Private tour - Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavik
by Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata · Reykjavík
- Adults only
from €729.34 per vehicle
Next departure: Fri 25 Jun
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Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Challenging
Season
All year
Starts in
Mógilsá
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Lækjarmelur 116 Mógilsá, Reykjavík
Guide
Guided in Icelandic, English
Departs
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 …
Minimum age
14
Cancellation
No refund once booked
About this experience
Join our experienced instructors in the spectacular Falcon Rock (Fálkaklettur) Via Ferrata. We offer Tours with spectacular views over the ocean to Reykjavik city. Climbing the rock is a great achievement and an unforgettable experience. We offer tours daily with an instructor and rental equipment. The tour starts from Mt. Esja Parking lot and takes 2-3 hours.
What is Via ferrata?
Via ferrata (means iron path in Italian) originates in the European Alps but is now a popular sport all over the world. It is a protected climbing route with steel cables which the climber clips into using specialized climbing equipment.
What’s included?
Admission, instructor and rental of safety equipment
What to bring: Snacks, water bottle, windproof jacket, long trousers, buff, warm clothes and shoes for hiking.
Opening season: April to October
Description from the operator, Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Via Ferrata
Included
Admission, instructor and rental of safety equipment
Not included
What to bring: Snacks, water bottle, windproof jacket, long trousers, buff, warm clothes and shoes for hiking.
Good to know
Snacks, water bottle, windproof jacket, long trousers, buff, warm clothes and shoes for hiking.
Duration 3 hours
Elevation gain 250 meters
Physical restrictions 40 to 120 kg.
Age restriction 14 years. Under 16 years old need to be accompanied with an adult
Fitness level: You need to be fit to hike steep hills
Experience: No prior climbing experience needed
Cancellation for this tour
No refund once booked. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until the cutoff shown above, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Not for families with children under 14 — the operator will not take them, even with a parent.
- Not for anyone unsure on their feet or carrying an injury — the operator rates this as physically demanding, and there is no easy version of the day.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata
Read all 92 reviews on Google →Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
We had such an amazing experience doing this via ferrata! It deserves to be much more well known, and I highly recommend anyone visiting Iceland look into it as an activity. It's something unique and out of the ordinary, and the views are absolutely breathtaking. Our guide was incredibly kind, welcoming, and engaging throughout the entire experience. He even offered to take photos for us, which allowed us to fully enjoy the adventure without worrying about capturing the moment ourselves. Thanks to him, we came home with beautiful pictures and unforgettable memories. This was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland!
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
Phenomenal experience. The climb was interesting and exciting as the routes are super fun. We went on a windy and drizzly day and even with those conditions we had a great time with our guide Haraldur who was also one of the ppl who built the via!
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
My daughter and I went together Falkaklettur together and had an amazing time. The team was awesome and helpful and we felt safe the entire time. The bridge was so cool. We will definitely do this again and bring my son and husband. I recommend this activity if you are coming to Iceland. It’s only about 15 minutes from Reykjavik.
★★★★★ · a month ago
I didn’t really believe I could climb up on a mountain like this at my age. But as a first time climber it was so easy to learn. Dan was a great guide to our small group. I never felt afraid or out of my depth. It was a huge self achievement and I felt really proud to have climbed up the mountain. I am now obsessed with trying to find a via Ferrata in my home country of Ireland and on the continent so I can push myself again. Thank you so much!
Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026
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