Iceland Heli Skiing Adventure

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, mountain ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 5-day Iceland heli skiing adventure (4 days of heli skiing)
    • Accommodation for 4 nights at the Sóti Lodge (based on double occupancy)
    • All meals for the duration of the trip (breakfast buffet, three-course dinners, specially prepared mountain lunches)
    • Aprés ski snacks at the Sóti Lodge
    • One hour of heli fly time (8 runs) per day (Astar B2 helicopter)
    • Appr. 15.000 ft vertical / 4,500 m per day (7-8 runs)
    • Flotation relaxation program in local geothermal pool, access to pool, hut tub, and sauna
    • Morning take off directly from Sóti Lodge
    • Shuttle service included from Akureyri Airport on arrival and back to Akureyri Airport for departure
    • Skis and bindings (high performance Blizzard freeride skis)
    • Avalanche safety equipment (backpack with air system, Arva avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe) — bring your own if you prefer!
    • Safety briefing (avalanche danger, when and how to use avalanche safety equipment)

  Not included:

  • • Flights to Iceland
    • Personal gear (but skis/snowboard, bindings, and avalanche safety equipment is included — feel free to bring your own, though)
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This Iceland heli skiing adventure is suitable for intermediate off-piste skiers with good fitness. Whilst your guides expect great corn, snow conditions can be variable in the mountains and you should be comfortable riding in a variety of conditions.

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• What will a typical day of heli skiing look like?

  There are four full days of heliskiing included in the trip.

  A typical day begins with a hearty breakfast at the lodge between 7 and 9 am, followed by a briefing with our guide to review the plan for the day and current conditions. By 09:45, the helicopter is ready to take us out for an exhilarating day of heliskiing across the Arctic terrain. We generally cover approximately 15,000 vertical feet per day (4,500 m), which averages about 7–8 runs.

  At midday, we’ll break for a scenic mountain lunch with a view before continuing our runs. We return to the lodge between 3 and 4 pm, where you can enjoy après-ski snacks and take advantage of the geothermal pool, hot tub, or sauna. The day concludes at 8 pm with a wonderful three-course dinner served at the lodge.

• What do I need to bring?

  Technical backcountry ski touring gear

  • • Skis / snowboard and bindings — your guide offers these for rental free of charge, high performance Blizzard freeride skis
    • Avalanche safety equipment (backpack with air system, Arva avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe) — your guide offers this for rental free of charge

  Personal items

  • • Helmet
    • Sunglasses or ski goggles
    • Gloves (thick and thin) and a hat
    • Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended)
    • Wind and waterproof pants (Gore-Tex recommended)
    • Down jacket or vest
    • Woollen underwear and socks
    • One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners
    • Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people)
    • Water bottle and 1L of water
    • Thermos with a warm beverage — optional
    • Food you can eat on-the-go
    • First aid kit
    • Sunscreen
    • Clothes for the lodge
    • Daypack large enough to carry all items you might need throughout the day
    • Camera — optional
• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Iceland heli skiing adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4:1.
    • It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate.
    • While only 4 guests can fit the Astar B2 helicopter (as well as a pilot and a guide), the maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
    • The length of the tour can be customized, and it’s also possible to organize private trips.

  Iceland heli skiing adventures can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Iceland heli skiing adventure on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Iceland heli ski adventure is the Sóti Lodge in the north of Iceland. From Keflavik Airport, you can fly into Akureyri Airport (AEY). This is where your guides will come and pick you up on Day 1 and transfer you to the lodge.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit in the amount of 20% is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid no later than 6 weeks prior to the trip departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If you cancel the booking…

  • • More than 8 weeks before the departure date, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of 80% of the full trip price (less the booking fees).
    • Within 8 weeks of the departure date, no refund will be issued.

  Please note that booking fees are non-refundable in all cases and will be deducted from the refund amount.