In Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, the Arctic foxes roam the land and Hornvik bay is probably the best place in the world to photograph this only original land mammal in Iceland in the summer. In Hornstrandir, all flora and fauna is protected by law and that makes the foxes more relaxed around us humans. The bay itself is a very beautiful area with a lot of opportunities to photograph various bird species that nest there in the summer and the stunning landscape offers photographers many opportunities. The huge cliffs of Horn and Hælavík are the breeding grounds for over six million seabirds and that alone makes the area the perfect habitat for the Arctic fox. Hornvik Bay is quite inaccessible and a boat or on foot is the only mean of transportation, since there are no roads in Hornstrandir.
The tour in a nutshell, includes boat rides out to Hornvík and back, with accommodation in tents and delicious food for the duration of the tour. During the day, you can explore Hornvík bay and surrounding mountains, with numerous options of hikes and zodiac landing spots for various photography options. There are few dens in the valley and in the surrounding area of the camp and we often spot cubs on an evening even within camp, and playing on the beach.
This tour caters for your individual photographic needs. If you have a specific shot in mind, or would just like to spend an extended period out at our camp and hike on your own, this is the tour for you. You are in charge of your time in Hornstrandir, accompanied by a knowledgeable Borea guide, who will take care of preparing delicious meals and making sure things run smoothly, so you can focus on your photography.