nation offers boundless opportunities for capturing nature’s unscripted moments, whether it’s the glitter of a black-sand beach or a snuggle between Arctic foxes.
Photographing Iceland’s Puffins
Photographing Iceland’s Puffins
—By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage
Iceland is home to millions of nesting Atlantic puffins, approximately 60% of the global population of 12 million birds, give or take. While this number seems impressive, and you’d think they’d practically be falling from the sky all around us, finding and photographing them can sometimes be challenging.
Iceland is home to millions of nesting Atlantic puffins, approximately 60% of the global population of 12 million birds, give or take. While this number seems impressive, and you’d think they’d practically be falling from the sky all around us, finding and photographing them can sometimes be challenging.
An Insider’s Guide to Iceland
An Insider’s Guide to Iceland
—By Megan Brief
Circle the Land of Fire and Ice like a local!
Circle the Land of Fire and Ice like a local!
A Guide’s Guide to Iceland’s Waterfalls
A Guide’s Guide to Iceland’s Waterfalls
—By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage
Waterfalls are only a small piece of the experience of Iceland, but they are endlessly fascinating. The dynamic way in which Iceland was formed and is still forming ensures that around every corner there will be something new to see. In my opinion, time spent enjoying, exploring and photographing these waterfalls is a highlight of our Iceland expeditions.
Waterfalls are only a small piece of the experience of Iceland, but they are endlessly fascinating. The dynamic way in which Iceland was formed and is still forming ensures that around every corner there will be something new to see. In my opinion, time spent enjoying, exploring and photographing these waterfalls is a highlight of our Iceland expeditions.
Iceland Video: The Eruptive Side of the “Land of Fire and Ice”
Iceland Video: The Eruptive Side of the “Land of Fire and Ice”
—By Candice Gaukel Andrews
Let’s take a closer look at the “fire side” of Iceland for a change, turn over some stones, so to speak, and try to discover how this peaceful and enchanting island relates to the Red Planet.
Let’s take a closer look at the “fire side” of Iceland for a change, turn over some stones, so to speak, and try to discover how this peaceful and enchanting island relates to the Red Planet.
Video: Iceland at Its Most Elemental
Video: Iceland at Its Most Elemental
—By Candice Gaukel Andrews
According to the Sagas of Icelanders, a Norwegian named Naddoddr was the first Norseman to reach Iceland, arriving in the ninth century. During the one summer that he stayed there, he was surprised by the fact...
According to the Sagas of Icelanders, a Norwegian named Naddoddr was the first Norseman to reach Iceland, arriving in the ninth century. During the one summer that he stayed there, he was surprised by the fact...
