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Hike to Mt Esja

4.9 · 42 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Reykjavik Operated by Walk On Iceland Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h–5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €168 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

    Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 October 2026.

    Reviews

    4.9
    42 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 41 of 42

    Star breakdown of all 42 ratings

    5 stars
    40 · 95%
    4 stars
    1 · 2%
    3 stars
    1 · 2%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Departure
    Runs daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    Hotel pickup included
    Operator
    Walk On Iceland; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    About this tour, from the operator

    Mt. Esja is the signature mountain of the capital area and is popular amongst its inhabitants. There are quite a few routes to choose from, our route will be from Mógilsá to Þverfellshorn.

    We pick you up and drive to Kollafjörður. We will park the car and start our hike to the top which will take less than 2 hrs. The view from the top is amazing and puts the capital area in a new context.

    The hike is suitable both for beginners and experienced hikers

    We hope you will leave with the feeling of stillness and being one with nature.

    We look forward to walk with you!

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Accessibility

    • Service animals allowed

    Good to know

    • Food included see what is included

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

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    From €168 per adult