A sample of adventures Viking Heli-Skiing offers

Sea Hunting and sea Angling

After a great day Heli-skiing in the beautiful Arctic mountain in Trollaskagi Peninsula we take our boat from Siglufjörður or Ólafsfjörður harbors and go duck and black bird hunting by the coastline of the Tröllaskagi peninsula. We take fishing rods along as well for sea angling and fish for cod, haddock, coal fish, whiting, red fish, catfish, dab, rough dab, plaice and halibut if lucky. This is an experience you do not want to miss out on. In the evening our chef will prepare a gourmet dinner out of the catch.

Whale watching

The beautiful Eyjafjörður has one of the best whale watching scenes in the world! Our partner Arctic Sea Tours operates a licensed oak passenger boat, built and equipped to meet the strict standards of the Icelandic Maritime Administration. Exploring the the sea life in the North Atlantic is a unique and an unforgettable experience.

Mývatn Nature baths

In Mývatn in North Iceland you will find the great Nature baths. The lagoon itself is a man-made construction, the bottom is covered by sand and gravel. The characteristics of the water are unique in many ways. It contains a large amount of minerals, is alkaline and well suited for bathing. The water temperature is about 130°C when it flows into the huge basin beside the lagoon itself and forms an impressive, man-made hot spring. Altogether, the lagoon and the basin contain around 3.5 million litres of water with a temperature of 36 – 40°C.

The inhabitants of the Mývatn region have been enjoying healthy bathing in the hot geothermal springs ever since Iceland was settled by the vikings. There is heat in the earth, hot springs sizzle in the fissures all around and nowhere else in Iceland does such pure steam rise from the earth, free from sulphur vapours or any other pollution.

Grettislaug natural pool in the Viking area

After a busy day in the mountains, there is nothing better than flying over to Skagafjörður and relax in the natural pool of Grettislaug. It is named after Grettir "the strong" Ásmundarson after he bathed there in 1031 after swimming from the island Drangey to get firewood. The water in Grettislaug is approximately 40°C. There is something adventurous about taking a dip in one of the historic pools in Iceland. After the bath we fly back to Siglufjörður where our master chef will prepare a delicious dinner.

Horseback riding tours

Experience Iceland's unique wilderness on horseback. If there is any energy left in our skiers after a hard day in the mountains, we will go to an old Icelandic horse farm in Eyjafjörður.

The Icelandic horse is a five-gaited breed, famous for its smooth tölt or flying pace. It is known for its sure-footedness, strength and ability to cross rough terrain, as well as its kind nature. The Icelandic horse has served the Icelandic people well throughout the ages ever since the vikings first set foot on Icelandic soil. In recent years, breeding, taming and trading the Icelandic horse is no longer only the main hobby of many Icelanders but has grown into a profitable industry as the horse's qualities and distinctive characteristics has gained popularity amongst horse enthusiasts in northern and central Europe.

Two Day Package

Inclusions

• 2 days heliskiing
• 2,5 hours helicopter flight time (14 runs) (Semi private & private)
• 2 hours (Special)
• 4 skiers with one or two guides
• 2 nights accommodation at Viking Heliskiing Lodge
• All meals. Breakfast, lunch, dinners and Aprés ski snacks
• Guide services
• Safety training and use of safety gear (BCA)
• K2 freeride skis with Marker bindings and K2 ski poles
• One day of sea hunting/fishing
• All ground transportation in the skiing area and pickup/dropoff at Akureyri airport is free of charge

Exclusions

• International and domestic airfares
• Personal insurance
• Wine and spirits
• Massage
• Extra flight time. € 2.900.- per hour divided by the number of skiers.

