Exhilarating 3-Hour Via Ferrata Tour near Reykjavik

Enjoy an exhilarating climb in the spectacular Falkaklettur rocks by booking this incredible guided via ferrata. Those eager to get their adrenaline pumping while taking in stunning countryside views outside Reykjavik should book this tour now.

Your tour starts at the meeting point in the Mount Esja parking lot, around 14.1 miles (22.7 kilometers) outside Reykjavik. If you're hiring a car during your time in Iceland, you can park your car here during the tour.

You'll meet your expert English-speaking guide and the other guests on the tour. Your guide will give you a thorough safety briefing and tell you what you can expect from the via ferrata. They'll also give you all the necessary equipment, including a helmet and harness.

You must wear warm, waterproof clothing and good hiking shoes with ankle support. You should also bring gloves with leather or rubber grip, or you can borrow some.

A via ferrata is a protected climbing route that allows hikers to traverse rocky terrains and cliffs with the help of fixed steel cables, ladders, and bridges.

The term "iron path" in Italian originates from the routes built in the Alps during World War I to help soldiers move through mountainous terrain.

Today, via ferratas are recreational, attracting outdoor enthusiasts who want a combination of hiking and climbing without requiring advanced climbing skills.

Participants wear a harness with carabiners to clip into the steel cables, ensuring safety while navigating challenging sections. Routes are graded by difficulty, ranging from easy paths suitable for beginners to advanced climbs that demand strength and a head for heights.

A via ferrata offers a unique way to explore mountainous landscapes, blending adventure with accessibility for outdoor enthusiasts.

You won't need prior climbing experience to do this tour as the Via Ferrata has all of the hand holds and foot holds marked out for you, and your guide will be there every step of the way.

You will need to be relatively fit, used to hiking up steep hills, and have good hand strength. You should also be comfortable with heights.

You'll get spectacular views over the ocean and towards Reykjavik as you climb. The tour takes around three hours, and in this time, you'll gain an elevation of about 820 feet (250 meters).

At the end of the tour, you'll head back to the Mount Esja parking lot, and from here, you can leave to continue your adventures in Iceland.

Don't miss this opportunity to see the incredible scenery of Iceland from above on this exciting via ferrata tour. Check availability now by choosing a date.