20 14 Fr Y ee ou Co r 13 Ju py ne fro m Va lid Book now on www.flybus.is Iceland on your own by calling 580 5400 Ideal for the independent traveller! via app BSÍ Bus Terminal Reykjavík City Trip duration approximately • Make your own travel plans in Iceland. • Travel at your own pace. • Choose your own destinations. Reykjavík International Airport (KEF) Bus Schedules & Bus Passports Fast, frequent & on schedule The Flybus operates in connection with all arriving flights at Reykjavík International Airport (KEF) and your seat is always guaranteed. Adults Adults 1950 ISK Price one way > 12–15 years Price 975 ISK 0–11 years Free of charge Adults Price 3500 ISK RETURN > < 12–15 years Price 1750 ISK 0–11 years Free of charge For our flexible schedule scan the QR code Free WiFi Hotspot on board our coaches. BSÍ Bus Terminal • 101 Reykjavík +354 580 5400 [email protected] • www.flybus.is Price 2500 ISK one way > 12–15 years Price 1250 ISK 4500 ISK RETURN > < 12–15 years Price 2250 ISK 0–11 years 0–11 years Free of charge Free of charge All this allows the independent traveller to travel from one region or destination to another, with ease, in comfort and at the best available prices. EMS 582904 Adults Price • Variety of passports, valid for 3-15 days or more. • Variety of one way and return tickets. Free WiFi Hotspot on board Reykjavik Excursions coaches. For our very flexible schedule kindly consult our brochures or visit www.flybus.is Transfer from most hotels and guesthouses in Reykjavík to Reykjavík Intl. Airport (KEF) or vice versa. “Iceland On Your Own“ consists of: Reykjavik Excursions, in cooperation with SBA-Norðurleið, provides the “Iceland On Your Own“ network during the summer season in Iceland. every day of the week! Transfer from BSÍ Bus Terminal to Reykjavík Intl. Airport (KEF) or vice versa. “Iceland On Your Own“ allows you tthe privilage of making your own travel plans for a truly unique Iceland-experience. R O R O EMS 582904 BSI Bus Terminal • 101 Reykjavík • 580 5400 • [email protected] • www.re.is • www.ioyo.is Discount for children Children 0 – 11 years: Free of charge.* Children 12 – 15 years: 50% discount.** * When travelling with adults. ** = Passports excluded. Grímsey 3.500 ISK per bike per route. Raufarhöfn Ferry Ísafjörður Ferry We’ll take you there! Kópasker Þórshöfn Drangjökull Siglufjörður Húsavík Airport Ólafsfjörður Ásbyrgi 641 641a Ferry Hljóðaklettar (Vesturdalur) Skagaströnd Dettifoss Drangsnes Hólmavík Patreksfjörður all the most exciting places in iceland 650 650a Akureyri Brjánslækur Látrabjarg Svartá SBA Krafla Goðafoss Varmahlíð Mývatn Airport Aldeyjarfoss Ferry Borgarfjörður eystri Reykjahlíð gi or ub m ir m ð Di usta út Sk Reykhólar 661 661a r Airport Króksfjarðarnes Búðardalur Stykkishólmur Ferry Seyðisfjörður Egilsstaðir Staðarskáli Neskaupstaður Reyðarfjörður 17 17a Ólafsvík Snæfellsjökull 62 62a Hveravellir Hofsjökull Kerlingarfjöll Langjökull Borgarnes Nýidalur Hvítárnes crossroads 610 610a Vatnajökull Gullfoss Þingvellir Reykjavík Airport Keflavík BSÍ Hveragerði 6 6a 14 14a Geysir Airport Hrauneyjar Laugarvatn Höfn Flúðir Jökulsárlón Selfoss Landmannalaugar Leirubakki 11 11a 15 Eldgjá Blue Lagoon 10 10a 18 Hella Hvanngil Emstrur Hvolsvöllur Markarfljót Þórsmörk Seljalandsfoss Skógar Ferry Vestmannaeyjar Surtsey Mýrdalsjökull Vík 16 19 Kirkjubæjarklaustur 9 9a 21 21a Skaftafell Laki 20 20a Station End of line Connections Route numbers Airports Please note that the timetables can be altered without further notice. BSÍ Bus Terminal • 101 Reykjavík +354 580 5400 [email protected] • www.flybus.is R O EMS 582904 Hiking On Your Own 2 Circle Passport 4 Beautiful South Passport 6 Beautiful South Circle Passport 8 Highlights Passport 10 Highland Circle Passport 12 Combo Passport 14 Þingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss 16 Reykjavík - Þórsmörk 17 Skaftafell - Eldgjá - Landmannalaugar 18 Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar 19 Landmannalaugar - Sprengisandur - Mývatn 20 Reykjavík - Sprengisandur - Mývatn 21 Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón 22 Höfn - Skaftafell 23 Lakagígar Craters 24 Álftavatn - Hvanngil - Emstrur 25 Reykjavík - Skaftafell 26 Reykjavík - Skógar 27 Reykjavík - Kjölur - Akureyri 28 Akureyri - Húsavík - Ásbyrgi - Dettifoss 29 Mývatn - Húsavík - Mývatn 30 Mývatn - Krafla - Dettifoss 31 Akureyri - Mývatn - Egilsstaðir - Höfn 32 More information on www.ioyo.is Valid: 13 June - 7 September* Hiking On Your Own Discover Iceland’s best hiking routes! Routes: Hiking Fimmvörðuháls Fimmvörðuháls hiking trail is extremely popular and during the last few years it has become even more so. One of the reasons being the volcanic eruption that took place in the middle of the trail in 2010. The hike takes you through a pass between the glaciers Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull and takes about 7-10 hours to complete, depending on hike’s pace. This Hiking On Your Own passport option can be used for the Fimmvörðuháls hike as a ticket for transfer along routes: Reykjavík – Þórsmörk Reykjavík – Skógar The Hiking On Your Own Passport is the ideal way to experience two of Iceland’s most popular hiking routes. You simply purchase one passport and with it you get bus transfer from Reykjavík to the base of the hike and again to Reykjavík from the hike’s destination when you are done. You can take as much time for the hike as you please, provided it falls within the passport’s time frame (13 June – 8 September). The passport is valid for one transfer in either direction. which routes your passport is valid for. Hiking On Your Own is a great option for individuals and groups alike. Hiking Laugavegur The Laugavegur hiking trail is one of the most popular hiking trails in Iceland and a favourite among the locals. The hike usually starts in Landmannalaugar and from there it is a 3-4 days hike to Þórsmörk nature reserve. This Hiking On Your Own passport option can be used for the Laugavegur hike as a ticket for transfer along routes: Hiking Laugavegur 9 - 9a Reykjavík - Þórsmörk 11 - 11a* Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar Hiking Fimmvörðuháls 9 - 9a Reykjavík - Þórsmörk Hiking Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls For those interested in hiking both Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls, this option combines the both and allows you to hike both trails with guaranteed transportation. You can start at either Skógar or at Landmannalaugar. This Hiking On Your Own passport option can be used for the Laugavegur hike as a ticket for transfer along routes: 21 - 21a Reykjavík - Skógar Hiking Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls 11 - 11a* Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar Reykjavík – Landmannalaugar Reykjavík – Skógar 21 - 21a Reykjavík - Skógar Reykjavík – Þórsmörk Reykjavík – Landmannalaugar If you intend to hike the ever popular Laugavegur from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, or vice versa, this is the bus passport for you. There are three variations of the Hiking On Your Own passport depending on your preference; Hiking Laugavegur; Hiking Fimmvörðuháls and Hiking Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls. You choose between the three options available when you purchase the passport and they determine * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. Passport Price: 12.500 ISK 2 3 Valid: 13 June - 7 September* More information on www.ioyo.is Circle Passport Routes: 6 - 6a Þingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss Around Iceland with ease! 15 Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón All of the routes included have at least one departure time per day. On the busiest roads there are even more options. Most routes have frequent stops that allow for quick sightseeing or a meal. Please observe the timetables for further information. 19 Höfn - Skaftafell 20 - 20a Reykjavík - Skaftafell 21 - 21a Reykjavík - Skógar The Circle Passport is becoming increasingly popular every year and for a good reason. With it you can visit many of Iceland’s top destinations at your own pace. Along the way you will be able to stop at beautiful and exciting locations such as Jökulsárlón, Geysir, Mývatn, Skaftafell, Kerlingarfjöll and Hveravellir. If for some reason you would like to stay longer at a particular stop than originally planned, this passport allows you the freedom to do so. You can use it for as long as you like within the passport’s lifetime (13 June – 8 September). 62 - 62a Akureyri - Mývatn - Egilsstaðir - Höfn going The Passport is valid for route from Reykjavík to Akureyri. If, on the other hand, you are coming from Akureyri to Reykjavík (anti-clockwise) you will go with route via to Gullfoss and from there with route Þingvellir to Reykjavík. 610 - 610a* Gullfoss - Kjölur - Akureyri Get 10% discount off these routes with this passport! There are plenty of options for accommodations along the path of the Circle Passport. There are many good campsites along the way and for those who would like to sleep indoors there are guesthouses, hostels and hotels at most stops. Please note that accommodations might have to be booked in advance. 9 - 9a Reykjavík - Þórsmörk 10 - 10a* Skaftafell - Eldgjá - Landmannalaugar 11 - 11a* Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar With the Circle Passport you can travel around the island in the best manner possible, relax and enjoy the experience. 14 - 14a* Landmannalaugar - Sprengisandur - Mývatn The Kjölur route runs across the interior of Iceland. The terrain is rugged and the vast surroundings give you a sense of peaceful isolation. The south shore of Iceland has many unique contrasts; lush green fields and black sand beaches; endless flat landscapes and steep cliffs; glistening glaciers and the unforgiving seashore. The fjords of the east are home to fishing villages and untouched nature where the mountains rise straight up from the ocean. In the north you will see lava fields, lakes and have a change to connect with tours and activities unique to the area. Before your journey starts you simply decide whether you would like to travel clockwise or anti-clockwise around Iceland. Travelling back and forth is not included, but the passport offers you a 10% discount of added travel in case you would like to backtrack. Included is one-way travel along routes and . 16* Lakagígar Craters 17 - 17a* Reykjavík - Sprengisandur - Mývatn 18* Álftavatn - Hvanngil - Emstrur * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. Passport Price: 42.000 ISK 4 5 More information on www.ioyo.is Valid: 13 June - 7 September* Beautiful South Passport Routes: The ultimate southern Iceland experience! 6 - 6a Þingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss This summer we offer even better service for this passport. You now have the possibility of going between Þórsmörk to Landmannalaugar in one day and route now operates twice per day (once to/from Vík per day). Route will operate twice per day between Þingvellir and Gullfoss for increased flexibility. All in all the increased service level offers Beautiful South Passport holders more options and freedom. The Beautiful South Passport allows you to visit all of our destinations in southern Iceland. You choose from one of five options for the duration of the passport with no limits on how often you travel back and forth. The passport is valid for all of the Iceland On Your Own routes in southern Iceland and provides you with 10% discount off other routes within the network. 9 - 9a Reykjavík - Þórsmörk 10 - 10a* Skaftafell - Eldgjá - Landmannalaugar 11 - 11a* Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar 15 Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón 16* Lakagígar Craters You should note, however, that accommodations might have to be booked in advance. Some of the most spectacular and renowned destinations in Iceland are found in the south of Iceland and this passport is your key to most, if not all, of them. Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area, Mount Hekla, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Þórsmörk nature reserve, Landmannalaugar, Eldgjá, Skaftafell, Laki craters and Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon are all included. 18* Álftavatn - Hvanngil - Emstrur 19 Höfn - Skaftafell 20 - 20a Reykjavík - Skaftafell 21 - 21a Reykjavík - Skógar The Beautiful South Passport is valid from 13 June to 8 September. Note that some routes start later or end earlier, please observe each individual schedule. Road and weather conditions might affect individual routes as well. Get 10% discount off these routes with this passport! 14 - 14a* Landmannalaugar - Sprengisandur - Mývatn This passport is an open ticket for all of our busses in the south throughout the chosen timeframe. You can choose a passport that is valid for 3, 5, 7, 9 or 11 days. Whether you have an itinerary ready or would like to decide your stops on the go, this passport is the perfect means to carefree travels in the south. 17 - 17a* Reykjavík - Sprengisandur - Mývatn For hikers, the Beautiful South Passport is an excellent choice. It is valid for Þórsmörk, Skaftafell, Skógar and Landmannalaugar, all of which offer superb hiking trails. Emstrur and Laki offer you to experience untouched nature off the beaten path. If you would like to extend your travels to other parts of Iceland, Gullfoss, Landmannalaugar and Höfn you have bus connections to the north. Whether you choose a 3 day option, an 11 day option for something in between this passport offers good value to the independent traveller. You can choose to jump on or off whereever you please without making any special reservations. 