iceland winter edition: February 11-17, 2025

Into the Wild is a chance to take a moment for you. To dive deep into your wild woman self. To rediscover the wonder and beauty of both earth’s nature and YOUR nature. To gain the experience of Photographing Nature’s wildness with other women.

Come unite in one of the most wild places on earth: ICELAND. Experience the intensely remote canyons, waterfalls and glaciers with women across the globe, where you will learn all things about aurora photography, self-improvement, courage, and stress-relief. This retreat is designed to help you rediscover you. We offer many types of adventure within this retreat, most of which you can opt in or out of. 

This edition of Into the Wild is all about the Northern Lights, which are absolutely breathtaking. While viewing the Northern Lights is never guaranteed, we are confident that we will be able to experience the natural beauty of the Northern Lights and capture some amazing shots of it.

Do you have an interest in landscape photography? Northern Lights and stars cape photography? Hot springs? Hiking? Glacial adventures? Self-rediscovery? Self-empowerment? Bringing out your inner wild woman?

This retreat is for you, and women like you. Come as you are and leave as your best self.

Below is the information on what you come away with from this retreat.

Join us and rediscover your wild woman.

Cost for Iceland is $3200 per person for 6 nights. All lodging, food, and transportation during the retreat is included, and ALL rooms are shared occupancy. You just need to get yourself to the Iceland KEF airport and back. Airport transfers will also be provided by Into the Wild. The best option is to get a flight that comes in around 6:30am on February 11th, 2025.

Who:

Women. From anywhere. Women with a passion for photography or adventure- or both. Women who want to learn and discover. Women who want to uncover or rediscover themselves.

Why:

When is the last time you enjoyed week abroad for yourself? To develop the inner you, your skills and to have adventures you deserve?

NOTE: THIS PARTICULAR INTO THE WILD RETREAT IS ALL ABOUT THE ADVENTURE AND THE INCREDIBLE SIGHTS AND EXPERIENCES. We engage in relaxation as well, since Iceland has many wonderful hot springs to experience, but please be prepared for adventure! The weather will be very unpredictable. Our schedule will change a lot. But you will have FUN!

When:

February 11-17, 2025. You DO NOT want to miss this. You will fly in on the morning of Tuesday the 11th of January, (around 6:30am is a great arrival time) and fly out on Monday morning the 17th.

What:

A women’s retreat built to help you rediscover you, your passions, and this beautiful earth you live on. An experience unlike any other that will make you feel youthful and adventurous. A bonding experience not to be missed.

We will hike together. Learn about aurora photography together. Marvel at the fire-and-ice nature of Iceland. See wildness like no other while spending each night in cozy guest houses and hotels. Creating unforgettable memories, together, of course.

IMPORTANT NOTE: tHIS RETREAT WILL INVOLVE WILD ADVENTURES. wE ENCOURAGE ALL WHO ATTEND TO BE READY FOR a HIKE OF MODERATE DIFFICULTY. We also request that you be comfortable in the cold and dark (We will guide you on what to wear and bring). WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO STRIVE for and GET TO A MODERATE, 3 mile HIKE LEVEL BY MID November SO YOU CAN BE READY TO HIKE WITH THE GROUP. iF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS, JUST ASK! wendy@intothewildphotocamp.com

Additionally, we will be moving from one lodging to another a few times. This will help us see more and drive less. Pack accordingly!

COVID-19 disclaimer: there will be no refunds due to pandemics or illness. In severe, unforseen circumstances determined by the retreat hosts, we will opt to postpone the retreat for an agreed upon time in 2026.

If you are uncomfortable with travel during these uncertain times, we suggest that you wait until you feel more certainty to be wild with us :)

Additionally, due to the nature of retreat planning, refunds are not available. If you can no longer attend after purchasing, you can sell your spot to another individual, which usually ends up being no problem since most retreats sell out.

A reminder: your expenses are all paid, except your flights to and from iceland from your home. We cover lodging, activities, food, transport, etc!

Have you ever been to a place so otherworldly you could hardly wrap your mind around it?

We can show you all of Iceland’s amazing sights and help you wander.

Note: During this trip, there will be around 6 hours of daylight per day. :)

Because we wanted something that was deeper and more immersive, we will be mostly staying in hotels and airbnbs. ALL rooms are SHARED rooms. We’ve coordinated outdoor excursions, meals, and lessons to inspire, nourish, and fill your soul.

All rooms are shared occupancy. No private rooms are available.

these are the activities we have planned during the 6 days:

(Please note: Iceland is truly wild. Weather will almost definitely alter our schedule and potentially make certain activities impossible. We will do our best to reschedule any activity in case of bad weather!)

Hike on a glacier

Daily Northern Lights viewing (we may not be able to actually see them every night, but if we can, we will!)

Visiting the Blue Lagoon

Visiting Sky Lagoon

Other Hot Spring soaks and relaxation

Snorkeling in between techtonic plates (optional, and yes the dry suit is provided!)

Your most scenic drives and stops you’ve ever seen

If any volcano happens to be erupting, we will go see it (safely)!

Have you ever wanted to learn more about your camera, improve your manual camera skills and connect with the landscape through photography? Have you ever had a chance to photograph the northern lights?

I can show you how, and connect with you and your fellow wild women as well.