I spent three weeks traveling around Iceland in a campervan here’s what I learned along the way.
I’ve never beencampingbefore.
Choose the Right Camper
Travelers are spoiled for choice when it comes to camper companies in Iceland.
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There are dozens to choose from, and they all seemingly offer the same things.
We went with the family-ownedHappy Campers, the first mini-camper rental company in the country.
The clincher for us, though, was the free 4G Wi-Fi on tablets and all the positive reviews.
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Although we picked the right company, we did not snag the right camper.
We chose theHappy 1 Auto, a VW Caddy.
When in doubt, opt for more space.
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When to Travel
There’s no question, Iceland is at its tourism peak during thesummer months.
Travelers can take advantage of the midnight sun, driving, and sightseeing until, well, midnight.
We opted for the shoulder season of September.
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There was still plenty of sunlight and much less traffic at the campsites.
However, the majority of the country’s campgrounds close on Sept. 15.
But earlier sunsets allowed us to slide kick off the camper door and search for thenorthern lights.
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We arrived right as the autumn colors started to emerge and the weather began getting colder.
Tip: Always checkroad.isfor updates on road closures anden.vendur.isfor accurate weather forecasts.
We discovered a few items we couldn’t live without during our trip the first, quick-drying microfiber towels.
Not All Campsites Are Equal
We referenced the Happy Campers’campsite mapfor all of our stays.
We took advantage of a long, hot shower at the plushHotel Ranga.
Their aurora wake-up call also made it much easier to spot the northern lights.
Why Travel in a Campervan?
Camping is ideal for the adventurous soul.
There’s no check-in or checkout, either.
Renting a campervan offers the ease of waking up, rolling over, and starting your day exploring.
Next time, I’ll ensure to book a bigger van.
