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“Not in your guidebook” Adventure | Day Tour | Midgard

“Not in your guidebook” Adventure | Day Tour | Midgard

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Þórsmörk will provide you with an experience of a lifetime, surrounded and enclosed by volcanic glaciers, the ultimate in rough terrain and mind-blowingly beautiful wilderness, in any season of the year.

Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
7 hours
Difficulty
Very Easy
Pickup service
No
Booking in advance
2 days
Minimum age
5 years
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

Discover places only the locals know.

Local hikes, hidden gems, secluded canyons, breathtaking vistas, cultural sites that most Icelanders don't even know about. 
Pick-up from Reykjavík is available. Choose your location during the check-out process.

Most of the places you will explore are not mentioned in any guidebook. We will take you to places we visit on our days off where nobody else is. If you come across someone it’s most  likely a local traveling or a farmer. It’s a truly local experience only  offered by Midgard.

The area we will visit is in and around Fljótshlíð, the “hill by the  river”, highly affected and formed by the river Markarfljót. A beautiful  and peaceful area where a lot of the Icelandic Saga´s happened.

Among the places we may explore are:

  • The small canyons and one of our favorite playgrounds underneath Mt. Þórólfsfell.
  • The small mountain Stóri Dímon where we may hike 120 meters to the top to witness the fantastidc view or walk around to seek unexpected beauty and adventures.
  • We might take you to one of our own “go to areas” around Mt. Þríhyrningur, where there is a lot to explore, rivers to cross, hidden waterfalls and caves to enjoy.
  • We love to end the day by visiting a secret place  in one of our few forests in Iceland, and taking a sip from an old well,  by a farm where the farmers became 100 years old. Drinking from the  well is our way of staying young and may become yours too.

This tour is perfect for those that have done our Þórsmörk Super Jeep Day Tour and want to add more of the unbeaten path to their trip. Fits well for  families and friends, younger and older, newly married or whoever who  wants to have a slow speed day in an unexplored area.

As this is a local tour and Midgard is located in Hvolsvöllur, the  hot dog town, where all hot dogs in Iceland are produced, we find it not  only our pleasure but our obligation to invite you for a hot dog  barbecue on this tour. Vegan version is available as well. You will  learn how a hot dog tastes differently depending on in what order you  place the ingredients, the onions, the ketchup, the mustard and the  remoulade and for each and every guide there is the “only” right way.

We may use our super jeeps or jeeps or a normal car depending on the conditions at the time of your visit.

  • Family Friendly
  • Eco Friendly
  • Group Friendly

What the price covers

Ticket types
  • Adult
  • Child (5 - 12)

Where it starts

Meeting
Meet on location
Pickup
No
Location code
Hvolsvöllur (HVO, IS)

Good to know

Your ticket

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING MIDGARD ADVENTURE

We sincerely appreciate your booking with Midgard Adventure. To ensure you have all the essential information for your upcoming tour, please take a moment to review your ticket.

What to Wear

Please prepare your clothing according to the weather forecast, taking care to avoid cotton and jeans. Consider the following list of clothing items:

  • Hiking Boots (ideally waterproof, Gore-Tex or equivalent)
  • Long-sleeve Thermal Shirt (wool or synthetic)
  • Light Wool/Fleece Sweater (second layer)
  • Quick-Drying Trousers (wind-resistant, water-repellent)
  • Waterproof Rain Jacket/Anorak with Hood (Gore-Tex or similar)
  • Waterproof Rain Trousers
  • Wool/Synthetic Liner Gloves (one or two pairs)
  • Wool/Synthetic Hat, Buff, or Cap
  • Sunglasses

Food and Refreshments

Lunch (hot dog barbecue) and refreshments are included on this tour.

Stay Hydrated with Your Own Reusable Water Bottle

We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle. Iceland's tap water is of exceptional quality, and you can also refill your bottle from streams and rivers during your excursions.

Accommodation at Midgard Base Camp

Looking for a unique accommodation to end or start your adventure day? Discover Midgard Base Camp, a local’s favorite situated in the very heart of South Iceland.

Positioned near all the main attractions, Midgard Base Camp is your perfect home base for exploration.

Our Midgard Base Camp offers both hotel- and hostel-style accommodation with an option for all budgets. There is simply no better place to relax after an adventure-filled day than in our rooftop hot tub and sauna.

We take pride in being family-friendly, and our Midgard family is always ready to welcome you with a warm smile. Click here to book a room and join us for a fun and vibrant stay.

Dine at Midgard Restaurant & Bar

Hungry after the tour and looking to round off your adventure with a hearty meal? Midgard Restaurant & Bar is the place to be! This is where the good times roll after a day of epic exploring. Take a peek at our menu. To ensure you secure your spot, we recommend booking a table, especially during the summer season.

As proud recipients of the top spot on TripAdvisor in our region, we pour passion and care into crafting each dish from scratch, featuring regional ingredients whenever possible. Our food is designed to comfort, a perfect way to refuel after an adventure-filled day in South Iceland.

We treat guests like friends or long-lost relatives – we all love to mingle and even share our favorite local spots that you might not find in a guidebook. Join us at Midgard Restaurant & Bar for unique flavors, stories, and adventure-inspired atmosphere. Click here to book a table.

Arrival Time at Midgard

Please ensure you check in no later than 15 minutes before the tour departure. Our operation manager will be present to welcome you and introduce you to your guide.

Location and Contact Details

Address: Midgard Adventure, Dufþaksbraut 14, 860 Hvolsvöllur. You can also find us on Google Maps for easy n avigation. Should you require any assistance, feel free to reach out to us at +354 578 3370.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at adventure@midgard.is. We're here to provide answers and help you plan every aspect of your journey.

We look forward to meeting you.

Warm regards, The Midgard Team

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT DETAILS

Minimum Number of Participants

The minimum participant count for each tour is specified in the tour description on our website. Should the minimum not be met, you'll be presented with two options: an alternative trip or a full refund.

Cancellation Policy

For all-day tours operated by Midgard Adventure:

  • Cancellations made more than 5 days before departure will be refunded, minus a 10% transaction and service fee.
  • Cancellations made less than 5 days before departure are non-refundable.

For our complete terms and conditions, please click here.

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Type
Day Tour / Activity
Cutoff (relative to start time)
17 hours before
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Live guide
English, Icelandic
Details updated
17 Mar 2026