We're flying back to Boston today at 5pm. I'm really sad that our vacation has come to an end. Turns out that the guesthouse we were moved to "Gistihusid Langerholt" wasn't all bad. Though that doesn't mean Hotel Budir is off the hook (Hotel Budir I am still mad at you).
While the inside was really basic, we could see Snaefelljokull from our window. Spectacular! We also spent the morning exploring the area around the hotel and walking out to the beach.
Check out the glacier in the back. The hotel owner's son also mentioned that the Northern lights, usually visible from the hotel, were starting to appear again. We set our alarms for 3am and 4am but saw nothing. Ah well ...
The surroundings:
We left the Snaefellnes peninsular at about 11am and had some time to spare so we stopped by Nautholsvik Thermal Beach in Reykjavik. One of the "must sees" in Reykjavik according to one of the guide books, but I didn't find it particularly interesting.
Le sigh ... we leave Iceland with fond memories!
Accomodation:
Gistihusid Langaholt or Guesthouse Langaholt (Gistihusid = Guesthouse)
I highly recommend Guesthouse Langaholt. It used to be a farm but was converted to a guesthouse in the 60s when the owners decided to go into the tourism business. While it isn't as fancy as Hotel Budir, it is charming in its own way. The setting of the hotel is lovely with mountains and the ocean in the backdrop. The owners are extremely hospitable and friendly. More of a "real Icelandic".
Also, not all rooms at Hotel Budir have a view the Snaefelljokull :P
View from Guesthouse Langaholt:
The room:
My Iceland Travel Blog Index
Day 1: Hello Reykjavik!
Day 2: Battling Nature? Not for the Faint Hearted
Day 3: It's a Beautiful Day (channel: U2)
Day 4: The road to Myvatn
Day 5: Iphone Malfunction
Day 5: All Fossed Out
Day 5: Jarbodin - Spa Myvatn
Day 6: The Barren Interior and Askja
Day 7: Off the Beaten Path
Day 8: Hellish Driving Day!
Day 9: Revenge of the Puffins
Day 9: Food and Botched Reservations
Day 9: Nuni? No Nüni ....
Day 10: Time to Say Goodbye
5 comments:
I just read your trip report and you really captured the essence of being there. My daughter and I drove around the ring road in 10 days at the end of June and we travelled to some of the same places. Although we spent more time in the East Fjords and didn't go to the West Fjords (plus we camped for part of it!). Thanks for sharing!
Hi Deena, glad you enjoyed the report! :) The west fjords required quite some effort for us (especially the driving) and because it was at the end of the season, the weather got more treacherous and the puffins were gone. Not so sure it was worthwhile. But no regrets anyhow!
I know it's been a couple of years since you wrote this, but as I am not planning our own trip to Iceland, I really appreciate finding it here -- it has been extremely helpful in the planning process.
Thanks for telling it like it is!
Really enjoyed reading your blog. Very good information and I enjoyed your views on things ;) We are planning a trip in May or June. Undecided right now. Can't wait to go!
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