6 * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. Passport Price: 3 days: 24.500 ISK 5 days: 36.000 ISK 7 days: 44.500 ISK 7 9 days: 53.000 ISK 11 days: 60.500 ISK More information on www.ioyo.is Valid: 13 June - 7 September* Beautiful South Circle Passport Routes: 10 - 10a* Skaftafell - Eldgjá - Landmannalaugar An optimal way to connect with the south! 11 - 11a* Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar All of the routes included have at least one departure time per day. On the busiest roads there are even more options. Most routes have frequent stops that allow for quick sightseeing or a meal. Please observe the timetables for further information. 20 - 20a Reykjavík - Skaftafell 21 - 21a Reykjavík - Skógar Get 10% discount off these routes with this passport! that takes you across the highlands to Mývatn in the north. These are just some of the excellent possibilities open to you with this passport. The Beautiful South Circle Passport is an affordable way to experience the south of Iceland. You choose either to travel through the coastal villages of the south, followed by the interior via Landmannalaugar to Skaftafell, and back via the shoreline or vice versa. You can use the Beautiful South Circle Passport to travel one circle, but it is valid from 13 June – 8 September, so you can take your time exploring if you so choose. 6 - 6a Þingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss Landmannalaugar is the star of the show, so to speak, when it comes to the Beautiful South Circle Passport. The area is known for colourful mountains, lava fields, lakes and hot springs. It is an important base for hiking and a popular stop for the intrepid traveller. You are sure to be mesmerised by this unique destination. Along the way there are many different connections with other routes. The passport, while it is valid, entitles you to 10% discount on other Iceland On Your Own routes. At Hella you can connect to Þórsmörk and route to to routes Emstrur, at Kirkjubæjarklaustur or Skaftafell you can connect with route to Lakagígar Craters. All of which are very interesting destinations for hikers and nature lovers alike. At Landmanna laugar you can even connect with route 9 - 9a Reykjavík - Þórsmörk This passport includes some of Iceland’s best destinations: Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss water falls, Skaftafell, Eldgjá volcanic rift, Ófærufoss waterfall and Landmannalaugar just to name a few. While you do not need to book each individual leg of the journey, please note that accommodations tend to get booked during the high season so it is good to book accommodations ahead of time. Guesthouses and hostels are found along the way and many hotels suitable for different tastes. There are many good campsites along the way and there is usually plenty of space available. 14 - 14a* Landmannalaugar - Sprengisandur - Mývatn 15 Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón - Skaftafell 16* Lakagígar Craters 17 - 17a* Reykjavík - Sprengisandur - Mývatn 18* Álftavatn - Hvanngil - Emstrur 19 Höfn - Skaftafell Skaftafell is at the base of Öræfajökull, a part of Vatnajökull National Park, Europe’s biggest glacier. The National Park covers roughly half of the glacier along with the Laki area and other parts of the wilderness around. The bus will take you right up to the service centre, next to the campsite. It is the base of many good hiking trails both for the inexperienced and the most seasoned hiker. * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. Passport Price: 22.000 ISK 8 9 More information on www.ioyo.is Valid: 13 June - 7 September* Routes: Highlights Passport 6 - 6a Þingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss All of Iceland’s highlights at your leisure! 9 - 9a Reykjavík - Þórsmörk time. Guesthouses and Hostels are found along the way and many hotels suitable for different tastes. There are many good campsites along the way and there is usually plenty of space available. 10 - 10a* Skaftafell - Eldgjá - Landmannalaugar 11 - 11a* Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar 14 - 14a* Landmannalaugar - Sprengisandur - Mývatn 15 Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón The Highlights allows you to visit all of Iceland’s top destinations in at your own pace. You choose from one of five options for the duration of the passport with no limits on how often you travel back and forth. The passport is valid for most of the Iceland On Your Own routes in Iceland and provides you with 10% discount off the excluded ones. breathtaking journey with moon-like landscapes that go on forever. The Kjölur route leads you through a pass between the other side of Hofsjökull and Langjökull. The road takes you from Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall across isolated rugged wilderness to the north. Stops along the way include the oasis of Hveravellir and the magnificent Kerlingarfjöll area. The passport is aptly named as it provides access to some of Iceland’s most outstanding natural wonders. If you would like to see most of Iceland without making to strict plans, this is the perfect option. The passport is also ideal for those who prefer to spend time off the beaten track and perhaps enjoy a hike or two along the way. 16* Lakagígar Craters 17 - 17a* Reykjavík - Sprengisandur - Mývatn 18* Álftavatn - Hvanngil - Emstrur The Highlights Passport is valid from 13 June to 8 September. Note that some routes start later or end earlier, please observe each individual schedule. Road and weather conditions might affect individual routes as well. 19 Höfn - Skaftafell 20 - 20a Reykjavík - Skaftafell 21 - 21a Reykjavík - Skógar 610 - 610a* Reykjavík - Kjölur - Akureyri 641 - 641a* Akureyri - Húsavík - Ásbyrgi - Dettifoss With the Highlights Passport you can travel back and forth within the time frame of 7, 9, 11, 13 or 15 days. Interesting places along the way include: Kjölur highland route, the birch forests at Þórsmörk nature reserve, the moss covered Laki craters, Skaftafell National Park, the icebergs floating in Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, the hiking paradise at Jökulsárgljúfur canyon and many more. 661 - 661a* Mývatn - Krafla - Dettifoss From Akureyri, in the north, you can connect with the natural wonders of the north-east. Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi and Krafla are all included in the passport, as well as Húsavík whale watching center. All along the south coast you will have the ability to connect with exciting mountain routes and see some amazing places such as Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and Skaftafell. The passport connects to the north of Iceland across both Kjölur and Sprengisandur routes. Both of these routes run across Iceland’s central highlands and are only open during the height of summer. Sprengisandur is a route in between Landmannalaugar and Mývatn. The route runs between Tungnafellsjökull and Hofsjökull – a Get 10% discount off this routes with this passport! 62 - 62a Akureyri - Mývatn - Akureyri * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. Passport Price: While you do not need to book each individual leg of the journey, please note that accommodations tend to get booked during the high season so it is good to book accommodations ahead of 10 7 days: 46.500 ISK 9 days: 57.500 ISK 11 days: 66.000 ISK 11 13 days: 73.500 ISK 15 days: 80.000 ISK More information on www.ioyo.is Valid: 20 June - 7 September* Highland Circle Passport Routes: 6 - 6a Þingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss A great way to experience the highlands! 10 - 10a* Skaftafell - Eldgjá - Landmannalaugar instead of going via Selfoss across Kjölur. This new addition increases the value of this passport as Þingvellir is well worth seeing. Among the locations covered by this passport are Skaftafell with its striking contrasts and hiking routes, Landmannalaugar where you can soak in a natural hot spring and enjoy the serenity of the Icelandic interior, Kerlingarfjöll mountain range where you can hike through incredible rhyolite landscapes and its wondrous hot spring area and lake Mývatn where mysterious lava formations look like something out of this world. Both Mývatn and the town of Akureyri, in the north, are perfect for longer stops as there are many different tours and activities available from both locations. The south coast has many different attractions available you should try not to miss. Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, the black sand beaches in Vík are just some of them. The Highland Circle Passport is a passport that is valid around a circle across both the Kjölur and Sprengisandur highland routes connecting the north and south of Iceland. The passport is valid for travelling one circle, one way, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. The route, as indicated on the map covers the south from Reykjavík to Skaftafell, both Sprengisandur and Kjölur routes as well as route as well as route between Gullfoss and Reykjavik. 14 - 14a* Landmannalaugar - Sprengisandur - Mývatn While you do not need to book each individual leg of the journey, please note that accommodations tend to get booked during the high season so it is good to book accommodations ahead of time. Guesthouses and Hostels are found along the way and many hotels suitable for different tastes. There are many good campsites along the way and there is usually plenty of space available. 20 - 20a Reykjavík - Skaftafell 21 - 21a Reykjavík - Skógar 610 - 610a* Reykjavík - Kjölur - Akureyri 62 - 62a Akureyri - Mývatn - Akureyri Get 10% discount off these routes with this passport! 9 - 9a Reykjavík - Þórsmörk 11 - 11a* Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar The Highland Circle Passport is valid from 20 June to 8 September. Note that some routes start later or end earlier, please observe each individual schedule. Road and weather conditions might affect individual routes as well. 15 Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón 16* Lakagígar Craters 17 - 17a* Reykjavík - Sprengisandur - Mývatn 18* Álftavatn - Hvanngil - Emstrur The passport paves way for wonderful opportunities for hiking, trekking or biking in the rugged black desert sands, with views of the untouched ice caps, isolated valleys and hot springs. You have the option of connecting with other Iceland On Your Own routes at different locations in the south and north. This passport gives 10% discount off other routes, so you can decide to visit even more locations. 19 Höfn - Skaftafell * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. The Highland Circle Passport is now valid for as well if you would like to travel route as well as you go from Gullfoss via Geysir and Þingvellir (or vice versa) with route , Passport Price: 44.000 ISK 12 13 More information on www.ioyo.is Valid: 13 June - 7 September* Combo Passport All inclusive! The ultimate Iceland experience! Routes: Guesthouses and Hostels are found along the way and many hotels suitable for different tastes. There are many good campsites along the way and there is usually plenty of space available. 6 - 6a Þingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss 9 - 9a Reykjavík - Þórsmörk 10 - 10a* Skaftafell - Eldgjá - Landmannalaugar 11 - 11a* Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar day. On the busiest roads there are even more options. Most routes have frequent stops that allow for quick sightseeing or a meal. Please observe the timetables for further information, and remember that all of them are included in this passport. The Combo Passport covers all of Iceland On Your Own route network. If you cannot decide or just want to see it all, this is for you. With the Combo Passport you can travel back and forth along our routes as you please within the chosen timeframe. There three options; 7 days, 11 days or 15 days. All three options give you an affordable way to visit all of Iceland’s most interesting locations. 14 - 14a* Landmannalaugar - Sprengisandur - Mývatn 15 Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón 16* Lakagígar Craters The Combo Passport is valid from 13 June to 8 September. Note that some routes start later or end earlier, please observe each individual schedule. Road and weather conditions might affect individual routes as well, especially mountain routes. 17 - 17a* Reykjavík - Sprengisandur - Mývatn 18* Álftavatn - Hvanngil - Emstrur 19 Höfn - Skaftafell This passport suits everyone. The hiker will make good use of the freedom it offers and the leisurely traveller can go from location to location for a relaxing breath of new air. For the adventurous traveller the Combo Passport offers unrivalled flexibility. It will definately allow you to complete your “Best-of-Iceland” checklist. 