Three Day Package

Inclusions

• 3 days heliskiing
• 4 hours helicopter flight time (21 runs) (Semi private & private)
• 2.5 hours helicopter (Special)
• 4 skiers with one or two guides
• 3 nights accommodation at Viking Heliskiing Lodge
• All meals. Breakfast, lunch, dinners and Aprés ski snacks.
• Guide services
• Safety training and use of safety gear (BCA)
• K2 freeride skis with Marker bindings and K2 ski poles
• One day of sea hunting/fishing
• All ground transportation in the skiing area and pickup/dropoff at Akureyri airport is free of charge

Exclusions

• International and domestic airfares
• Personal insurance
• Wine and spirits
• Massage
• Extra flight time. € 2.900.- per hour divided by the number of skiers

Four Day Package

Inclusions

• 4 days heliskiing
• 5 hours helicopter flight time (28 runs) (Semi private & private)
• 3 hours (Special)
• 4 skiers with one or two guides
• 4 nights accommodation at Viking Heliskiing Lodge
• All meals. Breakfast, lunch, dinners and Aprés ski snacks
• Guide services
• Safety training and use of safety gear (BCA)
• K2 freeride skis with Marker bindings and K2 ski poles
• One day of sea hunting/fishing
• All ground transportation in the skiing area and pickup/dropoff at Akureyri airport is free of charge

Exclusions

• International and domestic airfares
• Personal insurance
• Wine and spirits
• Massage
• Extra flight time. € 2.900.- per hour divided by the number of skiers

Five Day Package

Inclusions

• 5 days heliskiing
• 6 hours helicopter flight time (35 runs) (Semi private & private)
• 5 hours (Special)
• 4 skiers with one or two guides
• 5 nights accommodation at Viking Heliskiing Lodge
• All meals. Breakfast, lunch, dinners and Aprés ski snacks
• Guide services
• Safety training and use of safety gear (BCA)
• K2 freeride skis with Marker bindings and K2 ski poles
• One day of sea hunting/fishing
• All ground transportation in the skiing area and pickup/dropoff at Akureyri airport is free of charge

Exclusions

• International and domestic airfares
• Personal insurance
• Wine and spirits
• Massage
• Extra flight time. € 2.900.- per hour divided by the number of skiers

Six Day Package

Inclusions

• 6 days heliskiing
• 7 hours helicopter flight time (42 runs) (Semi private & private)
• 5 hours (Special)
• 4 skiers with one or two guides
• 6 nights accommodation at Viking Heliskiing Lodge
• All meals. Breakfast, lunch, dinners and Aprés ski snacks
• Guide services
• Safety training and use of safety gear (BCA)
• K2 freeride skis with Marker bindings and K2 ski poles
• One day of sea hunting/fishing
• All ground transportation in the skiing area and pickup/dropoff at Akureyri airport is free of charge

Exclusions

• International and domestic airfares
• Personal insurance
• Wine and spirits
• Massage
• Extra flight time. € 2.900.- per hour divided by the number of skiers

Seven Day Package

Inclusions

• 7 days heliskiing
• 8,5 hours helicopter flight time (50 runs) (Semi private & private)
• 6 hours (Special)
• 7 nights accommodation at Viking Heliskiing Lodge
• All meals. Breakfast, lunch, dinners and Aprés Ski snacks.
• Safety training and use of safety gear (BCA)
• K2 freeride skis and K2 ski poles
• One day of sea hunting/fishing
• All ground transportation in the skiing area and pickup/dropoff at Akureyri airport is free of charge

Exclusions

• International and domestic airfares
• Personal insurance
• Wine and spirits
• Massage
• Extra flight time. € 2.900.- per hour divided by the number of skiers

Sailboat Heliskiing Tour In Iceland

Inclusions

• Helicopter flight time (according to tour lenght)
• Accommodation at Viking Heliskiing Sailboat (Schooner)
• All meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Aprés ski snacks
• Guide services
• Safety training and use of safety gear (BCA)
• K2 free-ride skis or snowboard and K2 ski poles
• Sea hunting and Sea angling
• All transportation in the skiing area and to the sailboat is free of charge
• Pickup/drop-off at Akureyri airport is free of charge

Exclusions

• International and domestic airfares
• Personal insurance
• Wine and spirits
• Massage

Sigló Ski touring

Included in price:

• 5 days guided ski touring
• 5 nights accommodation at Sigló Hótel
• All meals; Breakfast, lunch, and dinners
• Guide services with professional mountain guides
• Safety and avalanche rescue training
• All ground transportation in the skiing area and pickup/dropoff at Akureyri Airport

