Iceland Travel GuideLOCAL TRAVEL AGENCY IN ICELAND
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Iceland Travel GuideLOCAL TRAVEL AGENCY IN ICELAND
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A campervan trip lets you see Iceland at your own pace and sleep close to nature. We book the camper with zero self-risk insurance, pick campsites for every night and plan a day-by-day route, and you get your own trip map on your phone. Choose 7 days for the South Coast and Snæfellsnes, 10 days for the whole Ring Road or 15 days to add the Westfjords. Camper trips run from May to September, and each trip's season depends on where it goes. Campsite fees are paid at each campsite.
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| Trip | Days | Route highlights | Longest driving day | Season | From, per person | Trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Circle & South Coast by Camper in 4 Days | 4 | Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach | Day 3: about 240–300 km, 3.5–4 hours of driving | 15 May to 30 September | 56,900 ISK | See the trip → |
| South Coast & Jökulsárlón by Camper in 5 Days | 5 | Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach | Day 4: about 255–325 km, 3.5–4.5 hours of driving | 15 May to 30 September | 68,500 ISK | See the trip → |
| Golden Circle, South Coast & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 7 Days | 7 | Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach | Day 3: about 280 km, 3.5–4 hours of driving | 15 May to 30 September | 88,800 ISK | See the trip → |
| Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 10 Days | 10 | Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Glaumbær, Goðafoss, Mývatn, Dettifoss, East Fjords, Jökulsárlón, Skógafoss, Gullfoss | Day 3: about 300 km, 4–4.5 hours of driving | 1 June to 15 September | 129,000 ISK | See the trip → |
| Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 Days | 12 | Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Glaumbær, Goðafoss, Mývatn, Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi, Húsavík, East Fjords, Jökulsárlón, Skógafoss, Gullfoss | Day 3: about 300 km, 4–4.5 hours of driving | 1 June to 15 September | 152,800 ISK | See the trip → |
| Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 Days | 15 | Kirkjufell, Rauðasandur, Dynjandi, Ísafjörður, Hvítserkur, Goðafoss, Mývatn, Dettifoss, East Fjords, Jökulsárlón, Skógafoss, Gullfoss | Day 3: about 340 km across the Dalir hills to the south Westfjords, 5.5–6 hours of driving | 15 June to 31 August | 223,100 ISK | See the trip → |
Both are good ways to see Iceland on your own. Honestly, a camper gives you the most freedom and the lowest price, and a car with hotels gives you the most comfort and works all year. The nights are the biggest difference: even in July it is often 5 to 10 °C at night, and wind and rain can make a small camper feel smaller. Dress for it and you will be fine.
Every camper route has a hotel twin on the same roads, so you can compare:
All our self-drive trips with car and hotels are in one list, and our Ring Road tours include guided options.
In Iceland you sleep at a campsite. Sleeping in a camper, van or rooftop tent outside a campsite is not allowed, except on private land with the owner's permission. The rule protects fragile nature and farmland, and you can still stop by the road to rest or eat. That is why we pick campsites for every night of your trip.
Camper trips run in summer. Each route has its own dates, because the further north and west you go, the later the roads and campsites open and the earlier they close:
The South Coast and Snæfellsnes open first. Snow can stay on mountain roads in the north and the Westfjords into June, and several campsites there only open in June. In September the days get shorter and nights colder, and some campsites close for the season. For the longest days, go in June, July or August. Read more in our guides to Iceland in May, July, August and September.
The camper has the bedding and cooking gear. You bring the clothes and personal things:
Driving a camper is easy if you are used to a normal car, but Iceland has a few habits worth knowing:
Usually not. Most campsites in Iceland do not take bookings: you arrive, find a spot and pay at reception or in an app. In July and August, arrive by early evening so you get a good spot. We tell you which campsites on your route can be booked ahead. Campsite fees are not included in the trip price.
No. It is not allowed to sleep in a camper, van or rooftop tent outside campsites, except on private land with the owner's permission. You can stop by the road to rest or eat, but you must spend the night at a campsite. Every night of our trips has campsites in the right area, and they are all on your trip map.
The standard camper is a Fiat Doblo Maxi: a small van that is easy to drive and park, with a bed in the back and a cooking set. The Fiat Scudo is a larger van with more space inside and for luggage. Both sleep two adults, so each camper takes 1 or 2 travellers. For three or four people, ask us about two campers. From 21 May you can also choose a 4x4 with a pop-up rooftop tent.
Platinum insurance with zero self-risk is included. That means you do not pay anything for damage covered by the insurance, including gravel, sand and ash damage. Damage from driving on closed roads, on highland F-roads or through rivers is never covered. Ask us if you would like the full conditions.
No. Our campervan trips run in summer, between May and September, because campsites, roads and daylight only work well then. In winter, choose a self-drive trip with a car and hotels instead: from October to April a 4x4 is included, and the trips are planned around the short days and the northern lights. See all self-drive trips.
Tell us your dates and how many days you have, and a local will suggest a route. We reply within 24 hours.
