Been 3 times and last time took the bikes. Fantastic place. Distances are big between sites though. Took my Discovery in 2007 on the ferry and it was the best holiday ever, crossing the barren interior twice…
It was a bit if a shock when we took the bikes in 2010 though (They stopped the ferry at the end of 2008). Once you are out of the Reykjavik/Keflavik region, it’s a long way to anywhere, especially on a bike. If I did it again, I would seriously consider taking the bus to cover greater distance so you can get more sites and rides in. Having said that, I had not done any proper training so fitness was not super.
Camping is easy. Lots of camp sites that all seem to be cheap and wild camping is fine as long as you are 100mtrs away from cultivated land. Water is pretty accessible. We managed with 2 750ml bottles each and some sterilising tabs.
I decided that it was a delicate balance between having a great, relaxing holiday, or putting yourself through a two week endurance ride.
I would do it again tomorrow without hesitation. Love the place!!
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