Explographe organize small group, nature photography tours.
We are Iceland and Westfjords experts, with a special focus on their unique arctic wildlife.
Allow us to guide you to authentic moments, far away from crowded tourist spots,
and always with total respect for our natural environment.
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 and founder, has been studying the animal for 12 years and is the pioneer of arctic fox photography in Iceland.
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.
They are the most hidden gems of Icelandic nature. We will take you to the secret spots to fly your drone over their sexiest curves.
Three million pairs of Atlantic puffins nest in Iceland each year, and we will take you to the best colonies for photography! They are very interesting 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!
Iceland is filled with amazing landscapes. We can take you to the volcanic coasts, waterfalls, fjords, volcanoes and mountains, from the most iconic places to the most hidden gems.
Volcano update - Eruption is over in Svartsengi.
Publications
Melrakki
For this updated version of his Melrakki book, Phil Garcia curated his best shots of the life of the Icelandic arctic fox, in every season and in the wildest and harshest conditions.
This monography also features an extensive scientific text written by Ester Rut Unnsteinsdóttir and illustrations by Rán Flygenring, making it the new reference book about the most elusive Icelander.
"Melrakki, the surviving arctic fox" is a hardcovered square (23x23cm) book of 120 pages. It's printed in France on 150g art paper from sustainable forestry.
Contact us to order it (39 euros +pp)
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
This beautiful book about the Atlantic puffin of Iceland features 120 pages in a 23x23cm format and a hard cover. Texts and captions are bilingual (French and English).
Preface is written by Erpur Snær Hansen, biologist and the most eminent Icelandic specialist of the bird.
Contact us to order it (35 euros +pp)
We compensate 100% of our carbon footprint
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Arctic foxes in winter
New dates for 2026
Registration for our winter trips of 2025 is now complete. But we have new dates for 2026, and you got the chance right now to pre-book for this ethical arctic adventure.
Go check the dates now on the workshops page!