20 - 20a Reykjavík - Skaftafell 21 - 21a Reykjavík - Skógar 62 - 62a Akureyri - Mývatn - Egilsstaðir - Höfn As this passport is an open ticket for all of our busses in Iceland throughout the chosen timeframe the amount of options available might seem overwhelming at first. You might have an itinerary ready or would like to decide your stops on the go, but note also that our staff is happy to assist you in any way they can to make good use of this extensive passport. We can suggest itineraries and provide you with multiple options for your travels. The possibilities are close to endless. You can travel between parts of the country and take in all that Iceland has to offer. Visit Þingvellir National Park, the hot springs at Geysir, Þórsmörk nature reserve, Landmannalaugar, Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, Laki craters, Europe’s most powerful water fall Dettifoss, the reindeer country of the East fjords, the hiking paradise at Jökulsárgljúfur, Skagafjörður Saga region and horse paradise. The list goes on and on. 610 - 610a* Reykjavík - Kjölur - Akureyri 641 - 641a Akureyri - Húsavík - Ásbyrgi - Dettifoss 661 - 661a Mývatn - Krafla - Dettifoss * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. While you do not need to book each individual leg of the journey, please note that accommodations tend to get booked during the high season so it is good to book accommodations ahead of time. and All of the routes included, except for , have at least one departure time per 14 Passport Price: 7 days: 58.000 ISK 11 days: 77.000 ISK 15 15 days: 91.500 ISK IOYO 6 - 6a Þingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss Experience the world famous Golden Circle on your own. Take a stroll around Þingvellir UNESCO World Heritage site; visit Geysir hot spring area and observe the awesome Gullfoss waterfall. The bus departs from Reykjavik at 10:00 every morning from 13 June to 14 September. It makes three stops in Þingvellir before going to Laugarvatn, where there are two stops, followed by a good one hour stop at Geysir hot spring ends at Gullfoss at roughly 15:15. area. Route The return from Gullfoss is at 16:00 with stops at Geysir, two stops at Laugarvatn and three stops at Þingvellir before arriving in Reykjavík at roughly 19:00. Note that passengers arriving from Akureyri have the option of with via Þingvellir back to Reykjavík. taking route Þingvellir Reykjavík IOYO 9 - 9a Reykjavík - Þórsmörk Þórsmörk is a beautiful nature reserve situated between three glaciers and a “must see” during your stay in Iceland. It is a favorite among hikers as it is a base for many interesting hiking trails. Between 1 May** and 15 October** there is one departure to/from Þórsmörk. Reykjavík 6 6a Gullfoss Geysir Laugarvatn 9 9a Þórsmörk Operation: Daily 13 June - 8 September 2014. Included: Bus fare and audio guidance. Prices: 8.500 ISK (Rvk - Geysir/Gullfoss, r/t). 5.000 ISK (Rvk - Gullfoss, o/w). 2.500 ISK (Rvk - Þingvellir, o/w). Connections: 610 - 610a. Between 13 June and 31 August there are three departures from Reykjavík to Þórsmörk with various stops on the way; there are also three returning busses from Þórsmörk back to Reykjavík, making stops along the way. Note that morning departures from Básar or Langidalur have to be booked beforehand with the hut’s supervisor. Operation: Daily 1 May - 15 October 2014. Included: Bus fare and audio guidance. Prices: 13.000 ISK (Rvk - Þórsmörk, r/t). 7.500 ISK (Rvk - Þórsmörk, o/w). 6.500 ISK (Selfoss - Þórsmörk, o/w). 5.000 ISK (Hvolsv. - Þórsmörk, o/w). Connections: 11 - 11a, 17 - 17a, 18, 20 - 20a, 21 - 21a & 610 - 610a. You can board the bus at any of the stops, but please observe the schedules below. Audio Guidance Schedule: 9 - Valid 1 May - 15 October Schedule: Audio Guidance 6 - Valid 13 June - 14 September From Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) Þingvellir (View Point) Þingvellir (Service Center) Þingvellir (Flosagjá) Laugarvatn Laugarvatn (N1 Gas Station) Geysir Gullfoss (Waterfall) 6a - Valid 13 June - 14 September Daily 10:00 10:45 / 11:00 11:10 / 11:40 11:50 / 12:00 12:20 12:30 13:05 / 14:35 15:00 / 16:00 From Gullfoss (Waterfall) Geysir Laugarvatn (N1 Gas Station) Laugarvatn Þingvellir (Flosagjá) Þingvellir (Service Center) Þingvellir (View Point) Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) Daily 16:00 16:15 / 16:30 17:00 17:05 17:25 / 17:35 17:40 / 18:00 18:05 / 18:20 18:45 Arrival 16 Departure From Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) Hella (Kjarval Supermarket) Hvolsvöllur (N1 Gas Station) Seljalandsfoss (Waterfall) Þórsmörk (Húsadalur) Stakkholtsgjá Canyon Þórsmörk (Básar) Þórsmörk (Langidalur) Stakkholtsgjá Canyon Þórsmörk (Húsadalur) Daily 9a - Valid 1 May - 15 October Daily 1/5 - 15/10** 13/6-31/8 08:00 16:30 08:40 17:10 09:00 17:30 09:40 18:00 10:15 18:20 10:45 18:40 19:40 12:00 / 12:30 12:45 13:10 / 15:00 15:15 / 15:20 15:35 15:50 Daily 13/6-31/8 19:30 20:20 20:30 21:00 21:10 21:30 / 21:40 22:55 Daily From 14/6 - 31/8 Þórsmörk (Básar) 07:20* Þórsmörk (Langidalur) 07:30* Stakkholtsgjá Canyon Þórsmörk (Húsadalur) 08:00 Seljalandsfoss (Waterfall) 09:00 Hvolsvöllur (N1 Gas Station) 09:30 Hella (Kjarval Supermarket) 09:40 Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) 10:10 Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) 10:20 Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) 11:15 Daily 1/5 - 15/10** 15:00 15:15 / 15:20 15:35 16:00 17:15 17:50 18:00 18:30 18:40 19:35 Daily 13/6-31/8 20:00 20:10 20:40 21:40** 22:00 / 22:15 22:25 22:55 23:05 23:45 Arrival * Morning departure from Básar and Langidalur has to be booked at the mountain hut’s supervisor before 21:00 the evening before. ** Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. *** Between 1 May - 13 June and 15 September - 15 October departures from these locations need to be booked at the mountain hut’s supervisor before noon. 17 Departure IOYO 10 - 10a Skaftafell - Eldgjá - Landmannalaugar Make your way through the Mountainback between Skaftafell and Landmannalaugar where you will observe dramatical changes in the landscape – vast black sands, glacial rivers, lava fields, multicoloured mountains, volcanic rifts and endless moss. Between 20 June* and 7 September* there are daily departures at 08:00 from Skaftafell to Kirkjubæjarklaustur and via the Mountainback to Eldgjá where we make a stop for roughly one hour before heading to Landmannalaugar, with a scheduled arrival at 13:00. The return, from Landmannalaugar is at 15:30, making two stops along the way before arriving at Skaftafell at around 20:25. Reykjavík Operation: Daily 20 June - 8 September 2014. Included: Bus fare and audio guidance. Prices: 9.000 ISK (Skaftafell - Landmannal., o/w). 6.500 ISK (Kirkjub.kl. - Landmannal., o/w). Connections: 11a, 14, 15, 16, 19 & 20a. Skaftafell (Service Centre) Kirkjubæjarklaustur (N1 Gas Station) Eldgjá Landmannalaugar Landmannalaugar Hella Operation: Daily 13 June - 15 September 2014. Included: Bus fare and audio guidance. Prices: 16.000 ISK (Rvk - Landmannal., r/t). 9.000 ISK (Rvk - Landmannal., o/w). 8.000 ISK (Selfoss - Landamannal., o/w). 6.000 ISK (Hella - Landmannal., o/w). Connections: 9 - 9a, 10a, 14, 17 - 17a, 18, 20 - 20a, 21 - 21a & 610 - 610a. Audio Guidance 10 - Valid 20 June - 7 September 10a - Valid 20 June - 7 September Daily From 08:00 09:00 10:30 / 11:45 13:00 / 15:30 Landmannalaugar Eldgjá Kirkjubæjarklaustur (N1 Gas Station) Skaftafell (Service Centre) * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. Visit Landmannalaugar oasis, known for its rich and colourful rhyolite mountains, lava fields and soothing hot springs. 