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Midgard Surprise | Day Tour | Midgard

7 hours South IcelandMidgard AdventureFree cancellation on most tours

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!

Midgard Surprise | Day Tour | Midgard is a 7 hours experience run by Midgard Adventure in South Iceland, from 39.000 ISK per person. MIDGARD'S MOST POPULAR TOUR! Midgard Surprise surprises everyone, positively! Weather, road conditions and our guide’s expertise determine our “mystery” routing.

39.000 ISKfrom, per person
Duration
7 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Very easy
Minimum age
5 years
Pickup
Not included
Region
South Iceland
Travel by
Jeep / 4x4
Operator
Midgard Adventure

About this tour

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!

What’s included

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

What to bring

  • Good hiking boots, rain gear, and warm clothes.

Good to know

  • 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

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Where it starts

Dufpaksbraut 14

Meeting point: Midgard Base Camp in Hvolsvollur, Dufpaksbraut 14, Hvolsvollur

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Frequently
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How long is Midgard Surprise | Day Tour | Midgard?
The tour runs about 7 hours .
When does Midgard Surprise | Day Tour | Midgard operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 39.000 ISK per person — the operator's price in the Tourdesk catalogue, updated weekly.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — participants must be at least 5 years old.