Hiking day tour up Mount Esja in Iceland, Reykjavik’s favorite mountain.
Trip difficulty: 2 out of 5 possible. Rated: Easy to Challenging.
Category:
Day trip, available directly from Reykjavik in Iceland.
Hike the Mt. Esja and witness an unsurpassed panoramic view of Reykjavík and its surroundings. Mt. Esja is 914 meters high and the ascent is a relatively easy, approximately a 90 minute hike. Walking on a good path from sea level by the Kollafjörður fjord until standing on the top where you can look into the mouth of Hvalfjörður fjord. With hot chocolate in your hand you can also sneak a peak at the Snæfellsjökull glacier (Jule Verne´s gate to the center of the earth) and the intimidating North Atlantic Sea.
Guaranteed departures: everyday at 9:00-9:30 from Reykjavík for minimum 6 persons. From the 1st of May to the 1st of October.
Details:
Price: 12.990 ISK per person. 15.990 ISK per person including transfer from Reykjavík.
Distance from Reykjavik: 25 km / 15.5 miles.
Duration of trip: 4-5 hours.
Available: 1st of May to the 1st of October (depending on weather).
Minimum: 6 persons. Maximum: 25 persons.
Age limit: 12 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves and headwear. Good hiking shoes are vital!
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