Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Reykjavík at 8:00, followed by a departure to the north of Iceland. The first destination is located west of the Eyjafjörður fjord, where you will arrive in the early afternoon. The first skiing objective will take place in Öxnadalur and at Kinnafjall (1104 m/3620 ft), where you will skin up before skiing down the 570 m (1300 ft) of elevation gained. Your accommodation will be a country guesthouse.
Skiing: 3 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 570 m (1900 ft)
Meals: Dinner

On Day 2 skiing will take place between the villages of Dalvik and Ólafsfjörður. During a gentle climb up the Gvendarskál valley, you will be rewarded with views of the Eyjafjörður fjord and the Atlantic Ocean. There are different possibilities when it comes to descents from this point. You can either ski down to the valley, or take a steeper approach which includes skiing in the direction of the fjord, with the ocean right below you. After a long day of skiing, you can relax in the hot tubs of the swimming pool in the village of Dalvík.
Skiing: 5 – 7 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 900 – 1200 m (2900 – 3900 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

On Day 3, the tour will take you to the east side of the Eyjafjörður fjord and a mountain named Kaldbakur (1200 m/3900 ft), boasting one of Iceland’s longest descents. Humbling views await you atop the mountain featuring multiple peaks of the Icelandic Highlands and the impressive fjord. After removing your skins, get ready for a good dose of adrenaline as you hit the slopes leading you all the way to the coast. Experience a little bit of the local culture with a visit to a tuff farm at Laufás and the town of Akureyri, a great place for relaxing baths in the jacuzzis.
Skiing: 6 – 7 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 1100 m (3500 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

This day will be centered around the mountains overlooking the village of Dalvík, which boast many ski routes, namely those found around the Sauðaneshnjúkar peak (992 m/3250 ft). The climb to the top is relatively easy and from there you’ll ski down the couloir taking you back to the valley.There is also an option of going deeper into the valley and opting for the steeper descents. Relax in a nearby microbrewery and get a taste of the local beer.
Skiing: 6 – 8 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 1000 – 1500 m (3280 – 4920 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Moving further north, on Day 5 you will enjoy a couple of ski routes at the very tip of the Troll Peninsula. Your first destination is in the uninhabited fjord Héðinsfjörður at the foot of the Vatnsendahnjúkur mountain. Skiing today ends with another impressive descent that offers arresting views over the fjord and the ocean. Spend your last evening of the tour by relaxing in your guesthouse and taking a dip in the soothing hot tub.
Skiing: 5 – 6 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 850 m (2780 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Before heading back south to Reykjavík, take advantage of the Siglufjörður ski area and their lifts for a great slackcountry experience. The target will be Illviðrishnjúkur, dubbed the Bad Weather Peak. A rather steep descent that will take you right back to the vehicle. You can expect to return to Reykjavík in the late afternoon, marking the end of your trip. Say goodbye to Iceland or continue touring on your own.
Skiing: 3 – 4 hrs
Ascent: 250 m (820 ft)
Descent: 700 m (2300 ft)
Meals: Breakfast