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Iceland is a country full of geological contrasts and they are best visible in the South, where geothermal heat meets glacial cold.
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Ice Explorers
South Iceland
We are local guides with years of experience, welcoming travelers to the Vatnajökull region since 2011. Our mission is simple: to make your journey unforgettable. With four custom-made super jeeps at our disposal, we take you deep into Icel
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Hrífunes Nature Park
South Iceland
There is something about Hrífunes Nature Park that immediately captures our visitors’ imagination. It is an attractive new leisure resort in southern Iceland. It is located half-way between the villages of Vík í Mýrdal and Kirkjubæjarklaust
Guesthouses
Þórsmörk - Iceland Touring Association
The Highlands
The hut in Langidalur in Þórsmörk, at the end of the Laugavegur trail, accommodates 75 people in sleeping bags. It is equipped with gas stoves, utensils, and running water. There are bathrooms and showers in a nearby building. The campgroun
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Vestmannaeyjar Camping Ground
South Iceland
The area has a service house with cooking and washing facilities. Toilets and showers are included in the rates as well as a barbeque by the service house. There is a playground for the children. Electricity is available for folding campers
Camping
Hótel Kría
South Iceland
Hotel Kría is a new hotel opened during the summer of 2018 in the charming town of Vík in Mýrdalur Valley. The Hotel features beautifully decorated rooms in a prime location on the South Coast of Iceland. The hotel has 72 rooms and 1 suite.
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Afternoon Cottages
South Iceland
Five spacious cottages in a secluded area, well located in southern Iceland. Afternoon Cottages are near Hekla, Landmannalaugar, Fjallabakur and many more famous places. Only about 20 minutes drive from Hella and the highway. In the winter
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Hotel Skálholt
South Iceland
Hótel Skálholt is a house of culture that offers accommodation, a restaurant and a variety of events such as concerts, stand up, book presentations and more. The rooms are spacious and cosy and the area is quiet and peaceful. When the night
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Camp Boutique
South Iceland
Camp Boutique is a charming tent hotel on the South Coast of Iceland. It is located at a big estate, Loftsstaðir-Vestri, in about 40 minuet drive from Reykjavík. This land, Loftsstaðir-Vestri, has belonged to our family for generations and
Glamping
Local Travel
South Iceland
Local Travel is a day tour and event service company founded by the couple Addi and Magga, who decided to share their passion for their local heritage and surrounding wilderness - south Iceland highland, volcano Hekla, Landmannalaugar hot s
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Kornhóll Cottage
South Iceland
Cosy cottage close to Hvolsvöllur. It lies in the vicinity to many nature treasures as Seljarlandsfoss, Skógarfoss, Þórsmörk, and the harbour "Landeyjahöfn" where the ferry to Vestmanneyjar departs, is only 28 minutes drive from Kornhóll.
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Alftrod guesthouse
South Iceland
Álftröð guesthouse was established in 2015. It is located 35 km from Selfoss, a 30-minute drive to Geysir and Gullfoss Waterfall and a 40-minute drive to the Þingvellir National Park. There is a 360° mountain view from the guest house and v
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Hjarðarból Guesthouse
South Iceland
Set in peaceful surroundings, this guesthouse has views of Ingólfsfjall mountain. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and free on-site parking. Selfoss town centre is a 10-minute drive away. Many rooms at Hjarðarból Guesthouse have a priva
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Kristjans-tours.com
Reykjavik
Kristjans-tours.com is a small company and a licensed day tour provider. We serve small groups of maximum eight persons per tour. We offer two short tours around Reykjavík and daytour to Reykjanes Our goal is to give our clients a good and
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Vestmannaeyjar Swimmingpool
South Iceland
Vestmannaeyjar Swimming pool The inside swimming pool is 25 m in length and 11 m in width. The water in the pool is slidely saline or with 0.09% salt water and heated to about 29,5°C. There are many toys in the shallow end of the pool as we
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Miðdalskot Cottages
South Iceland
At farm Miðdalskot we offer 5 apartments for rent. Our apartments are fully equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and barbeque. Each apartment has two bedrooms each with two 90x200cm beds and a double sleeper sofa in the living room. 6 people
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Hotel Vatnsholt
South Iceland
Vatnsholt is a beautiful farmstead that has recently been completely renovated. The view from Vatnsholt is one of the most expansive in all of Iceland, with clear view of landmarks such as the islands of Vestmannaeyjar, the Eyjafjallajökull
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Minniborgir Cottages
South Iceland
Accommodation in the heart of south Iceland @ the Golden Circle. At Minniborgir we offer 4 different kinds of houses to rent. They can be rented out for each needs. Those are the sizes: 30 m2 house (7 houses) that are called Village I. They
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Mountaineers of Iceland
South Iceland
Mountaineers of Iceland is a family-owned Travel agency and a leading adventure tour operator, founded in 1996. We have the largest fleet of snowmobiles in Iceland, and we specialize in snowmobile and super jeep tours on Langjökull glacier.
