Houston Travel Buddies!

September 27 - October 4, 2026
*Optional Northern Iceland extension to follow, see below for details.

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club (https://www.photoflytravel.com/) have invited us to a one of a kind adventure throughout Iceland!

Email joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary.

Sign-up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/iceland-uncovered/

• 7 Nights /8 Days small group tour
• Breakfast daily
• 6 Dinners and 1 Lunch included
• Boutique B&Bs & top rated hotels
• 4×4 custom rigged Mercedes Sprinter van
• Private, local expert guide throughout
• Our Tour Director will be on hand to help those who want to learn more about using their cameras or tips on taking better photos. PhotoFly Travel Club adventures are laid back when it comes to photography. They are not workshop based tours and you do not need to be an avid photographer to join - all are welcome!
• All ground & water transfers included
• International airfare not included but we’re happy to help you find the best flights; flying in and out of Reykjavík International Airport (KEF).

Reykjavík Region

• Reykjavík: Explore the city on your own or hire a local guide
• Hallgrimskirkja Church: The country’s tallest & by far most domineering church
• The Blue Lagoon: Unique, supernatural blue water in this outdoor pool

Sudhurland Region (The South)

• The Golden Circle: Epic day trip takes us around breathtaking waterfalls, geysers, volcanic craters, and stunning national parks.
• Geysir Geothermal Area: see Strokkur geyser which shoots a column of water up to 98 ft.
• Gulfoss Falls: Thousands of tons of icy water thunder majestically down in a double-fall, deep into the gorge.
• Thingvellir National Park: Beautiful canyon, which is actually the meeting point of the American and Eurasian tectonic plates
• Kerid Volcanic Crater: Caldera composed of red volcanic rock 180 ft. deep, 560 ft. wide, 885 ft. across!
• Skogafoss Waterfall: Standing at 200 ft, impressive is an understatement.
• Vik’s Black Sand Beaches: At one end we will discover The Needles, unique basalt sea stack formations.
• Fjadrargljufur Canyon Hike: One of the most spectacular canyons in Iceland, natures wild creation stretches for 1 mile along the Fjaðrá River.
• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall: Fed by melting water from a glacier this powerful waterfall cascades into a pretty meadow

Highlands Region

• Vatnajokull National Park: Western Europe’s largest national park home to the continents largest glacier of the same name
• Walk in a stunning natural reserve in the highlands. Named after a Norse god, the title reflects to the rugged and dramatic landscapes known for dense birch forest, moss-covered lava fields, and endless scenery.
• Svartifoss (Black Falls): Water tumbling 100 ft over the edge, the falls are bordered on both sides by tall black basalt columns, resembling the pipes of a giant organ!
• Optional Glacier Hike: Sólheimajokull is a breathtaking outlet glacier originating from the mighty icecap of Mýrdalsjökull, and the scenery and views are simply stunning. We trek safely through a wonderland of glacial ice sculptures, meandering through ice ridges and deep crevasses with an expert glacier guide.

Austerland Region (The East)

• Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon: Blue, white, turquoise, and black streaked icebergs shift and creak
• Glacier Lagoon Boat Cruise: We’ll float among the huge icebergs of Jökulsárlón to get close

Vesturland Region (The West)

• Snaefellsnes Peninsula: Friendly towns and villages, spectacular mountains, tall seaside cliffs
• Village of Arnarstapi & Arch Rock: Harbor village home to magnificent basalt rock formations stacked along sea cliffs.
• Djúpalónssandur Beach: Picturesque beach is covered with countless, little black stones shaped by the constant pounding of waves, ocean, and wind.
• Hellnar: for centuries, Hellnar was among the largest fishing villages beneath the Snaefellsjokull ice cap. The village is home to one of Iceland's most peculiar caves, Badstofa. It's unique due to the way light enters and bounces off its colorful interior.
• Kirkjufell Mountain & Waterfalls: This extinct volcano is the icon of the peninsula

Join Us!

Price: $4,795
Single Supplement: $1,395

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/iceland-uncovered/

Optional North Iceland Extension
Geothermal Wonderland (3 nights)

October 4 - October 7, 2026

We’ll be here during an ideal time to see the mysterious Northern Lights!

