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( 487 1500; www.arcanum.is )
This popular tour operator offers daily Sólheimajökull glacier walks (Ikr7,000), ice climb-
ing (Ikr14,000), super-Jeep, quad-bike and other tours geared towards all ages. It has a
small booking table at Fossbúð , but is based on Ytri-Sólheimar I farm 11km east of
Skógar. Offers Reykjavík pick up and local accommodation.
Sleeping & Eating
Although Skógar is set up for tourists with various places to stay, it's essential to book well
ahead in high season.
Skógar Campsite CAMPGROUND
( GOOGLE MAP ;sites per person Ikr1200; Jun-Aug)
Great location, right by Skógafoss; the sound of falling water makes a soothing lullaby.
There's a small toilet block with fresh water; pay at the hostel nearby.
Hótel Edda Skógar HOTEL
( GOOGLE MAP ; 444 4000; www.hoteledda.is ;d without bathroom Ikr15,200; early Jun-late
Aug; )
Perfectly serviceable with a few less scratches than the other Edda hotels, this summer inn
close to the museum is split over two buildings. All rooms have shared bathrooms.
Skógar HI Hostel HOSTEL
( GOOGLE MAP ; 487 8801; www.hostel.is ; dm/d Ikr4100/11,200; late May-mid-Sep; )
A solid link in the HI chain, this spot is located a stone's throw from Skógafoss in an old
school with utilitarian rooms. There's a guest kitchen and a laundry (Ikr800).
Skógar Guesthouse GUESTHOUSE
( GOOGLE MAP ; 894 5464; www.skogarguesthouse.is ; s/d without bathroom incl breakfast
Ikr17,000/23,100; )
This charming white farmhouse is tucked back inside the trees, beyond the Hótel Edda, al-
most to the cliff face. A friendly family offers impeccably maintained quaint rooms with
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