Helicopter assisted ski touring
If you are looking to mix a little heli time with ski touring then you have come to the right place. Bergmenn Mountain Guides can assist you with an all inclusive heli assisted ski touring program. For visiting guides looking for a single heli drop for your group please visit our Visiting Guides page.
4 & 6 DAY HELI ASSISTED SKI TOURING PROGRAMS
The "Heli Assisted Ski Touring programs" are offered on the same dates and offer the same inclusions as our 4 and 6 day Troll Peninsula programs but include 60-90 minutes of flight time for helicopter transfers. We will start each morning with a helicopter transfer to the top of a peak. Warm up with a long descent before you start touring up for a 2nd descent or move on to a nearby summit. This is a great way to explore the Troll Peninsula allowing you to go a little further into the terrain.
- Heli Assist Group size: Groups of 4 (4, 8 or 12)
- 4 Day program includes 60 minutes flight time
- 6 Day program includes 90 minutes flight time
- If the group is not able to use all of the flight time during the program then guests will be refunded based on €2860/hour
4 day
HELI ASSISTED
SKI Touring Program
€3700*
| ST4-00 | Feb 23-27 |
| ST4-01 | March 1-5 |
| ST4-02 | March 7-11 |
| ST4-03 | March 13-17 |
| ST4-04 | March 19-23 |
| ST4-05 | March 25-29 |
| ST4-06 | March 31-April 4 |
| ST4-07 | April 6-10 |
| ST4-08 | April 12-16 |
| ST4-09 | April 18-22 |
| ST4-10 | April 24-28 |
| ST4-11 | April 30-May 4 |
| ST4-12 | May 6-10 |
| ST4-13 | May 12-16 |
6 day
Heli assisted
Ski Touring program
€5300*
| ST6-00 | Feb 23-March 1 |
| ST6-01 | March 1-7 |
| ST6-02 | March 7-13 |
| ST6-03 | March 13-19 |
| ST6-04 | March 19-25 |
| ST6-05 | March 25-31 |
| ST6-06 | March 31-April 6 |
| ST6-07 | April 6-12 |
| ST6-08 | April 12-18 |
| ST6-09 | April 18-24 |
| ST6-10 | April 24-30 |
| ST6-11 | April 30-May 6 |
| ST6-12 | May 6-12 |
| ST6-13 | May 12-18 |
*Prices are subject change due to exchange rate fluctations between ISK/EUR .
INCLUDED
- Transportation between Akureyri and Karlsá Lodge
- Transportation in 4x4 vehicles for the duration of the trip
- Accommodation in double rooms with shared bathrooms for 4 or 6 nights
- Entry fee to geothermal baths
- Full use of Lodge Spa facilities
- All meals starting with welcome dinner on the day of arrival and lunch on the final day (breakfast buffet, packed lunch, aprés ski snacks and three course dinners prepared by our lodge chef)
- The services of the only Internationally Certified Icelandic ski guides
- "Down Day" activities including, whale watching, sea angling, hotsprings, and cultural tours
- Instructional helicopter safety briefing
- Service of ground staff during multiple group loading
- Helicopter and pilot along with first aid, safety and survival equipment.
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation between Reykjavik and Akureyri before and after the program
- Equipment Rental
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Gratuities
Itinerary
ARRIVAL DAY
Pick up in Akureyri the capital of northern Iceland in the late afternoon followed by a 40 min transfer to our Karlsá Lodge for a meet and greet. Welcome dinner is served and we go over the week's agenda.
Weather permitting, we will begin each day with a transfer to Klængshóll lodge for a heli drop to start the day.
DAY 1
The morning is spent on detailed avalanche transceiver and avalanche rescue training, followed a helicopter safety briefing. We will then get dropped on our first peak of many for the week ahead. Our average daily vertical ranges from 1000-1800 meters depending on the group. For those that want more we can go until your legs say stop as there is endless terrain to choose from.
DAY 2-3 (or 5)
Our guides set the pace and rhythm of the program so that everyone enjoys it to the fullest. After each day of skiing we will relax and enjoy Karlsá Lodge lounging in the hot tub, or relaxing in the sauna followed by one delicious meal after another feasting on organic lamb, fish and game prepared by our gourmet chef.
DAY 4 or 6 (DEPARTURE DAY)
This is the last day of skiing. After a good breakfast and sorting our luggage we head out for our final day. We will enjoy more great turns and good times followed by lunch in the field. After another great day we transfer the group to Akureyri where guests can catch a flight to Reykjavik or continue their travels in Iceland. We say our goodbyes and head home with the memory of a unique ski touring holiday and already have our plans for future adventures falling into place.