Winter trip to Iceland
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Frequently asked questions about a camper trip in Iceland
All summer long, from May to mid-September. In May and June there are many birds in Iceland. The first northern lights can be seen from the end of August. Do you want a special 4WD? We recommend the period from May to the end of September for a tour of Iceland. When you travel in May, there is normally still a lot of snow in the mountains, which produces beautiful pictures. Furthermore, it is spring almost everywhere or spring is starting to arrive in Iceland with waterfalls full of water and a rich bird life. In the summer months of June, July and mid-August the days are endlessly long because it does not get dark or hardly gets dark. In September, nature in Iceland turns beautiful and the first Northern Lights can be seen. Whatever period you want to travel in Iceland with your rental camper, nature is always beautiful and freely accessible. If you want to visit the fantastic highlands (the interior) of Iceland, you should take into account that the roads are open to a limited extent. The opening hours of the roads in the highlands of Iceland open at very different times depending on the location, and at very different times each year. There can be a difference of more than a whole month, depending on the weather and how quickly the snow disappears and more importantly, how quickly the roads dry up and are therefore passable without damage from traffic. On average, most mountain roads are open from June 25. More information about the roads in the interior can be found here (the page opens in a new window). If you want to see the colorful puffins, the best time to travel is from the end of June to mid-August.
barely enter the highlands of Iceland, then you must take into account that most roads in the highlands are not open before mid-June. This is because almost no river in the highlands is bridged and the water levels are too high in spring and early summer.
At Trekking Trails Travels we recommend bringing several layers of clothing for a camper trip in Iceland. Also bring warm layers, a hat and waterproof clothing, due to the changeable weather in Iceland. You can leave an umbrella at home. There can be strong winds in Iceland that an umbrella cannot withstand.
The highlights are truly countless in Iceland. Some well-known tourist hotspots include the Golden Circle, the Vatnajökull Glacier and impressive waterfalls such as Gullfoss and Seljalandsfoss. Feel free to ask our Iceland specialists for tips, they know Iceland like no other.
Depending on where you are there may be mosquitoes, and when there is a bit of wind there are no more mosquitoes. Most mosquitoes in Iceland are in late June to mid-July.
Our camper trips in Iceland start from the rental location near Keflavik international airport. We book direct return flights for you from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Brussels Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport (the choice is yours) to Keflavik International Airport, return transfers between Keflavik International Airport to the camper rental company, the rental camper of your choice with low mileage, the extras you want during the camper rental and when booking, you will receive an extensive travel guide about Iceland and a free detailed road map of Iceland from us. This means that you will be completely unburdened and well prepared for your journey to stunning Iceland.
No, you do not need a special driver’s license, not even an international driver’s license. A regular car license is sufficient to drive a camper in Iceland. There are minimum ages and minimum years of driving experience to be allowed to drive a camper in Iceland. These vary per camper rental company and more information about this can be found in the relevant camper trip.
Every traveler travels differently and has different wishes during their holiday in Iceland. Some people like to take in the highlights along the ring road in Iceland as much as possible, while others want to discover the rugged interior of Iceland. Whatever camper trip you have in mind and whatever time you have, you will be amazed by the stunning landscapes and natural beauty in which you can experience all kinds of adventures. The route suggestions indicated on our site give you an idea of the most beautiful sights in a specific region of Iceland. Of course you can adapt your route to your own travel wishes and travel pace and plan your own route in Iceland. Naturally, our Iceland camper specialists are happy to help you plan a beautiful route.
This question is difficult to answer. You should not be under the illusion that no matter how long you rent a camper, you will be able to see the whole of Iceland during your holiday. The country is simply too big for that. In addition, the amount of time and budget you wish to spend on your camper trip play an important role. We see that many travelers rent a camper for between 15 and 28 days. This way you can get a good impression of part of Iceland. Another year or a few years later, a camper is booked again to discover another part of Iceland.
Of course! Various campers are equipped for families with children. Iceland is ideal for traveling with adventurous and active children. Iceland is an extremely safe country, but keep in mind that the weather can be stormy in Iceland, that the campsites usually do not have play facilities and that there are almost never ropes or fences near waterfalls, precipices and rivers.
There are about 200 campsites in beautiful places in Iceland. Most campsites in Iceland can be found around the ring road (road number 1). We do not recommend booking campsites in advance. This means that your camper trip in Iceland loses its free character. Normally there is enough space at the campsites. The campsites in Iceland are generally modestly furnished in terms of facilities, but the location more than makes up for it! There are no entertainment teams and if there is a reception, it often has limited opening hours. Most campsites in Iceland have showers and toilets for guests. Some campsites also have cooking facilities and washing machines.
Yes, the tap water is of good quality and drinkable. The warm water may have a sulfurous odor. However, this air does not “stick to you”.
Please check the current regulations, but usually you can bring a maximum of 3 liters of alcohol and 200 cigarettes into Iceland duty-free.
A camper is a means of transport and, even though we work with young campers, a defect may occur or you may experience damage, for example. Then it is good to know that help is always close by in Iceland. Our local partners work with all local emergency services that provide coverage everywhere in Iceland so that you can quickly get your camper back on the road.
No! You can take a camper trip in Iceland for as long as you wish. So you are not bound to a fixed period for the camper rental. The longest period that travelers have booked with us for a camper trip in Iceland is 36 days. We also do not have fixed departure dates for your camper trip in Iceland, so you can depart daily. In consultation with you, we will choose the most economical travel period within your desired travel period.
Credit and debit cards are accepted everywhere in Iceland, so you don’t necessarily need cash. But it is useful to have some Icelandic Krona with you for small purchases in remote places. There are plenty of ATMs in Iceland, so purchasing Icelandic kroner in advance is not necessary. In Iceland you can pay contactless with some phones. Contact your bank for more details. Current information can also be found at pin.nl, support.apple.com/apple-pay and support.google.com/pay.
There is generally good mobile coverage in populated areas, but expect weak or no coverage in remote areas.
Temperatures vary widely in Iceland, but are usually between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius.
There are plenty of petrol stations along the ring road. If you want to travel into the highlands with a four-wheel drive camper, be aware that there are very limited options for refilling fuel in the highlands, so remember to refuel on time.
No, polar bears do not naturally live in Iceland.
The Golden Circle – in the south of Iceland – is a beautiful route from the capital of Iceland, Reykjvik, of about 300 km and takes you past three popular highlights of Iceland: Þingvellir (where the tectonic plates drift apart and where the first parliament of Iceland was established), the roaring waterfall Gullfoss and the geothermal area Geysir.
The Diamond Circle is an impossibly beautiful 250km loop in northeastern Iceland that takes in some of the most stunning sights and sites of otherworldly landscapes.
The Diamond Circle has 5 main destinations, including the historic and picturesque Goðafoss, the surreal landscapes of the natural paradise around Lake Mývatn, the uncontrollable and roaring Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, the crescent-shaped natural wonder of the Ásbyrgi Gorge and Húsavík the bustling whale capital of Iceland with the deep blue sea in the distance.