Posted on June 12, 2009 by cinzia
Being an island, Iceland can of course offer a great variety of “water” connections among the different regions.
Herjólfur is the boat that connects the town of Þorlákshöfn , in the Reykjanes peninsula, to the Vestmannaeyjar islands, all year long; it is possible to load cars on the boat;
Baldur links Stykkishólmur, located in the Snæfellsnes peninsula, [...]
Read more...Posted on May 17, 2009 by cinzia
If you decide to take your own vehicle to Iceland it can turn out to be a lot more convenient compared to local rental or transferring by bus or air. If you decide to go to the island brining your car with you, you must take with you the driving license (check in your own [...]
Read more...Posted on May 13, 2009 by cinzia
There are different ways to reach Iceland by sea:
Smyril Line: proposes two ways, both including car transportation:
navigate from Bergen- Norway to Seyðisfjörður, stopping for three nights at Fær Øer islands on the way back;
navigate from Hanstholm- Denmark to Seyðisfjörður, stopping at Fær Øer islands for two days on the way to Iceland.
In summertime, this [...]
Read more...Posted on May 8, 2009 by cinzia
In Iceland the gas stations are located all around the island, but in the most isolated areas, particularly in the internal part, it is recommended to check the distance among them, to be sure you have enough fuel before leaving. Most of the stations are self service, and they accept credit card.
In some areas, as [...]
Posted on April 4, 2009 by cinzia
There are many companies that manage bus lines in Iceland:
the Austurleið – Kynnisferðir ( www.austurleid.is ) that covers the trips in the Southern and Eastern regions;
Flybus ( www.flybus.is ) manages the lines between Reykjavík and the Keflavík international airport;
SBK Travel ( www.sbk.is ) connects all the villages on the Reykjanes peninsula;
Stjörnubílar ( www.stjornubilar.is ) offers trips [...]
Posted on April 1, 2009 by cinzia
You may plan to travel by bus during your stay in Iceland.
On the island the bus lines are efficient, even if quite expensive; there are many companies managing this public service, and they’re associated in the BSI (www.bsi.is).
During summer time, from June till August, there are trips on the highway #1, the Hringvegur, with stops [...]