11 11a Skaftafell 10 10a Schedule: From Reykjavík Landmannalaugar Eldgjá Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar IOYO 11 - 11a Audio Guidance 11 - Valid 13 June - 14 September Arrival Departure In July and August there is an extra departure from Selfoss at 08:15 to accommodate early risers, who will be able to leave for Landmannalaugar roughly 40 minutes earlier. This means there is also an extra departure from Landmanna laugar at 14:30 in July and August. Schedule: Daily 15:30 16:45 / 18:00 19:15 / 19:30 20:25 Between 13 June* and 14 September*, there is one departure from Reykjavik per day, at 8:00 in the morning. The bus makes a few stops on the way before arriving at around noon at Landmannalaugar. The departure from Landmannalaugar back to Reykjavik is at 15:30 each day. From Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) Hella (Kjarval Supermarket) Leirubakki Landmannalaugar Daily 08:00 08:40 09:00 09:40 10:05 12:10 / 15:30 11a - Valid 13 June - 14 September July - August Daily 08:15 09:00 09:25 11:30 From Landmannalaugar Leirubakki Hella (Kjarval Supermarket) Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. 18 19 Daily 15:30 17:15 18:00 18:30 18:40 19:35 July - August Daily 14:30 16:30 17:00 17:30 17:40 18:35 Arrival Departure IOYO 14 - 14a Landmannalaugar - Sprengisandur - Mývatn A journey through the moon-like landscapes of Sprengisandur offers truly wonderful views with glacial rivers, waterfalls and grey sands. The route is a scenic connection, via the highlands, between North and South of Iceland. Going from Landmannalaugar to Mývatn, with route 14, is possible on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between 26 June* and 28 August*. The bus departs Landmannalaugar at 09:30 in the morning, making several stops along the way before arriving at Mývatn at around 19:25. Route 14a is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 27 June* and 29 August*, departing lake Mývatn at 08:00 in the morning and arriving at Landmannalaugar at around 17:50. Reykjavík Reykjavík Landmannalaugar Operation: 26 June - 29 August 2014. Included: Bus fare and audio guidance. Price: 16.500 ISK (Landmannal. - Mývatn, o/w). Connections: 10a, 11a, 17 - 17-a, 62 - 62a 650a & 661. Operation: 26 June - 29 August 2014. Included: Bus fare and audio guidance. Price: 20.500 (Rvk - Mývatn o/w). Connections: 9, 11 - 11a, 18, 20 - 20a, 21 - 21a, 62 - 62a, 650a & 661. Travelling from lake Mývatn to Reykjavík on route is possible on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 27 June* and 29 August*. Departure from Mývatn is at 08:00 in the morning and various stops are made along the way before arriving at Reykjavík at about 19:35. Suggestion: Purchase lunch, beverages and refreshments before departure as options to purchase en route are scarce. Schedule: 14 - Valid 26 June – 28 August 09:30 10:45 / 11:00 13:40 / 14:10 16:45 / 17:15 17:55 / 18:40 19:10 19:25 Between 26 June* and 28 August* you can on Tuesdays, Thursdays travel along route and Wednesdays, leaving Reykjavík at 08:00 with multiple stops along the way, before arriving at Mývatn at about 19:25. 17 17a Audio Guidance Tue - Thu - Sun Make your journey between the North and South of Iceland via the relatively untouched Sprengisandur highland route. Mývatn 14 14a Schedule: Landmannalaugar Hrauneyjar Nýidalur Aldeyjarfoss (Waterfall) Goðafoss (Fosshóll) Skútustaðir Mývatn (N1 Gas Station) Reykjavík - Sprengisandur - Mývatn Mývatn Suggestion: Purchase lunch, beverages and refreshments before departure as options to do so en route are scarce. From IOYO 17 - 17a 14a - Valid 27 June – 29 August From Mývatn (N1 Gas Station) Skútustaðir Goðafoss (Fosshóll) Aldeyjarfoss (Waterfall) Nýidalur Hrauneyjar Landmannalaugar * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. Mon - Wed - Fri 08:00 08:15 08:45 / 09:30 10:10 / 10:45 13:20 / 13:50 16:35 / 16:40 17:50 Arrival Departure Audio Guidance 17 - Valid 26 June – 28 August From Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) Hella (Kjarval Supermarket) Leirubakki Hrauneyjar Nýidalur Aldeyjarfoss (Waterfall) Goðafoss (Fosshóll) Skútustaðir Mývatn (N1 Gas Station) 17a - Valid 27 June – 29 August Tue - Thu - Sun From 08:00 08:40 09:00 09:40 10:05 11:00 13:40 / 14:10 16:45 / 17:15 17:55 / 18:40 19:10 19:25 Mývatn (N1 Gas Station) Skútustaðir Goðafoss (Fosshóll) Aldeyjarfoss (Waterfall) Nýidalur Hrauneyjar Leirubakki Hella (Kjarval Supermarket) Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. 20 21 Mon - Wed - Fri 08:00 08:15 08:45 / 09:30 10:10 / 10:45 13:20 / 13:50 16:35 / 16:40 17:20 18:00 18:30 18:40 19:35 Arrival Departure IOYO 15 Skaftafell – Jökulsárlón Route is a connection between the world famous Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and Skaftafell National Park. The drive from Skaftafell to Jökulsárlón takes around 45 minutes along a paved road. IOYO 19 Reykjavík Skaftafell 15 Jökulsárlón Höfn - Skaftafell Travel between Höfn and Skaftafell on your own. The bus makes its way right in between Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull, and the unforgiving North-Atlantic. See the contrast between steep, glacier-capped mountains, lush farmlands and the black sand beaches. Höfn Reykjavík Skaftafell 19 Jökulsárlón The lagoon is around 18 square kilometres with numerous icebergs floating around and truly worth seeing at least once. Skaftafell is a very popular destination and the home to many good hiking trails and a beautifully situated camp site. Route is available between 13 June and 7 September with departure from Höfn at 08:00 every morning. It makes a rather long stop at Jökulsárlón so you can even go on the optional boat tour at the lagoon. Arrival at Skaftafell is at 12:15 with return back to Höfn at 17:30, making a short stop at Jökulsárlón before arriving at Höfn at around 19:30 Between 13 June and 7 September there are three connections from Skaftafell to Jökulsárlón per day; at 08:30, 13:30 and 17:30. There are two returning buses per day, at 11:30 and 16:15 from Jökulsárlón back to Skaftafell. An optional boat tour on the lagoon is possible, depending on weather, with tickets being sold on location. Operation: Daily 13 June - 7 September 2014. Included: Bus fare and audio guidance. Price: 9.500 ISK (Höfn - Skaftafell, r/t). Connections: 10, 15, 16 & 20a. Operation: Daily 13 June - 8 September 2014. Included: Bus fare and audio guidance. Price: 5.000 ISK (Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón, r/t). Connections: 10, 16, 19 & 20a. Schedule: Schedule: Audio Guidance 19 - Valid 13 June - 7 September From 15 - Valid 