Raufarhöfn
Raufarhöfn
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A campsite in North Iceland. Base camp for exploring the area.
Basic facilities, incredible surroundings. That's the trade-off, and it's worth it.
Camping cards can save you money if you're spending multiple nights in the tent. Do the math.
Drive: Good
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30 min stop
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Entry: Free
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Toyota RAV4
Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.
TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Raufarhöfn
Small groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.
Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
Glacier & Golden Circle
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Duration10 hoursPickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
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