Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kálfholt
HORSE RIDING
This family-run farm offers one of the best ranges of hourly rides, day trips and two- to
eight-day treks for every skill level. On Rte 288, 17km west of Hella and south of the Ring
Road. Comfy lodging is in two little cabins (per person including breakfast Ikr7500).
Sleeping & Eating
Most of the
horse farms
in the plains around Hella have accommodation for their riders
and welcome other travellers as well. Campers can pitch a tent at
Laugaland
( 895-6543;
www.tjalda.is/en/laugaland
;sites per adult Ikr900)
or Hótel Leirubakki.
Rjúpnavellir
COTTAGE, CAMPGROUND
( 892 0409;
www.rjupnavellir.is
;Landsveit;site per person Ikr900; )
Just where the paved road ends, and the closest accommodation to Rte 26-F225 junction,
you'll find these two large cabins with sleeping-bag space (Ikr3800) and cooking facilities,
and a six-person cottage (Ikr18,000). Showers cost Ikr300, linen Ikr1750.
Hótel Leirubakki
HOTEL
( 487 8700;
www.leirubakki.is
;Leirubakki;sites per adult Ikr1000, d with/without bathroom incl
breakfast Ikr29,900/22,600, mains Ikr1890-5690; )
This large farmstead is one of the last outposts before you hit volcanoes and highlands.
The well-run house and more modern hotel block are a good base for Hekla climbers. The
restaurant serves Icelandic faves such as lamb and trout (from a nearby stream). There's a
great hot-pot in the lava field, an N1 petrol pump, and sleeping-bag accommodation
(Ikr5900).
Getting There & Away
Landmannalaugar buses stop in Leirubakki.
Buses T21/T22 & T23/T24 Reykjavík-Landmannalaugar (Leirubakki-Landmannalaugar
Ikr4200, 1¾ hours, two daily mid-June to mid-September).