Not included in price:

• International and domestic airfares
• Personal insurance
• All beverages
• Massage
• Equipment rental

Ski touring

Included in price:

• 5 days guided ski touring
• 5 nights accommodation at Hóll Lodge
• All meals; Breakfast, lunch, and dinners
• Guide services with professional mountain guides
• Safety and avalanche rescue training
• All ground transportation in the skiing area and pickup/dropoff at Akureyri Airport

Not included:

• International and domestic airfares
• Personal insurance
• Wine and spirits
• Massage
• Rental equipment available – K2 skis, K2 poles, K2 skins, BCA probe, BCA Shovel and BCA avalanche tranceiver

Ski Touring Special

Included in price:

• 5 days guided ski touring
• 5 nights accommodation at Hóll Lodge
• Guide services with professional mountain guides
• Safety and avalanche rescue training
• Transportation to the skiing location and back.
• Pickup and dropoff at Akureyri Domestic airport if requestedNot included in price:
• International and domestic airfares
• Personal insurance
• Food (dinner is available if requested, more at info@scandicguides.is)
• Beer, Wine and spirits
• Massage
• Equipment rental

Heli assisted ski touring

Included in price:

• 5 days guided Ski Touring
• Daily heli drop off & pick up (1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon)
• 5 nights accommodation at Hóll Lodge
• All meals; Breakfast, lunch, and dinners
• Guide services with professional mountain guides
• Safety and avalanche rescue training
• All ground transportation in the skiing area and pickup/dropoff at Akureyri Airport

Not included in price:

• International and domestic airfares
• Personal insurance
• Wine and spirits
• Massage
• Rental equipment available -K2 skis, K2 poles, K2 skins, BCA probe, BCA shovel and BCA avalanche tranceiver

Sailboat ski touring

Included in the Sailboat ski touring package:

• Five days ski touring with a guide from Scandic Mountain guides.
• Five nights accommodation at the Sailboat (Schooner).
• All meals; breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Guide services.
• Safety and avalanche training.
• Sea hunting and Sea angling.
• All transportation at the skiing area and to the sailboat
• Pickup/drop-off at Akureyri Airport

Not included:

• International and domestic airfares.
• Personal insurance.
• Wine and spirits.
• Massage.
• Rental equipment available – K2 skis, K2 poles, K2 skins, BCA probe, BCA shovel and BCA avalanche tranceiver

2 - 7 Days

Each trip is led by a professional heliski guide that will choose the best terrain suitable for the group, with their safety as top priority. Our guides will also assist you with your offpist technique if needed. Every guest is equipped with K2 skis, poles and k2 snowboards. Viking Heliskiing and BCA provide an avalanche transceiver, a probe, shovel and an avalanche backpack. Guests have to bring their own ski boots.
All guests will stay at one of our 100m2, exclusive Viking Heliskiing Lodges that are located at Þverá in the valley of Ólafsfjörður.
Our promise to you is that you will be skiing with Iceland’s best skiers, and benefit by our knowledge and expertise of this region all while enjoying the comforts of our exclusive facilities. Please notice that you have to arrive to our Lodge the day before the tour begins. Check out from our Lodge is on the last skiing day.
Keep in mind that our Private package is made for 4 persons or 4 paying seats.

2 Days

In our 2 day package you have three packages to choose from, Semi Private, Private and our Special package. All the packages are different and made with different needs and interests in mind. The Private packages gives a group of 4 people exclusive use of the helicopter. The Semi Private and the Special package combine 2-3 groups sharing the helicopter. Both Semi Private and Private package have 2.5 hours flight time, while the Special package has 2 hours. In the Special package our guest might expect spending 1.5 hours on the 1st day of skiing if there are good conditions. Leaving our guests with an option to do more skiing, do other activities or simply relax at the lodge before the travel back home.

