Skálakot sessions
Two full days and one half day photographing Icelandic horses across the manor’s mountain farm.
South Iceland · 2027
Icelandic Horse
Photography
The majesty and magic of Iceland’s original Viking horses.
With photographer Sandy Sharkey
From $8,175 CAD per person
Duration6 days / 5 nights
2027 DatesJune 21–27Sold outJune 28–July 4
Group sizeOnly 6 guests
Home baseSkálakot Manor
A photographic adventure
Where horses and landscape become one.
Icelandic horses descend from the original Viking settlement horses and remain one of the purest horse breeds in the world. Their character, movement and extraordinary manes are inseparable from the country’s elemental landscape.
This carefully curated journey combines intimate equine photography with black-sand beaches, mountain farms, waterfalls and the remote South Iceland Highlands.
Your route at a glance
From Keflavík to South Iceland.
Arrive at Keflavík International Airport, then join the included group van transfer to Skálakot Manor in South Iceland. Guests arrange their international flights separately.
Your photographic guide
Sandy Sharkey
Acclaimed equine and wildlife photographer, advocate and storyteller Sandy Sharkey leads this small-group experience with Kattuk Expeditions. Her approach balances technical guidance with patience, observation and respect for the horses.
With only six guests, there is space for individual instruction and the freedom to work thoughtfully in changing light.
Signature experience
Horses in motion.
Iceland in every frame.
Photograph Icelandic horses moving through vivid green terrain, mountain streams and the long summer light.
Journey highlights
Created for remarkable photographs—and a remarkable week.
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Vik black-sand beach
A morning equine session among volcanic sand, Atlantic surf and dramatic basalt scenery.
Lupins at Skógafoss
Photograph Icelandic horses among lupins, with the magnificent Skógafoss waterfall in the background.
The Highlands
A full day devoted to remote landscapes and the elemental character of South Iceland.
Small-group guidance
Photographic leadership from Sandy Sharkey with a maximum of only six guests.
Manor hospitality
Fine dining, comfortable rooms and access to the Nordic spa at award-winning Skálakot Manor.
Time to explore
A free afternoon for spa time or optional riding, glacier, fishing, Jeep, ATV or helicopter experiences.
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Your journey
Six days immersed in South Iceland.
Arrive in Iceland
Arrive at Keflavík and check into an airport hotel. Accommodation this evening is not included.
Welcome to Skálakot
Included transfer from the airport, manor check-in and an afternoon horse photography session. Lunch and dinner included.
Vík and Lupins at Skógafoss
A morning horse photography session on Vík’s black-sand beach, followed by another photographic opportunity at Skógafoss. A portable paddock brings horses into a field of lupins, with the waterfall as a spectacular backdrop.
Horses at the manor
A full day photographing horses at Skálakot, with optional manor activities available at additional cost.
The Highlands
A full-day journey through dramatic highland scenery, remote valleys and volcanic landscapes.
Morning light
A final two-to-three-hour horse session followed by a free afternoon for rest, spa time or optional touring.
Departure
Breakfast, an 11:00 a.m. checkout and included transportation to Keflavík International Airport.
What’s included
Hosted in comfort.
- Five nights at Skálakot Manor
- All meals indicated during the manor stay
- Guiding by Sandy Sharkey, Fred Stillman and Skálakot staff
- All scheduled photography sessions
- Vik beach and Highlands transportation
- Keflavík–Skálakot return transfers
- Use of the Nordic spa
- Scheduled excursions in the itinerary
Not included
Plan ahead.
- Flights to and from Iceland
- Airport hotel on the arrival night
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional excursions and additional spa services
Activity and preparation
Comfortable movement across varied terrain.
Guests should be able to walk at least four kilometres without assistance and navigate grassy, rocky, wet and beach terrain. This is not fast-paced hiking, but sturdy footwear and sure footing are important.
June can be mild, cool, wet, windy—or surprisingly warm. Layering and weatherproof outerwear are essential under Iceland’s nearly continuous summer daylight.
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Warm, light layers
- Sturdy footwear with grip
- Gloves, hat and sunglasses
- Swimsuit and sleep mask
- Camera rain protection
Tour documents
June 21–27, 2027
Download welcome guide (PDF) ↗Download planning & packing guide (PDF) ↗June 28–July 4, 2027
Download welcome guide (PDF) ↗Download planning & packing guide (PDF) ↗Packing and preparation guidance for your trip. Your latest booking email confirms meeting times and final departure arrangements.
Before you reserve
Payment, cancellations & travel insurance.
A non-refundable $1,000 CAD deposit per person secures your booking. Final payment is due 90 days before arrival. Please review these terms before booking.
Guest cancellations
90 days or fewer before arrival: Your booking is non-refundable.
Travel insurance is required
Unexpected illness, personal circumstances or travel disruption can prevent you from joining your trip. Because bookings are non-refundable within 90 days of arrival, all travellers must purchase travel insurance that includes trip-cancellation coverage.
Check that your policy covers your tour, travel arrangements and circumstances, including applicable exclusions and purchase deadlines. Insurance is purchased separately; reimbursement depends on your insurer’s policy.
If Kattuk cancels
If Kattuk Expeditions cancels the tour due to unforeseen circumstances, your tour payments will be refunded in full.
This tour refund does not cover separately booked flights, accommodation or other travel expenses.
Six-guest photographic journey
From $8,175 CAD per person
$8,175 CAD sharing a room · $9,875 CAD single occupancy
Two departures: June 21–27 and June 28–July 4, 2027. Availability and room options will be shown before checkout.
Moments from our adventures
Iceland.
A glimpse of our Iceland adventures, shared from Kattuk’s Instagram.
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Plan your expedition
A little more detail.
Save the Iceland brochure to browse at your leisure or share with a travel companion.
Book your Iceland journey
Choose your departure.
Select a 2027 departure, choose shared or single occupancy, enter your guest details and complete the $1,000 CAD deposit securely online.
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2027 Dates
Choose your Iceland departure.
June 21–27, 2027Sold out
June 28–July 4, 20276 spots available — contact to book
The live booking calendar is being prepared. In the meantime, our team can confirm space and room options personally.
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We are happy to discuss flights, room arrangements, photography experience, mobility or optional activities before you reserve.
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