Iceland Vanlife Experience

Road trip around Iceland starting and finishing in Reykjavík

21 → 28 June 2025

Hitting the land of fire and ice

Overview

Vanlife road trip in the most spectacular scenery on Earth. The ocean view lounge, the volcano view bedroom and the geothermal river in the backyard are parts of the standard equipment. And the best GPS, our tour guide with impressive local knowledge navigates you through the wonders of the island.

Duration

8 days / 7 nights*

Location

A magical roadtrip around Iceland starting and finishing in Reykjavík

Vanlife package

8 day rental of fully equipped 2 person campervan with heating and complete camping equipment

Meeting point

Reykjavík - Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

Accommodation

7 nights in fully equipped 2 person campervans

Price

From €1,990 / person

*The duration of the trip lasts from meeting at Reykjavík - Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) until the flight home from the same airport.

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Description

Iceland is one of the world’s most incredible destinations, largely due to its jaw-dropping natural landscape. It has everything from lava fields to glaciers.

However, visiting all the sights could take months and cost a fortune. How can you possibly decide what’s worth seeing when there are so many things to choose from like volcanos, geysers, waterfalls, hot water springs, basalt columns, huge crevices, glaciers, lagunes, and mud pools, and when several months wouldn’t be enough to see it all? Where should you book your stay and what should you eat in a country where a bed in a hostel can cost 100 euros a night? What is the best time of year to go so the inclement weather doesn’t ruin your plans? You’ll definitely need some expertise to help you with those questions.

GoBeyond’s answer to these tricky questions is a campervan tour of Iceland. The tour is organized by a tour guide who jam packs the itinerary with both the absolute must-see sights and hidden gems.

The campervan is a transformed minibus with heating, a table, chairs, a basic kitchen, a bed and bedding. By going with a campervan, you’ll get the spontaneity and adventure of backpacking, while also enjoy the comfort of a hotel stay. There’s always a place you can escape to when you need a moment, and you’ll have a warm bed to sleep in at the end of a long and exciting day.

It’s important to be flexible when touring Iceland. Your tour guides keep an eye on the weather forecasts, and things can always be adapted if rain clouds make the existing plan tricky. In a country where it rains almost every day, the best kind of tour is one that can escape the clouds at a moment’s notice. In Iceland, forward thinking and planning are super important, when it comes to keeping the reins on our budget too. One of the ways we keep the cost of our tour affordable is by shopping local ingredients together and cooking meals on our campervan’s grill. Surprisingly, there are some things in Iceland, which are actually cheaper than in other parts of the world. These include world-class lamb hearts, cod, crustaceans, lamb, and beef. Forget that old stereotype of fermented shark meat!

Tour Package

Iceland Vanlife Experience

21 → 28 June 2025

from €1,990

The duration of the trip lasts from meeting at Reykjavík - Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) until the flight home from the same airport.

Included in the price

8 days compact manual 2-person camper van rental

Campervan insurances (CDW, self risk up to €2500)

Full camping equipment

GoBeyond tour guide with extensive local knowledge

Camp sites and accommodation throughout the whole trip

Optional extras

Add extra insurance to travel more safely
Premium: +€180/car (self risk up to €350)
Premium plus: +€275/car (self risk up to €0)

Upgrade your vehicle to meet your needs

For a handling fee of €50, the GoBeyond team can handle your flight tickets and insurance

Further expenses

Plane tickets to and from the meeting point – Reykjavík – Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF)

Travel insurance

Fuel

Entrance fees (wellness, bath, etc.)

Personal expenses

Food and drinks

Details

Activities & sights

We visit all the major sights in Iceland and thanks to our seasoned guide, we also check out some non touristy hidden gems. Just to mention a few, geysers, bubbling mud-springs, pitch-black beach covered by lava sand, lava tunnels, seals, puffins in their natural habitat, thermal baths with beautiful blue water, super-active volcanic valleys, full of sulfurous eruptions, local craft beers in Reykjavík are all on the menu.

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All vans are fully equipped and fit 2 people. They all have the following equipment: gas stove + gas cylinder, cooking and kitchenware, space to store food, linen, duvets and pillows, modern heating system, table + two chairs.

Changeable, 9-15 ºC during the day, wind, rain, sunshine (anything can happen), 2-8 ºC in the night.

You need travel insurance that is valid in Iceland. You can contact us and we are happy to recommend the most suitable one. You don’t need to worry about the insurance of the vans, this is covered by GoBeyond.

Besides visiting restaurants and getting a real taste of the Icelandic cuisine, we go shopping together for local ingredients and cooking meals on our campervan’s grill.

In total we travel approx. 1650 km with a daily distance ranging from 120-380 km. Iceland has very good quality concrete roads all along the trip.

To one trip we can welcome a maximum of 24 guests at the same time (12 vans). Solo travelers, groups of friends and couples are all welcome.

We make high-quality content in all our camps. You will receive the photos after returning home to remember all the amazing memories.

Depending on spending habits your budget for the trip should range from €500-900. For reference, a meal in a restaurant is between €40-50, petrol for the trip will be approx. €250, entry to thermal bath is ~€40 in Mývatn – this is an optional program for the trip.

Program

8-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Arrival at Keflavík Airport, pick up the cars.
We spend the first night near Reykjavík or Borgarnes.

Day 2

Akureyri (380 km)

We drive through the North-west part of the island almost in a single burst, with a stop half way to check out a beautiful canyon and relax for a while.
Later we visit a bit of the second “biggest” city, Akureyri before we spend the evening in a campsite next to it.

