Midgard Surprise | Day Tour | Midgard

by Midgard Adventure · Sightseeing day tours · South Coast

Fine on your own
Self-guided

from €285.88 per person

Next departure: Mon 26 Oct

Midgard Surprise | Day Tour | Midgard — Midgard Adventure

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Duration
7 hours
Difficulty
Very easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Hvolsvöllur
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Midgard Base Camp in Hvolsvollur
Dufpaksbraut 14, Hvolsvollur
Departs
09:00, 10:00
Minimum age
5
Cancellation
Cancelling costs 10% of the price within 999 days of departure.

About this experience

MIDGARD'S MOST POPULAR TOUR.

Midgard Surprise surprises everyone, positively. Weather, road conditions and our guide’s expertise determine our “mystery” routing.

Popular routes go deep into absorbing Þórsmörk, offering extraordinary encounters with raw, remote nature. Passing under Eyjafjallajökull’s roots, crossing glacial rivers, viewing Gígjökull, all is exhilarating.

Eyjafjallajökull’s summit crater (active in 2010) offers spectacular views into Iceland’s interior, surrounding icecaps and towards the Westman Islands.

Another possible destination is Landmannalaugar. Once there you will encounter a remote and rugged volcanic landscape of orange & cream (rhyolite), blue and green mountains. Sitting atop the Mid Atlantic Ridge, natural hot springs abound.

A fourth option is the impressive coastline with its thunderous waterfalls, towering ice caps, black sand beaches and glistening glaciers.

Description from the operator, Midgard Adventure. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Midgard Surprise

Included

Possible destinations; Thorsmork, Eyjafjallajokull, Hekla, Landmannalaugar and more off-the-beaten track options

Super jeep guide

Good to know

Good hiking boots, rain gear, and warm clothes.

There is a minimum of 4 participants for this tour. In case of fewer bookings we will give you two choices: alternative trip or 100% refund.

Lunch is not included. However you can order lunchboxes in the booking process.

You can request for a private tour (most popular)

BBQ up on request (for private tours)

This tour can be combined with most of our other tours and activities

Cancellation for this tour

Cancelling costs 10% of the price within 999 days of departure. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach Tour from BusTravel Iceland is €117 — €169 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Midgard Adventure · €286	BusTravel Iceland · €117
How long it runs	7 hours	10 hours
Changing your mind	Not stated	Free until 24 h before
How hard it is	Very easy	Easy

On everything we can measure, the BusTravel Iceland tour is the better buy. The €169 is not buying anything we can point to, so unless you want this operator in particular, take the cheaper one.

Who this is not for

Children under 5 cannot join this one.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Midgard Adventure 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 Midgard Adventure

Read all 374 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

carly cooper
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
What a fabulous adventure! Our tour group and tour guide were fantastic. We were so ecstatic to have such an active group of people on our tour allowing us to do multiple hikes and excursions. Our tour guide Alessandro was absolutely incredible! So knowledgeable & friendly. My husband and I loved chatting with him and learning about his personal background and time in Iceland. I would definitely recommend this excursion it was one of our top 2 highlights of our 9 day trip around the ring road!
Beth Poe
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
Our day in Þórsmörk with Ragnar ended up being one of those travel experiences we’ll be talking about long after we get home. Ragnar was hilarious from the start—full of stories about Icelandic life, culture, and folklore that had our whole group rolling with laughter. But beyond being entertaining, he has an obvious passion for both his country and the work he does. You can tell he genuinely loves sharing this place with people. Because it was a private tour, he really paid attention to who we were and what we enjoyed. He quickly realized our group was up for a little adventure and customized the day to match our energy level, taking us to incredible hikes, stunning viewpoints, and hidden spots we never would have found on our own. Along the way, he taught us about the geology and history of the area in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. And then there were the Icelandic hot dogs. What could have been a quick lunch stop became a memorable part of the day, complete with Ragnar’s enthusiastic tutorial on the proper way to stack the condiments. We may never eat a hot dog the same way again. We had some amazing experiences in Iceland, but this one felt especially personal. Ragnar didn’t just guide us through Þórsmörk—he made us feel like we were experiencing like a local. We’re so grateful for the memories and would recommend him & Midgard Adventure in a heartbeat.
Robin Merlino
★★★★★ · a month ago
We had a Fantastic private super jeep tour on our first day in iceland. The trip was beautiful and our guide Markus was great. The scenery is constantly changing as the river changes course depending on the amount of water incoming down from the glaciers. The jeep was comfy despite the rocky terrain and the many river crossings.we had a blast and would highly recommend this tour.
Coco Sheng
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
The Þórsmörk Super Jeep hiking tour with Midgard totally exceeded our expectations! A massive shoutout to Carlos Gabriel, who is truly one of the best guides I’ve ever encountered. Not only is he an incredibly skilled driver—making the rugged terrain and river crossings feel completely safe and exciting—but he is also a wealth of knowledge. He kept us engaged the entire time, explaining the fascinating local plants, rocks, and geology along the way. The hike itself was incredibly fun and diverse, taking us through a stunning variety of landscapes. The final payoff at the top was breathtaking, offering a magnificent view of the snow-capped mountains and the massive valley below. If you are looking for an unforgettable adventure in Iceland, I cannot recommend Midgard and Carlos enough!

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Sightseeing flight in Iceland: plane or helicopter?A small plane costs about half as much per minute as a helicopter and covers more ground. Pay for the helicopter only when you want the landing.

Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Hella & Hvolsvöllur, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.

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€285.88 per person

Midgard Adventure's own price. 3% off the whole trip when you book two or more tours together, in one checkout.

Your date

The next departure we can see — change it if this tour is for another day.

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Departs09:0010:00

Hella & Hvolsvöllur: light 08:41–17:29, 8 h 48 min of daylight.

· Cancelling costs 10% of the price within 999 days of departure.
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Midgard Adventure cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
✓ Card — Apple Pay or Google Pay where your device offers it — through Stripe; the charge is made in Icelandic krónur
✓ Price promise: Midgard Adventure's own price, or we refund the difference
✓ One checkout, even with tours from several operators
✓ Vetted operator — the six checks every operator passes

Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €11 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.