Photography Holidays

There are a number of operators offering photography holidays or tours in Iceland.
Has anyone any experience with any operators and which ones would they recommend?

The Vik i Mrydal Walkabout

I don't know if this will be useful for Icelandic-bound travellers but a friend and I did a 4-hour walkabout in the southern village of Vik and I recently blogged about it here.

It's a pretty little village that's big on sights and summers are wonderful.

There's mountain hiking and puffin-watching. Something I will do when I get up there next time.

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Greenland May 2013

Hi all,

Denmark + Greenland:

I will be in Denmark (18 - 22 May) and Greenland (23 - 30 May). For Greenland : Ilulissat, Sisimut and Kangerlussuaq. Any others too? And any tips to maximise every buck? I'm concerned about accommodation and other activities should I decide to join tours.

Also any recommendations for Denmark? Mons Klint looks nice but really hard to get to... If not, then just places around Copenhagen (Malmo, Rodskilde, Hillerod, etc.).

Cheers

March vs April for scandinavian travel

Hi, I am planning on traveling Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg and Moscow in March or April of this year. I do have a bit of flexibility on the month but neither are great options weatherwise from what i understand. The deciding factor will be weather. I can make April work, but March would be preferable. Is there going to be much difference in weather? or enough to try to bend my schedule to go in april instead of march? thanks so much!!

Travelling with a 1 1/2-year old

Hi - We are planning to travel the first time with our son in September 2013 (1 1/2-years at this time) for about 3 weeks.

Has anybody personal travel experiences with a young child either with a camper or car (sleeping in cabins on camping grounds). - We won't rush around. If we like a place we will stay for a couple of days.

We are also looking for a child friendly hotel in Oslo.

Thanks in advance.

Landmannalaugar-Porsmork Hike

I am planning to walk the above trail this summer. Within the June to August window is there a period when the weather is less changeable than at other times or do I book the huts and hope for the best? I have the Lonely Planet guidebook and details of the owners Ferdafelag Islands. Is it too early to book now or should I get it out of the way as soon as possible? I will stay at the four huts.

Also, I don't own a mobile phone but it might be a good idea if I took one along the hike for safety purposes. I can either buy a 'pay as you go' phone here in the UK or wait until arrival in Iceland; which is better?

Svalbard in February

Will be in Svalbard from 15-17 Feb (first day of sun!!!). Does anyone know if there is enough sun to see the scenery then? Also, if you're going to be there during that time, holler! Would love to meet up with people for coffee or activities.

Iceland's Northen Lights help please!

Me and some friends are going to Iceland in the middle of February. We have just less than a week and wanted to get as much in as possible during the time. My main purpose to go is to eat Hakarl but reading up on Iceland there is clearly soooo much more to do. I would absolutely love to see the Northen Lights but know nothing about them. Is it the right time of year? do i need to go somewhere in particular to see them? Any information at all would be really useful. General recommendations on our itinerary would be cool too.

Thanks in advanced.

Edited by: katija on Jan 6, 2013 10:19 AM