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Simply Iceland
Reykjavik
Simply Iceland – Small Groups, Big Adventures Discover Iceland the simple way - with space, comfort, and genuine experiences. At Simply Iceland, we believe travel should feel personal - not rushed, not crowded. That’s why we focus on small
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Sleipnir Glacier Tours
South Iceland
Embark on an extraordinary adventure across Langjökull, Iceland’s second-largest glacier, aboard our custom-built Sleipnir trucks—engineered for safety, comfort, and an unbeatable experience. Designed to conquer Iceland’s rugged highlands,
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Hekluhestar Riding Tours
South Iceland
Hekluhestar - Riding tours since 1981 Austvaðsholtfarm, the heart of Hekluhestar, is located 12 km from Hella, in a vast open area 100 km. east of Reykjavik in the vicinity of the volcano Mt. Hekla, bordered by the river Rangá and has the c
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Adventure Hotel Geirland
South Iceland
Adventure Hotel Geirland offers a total of 40 rooms. Cosy and comfortable with great views over the mountains where the northern lights appear on beautiful nights. In the main hotel building as well as in the restaurant complimentary WiFi f
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Fröken Selfoss
South Iceland
Fröken Selfoss is a fine-casual restaurant situated in the heart of Selfoss. It offers a menu that blends traditional and contemporary Icelandic cuisine. The restaurant emphasizes on the use of fresh, local ingredients, providing a variety
Restaurants
Arctic Exclusive Ranch
South Iceland
Arctic Exclusive Ranch is an 800-acre farm in the southeast of Iceland. Perfectly located halfway between Reykjavik and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. We are also offering the farmhouse for groups of up to 8 people.
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Kirkjubæjarklaustur Swimming Pool
South Iceland
Where you can watch the Waterfall from the Hot Tube ! The sports center at Kirkjubæjarklaustur is in the middle of the village . The Sports Center has a swimming pool with two hot tub and and gym. There is also a hall that you can rent for
Swimming Pools
Blágil - Skaftárhreppur
South Iceland
The mountain hut in Blágil is located 15 km south of Lakagígar. The hut has sleeping bag facilities for 18 people. There are kitchen and dining facilities and the hut is heated with gas. The toilet is located outside the hut. Outside the hu
Mountainhuts & CabinsCamping
Sörla Camp
South Iceland
Sörla Camp, is a private oasis in the heart of Iceland, where guests can relax and unwind in the stunning landscapes of the Land of Fire and Ice. This exclusive luxury tented camp offers a unique combination of both wilderness and luxury, f
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Stave Church Westman Islands
South Iceland
The first church in Vestmannaeyjar was built shortly before the year 1000 by the envoys of King Ólafur Tryggvason of Norway, Hjalti Skeggjason and Gissur Hvíti, on their way to parliament to Christianize the Icelanders. To mark the 1000th a
Saga & Heritage
Arctic Nature Hotel
South Iceland
Arctic Nature Hotel is a modern apartment hotel in the heart of Selfoss, making it the perfect base for exploring all the unique natural attractions of Southern Iceland. The hotel offers 30 spacious studio apartments, from 32 – 42 sqm, all
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Hestar og Fjöll
South Iceland
Welcome to Hestar og Fjöll Horseback adventures in the heart of South Iceland About Hestar og Fjöll — Our Story, Our Land, Our Horses Nestled in the wild and wondrous landscapes of South Iceland lies Mid-Grund, our family farm where genera
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Art Hostel
South Iceland
Art Hostel is located on the South Side of Iceland in the little village Stokkseyri. The reception and bar has a breathtaking view over the Atlantic occean and the building is filled with Art work by a painter called Elfar as well as his da
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GlacierWorld
South Iceland
Glacier World offers a beautiful guesthouse and geothermal baths in a beautiful area enveloped by mountains and glaciers. A visit to the geothermal baths is a perfect way to enjoy the contrasts of Icelandic nature and a great view of Vatnaj
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Guesthouse at Seglbudir Landbrot
South Iceland
In complete peace and serenity, the exclusive guesthouse is located near the riverbank, with a beautiful view of the landscape and the river. The house is furnished with everything you could wish for and the heart of the guesthouse is the l
