Recreation

• Fishing
• Golf (Hotel Laki, Efri Vík, 6 km away)
  
• Hiking
• Swimming in Kirkjubæjarklaustur (opening hours summer 2010: Monday - Friday 10-19, Saturday - Sunday 10-18)
  
• Bird watching
• Daytours to Skaftafell (75 km), Laki (65 km), Landmannalaugar (100 km), Langisjór

What to see close-by:

Skaftáreldahraun
Lava field from the so called Skaftá Fires or Laki eruption, erupted in 1783/84.

Kirkjugólf
A bizarre expanse of columnar basalt, eroded and shaped by wind and waves. Close to road 203 - you will pass it on your way to us.

Dverghamrar (12 km)
Strange formations of columnar basalt, formed by waves when the sea level was higher then today.

Systrastapi
A steep-sided rocky hill west of Klaustur. Foklore says that two nuns were buried up on the rock after being burned at the stake for breaking their vows.

Systrafoss/Systravatn
Systrafoss is Waterfall of river Fossá, that arises from Systravatn. It is possible to hike there. You can start either at the waterfall or close to Kirkjugólf. Up on the mountain the path is marked.

Núpsstaður
An old turf farmhouse togehter with an ancient chapel - one of very few turf churches remaining in Iceland.

Hotel Geirland offers daytours to Langisjór and Lava caves:

Daytour to Langisjór

This tour leads us to the magnificent area of Langisjór. On the way there we will stop at Hólaskjól (hike to the waterfall) and Eldgjá. At Langisjór we will drive a circle with several stops (among them at Skjælingar) and some walks.



Hiking shoes and rain gear are necessary.

Departure: 9 am petrol station Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Days of week: TUE • THU • SAT • SUN (beginns 1st July)
Duration: 8-9 hours
Price: 150 € per person (min 2, max 9 people)
Lunch and refreshments are not included.




Daytour to Lava caves

This tour leads us into the lava field Skaftáreldahraun. We will have a closer look into four caves and see also lava channels. Before leaving the area we will make a hike trough the lava field to an impressive waterfall (5-8 km, depending on weather).



Good hiking shoes, rain gear and gloves are necessary. We hike and walk over rough terrain. For exploring the caves it is necessary to be able to crawl on all fours at some parts. The tour is not recommended for children younger than 12. Helmets and flashlights will be provided.


Departure: 9 am petrol station Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Days of week: MON • WED • FRI (beginns 21st June)
Duration: 8-9 hours
Price: 100 € per person (min 2, max 9 people)
Lunch and refreshments are not included.



Book these tours:

Tel: 487-4677
e-mail: geirland@centrum.is