Hike to Mt Helgafell: Explore the outdoors like a local with a local!
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Hafnarfjörður
Embark on a guided hike to Mt Helgafell and experience the beauty of Hafnarfjörður. Enjoy stunning views, fresh water from the river, and a special treat from your local guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Helgafell - Welcome to Mt. Helgafell, a mountain in Hafnarfjörörður, loved by its inhabitants and guests from the capital area.

A popular mountain for outdoor activities, walking and hiking.

Stunning views from the top.

What's Included
    • Private transportation
    • Bottled water
    • Snacks
Additional Information

Experience nature as the locals do, alongside a local!

Mt. Helgafell, the standout landmark of Hafnarfjörður, enjoys massive popularity among its residents.

We’ll pick you up and then drive to Kaldársel. We’ll fill our water containers with pure water from the Kaldá river, sourced from the Kaldárbotnar wells.

We’ll hike through lava fields until we reach Mt. Helgafell, a palagonite mountain. Although it involves a short ascent, the mountain is relatively easy to climb, suitable even for children aged 8 and above. The views from the summit over the Reykjanes peninsula and the capital area are simply stunning.

Once we carefully descend, our guide will have a pleasant surprise for you in the vehicle before dropping you off at your initial location.

This excursion also incorporates mindfulness, as your local guide also happens to be a yoga instructor. Our wish is that you leave with a sense of tranquillity and a deeper connection to nature.

Come walk with us, we can’t wait to share this adventure!

Location
24FJ+3X Hafnarfjörður
We meet at the parking lot next to Mt. Helgafell. GPS coordinates: 64.02657272136264, -21.875299226469664
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Aeris83
Feb 17, 2024
Walk on Iceland during February 2024 - I have spent 5 days with walk on Iceland and it was an amazing experience, they tried to fit as many places as they can with shifting between the days programs as per the conditions of the weather.
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Alex21999
Feb 10, 2024
A really good hiking - A really nice hiking with a real good guide, the weather was perfect, the view beautiful, a perfect day I really recommend that hike
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Deborah_j
Jan 19, 2024
Beautiful & Informative Hike! - Magnus and his canine friend, Lisa, were wonderful guides for the evening hike! He had the perfect rewards for us as we completed milestones of the hike! He shared so much with us about the country and the people and we so appreciated his flexibility with us as this was a last minute schedule! Be sure to let Magnus know your pace and hiking style when booking so he can prepare accordingly.
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Michele_r
Jan 9, 2024
Worth It!!! - This hike was the highlight of my trip to Iceland! The guide was impeccable, and from pick-up to drop-off, we couldn't have asked for better.
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Vcarrere
Aug 28, 2023
perfect hike - The hike and my guide were perfect. It was nice to discover Iceland with someone living there, nice talk and walk. Would definitely do it again !
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Daniel_w
Mar 17, 2023
Stunning views near Reykjavik - Beautiful hike with stunning walks and views. Magnus told me so mich about the area and Iceland during the trip. Pick up and drop off worked perfectly. Definitely worth it.
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Luuvnuv
Jan 16, 2023
Great hike - The hike was wonderful. I had great conversation with my hike leader. Very patient. I was not rushed. We went at my pace. The hike was not technical compared to what I’m use to in the USA. Overall, a great experience and I will definitely be back!
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Chris
Oct 29, 2022
Great hike on a windy day - We had a great hike up my Mt Helgafell with our guide Magnus and his energetic Labrador. Very windy but great views and impressive landscape
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Mitra_a
Oct 26, 2022
Great tour and amazing... - Great tour and amazing tour leader - highly recommended - we had fun - BTW please reduce the number of words for feedback 😉
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