• 3 nights /4 Days North Iceland small group tour
• Breakfast daily
• Boutique B&Bs & top rated hotels
• 4x4 custom rigged Mercedes Sprinters let us adventure off the path to witness and photograph so much more!
• Round-trip domestic flight included (REK <–> AEY), $400 value!
• Private, local expert guide

Nordurland Region (The North)

• Akureyri Town: Cute, small city in north Iceland
• Lake Mývatn: Expansive lake with ideal hiking and walking areas throughout
• Goðafoss Waterfall: 100 ft. wide with water flowing around a semicircular rim, it falls 40 ft. into the foaming pool below.
• Pseudocraters of Skutustadagigar: Formed by gas explosions when boiling lava flowed over these wetlands, the craters are a real site to photograph.
• Dimmuborgir: “The Dark Fortess” is the most common translation for these incredible lava formations.
• Mt. Namafjall, Geothermal Area: Gigantic mud craters surrounded by colorful sulfur crystals, boiling mud pots, steam vents, and other geological wonders.
• Dettifoss: Europe’s Most Powerful Waterfall!
• Ásbyrgi Canyon: A massive horseshoe-shaped rock formation, surrounded by cliffs reaching 328 ft.
• Hljodaklettar, “Cave of Echoes”: Strange echoes & acoustics created by the numerous caves and formations

Price: $2,595
Single Supplement: $450

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/iceland-uncovered/

If you dream of exploring some of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in the world, this expedition is for you! In an 18-day adventure, we'll travel through picturesque Sherpa villages, climb to the glacial Gokyo lakes, and cross impressive alpine passes, reaching the famous Everest Base Camp. The highlight of the tour is the optional ascent of Island Peak (6,189m), a unique alpine challenge offering an incredible panorama of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu.

This expedition is intended for experienced travelers, as well as those who want to exceed their limits through a technical ascent, who want to discover legendary trails, majestic and extremely beautiful peaks.

Highlights:
• Everest Base Camp (5,364m) – Feel the atmosphere of expeditions, admire the Khumbu Glacier and impressive Himalayan peaks
• Gokyo Valley – Famous glacial lakes and ascent to Gokyo Ri (5,357m) for spectacular Khumbu region panorama
• Cho La Pass (5,420m) – Technical route from Gokyo to Everest Base Camp trail
• Kala Patthar (5,545m) – Best viewpoint over Everest and the world's highest peaks
• Sagarmatha National Park – UNESCO heritage site with unique Himalayan flora and fauna
• Sherpa Culture Immersion – Authentic villages including Namche Bazaar, Dingboche, Tengboche
• Tengboche Monastery – Most important Buddhist site in Everest region, with stunning Ama Dablam backdrop
• Spectacular Kathmandu-Lukla Flight – Panoramic Himalayan views
• Optional: Island Peak (6,189m) – Alpine challenge with incredible views of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu

Difficulty: Easy-medium, 3-8 hours hiking/day, including climbs accessible to all. For Island Peak: above-average physical condition and winter mountain climbing experience required.
Accommodation: Comfortable 3★+ hotel in Kathmandu. Traditional lodges (teahouses) on route. Double rooms (mountain conditions can be simple).
Meals: All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during mountain route. Breakfast in Kathmandu included.
Minimum participants: 5

Recommended Equipment:
For trekking:
• Expedition bag 100-120L (duffle bag), backpack 30-50L
• Sleeping bag comfort -10/-12°C
• 3-season boots, sneakers, flip-flops
• Summer/winter trekking pants, overpants, merino/synthetic base layers, fleece, windstopper, down jacket, hardshell
• Thick socks, hat/balaclava, gloves, overgloves, sunglasses
• Trekking poles, sunscreen, lip balm
• Thermos, headlamp, batteries, personal medical kit

Additional for Island Peak:
• Climbing boots (4-season)
• Crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, ascender, descender, 3 carabiners
• Extra thermal insulation layer for summit night

WhatsApp: 832-686-3231 | Email: oakgeosciences@gmail.com