13 June - 7 September From Skaftafell (Service Centre) Jökulsárlón (Glacial Lagoon) Skaftafell (Service Centre) Daily Daily Daily 08:30 09:15 / 11:30 12:15 13:30 14:15 / 16:15 17:00 17:30 18:15 Arrival 22 Audio Guidance Höfn (N1 Gas Station) Jökulsárlón (Glacial Lagoon) Skaftafell (Service Centre) Jökulsárlón (Glacial Lagoon) Höfn (N1 Gas Station) Departure Daily 08:00 09:00 / 11:30 12:15 / 17:30 18:15 / 18:30 19:30 Arrival 23 Departure IOYO 16 Lakagígar Craters Lakagígar craters is a spectacular natural phenomenon created by an eruption along a 25 km long fissure in 1783. The area is only accessible with special vehicles, but the fascinating area makes the journey well worth it. IOYO 18 Reykjavík Laki Skaftafell Álftavatn - Hvanngil - Emstrur Reykjavík 18 16 Álftavatn Hvanngil Emstrur Kirkjubæjarklaustur Between 20 June* and 7 September* there are daily departures from Skaftafell at 08:00 in the morning, stopping at Kirkjubæjarklaustur before arriving at Laki. Departure from Laki is at 12:30 making two stops before arriving at Skaftafell at around 20:25. Intriguing landscapes, multi-coloured moss and vegetated hills are just a few of the sights along this route. Lake Álftavatn, Hvanngil canyon and Emstrur desolate grazing area are all worth seeing and popular destinations for hikers. Between 27 June and 31 August there are daily departures from Reykjavík at 08:00 in the morning with multiple stops along the way, doing a circle around the Southern-Mountainback area, returning back in Reykjavík at 19:35. Suggestion: Purchase lunch, beverages and refreshments before departure as options to do so en route are scarce. Suggestion: Purchase lunch, beverages and refreshments before departure as options to do so en route are scarce. Operation: 27 June - 31 August 2014. Included: Bus fare and audio guidance. Prices: 17.500 ISK (Rvk - Álftavatn/Emstrur, r/t). 9.000 ISK (Rvk - Álftavatn, o/w). 6.500 ISK (Hella - Álftavatn, o/w). Connections: 9 - 9a, 11 - 11a, 17 - 17a, 20 - 20a, 21 - 21a & 610 - 610a. Operation: Daily 20 June - 7 September 2014. Included: Bus fare and audio guidance. Prices: 15.500 ISK (Skaftafell - Laki, r/t). 12.000 ISK (Kirkjub.kl. - Laki, r/t). Connections: 10 - 10a, 15, 19 & 20 - 20a. Schedule: Audio Guidance Schedule: 18 - Valid 27 June - 31 August 16 - Valid 20 June - 7 September From Skaftafell (Service Centre) Kirkjubæjarkl. (N1 Gas Station) Laki Tjarnargígur Kirkjubæjarkl. (N1 Gas Station) Skaftafell (Service Centre) * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. Audio Guidance From Daily Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) Hella (Kjarval Supermarket) Álftavatn Hvanngil 08:00 09:00 12:30 16:00 18:30 / 19:30 20:25 Arrival Daily 08:00 08:40 09:00 10:00 13:00 / 14:10 14:30 / 14:40 From Emstrur (Crossroads) Hvolsvöllur (N1 Gas Station) Hella (Kjarval Supermarket) Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. Departure 24 25 Daily 15:10 / 15:20 17:35 / 17:50 18:00 18:30 18:40 19:35 Arrival Departure IOYO 20 - 20a Reykjavík - Skaftafell Connect with all that the South of Iceland has to offer. You drive along road no. 1, which goes by many of Iceland‘s top attractions, such as Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and Reynisfjara. runs daily from 13 June to 7 SepRoute tember from Reykjavík all the way to Skaftafell. Departure is at 08:00 and several stops are made along the way with connections to other routes. , from Skaftafell to Reykjavík starts at Route June 14 and runs until 8 September. Departure from Skaftafell is at 12:30 with arrival at Reykjavík at about 19:35. Reykjavík Skaftafell Skógar 21 21a Vík Skógar Operation: Daily 13 June - 8 September 2014. Included: Bus fare and audio guidance. Price: 21.500 ISK (Rvk - Skaftafell, r/t). Connections: 9 - 9a, 10 , 11 - 11a, 15, 16, 17 - 17a, 21 - 21a & 610 - 610a There are stops made at both Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Vík Between 13 June and 31 August there are two departures from Reykjavik. The first one at 16:30, arriving at Skógar at 19:30 and to Vík at 20:00. The later departure is at 19:30 with arrival at Skógar at 22:10. Operation: Daily 13 June - 31 August 2014. Included: Bus fare and audio guidance. Price: 11.000 ISK (Rvk - Skógar, r/t). Connections: 9 - 9a, 11 - 11a, 17 - 17a, 18, 20 - 20a & 610 - 610a is operated between 14 June and 31 Route August. Departure in the morning from Skógar is at 08:15, arriving at Reykjavík at 11:15. There is also a departure from Vík at 20:30, going from Skógar at 21:00 which arrives at roughly 23:45 at Reykjavík. Audio Guidance 20 - Valid 13 June - 7 September Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) Hella (Kjarval Supermarket) Hvolsvöllur (N1 Gas Station) Seljalandsfoss (Waterfall) Skógar (Campsite) Skógar (Hotel) Reynisfjara (Beach) Vík (N1 Gas Station) Kirkjubæjarkl. (N1 Gas Station) Skaftafell (Service Centre) Visit the South and enjoy the sights along the way. See green fields, waterfalls and mountainsl. On a clear day the active volcanos of Mount Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull can be seen. Reykjavík 20 20a Schedule: From Reykjavík - Skógar IOYO 21 - 21a 20a - Valid 14 June - 8 September Daily From 08:00 08:40 09:00 09:40 09:55 / 10:15 10:30 / 10:50 11:20 / 11:50 11:55 12:15 / 12:35 13:05 / 14:00 15:00 16:00 Skaftafell (Service Centre) Kirkjubæjarkl. (N1 Gas Station) Vík (N1 Gas Station) Skógar (Campsite) Skógar (Hotel) Seljalandsfoss (Waterfall) Hvolsvöllur (N1 Gas Station) Hella (Kjarval Supermarket) Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) Daily 12:30 13:20 / 13:30 14:30 / 15:30 16:00 / 16:25 16:30 17:00 / 17:15 17:35 / 17:50 18:00 18:30 18:40 19:35 Arrival 26 Schedule: Audio Guidance 21 - Valid 13 June - 30 August From Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) Hella (Kjarval Supermarket) Hvolsvöllur (N1 Gas Station) Seljalandsfoss (Waterfall) Skógar (Campsite) Vík Daily 16:30 17:10 17:30 18:00 18:20 18:40 / 19:00 19:30 20:00 21a - Valid 14 June - 31 August Daily 19:30 20:20 20:30 21:00 21:10 21:30 / 21:40 22:10 From Vík Skógar (Campsite) Seljalandsfoss (Waterfall) Hvolsvöllur (N1 Gas Station) Hella (Kjarval Supermarket) Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) Departure Daily 08:15 08:45 / 09:00 09:30 09:40 10:10 10:20 11:15 20:30 21:00 21:30 / 21:40 22:00 / 22:15 22:25 22:55 23:05 23:45 Arrival 27 Departure Reykjavík - Kjölur - Akureyri IOYO 610 - 610a Akureyri 610 610a Kjölur Reykjavík Operation: 18 June - 7 September 2014. Included: Bus fare. Price: 14.000 ISK (Reykjavík - Akureyri, o/w). Connections: 641 & 62. 