Island
The perfect combination of ski touring and heliskiing
In terms of Ski Touring and Heliskiing, there are very few places in the world with as many possibilities as the Troll Peninsula in Iceland. Whether you are skiing from the mountain tops all the way down to the ocean or enjoying skiing in different valleys between the high mountains inland, each day is a new experience! The great advantage about this package is the flexibility and use of the helicopter to access the best skiing areas. Another great addition is the option to add extra heli drops at the end of the day when the helicopter comes back to retrieve the group.
Date:
March & April & May
Price:
4 days € 4090 / 5 days € 4990 per person
Age:
from 16 years
Duration:
4/5 days
Participant:
min. 4 people max. 6 people
Meeting point:
Arrival by flight to Akureyri airport
All important information
Requirements
Date
Program
Included
Information
FAQs
Requirements
Ski technique:
You have already gained your first ski touring experience and can safely ski on all types of snow.
Condition:
Condition for climbs up to 1000m.
Technical knowledge:
Sure-footedness for short summit ascents with crampons, mastering the ascent technique for ski kickturns with crampons.
Date
4-days package availability
20.03 – 24.03.2024
07.04 – 11.04.2024
24.04 – 28.04.2024
28.04 – 02.05.2024
02.05 – 06.05.2024
17.05 – 21.05.2024
26.05 – 30.05.2024
30.05 – 03.06.2024
03.06 – 07.06.2024
5-days package availability
24.03 – 29.03.2024
14.04 – 19.04.2024
19.04 – 24.04.2024
12.05 – 17.05.2024
21.05 – 26.05.2024
07.06 – 12.06.2024
Program
HELI-ASSISTED SKI TOURING 5-DAY PACKAGE – SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival day
10:00 – 19:00 – We recommend arriving between lunchtime and afternoon at Akureyri airport (if possible), our welcome point.
19:30 – Welcome meet n greet at Sigló Hotel with our crew
20:00 – Three-course dinner
Day 2
07:00 – 08:30 – Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 – Ski fitting at ski barn – if not bringing your own equipment
09:00 – Safety & avalanche briefings + waiver signing
09:45 – Taking off for the first heli run
10:00 – Ski touring in the best terrain
12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch in the mountains
13:30 – 16:00 – Continuing ski touring or return to the base with second drop included
16:00 – 20:00 – Relax, aprés ski, the possibility of other activities
20:00 – Three-course dinner
Days 3 & 4
07:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 – 09:15 – Pick-up from the hotel
09:30 – 09:45 – Taking off for first heli drop
12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch in the mountains
13:30 – 16:00 – Continuing ski touring or return to the base with second drop included
16:00 – 20:00 – Relax, aprés ski, the possibility of other activities
20:00 – Three-course dinner
Day 5 – Departure day
07:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 – 09:00 – Check out from the hotel before going to ski
09:00 – 09:15 – Pick-up from the hotel
09:30 – 09:45 – Taking off for the first heli drop
12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch in the mountains
13:30 – 16:00 – Continuing ski touring or return to the base with second drop included
17:30 – The latest departure from Siglufjörður to Akureyri airport
*This is a sample itinerary as times can sometimes vary depending on the weather conditions
Included
Included:
- Guided Heli-assisted ski touring with professional and certified mountain guides
- Daily heli drop off & pick up (1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon)
- Accommodation at Sigló Hotel
- All meals - Breakfast, lunches, and dinner
- Safety and avalanche rescue training
- Pick up & drop off at the Akureyri airport
- Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks at Clubhouse (our helicopter’s base)
Not included:
- International and domestic airfares
- 1 overnight stay in Reykjavik
- Personal insurance
- Alcohol beverages and tips
- K2 skis, K2 poles, K2 skins, BCA avalanche gear package – can be rented after request
- Single Room – extra charge of € 210,- per night
Information
Language in the country: Icelandic
Time difference: minus 1 hour
Personal equipment: Before the trip, all participants will receive a detailed packing list
Travel documents:
No visa is required for Iceland. However, the passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date.
Climate
Iceland is on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and near the Arctic Circle. Because of this location, Iceland has a cool oceanic climate. Cool summers and mild winters characterize the climate. The reason for this is the Gulf Stream, which brings warm temperatures with
Sigló Hotel
We are proud to offer our guest to stay in the beautiful Luxury Sigló Hotel, which is one of Iceland´s very best hotel. Sigló Hotel strives to offer its guests a relaxing environment with a classic and romantic design. All rooms have view over the beautiful surrounding mountains and marina and from the cozy window seat you can watch life go by in this quiet little haven in north Iceland.
Organization
Mountain Sports
Tour operator
Viking Heliskiing Island / Scandic Mountain Guides terms and conditions apply to this program/service.
Registration
Early registration secures your place and makes the work of Mountain Sports much easier. Early registration is essential for offers with train or plane travel. Last-minute registrations may result in a surcharge.
Price & tariff
status May 2023
FAQs
Ski bag as additional luggage | sports luggage
You will need a ski bag for all ski touring trips. This is reserved in addition to the flight ticket. The surcharge varies from € 40 - € 70 per ski bag. We will discuss all these details with you in the packing list you will receive after booking.
Is insurance included in the trip?
Our tours do not include insurance cover as most guests already have private cover. Please also check prior to the tour if your insurance covers the booked trip. We will be happy to provide you with an insurance offer for the booked period.
Our recommendation - ski boots in the hand luggage?
In addition to your normal hand luggage, ski boots should be carried in your hand luggage. The reason is delayed luggage! You might be able to organise skis in your destination country, but boots that fit are practically impossible.
Ahead of each ski tour, we discuss all open questions and details of the planned tour individually.
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