Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Go 4km east of Geysir to Kjóastaðir horse farm to find Geysir Hestar, which offers horse
riding in the area as well as along Hvítará Canyon to Gullfoss, with trips for all skill
levels.
Iceland Safari SUPER-JEEP
( 544 5454; www.icelandsafari.com ; Geysir)
Super-Jeep tours around the southwest, with a base 1km south of Geysir.
Sleeping & Eating
The Geysir Center has three eating options: a massive restaurant (mains Ikr1490 to
lkr2450), a cafe (mains Ikr1480 to lkr2000) and a fast food joint (Ikr990 to lkr1690).
Skjól Camping HOSTEL, CAMPGROUND
( 899 4541; www.skjolcamping.com ;sites per person Ikr1200, 2-/8-bed dm Ikr8000/5000; mid-
May-mid-Sep; )
Simple dorms and field camping with a summertime bar, 3.5km northeast of Geysir, next
to Kjóastaðir Horse Farm. There's also sleeping-bag accommodation (Ikr4000), and music-
al instruments for jamming.
Hótel Geysir HOTEL, CAMPGROUND
( 480 6800; www.geysircenter.is ; Geysir;s/d from Ikr22,000/25,000, campsites per person
Ikr1500, buffet lunch Ikr3500, dinner mains Ikr2700-5700; Feb-Dec, campsite May-Sep; )
This alpine-style hotel across the street from Geysir is constantly busy because of its loc-
ale. There's a geothermal pool and two hot-pots, and during summer, the good restaurant
can be completely overrun with tour buses at the buffet lunch. The hotel has a nearby
campsite.
Getting There & Away
Reykajvík Excursions ( 580 5400; www.re.is ) services:
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