Bussing Iceland (BSI Iceland)

Member Name: dangaroo

Product:	BSI Iceland
Date:	11/05/09 (48 review reads)
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Advantages: Cool buses that are catered to the sightseeing destinations

Disadvantages: Expensive & a short season

I happen to think that Iceland would look nice with a little train service running around the island, it's not to be though. Iceland doesn't have any train connections nor does it have a public bus service. If you don't take a car, rent a car or drive a car, then you are left with hitchhiking which is relatively easy in Iceland due to the small population and the fact they know you are a tourist. Occasionally though you might be heading to somewhere which is remote and you don't feel like freezing your butt off on the side of the road. As long as it's the summer - then you do have another option

There is a private bus service geared towards tourists that operates between June and the end of August. This bus service is called BSI and the routes tend to go from one sightseeing destination to another. You can buy buss passports which allows you flexibility on long routes. The prices vary from 20,000 to 30,000 isk - which is certainly not cheap but is made more affordable by the current currency rate of the Icelandic Kroner.

Apart from the Arctic Island of Grimsey, the Western fjords and the sea port of Seydisfjordur, there aren't really too many sightseeing areas which aren't untouched with even Dettifoss and Askja covered. Buses look awesome from the outside, extremely high up - they have large wheels and great suspension which all come in handy considering the rugged terrain they often encounter.

I only used the service once over the Kjolur but the office opened up on time and everything related to the bus service was punctual. There are plenty of toilet stops because the bus stops for a while at sightseeing stops to let passengers get off, admire what ever natural wonder there is to see and to freshen up. Providing you are there in the right season and have enough funds to pay for the relatively dear tickets, this is an easy hassle-free way of seeing the island and is possibly preferable to renting or taking your own car in fact because you don't have to worry about damaging it.

Summary: Ideal in the summer and if you are rich!