610 - Valid 18 June - 7 September Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) Laugarvatn (Samkaup Shop) Geysir Gullfoss (Waterfall) Hvítárnes (Crossroads) Kerlingarfjöll (Cabins) Hveravellir Svartárbrú (Bridge) Varmahlíð (N1 Gas Station) Akureyri (Hafnarstræti 82) The route starts with a drive across Hellisheiði heath, through the towns of Hveragerði and Selfoss, before proceeding to the Geysir geothermal area, the site of numerous hot springs, Strokkur being the most active one today. The majestic Gullfoss waterfall is next on the agenda before the drive up north to the high plain of Kjölur begins. The name refers to the plateau between the glaciers Langjökull in the West and Hofsjökull in the East, at an altitude of 650 metres above sea level. The highland road leads through rugged wilderness to the oasis of Hveravellir, which is a geothermal area with natural bathing possibilities. After a brief stop the bus continues along the highland road past Blönduvirkjun hydroelectric power plant. The tour ends in Akureyri. Akureyri - Húsavík - Ásbyrgi - Dettifoss Húsavík Ásbyrgi Dettifoss Akureyri 641 641a Airport Operation: Included: Price: Connection: Daily 18 June - 31 August 2014. Bus fare. 8.300 ISK (Akureyri - Dettifoss, o/w). 661a. The coach (no. ) departs from Akureyri, passing through Húsavík. The coach continues across the Tjörnes peninsula to the Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. Here there is time to enjoy the horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi, before continuing further into the park to view Europe’s most powerful waterfall Dettifoss, as it plunges 44 metres high and 100 metres wide into the canyon. From Dettifoss there is a connecting ) to Lake Mývatn. coach (no. Later you can stroll among Hljóðaklettar´s basaltic columns, washed clean by a catastrophic glacial flood after the last ice age. On the way back to Akureyri the coach makes a short stop at Húsavík, a lovely fishing village, teeming with tourists. The above itinerary applies in reverse order if one chooses to begin the tour in Akureyri. Schedule: From IOYO 641 - 641a Daily 08:00 08:45 09:00 09:30 09:55 / 10:25 10:40 / 11:10 11:50 12:55 / 13:10 14:15 / 15:15 16:50 17:20 18:30 610a - Valid 18 June - 7 September From Akureyri (Hafnarstræti 82) Varmahlíð (N1 Gas Station) Svartárbrú (Bridge) Hveravellir Kerlingarfjöll (Cabins) Hvítárnes (Crossroads) Gullfoss (Waterfall) Geysir Laugarvatn (Samkaup Shop) Selfoss (N1 Gas Station) Hveragerði (N1 Gas Station) Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) * Road & weather conditions determine when highland roads are accessible. ** Connection with 6a via Þingvellir to Reykjavík 28 Daily 08:00 09:20 09:40 11:15 / 12:15 13:20 / 13:35 14:40 15:20 / 15:50 ** 16:05 / 16:35 17:00 17:30 17:45 18:30 Arrival Schedule: 641 - Valid 18 June - 31 August From Akureyri (Hafnarstræti 82) Goðafoss Húsavík (Gamli Baukur harbour) Ásbyrgi (Shop) Hljóðaklettar Dettifoss (Waterfall) 641a - Valid 18 June - 31 August Daily 08:00 08:45 / 09:00 09:30 / 09:45 10:35 / 11:00 11:20 / 11:40 12:30 From Dettifoss (Waterfall) Hljóðaklettar Ásbyrgi (Shop) Húsavík (Gamli Baukur harbour) Akureyri (Hafnarstræti 82) Daily 13:30 14:20 / 15:05 15:20 / 16:15 17:00 18:10 Arrival Departure 29 Departure IOYO 650 - 650a Mývatn - Húsavík - Mývatn The coach (no. ) leaves the scenic Lake Mývatn and crosses the eroded area of Hólasandur, where the results of projects restoring vegetation can be seen before descending again into abundantly vegetated valleys and farmland. On the way the coach passes the geothermal area of Reykjahverfi with its many warm springs and greenhouses. From there, along the road, lies the pipeline that provides the population of Húsavík with hot water. Just before driving into the village there is a scenic view across the Skjálfandaflói bay. IOYO 661 - 661a Mývatn - Krafla - Dettifoss Húsavík Krafla 650 650a Akureyri Operation: Included: Price: Connection: Akureyri Mývatn Daily 18 June - 31 August 2014. Bus fare. 2.900 ISK (Mývatn - Húsavík, o/w). 640. Operation: Included: Prices: Connection: Mývatn The coach (no. ) departs from Reykjahlíð village, continues through Bjarnarflag geothermal area, through Námaskarð mountain pass and past the boiling mud pots and fumaroles at Hverarönd. The bus proceeds to the explosion crater Víti (Hell), passing Krafla power plant and the nearby volcanic zone at Leirhnjúkur. Dettifoss 661 661a Daily 18 June - 7 September 2014. Bus fare. 3.500 ISK (Reykjahlíð - Dettifoss, o/w). 1.500 ISK (Reykjahlíð - Krafla, o/w). 641a & 650. From Leirhnjúkur the route leads through large lava terrains to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. From Dettifoss there is a connecting ) through Jökulsárgljúfur National coach (no. Park via Húsavík to Akureyri, and via Húsavík to ). Lake Mývatn (no. Schedule: Schedule: 661 - Valid 18 June - 7 September 650a - Valid 18 June - 31 August 650 - Valid 18 June - 31 August From Daily Daily From Daily Daily Húsavík (Gamli Baukur harbour) Reykjahlíð 11:00 11:40 17:15 17:55 Reykjahlíð Húsavík (Gamli Baukur harbour) 11:45 12:25 16:00 16:40 30 661a - Valid 18 June - 7 September From Daily Daily From Reykjahlíð Krafla Dettifoss (Waterfall) 08:00 08:15 11:30 11:50 12:30 Dettifoss (Waterfall) Krafla Reykjahlíð Daily Daily 08:15 08:30 13:30 14:15 14:30 Arrival 31 Departure IOYO 62 - 62a Akureyri - Mývatn - Egilsstaðir - Höfn This route is your connection between the south east of Iceland and the north. It covers most of the Eastern fjords of Iceland as well as Mývatn. With daily operation, starting at 08:00 from either Akureyri or Höfn, it takes roughly 9 hours to complete. Visit the fishing villages in the East and explore lake Mývatn. Akureyri Egilsstaðir 62 Höfn Operation: Daily 1 June – 10 September 2014. Included: Bus fare. Price: 17.700 ISK (Akureyri – Höfn, o/w). Connections: 610 – 610a, 641 – 641a, 650 – 650a, 661 – 661a, 19, 14a & 17a. Schedule: 62 - Valid 1 June - 10 September From Akureyri (Hafnarstræti 82) Goðafoss Skútustaðir (Sel Hotel) Reykjahlíð Dettifoss (Crossroads) Vopnafjörður (Crossroads) Egilsstaðir (Campsite) Reyðarfjörður (Shopping Mall) Fáskrúðsfjörður (Shell Gas Station) Stöðvarfjörður (Petra Stone Collection) Breiðdalsvík (Kaupfélagið Shop) Berunes (Berunes Hostel) Djúpivogur (Við Voginn Shop) Höfn (N1 Gas Station) 62a - Valid 1 June - 10 September Daily 08:00 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:20 11:00 12:00 / 13:00 13:35 13:55 14:30 14:55 15:10 16:00 17:30 From Höfn (N1 Gas Station) Djúpivogur (Við Voginn Shop) Berunes (Berunes Hostel) Breiðdalsvík (Kaupfélagið Shop) Stöðvarfjörður (Petra Stone Collection) Fáskrúðsfjörður (Shell Gas Station) Reyðarfjörður (Shopping Mall) Egilsstaðir (Campsite) Vopnafjörður (Crossroads) Dettifoss (Crossroads) Reykjahlíð Skútustaðir (Sel Hotel) Goðafoss Akureyri (Hafnarstræti 82) Daily 08:00 09:45 10:15 10:30 11:00 11:30 11:50 12:15 / 13:00 14:00 14:40 15:25 15:35 16:30 17:15 Arrival 32 Departure
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