Sail to the edge of the Arctic and ski where the mountains meet the sea.
Remote harbors. Endless lines. Pure Arctic.
This is no ordinary ski trip — it’s an Arctic expedition aboard a floating basecamp, weaving between fjords at the very edge of the world. You’ll sail into the remote Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in Iceland’s West Fjords — just a few miles shy of the Arctic Circle — and ski pristine, seldom-traced ridges and peaks each day.
From the trip description by Ice Axe Expeditions
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Backcountry guidingSki guide services
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Max group size
- 8 guests
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transfers
- Ski guide services
- One night’s stay in a hotel in Ísafjörður (prior to departure)
- Group transfers from the airport to the hotel and from the boat to the airport on disembarkation and all miscellaneous service taxes and port charges
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board the boat
- Shore landings and Zodiac excursions as permitted by weather and local conditions
- Comprehensive pre-departure information package
Not included
- Ski/snowboard or avalanche equipment
- Airfares to or from your home city, whether on scheduled or charter flights
- Extra hotel nights if arriving early or staying after the trip
- Passport and visa expenses
- Any government arrival and departure airport taxes
- Specialty and alcoholic beverages
- Ski/snowboard or avalanche equipment
- Mandatory emergency medical and evacuation insurance
- Excess baggage charges
- Telecommunications charges
- Customary gratuity at the end of the voyage for guides and yacht personnel
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Lesson.
Day by day
- Arrival: ArrivalArrive Ísafjörður, Iceland and transfer to hotel, welcome dinner.
- Day 2: Depart from Ísafjörður, with 2-4 hours of sailing to Hesteyri in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. We will relax at anchor and maybe explore on the Zodiac and take a look at the old whaling station that once was the driving force in this now abandoned settlement. Since it will still bright in the evening during the latter part of the season, we will then have an option to do a short ski run.
- Days 3–7: Each day starts with a buffet breakfast, then pack your gear and make your lunch to bring on the ski tour. We’ll start by skiing from Hesteyrarfjörður to Veiðileysufjörður, continuing on to explore areas like Lónafjörður (Lagoon fjord), Snókur mountain, and the Sópandi inlet and over to Hrafnfjörður (Raven Fjord). We’ll have access to ski tours in all different grades of difficulty and aspects. We’ll find good anchorages each night after skiing where we’ll enjoy dinner and the long polar days.
- Day 8: Return to Ísafjörður, Iceland and depart for flight home.*Flexibility is a must for all Arctic travel. This program is subject to change throughout the journey depending on ice, weather and local conditions.
From the trip description by Ice Axe Expeditions
Where you stay
The expedition yacht Byr is our movable ‘backcountry hut’ and awaits us at the end of every day with gourmet meals, warm and comfortable bunks, and friendly conversation.
One night’s stay in a hotel in Ísafjörður (prior to departure)
Getting There
Iceland Air has flights serving Ísafjörður (IFJ) from Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). It is advised to book roundtrip airfare from your home city to Reykjavík to accommodate for an Iceland Air roundtrip flight from Reykjavík (RKV) to Ísafjörður (IFJ). Please note Reykjavík has a domestic (RKV) and an international (KEF) airport.
From the trip description by Ice Axe Expeditions
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Dates and prices
- Apr 14 – Apr 21, 20272026/27 · 8 days7,200 USD$7,200 per guest, as printed under Pricing Details.AvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
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Good To Know
Required gear includes skis/splitboard (appropriate for ski mountaineering), skins, alpine touring boots, ski crampons, avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
We require that you have at least $100,000 in medical evacuation insurance coverage. Your insurance policy should cover ski mountaineering/hazardous sports.
Cancellations received up to 180 days prior to departure are refunded less an administrative fee of $500 per person. If cancellation is received between 180 and 95 days prior to departure, the 50% deposit is forfeited. For cancellations received within 94 days prior to departure, all deposits are forfeited.
If any trip must be delayed due to bad weather, cancelled or delayed transportation, sickness or any other situation for which Ice Axe Expeditions cannot make provisions, all costs incurred during such delays must be borne by trip members.
From the trip description by Ice Axe Expeditions
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