1Likes
-
1
Post By Zebra AT
|
15 Jan 2014
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Leeds
Posts: 99
|
|
Iceland Camping Card 2014
Can anyone shed any light on this years camping card details? As far as their website shows it says that details should be finalised by December (2013). I can't seem to find anymore info.
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers
|
15 Jan 2014
|
Gold Member
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Montpellier, France
Posts: 39
|
|
oops
In 2013 I went to Iceland. I bought the camping card, but never used it.....
The camping who are a member are far from everything. I alwasy drive with the flow, and met only one camping from the camping card. The campsite was very simple. But, but but, they charge extra for the shower.....?
I found several camping for free, with nice toilets and warm showers. I payed for campsites with cold showers. You never know what You get, until You are there.
Next time I don't buy this camping card.
Bye,
Guus
|
15 Jan 2014
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Haarlem, The Netherlands
Posts: 177
|
|
It is indeed a useless card with just a few campsites member of it. Camping in Iceland is never a problem.
GRTZ,
JP
|
15 Jan 2014
|
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: wirral
Posts: 94
|
|
Yeah the card isnt worth it, bought one and only stayed on there sites 3 times in 4 weeks , camping is cheep anyway
Home MOTOLOCO.EU
|
16 Jan 2014
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Leeds
Posts: 99
|
|
Thank you guys. I won't buy one on the strength of your comments.
Did any of you wild camp? If so did you encounter any problems?
Thanks again
Gav
|
16 Jan 2014
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Haarlem, The Netherlands
Posts: 177
|
|
Important to know if you go wild camping:
Never go offroad or offpiste, it is strictly forbidden in Iceland and for a very good reason. Every trace or footstep that you make offroad or offpiste will be visable for years and years. Nature is very vonarable in Iceland.
There are many places you can camp wild, most of them closed to the road, no problem at all, as nobody will pass during evening/night.
GRTZ,
JP
|
16 Jan 2014
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: NSW Australia - but never there
Posts: 1,235
|
|
We were there for three months this time and did buy the camping card for 100 Euro despite our definite preference for free-camping in our motorhome. Betty wanted to use the heated swimming pools and they are nearly always next to the campgrounds so it was a matter of convenience.
Used it for 45 nights all over Iceland so they definitely didn't make any money out of us.
For a normal shortish vacation it would be very bad value for money. When you feel the need for a shower just go in to the heated pools and pay the cheap entry and use their showers (compulsory before swimming anyway)
Some of their sites are very good value with warm comfortable amenities and free hot showers and free internet and free entry to the swimming pools while others are about as basic as you could get and still have the gall to call it a camping ground. Close to 50 sites spread fairly evenly over Iceland means you don't have far to go to find one.
As in all countries, the best places to camp are the ones you find yourself out in the wilderness somewhere
|
17 Jan 2014
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Leeds
Posts: 99
|
|
Thanks guys, appreciate the info.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Next HU Events
ALL Dates subject to change.
2025 Confirmed Events:
- Virginia: April 24-27 2025
- Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
- Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
- CanWest: July 10-13 2025
- Switzerland: Date TBC
- Ecuador: Date TBC
- Romania: Date TBC
- Austria: Sept. 11-14
- California: September 18-21
- France: September 19-21 2025
- Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025
Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!
Questions about an event? Ask here
See all event details
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|