Iceland · Hiking

Private Esja Hike & Hvammsvik Hot Springs

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day tour from Reykjavik with local driver-guide
  • 02 Approximately 2-hour hike on Mount Esja
  • 03 Visit Þórufoss waterfall, featured in Game of Thrones
  • 04 Scenic drive through Hvalfjörður
  • 05 Stop at Staupasteinn and hear local folklore
  • 06 Relax at Hvammsvík Geothermal Spa
  • 07 Access to natural hot springs, steam baths, and the sea
  • 08 Lamb soup with sourdough bread included, with vegan option available

Combine an active day in nature with a restorative geothermal soak on this private Iceland experience from Reykjavik. Hike on Mount Esja with your local driver-guide, take in wide views over the surrounding landscape, and continue through Hvalfjörður for scenic stops along the way.

The day also includes a visit to Þórufoss waterfall, local folklore at Staupasteinn, and time to unwind at Hvammsvík Geothermal Spa, where natural hot springs meet the ocean. After your soak, enjoy a hearty lamb soup made with local ingredients, with a vegan option available, before returning to Reykjavik.

The day also includes a visit to Þórufoss waterfall, local folklore at Staupasteinn, and time to unwind at Hvammsvík Geothermal Spa, where natural hot springs meet the ocean.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Reykjavik
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pickup from your accommodation

Driving towards Mount Esja and hike

Visiting Þórufoss waterfall, made famous in the TV series Game of Thrones

Say hello to Staupasteinn, the guardian of Hvalfjörður

Relaxing in the Hvammvík Geothermal Spa

Enjoying a delicious lamb soup made of local ingredients

Heading back to Reykjavik

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • This tour includes an expert guide from Your Friend in Reykjavik
  • A very comfortable car
  • Entrance to Hvammsvik Geothermal Baths
  • Delicious lamb soup with Sourdough Bread and seasalt butter (Vegan option available)

What's Not Included

  • Tips are welcome in Iceland if you feel the tour is of good quality but not a requirement

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Reykjavík..

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