HELISKIING IN ICELAND | FULL LODGE BUYOUT
Put simply—endless vertical. Heli-ski descents on Iceland’s Arctic maritime snowpack average 915 vertical meters. The land of the midnight sun provides extended daylight hours so you can make sea-to-summit runs even after dinner.
Runs average 915 vertical feet. Huge couloirs and vast valleys scream for first tracks, and with Iceland’s unique weather and long days, you can ski through dinner. Massages back at Deplar are a must, as you’ll want to push your ski legs to max output. No-fly weather doesn’t mean it’s a down day. Our guides can take you cat skiing or hot-spring hopping.
Trip Type
- Adventure
- Bucket List
- Romantic
Activities
- Backcountry Touring
- Heli Skiing
- Music / Arts
- Wellness
- Whale Watching
Property Details
- Thirteen en suite bedrooms including:
- Five king suites with en suite bathrooms
- Four king suites with en suite bathrooms, queen sleeping lofts and balconies
- Two queen suites with en suite bathrooms
- One king suite with two twin beds and lofted lounge, private balcony, and en suite bathroom featuring private indoor sauna, double headed shower, and large soaking tub
- One bunkroom with four double beds and a double en suite bathroom
- Geothermal-heated indoor/outdoor pool with swim-up bar
- Indoor sauna and steam room, and an outdoor “Viking” sauna
- Indoor and outdoor hot tubs
- Media room
- Premium spa facility featuring two Isopod flotation tanks and three treatment rooms
- Two helipads
- Billiards, foosball, shuffleboard, and ping pong table
- Custom-made band loft equipped with guitars, percussion equipment, and mics
- Bar and lounge
- Full gym with free weights, peloton bikes, elliptical machines, treadmill, and rowing machine, plus a separate yoga and pilates studio
- Cold plunge
Day One
ARRIVAL
Explore the remarkable property and meet the teams while you settle into your otherworldly home away from home. Your guides will brief you on the plan, fit you in ski gear, train you on all safety procedures, and finally send you outside for a post-travel soak in our mineral waters.
Day Two
HELI SKIING
The ocean views you’ll experience on your first day of heli-skiing are screen-saver worthy. Spend the day zig-zagging through fjords and valleys with constant views of the cobalt-blue North Atlantic Ocean. Back at the lodge, experience sensory deprivation in our i-Sopod flotation tanks.
Day Three
HEAD SOUTH
Today you dive deep into the heart of the Troll Peninsula. The mountains here are slightly taller and sprinkled with pocket glaciers that keep the snow cold and fresh. You won’t see any signs of civilization, just untouched runs, and you might even snag some first descents.
Day FOUR
BIG SKI DAY
Perfect your end game in style. Ski big, bold runs and narrow technical chutes en route to the airport. Finish on the tarmac, where you switch from helicopter to fixed wing and depart the Troll Peninsula.
ABOUT DEPLAR FARMS
Located on a converted 15th century sheep farm, Deplar Farm blends into the natural landscape with its black timber cladding and turf roof, and the floor-to-ceiling windows around the property that embrace the surrounding peaks. With two helipads on property, guests have instant access to rolling descents and steep couloirs that take you all the way to the ocean.
Deplar Farm is freestanding and intimate in size. The design encourages our guests to get out and explore the abundant, breathtaking landscapes that surround the lodge.
IncluSIONS
- Guided activities, including hiking, snow shoeing, fat biking, ice fishing, snow sledding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, group whale watching, sea kayaking, surfing, stand up paddleboarding and more
- All gear necessary for activities
- Pre-arrival planning with the Experience Team
- Use of base camp outposts for activities and meal
- Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, après, and dinner
- House alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and in-room minibar
- Viking Dinner included for guests who buyout the lodge for 4+ nights
- Roundtrip airport transfers from Akureyri Airport from 10am to 4pm
- Helmet
- Warm ski hat, baseball hat
- Goggles (high and low-light lenses)
- Sunglasses
- Outerwear (ski jacket and pants)
- Ski boots
- Ski socks
- Gloves or mittens (heavy and lightweight pair)
- Warm layers for top and bottom: capilene, wool, fleece
- Bathing suit (you might just find hot springs while skiing!)
- Avalanche safety gear will be provided to you
Fantastic visit. The property is fantastic – rooms are great, amenities are amazing, activities available to suit everyone’s needs – they were great, and the people were fantastic. …
Bruce C
You need to experience Deplar Farm. Still coming down from the most amazing trip of a lifetime! Everything at this resort is world class. Loved the trips and spa treatments Horse riding, hiking, whale watching, cross country skiing. Thank you to all the staff for organising everyday for me and my friends. Just incredible !
Aoife H
Wow, wow, wow. This was an all-around tremendous vacation. Our guide, Meg, was terrific and very tuned in to what our family likes to do. The weather cooperated. The food and accommodations are (as the company name suggests) 11 on a scale of 10.
Terri M