Ameture photographer, seeking first adventure

Book a flight
Rent a car (or take your bicycle if you are of that mind - but remember it will be like windy days in the west of Ireland nearly every day)
Get a map
Go for at least a couple of weeks, so you can get well away from Reykjavik and not feel too pressured for time, and have some nice weather turn up from time to time
Wander where you feel like it, because nearly everywhere is amazing
You'll find lots of places to camp
Go to swimming pools for a soak, there are lots of them
Cook for yourself, food from supermarkets isn't too expensive bad so long as you don't buy it in small villages
Probably aim to finish up before September has gone too far, as the weather is getting worse pretty quick and campsites are closing down

And you won't lack for wonderful photogenic scenery

Thanks. I cant see it happening this year but that means I can plan it for next year. Maybe do two weeks in late August early September. will I get the northern lights at that time of the year do you think

will I get the northern lights at that time of the year do you think

You can never say you will. But there is about 7 hours proper darkness per night at the beginning of September. So if you get some clear skies and are prepared to stay up late to watch, you have chance.

Consider early summer, even though you will then have zero chance of northern lights, because there will be more snow still on the hills, which makes scenery prettier.

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