GETTING AROUND IN ICELAND

By Air

Air Iceland and Islandsflug offer scheduled service to most parts of the country. For further information please contact the following:

Air Iceland
Reykjavik Airport
IS-101 Reykjavik
Tel:(+354) 570-3030
Fax:(+354) 570-3001

Islandsflug Reykjavik Airport
IS-101 Reykjavik
Tel: (+354) 570-8090
Fax: (+354) 570-8091
E-Mail: [email protected]

Air Iceland Passes
Four-, five- and six-sector passes are valid on any segment operated by Air Iceland. This arrangement is valid year round. There is no minimum time limit but the trip must be completed within 30 days. The Air Iceland Pass is sold by all Icelandair offices. Also look for "Fly As You Please" which offers 12 days unlimited travel on all Air Iceland domestic routes.

Air Bus Rover
Fly one way, drive the other. An air service operated in connection with a bus service, offered by Air Iceland and BSI Travel. Air Bus Rover is valid from June 1 until September 30. There is no minimum time limit, but the round trip or circle trip must be completed within 30 days. It can be purchased at all Icelandair offices, BSI Travel, or any other travel agency.

Several air carriers offer charter services and sightseeing flights.

By Bus

There is extensive bus service to most parts of the country, and to the highlands, as well as a large number of organized bus tours. Reservations are not needed, and tickets can be bought either at the bus station or from the driver. Children under 4 travel free of charge, and half price is charged for children from 4-11. A few main routes and fares (one way) are as follows:

Route	Frequency	Fare	Distance
Reykjavik-Akureyri	daily (duration 6 hrs)	US$ 66	255 mi
Reykjavik-Hofn	daily summer (duration 9 hrs.)	US$ 77	315 mi
Reykjavik-Isafjordur	2 times weekly (duration 10 hrs.)	US$ 97	355 mi
Akureyri-Egilsstadir	daily summer	US$ 58	185 mi

The Full Circle Passport
Passage around Iceland on the main road (the ring road) with scheduled buses. There is no time limit, and an unlimited number of stops may be made, although only along a continuous route (Valid May-Sep).

Omnibus Passport
Unlimited travel on all scheduled coach routes, main roads and secondary roads. The time limit is 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks, chosen by the traveler. Stop-overs can be made anywhere on the route and as often as one likes.

Travelers with the above mentioned passports are given various discounts. They can be purchased from airline offices or travel agencies in Iceland or abroad, or at:

BSI Travel
Vatnsmyrarvegur 10
IS-101 Reykjavik
Tel: (+354) 562-3320/552-2300
E-mail: [email protected]

By Car

The national speed limit is 55 mph. Some roads, though, have a lower limit. Road signs are numerous and easy to read.

Gas Stations: In the Greater Reykjavik Area you will find a variety of gas stations, with some open around the clock. In rural or interior areas, gas stations may sometimes be far apart.

Motor Vehicle Insurance
A "Green Card" or other proof of third-party insurance is mandatory for motorists driving their own cars in Iceland, except from the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Channel Islands, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Vatican. Drivers without a "Green Card" (or equivalent) must buy a separate third-party insurance policy on arrival.

Mountain Tracks
Most mountain roads are closed until the beginning of July, or even longer because of wet and muddy conditions which make them totally impassable. When these roads are opened for traffic many of them can only be negotiated by four-wheel-drive vehicles. For some mountain tracks it is strongly advised that two or more cars travel together. Also, before embarking on any journey into the interior collect as much information as possible regarding road conditions from a travel bureau, tourist information office or the Public Roads Administration, Tel: (+354) 563-1500. A booklet called "Mountain Roads" can be obtained at Tourist Information Centers and the offices of the Icelandic Tourist Board abroad. Always take along a detailed map.