3 Days

In our 3 day package you have three packages to choose from, Semi Private, Private and our Special package. All the packages are different and made with different needs and interests in mind. The Private packages gives a group of 4 people exclusive use of the helicopter. The Semi Private and the Special package combine 2-3 groups sharing the helicopter. Both Semi Private and Private package have 4 hours flight time, while the Special package has 2.5 hours. In the Special package our guest might expect spending all their flight time on the first 2 days, if there are good conditions. Leaving our guests on their last day with an option to do more skiing, to do other activities or simply relax at the lodge before the travel back home.

4 Days

In our 4 day package you have three packages to choose from, Semi Private, Private and our Special package. All the packages are different and made with different needs and interests in mind. The Private packages gives a group of 4 people exclusive use of the helicopter. The Semi Private and the Special package combine 2-3 groups sharing the helicopter. Both Semi Private and Private package have 5 hours flight time, while the Special package has 3 hours. In the Special package we estimate that the flight time will be done after the 3rd day. Leaving our guests on their last day with an option to do more skiing, to do other activities or simply relax at the lodge before the travel back home.

5 Days

In our 5 day package you have three packages to choose from, Semi Private, Private and our Special package. All the packages are different and made with different needs and interests in mind. The Private packages gives a group of 4 people exclusive use of the helicopter. The Semi Private and the Special package combine 2-3 groups sharing the helicopter. Both Semi Private and Private package have 6 hours flight time, while the Special package has 4 hours. In the Special package we estimate that the flight time will be done after the 4th day. Leaving our guests on their last day with an option to do more skiing, to do other activities or simply relax at the lodge before the travel back home.

6 Days

In our 6 day package you have three packages to choose from, Semi Private, Private and our Special package. All the packages are different and made with different needs and interests in mind. The Private packages gives a group of 4 people exclusive use of the helicopter. The Semi Private and the Special package combine 2-3 groups sharing the helicopter. Both Semi Private and Private package have 7 hours flight time, while the Special package has 5 hours. In the Special package we estimate that the flight time will be done after the 5th day. Leaving our guests on their last day with an option to do more skiing, to do other activities or simply relax at the lodge before the travel back home.

7 Days

In our 7 day package you have three packages to choose from, Semi Private, Private and our Special package. All the packages are different and made with different needs and interests in mind. The Private packages gives a group of 4 people exclusive use of the helicopter. The Semi Private and the Special package combine 2-3 groups sharing the helicopter. Both Semi Private and Private package have 8.5 hours flight time, while the Special package has 6 hours. In the Special package we estimate that the flight time will be done after the 4th day. Leaving our guests on their last day with an option to do more skiing, to do other activities or simply relax at the lodge before the travel back home.

Sigló Ski touring

If you are looking for high class accommodation and world class skiing, then this package is for you.
Our guest have now the opportunity to stay at the newly built Siglo Hotel at Siglufjörður. This hotel strives to offer their guests a relaxing environment with a classic and romantic design. All the rooms have views 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. The rooms are spacious and decorated with pictures from Siglufjörður Photo Museum spanning its history and culture. All our guests have access to the outdoor spas and sauna.

In the booming days of the herring era, Siglufjörður was dubbed the Herring capital of the world. Ever since then this northernmost town of Iceland has been considered one of the country’s most historic places and at Siglo Hotel they strive to offer our guests an opportunity to experience Siglufjörður as it is today while getting to know its historic past through pictures and museums. With various local activities, close proximity to the award winning Herring era Museum, relaxing nature and friendly atmosphere, Siglo Hotel is a location to enjoy all year around. You´re on vacation! Don´t spend it on cooking and cleaning, relax and enjoy the very best of what the north has to offer.

Ski Touring

Scandic Mountain Guides offers Ski Touring trips in Iceland from March 6th until May 24th 2018. Our skiing area in Iceland, the Troll Peninsula, has endless options to offer for ski touring, where you can ski from the mountain peak all the way to the Arctic Ocean.

In terms of ski touring, there are few places in the world with as many possibilities as the Troll Peninsula in Iceland. The area is vast and largely unexplored. The skiing slopes are truly unique, with a panorama view of amazing slopes waiting for their first descents.

