Midgard Adventure vs Local Guide of Vatnajökull: Super jeeps
Two operators we sell for, both running a super jeep tour. Here is what separates them, in the figures we hold — and where nothing does, this page says so.
The short version
Midgard Adventure sells 3 comparable super jeeps tours from €286 a person; Local Guide of Vatnajökull sells 2 from €124.
Midgard Adventure is about €188 dearer on a typical fare. Whether that is money well spent is the question this page answers.
Every row below is a number from the operators' own listings or from Google — none of it is our opinion of either company.
Which should you book
Local Guide of Vatnajökull is ahead on more of what we can measure and costs about €188 less a head. The €188 is worth paying to Midgard Adventure only if 5 more hours out, more to choose from in this one category or more dates to fit around the rest of the trip is what you are after.
Side by side
Prices are per person for tours priced per person — private charters and vehicle-priced tours are left out, because a car price and a seat price are not comparable.
People staying on the south coast who want the highland…
7 h · from Hella & Hvolsvöllur
Book the night before
Meet at Midgard Base Camp in…
Þórsmörk (Thorsmork) Nature Reserve is one of Iceland’s most captivating landscapes. Known for its expansive views, secluded waterfalls, dramatic canyons, birch forests, and glacier vistas.
from €330 per person★4.90· 374 Google reviews of the operator
about the usual price
meet at the start point
9 h · from Hella & Hvolsvöllur
Family friendly
Book the night before
Explore the untouched splendor of Fjallabak Nature Reserve, a hidden gem in Iceland’s highlands. This tour is ideal for those seeking to immerse themselves in a remote volcanic wilderness.
from €352 per person★4.90· 374 Google reviews of the operator
about the usual price
meet at the start point
11 h · from Hella & Hvolsvöllur
Family friendly
Book the night before
Þórsmörk (Thorsmork) Nature Reserve is one of Iceland’s most captivating landscapes. Known for its expansive views, secluded waterfalls, dramatic canyons, birch forests, and glacier vistas.
from €124 per person★4.90· 518 Google reviews of the operator
63% below the €339 typical
from age 10 · meet at the start point
3 h · from Skaftafell
Age 10+
Gear included
Free cancellation 24 h
A short glacier hike on Falljökull glacier with Local Guide of Vatnajökull, which is a local family company. Our meeting point is close to Skaftafell nature reserve. From there it is only a short drive in our super jeeps for our small group experience.
from €161 per person★4.90· 518 Google reviews of the operator
53% below the €339 typical
Moderate · from age 14
4 h · from Skaftafell
Age 14+
Gear included
Free cancellation 24 h
Half a day glacier hike on Falljökull glacier with Local Guide of Vatnajökull, a small local family company. From our meeting point close to Skaftafell, it is only a short drive in our super jeep to reach this glacier famous for its majestic ice fall.
Is Midgard Adventure cheaper than Local Guide of Vatnajökull?+
Midgard Adventure's cheapest comparable super jeeps tour is €286 a person and the typical fare across their shelf is €330. Local Guide of Vatnajökull starts at €124 with a typical fare of €142. Prices are per person and exclude anything sold as a private charter.
Which of the two should I book?+
Local Guide of Vatnajökull is ahead on more of what we can measure and costs about €188 less a head. The €188 is worth paying to Midgard Adventure only if 5 more hours out, more to choose from in this one category or more dates to fit around the rest of the trip is what you are after.
Does either one pick you up from your hotel?+
Midgard Adventure: you make your own way to the departure point. Local Guide of Vatnajökull: meet at the departure point. Check the individual tour before you book — operators change this by departure.
How far ahead can I book?+
Our availability snapshot covers the next 360 days. In that window Midgard Adventure has 352 bookable dates in this category and Local Guide of Vatnajökull has 153. An operator with no departures in the window is usually seasonal rather than closed.
Do you get a better price booking direct with the operator?+
No. We sell at the operator's own price — we are paid a commission by them, not a mark-up by you. The reason to book here is that you can put both operators' tours in one basket and pay once.
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