Day 3

Fields of lava (120 km)

After a short morning visit in Akureyri we head towards the island’s maybe most spectacular waterfall and a surprisingly active volcanic valley, full of sulfurous eruptions, called Hverir. Here the world’s biggest geothermal plant is working close to an already cooled down lava field. During this day we also have the opportunity to go to a thermal bath with beautiful blue water. We finish the day on the shore of the Mývatn Lake.

Day 4

Fishing village, fjords (220 km)

On the way to the east we visit several more waterfalls while getting to a small fishing village straight out of a Wes Anderson movie. After lunch we go for a short hike to a majestic waterfall among the fjords before spending the night in a campsite in one of the fishing villages.

Day 5

Fjords and glaciers (350 km)

We have a long drive on beautiful roads across the fjords while getting closer to the glaciers. During the day we visit a small village, Höfn and in the afternoon we continuously reach new and new astonishing spots and witness how the peeled off ice floes move into the ocean, while seals are chasing each other around. We finish the day with a hike to a viewpoint in the Skaftafell National Park, where we stay for the night as well.

Day 6

Basalt columns, black beach, waterfalls (200 km)

In the southern part we check the most famous sightseeing spots of Iceland such as Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon and the basalt columns at Reynisfjara on a pitch-black beach covered by lava sand. After lunch we stop in Vík before visiting a few more well-known but also some lesser-known waterfalls, like Skógafoss, which we explore inside out.

Day 7

Golden Circle (220 km)

The last full day of the tour also offers spectacular sightseeing: after a visit to the breathtaking Seljalandsfoss waterfall, we head north to visit the Golden Circle attractions, including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and the unique Geysir: the first geyser ever discovered and all the geysers in the world were named after it.

Day 8

Reykjavík and goodbye (150 km)

In the morning we will pass through Reykjavík to buy the essential souvenirs. Depending on the mood of the team and the outbound flights’ departure time we might check out 1-2 spectacular spots while heading to drop off the vans before saying goodbye and going home with everlasting memories.

The program is subject to change at any times. The final itinerary depends on current weather conditions and the group’s skills and stamina.

Your tailor-made Icelandic adventure

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Want to spend more time admiring geysers and waterfalls, or take a ferry across the Arctic Circle to Grimsey Island? Would you like to visit more volcanic hot springs? If you'd prefer a different time frame, a trip with family or friends, a bit more trekking or a more relaxing activity, contact us with your ideas and we will put together the adventure of your dreams.

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Thanks for the organisation! We had a great time and the weather kept us going! Go beyond!

Matthew

My favourite thing was that we got to drive around the whole island in the cars. The guides were fantastic! The fact that we even went back to the geyser as a group in the sunny weather was +10 points!

Esther

We really liked how the guides adapted the itinerary to the weather. There was plenty of time to take photos and look around and just enough information about the places. The pace of the tour was also good and there was always a choice of going up, not going up, etc. I can’t think of anything that needs to be changed.

Peter

Travelling around Iceland in a camper van was a fantastic experience. We had no problems with anything except the plane ticket, the agency took care of everything from programmes to accommodation to insurance. I would recommend this trip to anyone.

Linda

We had a fantastic 8 days in Iceland. Our guides showed us beautiful places and natural wonders. We made many new stories and friends along the way. I would recommend it to anyone who doesn’t mind a bit of cold, with Klaudia and Mesi you will have a great experience! P.S. Don’t forget your raincoat!

Adam

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Our guides

Mesi

Travel Expert

A huge fan of the northern countries, a passionate snowboarder and an enthusiastic tour guide for our outdoor camps. There’s no trip she wouldn’t gladly join.

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Norbi

Travel Expert

Norbi is a constantly curious world wanderer. He is most content and happy when he’s outdoors.

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Booking

Secure your spot with a deposit & travel contract

Plane tickets & visa arrangement if needed

Typically 1-2 months before departure

Second Instalment

30 days before departure

FAQ

Not at all. There are always people who come alone, so you can be sure that you’ll make new friends!

Every van needs to have one driver with a normal driving license, he or she needs to have good driving skills. Driving the van is the same as driving a large car also if needed assistance will be provided by our guides in eventual tight spots or when parking.

You can expect very changeable weather, 8-13 ºC during the day, wind, rain, sunshine (anything can happen), 2-8 ºC in the night. We recommend bringing at least 2 sets of outdoor clothing, wind and waterproof clothing and footwear is a must. You should always have extra layers in your backpack during small hikes the weather can change very quickly. Our guide qualifies as a kind of a weather specialist, so she will do everything to stay out of rain, but as the Icelandic saying goes “ there is no such thing as bad weather, only inadequate equipment”.

Although our tour guide is not a natural-born Icelander, but knows the country inside out: a nature enthusiast is a massive fan of Icelandic history and culture. She is prepared for every question and always has a Plan B if nature changes the itinerary.

Fully equipped cozy campervans for 2 people.

Depending on spending habits your budget for the trip should range from €500-700. For reference, a meal in a restaurant is between €40-50, petrol for the trip will be approx. €250, entry to thermal bath is ~€40 in Mývatn – this is an optional program for the trip.

The local currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK). There is no need to change money at all, there are several ATMs. Actually in whole Iceland paying by card is the most popular method, in fact there will be several places where you can only pay by card.

For Iceland most nationalities don’t need a visa.

Important parts of Icelandic cuisine are lamb, dairy, and fish. We eat in some restaurants but mostly we go shopping and prepare food in the vans and have grill parties at the campsites.