During winter you can ski until dark and watch the majestic northern lights dance in the sky. In spring, there is nothing like skiing down slopes in between the towering peaks, ending the ride where the shoreline meets the North Atlantic.

The terrain has a lot of different options, from steep couloirs to easy and moderate slopes. It is also possible to traverse over to the next fjords and ski down to the coast line or into the small valleys, where you will find untouched snow and propably make the first descent in that run.

Prepare for different skiing conditions; fresh powder skiing, skiing in the stable spring corn snow, which is perfect for steep and extreme skiing and more exposed lines than you normally find where avalanches are more likely. Our vertical drop is up to 1.500m or approximately 4.500 ft. in the unbelievable Arctic mountains.

After a great day in the mountains, it is possible to bathe in Iceland´s nicest hot natural baths in an unforgettable environment or go to the great swimming pools that are located close to our Lodge. It is also possible to go on our private boat after the ski tour, where we will try to find some whales to watch swimming around. We will even try sea angling to catch some cod. Ski touring in Iceland is the name of the game! Come and join us!

Ski Touring Special

Scandic Mountain Guides offers Ski Touring trips in Iceland from March 6th until May 24th 2018. Our Ski Touring Special program is made for skiers who want quality skiing with the help of our professional guides in the best ski touring area in Iceland and exclusive accommodation, but still keeping the budget as low as possible. We provide the lodge, the guide and transportation. You take care of the rest. This program is made for a group of 5-7 persons.

Heli-Assisted Ski Touring

The best of both worlds: Ski touring with Helicopter support each day!

Scandic Mountain Guides offers Heli-Assisted Ski Touring trips in Iceland from March 6th until May 24th 2018. Our skiing area in Iceland, the Troll Peninsula, has endless options to offer for Heli-Assisted Ski Touring. This package is the perfect combination of Ski Touring and Heliskiing where we use a helicopter to access several different Ski Touring destinations.
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.

Sailboat Ski Touring

Our sailboat ski tour in Iceland is designed and tailor made for explorers and adventurers who want to enjoy the luxury of the possibility to transit between towering fjords bringing the “lodge” with them. In that way they discover the ultimate landscape and it is a great way to explore both worlds, while sailing on a sailboat and skiing your way back to the sailboat at the end of the day.

The sailboat (Schooner) will be waiting for you at Ólafsfjörður‘s harbour, where our crew will welcome the group on board. The group will head out to sea and be on a constant move between the beautiful fjords in the Troll Peninsula during the upcoming days. The group will stay and dine on the boat and hike up different slopes everyday.

Each tour lasts five days. This private sailboat and ski touring package requires and is operated with groups of four to eight people, including an exclusive use of the sailboat.

Sailboat Heliskiing

Sailboat heliskiing is designed and tailor-made for explorers and adventurers who want to enjoy the luxury of transit between towering fjords bringing the “lodge” with them. In that way they discover the ultimate landscape and it is a great way to explore both worlds while sailing on a sailboat and skiing your way back to the sailboat at the end of the day. Imagine the possibility you have with the sailboat and the helicopter ready to take you wherever you want to ski!

The sailboat (Schooner) will be waiting for you at Ólafsfjörður harbour where our crew will welcome the group on board. The group will head out to sea and be on a constant move between the fjords in the Troll Peninsula during the upcoming days. The group will stay and dine in the boat and our helicopter will be waiting at the shore when the group chooses to head out for heliskiing.

This Private sailboat and heliskiing package requires and is operated with groups of 2-8 persons, including an exclusive use of the helicopter and the sailboat.

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If the problem cannot be resolved during the stay, the Service provider must be contacted within 30 days of returning from the trip. The Service provider should then respond to the correspondence according to the applicable laws and regulations. Receipt should be confirmed in 14 days and a full response received within 28 days. If this is not the case, an explanation for the delay should be received from the Service provider.

Should the travel-related product or service not match the description on the LUEX platform, the customer must approach the Service provider or their representative directly at the location during the customer's stay. LUEX shall support customers with respect to their complaint. LUEX is to be informed of the facts involved in the situation as soon as possible in order to be able to assist in finding a solution.

