Reykjavík Grapevine - 05.04.2013, Page 51

Day tours to
Vatnajökull Region
pick up our brochure at your hotel or local tourist
information centre, or visit us at eagleair.is
Reykjavík
Höfn
Discover the natural wonders of Vatnajökull glacier and glacier lagoon
Adventure tours Air Charter servicesScheduled flights
Hótel Geirland

A unique experience in the countryside of
Iceland, located only 2 km from
Kirkjubæjar–klaustur. We offer total of 40
cozy rooms all with ensuite bathroom. Hótel
Geirland is the perfect choice for nature
lovers who like to walk, hike or simply enjoy
the beautiful surroundings and northern
lights. Our restaurant provides authentic
Icelandic food straight from the farm.
Mission of the hotel is to strive hard to
provide high standard personal service to
make the stay memorable and enjoyable for
the guests.
Geirland, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur • +354
487 4677 • geirland@centrum.is • www.
geirland.is
Mountain Guides

Icelandic Mountain Guides' Glacier Walks
are a safe but fun activity and a great way to
experience the wonders of the Icelandic
Nature. Glacier Walks are easy and
accessible for both individuals and groups
and have become one of the most popular
tourism activity in Iceland. Icelandic
Mountain Guides' Glacier Walks are
operated every day, all year on
Sóheimajökull glacier and in Skaftafell
national park.
Make Sure it's Mountain Guides.
+354 587 9999 • mountainguides@
mountainguides.is • www.mountainguides.is
Café Sólheimajökull
Café Sólheimajökull is located at the tip of
Sólheimajökull-glacier with a breathtaking
view to the glacier at one hand and to
the Atlantic ocean at the other. At our
restaurant you get hot and cold drinks,
hot soup, guiches, cakes and chocolates.
We use local ingredients like trout from a
nearby farmer, carrots from another and
barley from the third.
Visit us in Katla Geopark, the
restaurant is open all year around.
By Sólheimajökull, 871 Vík • +354 852 2252
cafe@solheimajokull.is
Árnanes
Vatnsholt
Arnanes Country Hotel
Established 1993
Welcome to Hotel Arnanes, a
comfortable base for exploring Vatnajökull
National Park with all it´s wonders like
Jökulsárlón, the ice lagoon.
Expect a warm welcome at our family-
run country hotel. We want you to feel home
away from home.
We are located by the Road one, 6 km
west of the town Höfn in the south-east of
Iceland.
Vatnsholt is a newly renovated country
lodge in a beautiful setting above the lake of
Villingarholt. From Vatnsholt you will enjoy a
magnificent view where you can easily spot
the Westman islands (Vestmannaeyjar), the
glacier of Eyjafjall (Eyjafjallajökull), the Tinda
Mountains (Tindfjöll), the famous volcano
Hekla and the slopes of Hella.
Árnanesi 5, 781 Höfn • +354 478 1550
arnanes@arnanes.is • www.arnanes.is
Vatnsholt 2, 801 Selfoss • +354 482 4829
info@stayiniceland.is • www.hotelvatnsholt.is
Fontana
Laugarvatn Fontana is a place where you
come to relax and experience authentic
Icelandic nature while relaxing in the warm
geothermal pools and natural steam rooms.
Hot, healing steam simmers directly from
the ground at Fontana through grids in the
cabin floors of this newly decorated
wellness center where nature meets
tradition.
The baths vary in depth, size and
temperature and the steam rooms that
have been built over natural hot springs
that has been used in this purpose since
1929. Fontana is situated by the beautiful
lake Laugarvatn and you can enjoy the
spectacular views from the sauna or the
pools.
Hverabraut 1, Laugarvatn • +354 486 1400
fontana@fontana.is • www.fontana.is
www.fontana.is
Hótel Vestmannaeyjar
Hótel Vestmannaeyjar allows guests to
explore the islands breath-taking scenery
while providing comfortable and relaxing
accommodation with a high-level of service.
The hotel provides direct access to the
fantastic hiking and bird watching which the
island offers, while also providing exciting
activities and tours to help guests get the
most out of their stay. We also manage
Guesthouse Mamma and the Youth Hostel
which guests can use overnight during
hiking trips.
Our bar and restaurant offers a
sophisticated area for guests to socialise.
Exquisite, locally sourced food, gives guests
a true taste of the island!
Vestmannabraut 28 • +354 481 2900
hotelvestmannaeyjar@simnet.is • www.
hotelvestmannaeyjar.is
FOOD/DRINK ACCOMODATION ACTIVITY
LEGEND

Vík í Mýrdal
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Skaftafell
Höfn
Hótel Höfn
Hótel Höfn is located in the center of town
and has a breathtaking view over the
magnificent glaciers, the circle of mountains
and the fjord.
Hótel Höfn is a 3 star hotel with 68
comfortable rooms all equipped with a TV,
radio, telephone, computer access and a
private bath.
The restaurant “Ósinn” featuring local
courses such as lobster, steaks, and pizza is
on the ground floor. The hotel has a good
conference facilties.
Bookings and more informations at
hotelhofn.is
Víkurbraut, 780 Höfn • +354 478 1240
info@hotelhofn.is • www.hotelhofn.is