---
title: Hike to Mt Esja
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 168
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 42
duration_minutes: 240
duration_max_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 4 of 11 (Hiking & Adventure Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/hike-to-mt-esja/
---

# Hike to Mt Esja

In our comparison: #4 of 11 in Hiking & Adventure Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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!

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €168 per person
- Duration: 4h–5h
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Walk On Iceland
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.93 from 42 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 41 of 42.

- 5 stars: 40 (95%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks

## Itinerary

1. **Welcome to Mt** (4h) - Esja, the mountain that is the north backdrop of Reykjavík and the capital area. A popular mountain for outdoor activities, walking and hiking.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Hiking & Adventure Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 11** | €168 | 4h–5h | 4.93 (42) | shared |
| [Hidden Trails of Iceland](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/hidden-trails-of-iceland/?format=md) | €4950 | 12 days | 5.0 (85) | shared |
| [Falkaklettur Via Ferrata Adventure](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/falkaklettur-via-ferrata-adventure/?format=md) | €131 | 3h | 4.99 (87) | shared |
| [Private tour of Háifoss, Gjáin, and Sigöldugljúfur, highlands.](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-tour-of-h-ifoss-gj-in-and-sig-lduglj-fur-highlands/?format=md) | €1700 per group | 10h | 5.0 (46) | private |

Ranked #4 of 11 in Hiking & Adventure Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €62 to €4950, median €174; typical length 11h. 1 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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