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Arnanes
South Iceland
Arnanes Country Hotel is a family-run company, established in May 1993 in our own home, located in Nesjahverfi, 1,5 km from Arnanes. In August 1993 we bought a part of the farm Arnanes (30 ha of land and 2 houses) and early spring 1994 we m
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SkyBus.is
South Iceland
Skybus operates buses for 20 to 60 persons. Our buses are all equipped with safety belts in every seat, air-conditioning and adjustable seats. We do Airport pickup, hotel and camping tours for as long as you want. We have experienced driver
Bus tours
BT Travel
Reykjavik
Heading to Iceland for an adventure? Allow us to take care of you in style and comfort. We offer the highest quality of service in our luxurious vehicles. Traveling can be stressful at times and especially when traveling with your loved one
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Asgard Beyond
South Iceland
Asgard - Beyond is an Icelandic mountain guiding company. As such, we offer quality-guiding services for various outdoor activities. Skiing, ice climbing, rock climbing, alpine climbing, and glacier hiking are in our field of expertise, ope
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The Highland center Hrauneyjar
South Iceland
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated at the edge of the country´s most impressive and active volcanic area. From here there is a short distance to many of the most beautiful and popular tourist attractions in the highlands- including
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Giljur
South Iceland
Giljur in Mýrdalur Accommodation in a recently renovated private house at a farm in Mýrdalur valley, close to the Ring Road in a lovely and charming valley by the foothills of Mýrdalsjökull. Located at the boundary of the South and the Sout
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Hlöðuvellir - Iceland Touring Association
The Highlands
The hut at the foot of Mt. Hlöðufell accommodates 15 people in sleeping bags. The hut is equipped with a gas stove and basic utensils. There is no running water in the hut. There is an outhouse near the hut with no running water.
Mountainhuts & Cabins
Sviðið
South Iceland
Sviðið is a new event location, placed in the new downtown Selfoss. The place is especially designed for concerts but its also suitable for parties, meetings and conferences. we can greet 100 to 260 people, depending on purpose. In addition
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Country Hotel Anna
South Iceland
Country hotel Anna, the smallest 3star hotel in the country, bids you the largest welcome. The hotel's charm is displayed in the form of 7 well-appointed and romantically furnished rooms. The restaurant offers outstanding home-cooked fare,
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Adrenalin.is
Reykjavik
Adrenalin is an Adventure Travel Operator situated in Reykjavik. We offer various daytrips as well as multi-day adventures all over Iceland. Adrenalin has been operating since 1993, starting as a small business running kayaking trips in bot
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Hotel South Coast
South Iceland
Hotel South Coast is a newly opened hotel located next to the new downtown area of Selfoss which offers a plethora of restaurants and shops. Hotel South Coast is only 96 kilometers from Keflavik and 58 kilometers from Reykjavik and can ser
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Volcano Huts Þórsmörk
South Iceland
Volcano Huts Þórsmörk Volcano Huts are located in the Þórsmörk nature reserve in Iceland, situated in the Húsadalur valley, between towering glaciers and volcanoes. The area can best be described as a hiker's paradise where you will find en
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Brautarholt Swimming pool
South Iceland
Skeiðalaug in Brautarholt is a small swimming pool, 12 meters long with one hot tub and sauna. The pool is open most days in the summertime, but usually 1- times per week in the wintertime. Information about opening hours can be found on th
Swimming Pools
Geysir Cottages
South Iceland
Offering views of the mountains, Geysir Cottages is situated at Geysir Haukadal in the South Iceland region, 600m from the famous Geysir hot spring area. Every room has a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom. All rooms
Cottages
Gallerý Pizza
South Iceland
Gallery Pizza is an old charming restaurants in the heart of Hvolsvöllur, the menu is varied at reasonable prices. On the menu are delicious pizzas, salads, sub sandwiches, fish, chicken and hamburgers, you can also get coffee and pastries.
Cafés