Ecride - Svalbarðseyri

Daria C.

We really enjoyed our stay in the van and spent 8 amazing nights exploring the wonders of Iceland.

Initially, we were unsure about the compromise we made, as we had to take an additional flight from Reykjavik to Akureyri to get the camper, but as soon as we went on the road and spent our first night inside, we felt really satisfied with the choice.

The car itself is a beast. It’s lifted and it looks just as great as it drives. It can drive dirt roads, and do adventures off the usual Ring Road path. It’s an automatic which makes driving this larger than usual automobile painless and the car itself has just the right dimensions to make it through narrow roads and bridges.

Communication was smooth and pleasant with the hosts, they patiently provided enough information before and during the trip to make us comfortable. Once we received the car, Hjörtur and Lóa kindly gave us a tour and briefing. We were quite relieved and surprised as the van had all the things necessary for van life.

We slept on a comfy air mattress, no complaints there. Definitely took advantage of the provided barbecue set, chairs, cooler and all the kitchen wares (including a gas stove and gas canisters) to make the best out of van life. The petrol heaters sounded like a jet engine (from outside) but kept us warm during nights and after cold weather hikes and because the van had amazing sound insulation our sleep was undisturbed by outside noise. The wench to unfold the tarp on the roof wasn’t that easiest thing to use but the host promised to make it work smoother. There were also plenty of car outlets to charge our devices.

The only downside is that we spent around 800 euros on gas for making the whole circle, 1200 km. One probably could decrease the consumption by driving conservatively and not forgetting to turn off the heater during the day.

Overall after our time in Iceland we still think this camper was the best value for money we could have gotten in this price range. We definitely plan to book again when we return next time to do the highlands.

Protip to the next driver: remember that the headlights are manual.

Li B.

Absolutely fantastic local car rental service. Hjörtur and his wife went out of their way to make our rental experience as pleasant as possible. They even brought the car to Akureyri Hof and picked it up from there again - even if that meant that they had to go with four children and a newborn baby. The car (Hrafnalaug) was super cool! A car with character, elegance and luxury. Ecride provided for everything we needed, from gas cartridges for cooking to plates, duvets, and everything to make the car run even in emergencys. One time, when the car did not start, Hjörtur came all the way across the country in the pouring rain to help us, and even though it was our mistake, he stayed happy and relaxed. He truly loves what he's doing, is happy to help, and his love for life, his cars and this beautiful country puts you in a relaxed and blissful mood no matter what. We really highly recommend booking with Ecride if you want to have an authentic, joyful and luxurious stay in Iceland.

Matthias U.

It was an absolutely amazing experience to have Hrafnlaug as a reliable companion on our tour in Northern Iceland. The car has character and we already miss her a lot. Sure, she drinks a lot, but your grandfather do the same. And do you love your grandfather? Sure you do!
Hrafnlaug provided us with a warm and comfy bed, when there were snow, storm and rain. She gave us the opportunity to explore the most magnificent places I have seen in my life.
The keepers are beyond friendly. Once the very charming and handsome mechanic gave us a hand traveling 2 hrs to our place to get us out of one very embarrassing and stupid situation.
We can absolutely recommend the service, the cars, the place and the amazing hospitality.

francesca

Unfortunately I had to cancel my reservation (and my whole trip to iceland) but they were so kind and nice that I wanted to leave a feedback anyway. I would definitely book again with them if I come to Iceland. I did not try their wan but they offer a super car insurance and a fully equipped car including gps, pots ,and stove for a very good price. They also gave me a lot of suggestions for my trip so I definitely recommend them.

Karl J. G.

Nice owners ❤️

The accommodation is a trailer and thats what to expect. Nice and comfy with all that follos such an accommodation

The place and the area is spectacular to say the least.

Eyjafjörður and Akureyri is an area you really want to spend some time around and enjoy. Many activities there all year round and many good restaurants serving really good food.

The Christmas town is something you don't want to misss. Amd the outdoor hot tubs at Hauganes are a hard to beat thing...!

Go for it all and Ecride is a nice place place to rest in between.

My 11 thumbs up 😊

Karl at Nailed It.

Alvaro G.

Sitio muy interesante de visitar