The Service provider is to be contacted immediately in the event of flight or transportation problems. Customers are to check information and the general terms and conditions given to customers via the Service provider before the commencement of travel.

8. Visa, passport and travel regulations

The Traveller/Group leader shall pay attention to the special visa, passport and travel regulations for the Travellers and their country of destination. LUEX makes every effort to inform customers as comprehensively and accurately as possible. To the extent that LUEX draws attention to particular details, this can only be considered as non-binding information. Considering the high number and frequency of possible amendments to regulations, Travellers/Group leaders are requested to contact the relevant embassy/consulate for the particular destination. In this respect LUEX can assume no responsibility whatsoever for any assurance, guarantee, currency or accuracy of the information. The information provided by Travellers’ ministries of foreign affairs are a reliable source with respect to many travel destinations.

It is the sole responsibility of the Traveller/Group leader to ensure that all Travellers are in possession of all requisite travel documents (passport, Visa, etc.) at the commencement of travel and that all Travellers fulfil the health requirements.

9. Insurance

To the extent that it is not expressly offered, insurance cover does not constitute part of the travel-related products and services offered. LUEX recommends that customers take out travel insurance, in particular travel cancellation cost insurance and in certain circumstances overseas travel insurance, including an overseas health cover component. LUEX names a reliable partner offering the relevant insurance policies to its customers at: http://www.luex.com/info/insurances.html.

10. Liability, responsibility

LUEX depends on the information provided to it by the Service providers with respect to the details of the travel-related goods and services. LUEX has only extremely limited opportunities to check such information with respect to their accuracy and completeness. Consequently, LUEX is unable to provide any guarantees or assurances with respect to the completeness, accuracy or currency of such information. The same applies for any other information made available by third parties.

LUEX is not liable for the availability of the travel-related product or service at the time of booking or for the performance of the booked travel-related product or service by the Service provider.

Within the scope of its performance obligations, LUEX is only liable for any losses that may result in the following cases, irrespective of legal grounds: The statutory regulations shall apply with the following restriction: Liability or minor negligence on the part of LUEX or its vicarious agents is excluded, provided that neither an essential contractual obligation was breached nor is there a case of initial incapacity, impossibility or default on the part of LUEX. Otherwise liability is limited to the value of the travel-related products and services booked, in any case however to predictable and typical losses. The exclusions of liability or facilitation shall apply in the same manner to the executive bodies of LUEX, as well as to their vicarious agents.

Travellers and Group leaders shall be liable to LUEX for each and every reservation/booking that is made in bad faith or with deceitful intent or with erroneous or incomplete personal data. The opportunity to book travel-related goods and services may only be utilised in order to make legal bookings as a Traveller or as a Group leader for a third party. At the same time, in utilising the offerings the Group leader guarantees that they are authorised and are permitted to act in the name of fellow travellers. In the event that there is a breach of these guarantee, the Group leader is liable without limitation to LUEX and their respective Service providers for the losses resulting from the aforesaid person’s actions.

In many countries there are safety standards that differ from those generally found in Europe, Australia or the USA. Travelers/Group leaders are strongly encouraged, also in their own interest, to access information once again immediately before commencing travel in accessible sources, such as the internet pages of the Foreign Office, with respect to changes in the travel regulations and safety warnings for the country of destination.

11. Final provisions

Should business terms and conditions or parts of the agreement be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining parts of the agreements shall not be affected.

Amendments or additions to all agreements, including a divergence from these general terms and conditions, are only possible in text form (written, by fax or e-mail). Oral agreements require written confirmation to be valid.

All communication between LUEX and a Traveller/Group leader is to be undertaken by e-mail if possible. The Traveller/Group leader therefore promises to receive and read e-mails and implement the information/instructions from LUEX accordingly. LUEX must be informed immediately of changes in contact details.

All contractual relations between LUEX, its customers and Service providers are subject exclusively to German law - with the exception of the UN Contract for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) convention. Köln shall be the mutually agreed place of jurisdiction for non-German Travellers.

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