Iceland review - 2015, Qupperneq 104

102 ICELAND REVIEW
Luxury in a
Lava Field
Located on the Hellisheiði lava plateau less than an hour from
Reykjavík, ION Hotel stands at the intersection of pristine nature
and cultivated elegance, of tranquil relaxation and adrenaline-fueled
adventure.
ION draws its inspiration from the energy of the natural wonders
right on its doorstep: the dormant Hengill volcano, numerous nearby
hot springs and the North Atlantic continental rift, to name a few.
Guests can experience these wonders first-hand, taking a horse-
back or Super Jeep tour, going kayaking or fishing, snorkeling in
the crystalline waters of the Silfra fissure, or exploring a glacial
crevasse.
Between such adventures, ION offers a stylish environment in
which to recharge. Each room offers enticing views—either to
the steam-enveloped Nesjavellir geothermal power station or
to Þingvellir National Park. The 45 deluxe rooms are fitted with
floor to ceiling windows—all the better to enjoy a show of the
northern lights on a cold winter night.
The heated outdoor pool and sauna offer guests a space for
relaxing contemplation, while the invigorating spa treatments
integrate locally-sourced ingredients such as Icelandic herbs and
sea salt. Local ingredients also form the basis of the simple yet
elegant offerings at the Silfra restaurant and Northern Lights bar.
Here you can sample greenhouse-cultivated vegetables, fresh-
ly-caught Arctic char, or one of the herb-flavored liqueurs and
beers produced at small-batch distilleries and microbreweries
around Iceland.
With its award-winning design, locally-sourced New Nordic
cuisine and a rejuvenating spa, this boutique hotel is, quite liter-
ally, where ‘everything meets nothing.’
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Relax and recharge
at the ION Luxury
Adventure Hotel.
Hestasport
Cottages
A warm welcome
all year round
• 7 charming cottages
in rural North Iceland
• 2 to 6 bed
accommodation
• Natural hot tub
• Ideal for viewing
northern lights
• Free WiFi
• Fully equipped kitchen
Hestasport | www.riding.is | Phone (+354) 453 8383
560 Varmahlíð | Iceland | info@riding.is
Hestasport
Horseback Riding
Meet the Icelandic horse
• Personal service
• Ideal for beginners
and passionate riders
• Departure on request
• 1-3 hour tours
• Also in winter
• Small groups
• Customized experience
• Stunning scenery
• Experienced guides
Welcome to
HESTASPORT!
... simply more fun
AROUND ICELAND
SPECIAL PROMOTION