Summer Photo Tour - West Fjords and Highlands
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- Photograph Magnificent Látrabjarg Cliffs
- Visit Colorful Kerlingafjöll mountains
- Explore Volcanic landscape with its luminous green moss in amazing patterns
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- All accommodation costs during the tour
- Breakfast from the second day till last day, picnic lunch from day 1 till the last day, dinner from day 1 until the second to last day
- Professional English speaking driver guide and photographer
- 4X4 truck (Jeep) and gasoline
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Accommodation: Hotel Hellnar
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Accommodation: Guesthouse in Vatnsnes Peninsula
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Arrival time in Reykjavík late afternoon or early evening.
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