

The arctic fox is the only native terrestrial mammal of Iceland. He came on his 4 insulated feet during the last glaciation. Like the red fox he's very discreet but also nosy. Phil, our guide, has been studying the animal for 8 years and knows everything about him.

Three million pairs of Atlantic puffins nest in Iceland each year, and the two biggest colonies are on our way! They are very curious animals, and are always up for posing.

The Rock ptarmigan can be found all year round, anywhere in Iceland. However, ptarmigans are able to adapt their plumage to match seasonal color changes in their habitat. This trait makes them unique among birds, but also makes them very hard to spot!

Northern lights are visible in Iceland from September to March. You just have to pray for the sky to be clear. An old legend says they are created by an arctic fox sweeping its tail in the snow.

We can guide you to Meradalir volcanic eruption as long as it last and if the conditions allow.

The Arctic tern is the animal who makes the longest migratory trip every year. It spends summer in Northern Atlantic, and winter in Antarctica, always in search of the longest ratio of light.
VOLCANO update - Eruption is likely over... for now.
Publications

Melrakki
It took 4 years to Philippe Garcia to shoot all the different moments of the life of the Icelandic arctic fox, in every season in the wildest and harshest conditions.
The beautiful book "Melrakki" (24x30cm, 80 pages, hardcover, Munken polar rough 170g paper, printed in France) feature a trilingual text (french, english, icelandic) and shows all the life of the most elusive Icelander.
Sold out - New version coming soon, message us to reserve it!

Islande
Souffles de vie
This book published by french publisher Omniscience in collaboration with co-writer Fabien Zunino is an inventory of the whole Icelandic nature, from wildlife to landscapes, geology or flora.
In a square format (23,5x23,5cm), it features a soft cover and 216 pages printed on 170g paper.

Lundi
The latest book of Philippe Garcia is now available. This beautiful book about the Atlantic puffin of Iceland features 120 pages in a 23x23cm format. It features a hard cover and is bilingual (French/English).
Preface is written by Erpur Snær Hansen, the Icelandic specialist of the bird.
Contact us to order it (29 euros +pp)

Arctic foxes in winter
Join us to photograph the arctic foxes in February 2024!
We have just open booking for our "Arctic foxes in winter fur" tours of 2024. Those are our best-sellers and a unique experience of arctic winter. Don't hesitate in checking the Workshops page right now to book yours!