Troll Peninsula, Iceland

Iceland Day Tours

Ski Touring & Adventure in Iceland | Dalvik & the Fjords | May 2026

Discover Iceland’s Raw Beauty on an Unforgettable Ski Touring Expedition

Iceland is a land of striking contrasts and otherworldly landscapes—where raw volcanic wilderness meets rich Nordic culture, and glacial silence collides with thundering waterfalls. This May, join us for a once-in-a-lifetime 8-night ski touring and adventure journey through the wild and remote fjords of northern Iceland.

Picture yourself skiing untouched lines in the majestic Eyjafjörður fjord, climbing pristine slopes above the Arctic Ocean, and relaxing in thermal hot springs after a day on snow. This unique expedition blends 5 full days of ski touring with curated sightseeing stops—bringing you face-to-face with Iceland’s dramatic geology, unique wildlife, and cultural gems.

You’ll stay in a traditional Icelandic cabin near the fishing village of Dalvik—fully equipped for comfort—and spend your first and last nights closer to Reykjavik and Keflavík, where the trip begins and ends.


Is This Trip Right for Me?

This programme is designed for intermediate to advanced ski tourers and splitboarders, comfortable with daily ascents of 1,000–1,600 metres of elevation gain. You’ll need your own ski touring/splitboarding kit, avalanche safety equipment, crampons, ice axe, and suitable clothing for mountain conditions in the far north.

If you’re fit, adventurous, and ready for a ski touring experience like no other, this trip is for you.


Highlights of the Trip:

  • Explore untouched backcountry terrain in one of Iceland’s most remote fjords

  • Ski with views of the Arctic Ocean

  • Visit the legendary Golden Circle, Lake Myvatn and Iceland’s iconic black beaches

  • Experience Icelandic culture, nature and cuisine in a completely immersive way


Ready to Join the Adventure?

Let Iceland’s dramatic winter wilderness take your ski touring to the next level.

Day Itinerary

  • Evening departure and arrival in Keflavík. Transfer to a hostel in the Reykjavik area.
  • Full-day transfer to the north of the island towards the town of Dalvik, with sightseeing en route.
  • Stay and skiing in the Dalvik area (Eyjafjördur). The plan includes five days of ski touring and one rest day for sightseeing. On the final day, after skiing, we will travel back to the Reykjavik area (overnight stay in a hostel).

    Based in Iceland’s remote Eyjafjörður fjord, near the coastal town of Dalvik, this ski touring adventure offers five unforgettable days of guided backcountry skiing in some of the most breathtaking terrain in the Arctic.

    Expect everything from wide-open slopes to steep couloirs, with one dedicated rest day for sightseeing. Tailored for intermediate to advanced ski tourers and splitboarders, this trip requires good fitness for daily ascents of 1,000–1,600 metres and full ski touring or splitboarding equipment, including avalanche safety gear, crampons, ice axe, and weather-appropriate clothing.

    Each day’s route is adapted by a guide to suit the current snowpack, mountain conditions, and group ability - maximising both safety and quality of skiing.
    Off the slopes, explore Iceland’s iconic natural wonders, including the Golden Circle (Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, erupting geysers), the Lake Mývatn region (Hverfjall crater, Dettifoss, and pseudocraters), and the south-east coast with its dramatic black sand beaches, lava fields, and Dyrhólaey cliffs.

    This is the ultimate Iceland ski touring holiday combining world-class terrain, local culture, and stunning Arctic landscapes.

  • Sightseeing along the south-eastern coast and departure day. 

2026

Dates

Price

Wed 29 Apr
- Thu 07 May
£2395 Book
Flexible From £2,395 PRIVATE GROUP Enquire

Price Includes:

  • Accommodation (8 nights) as per the itinerary (twin-share rooms)
  • 8-day ski and sightseeing programme (5 days on snow)
  • Supervision by a certified IVBV/IFMGA guide
  • Car hire and local transfers

Price Does Not Include:
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Rental of ski touring, mountaineering, and avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel)
  • Meals

 

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As you prepare for our Day Ski Touring trips, here’s an essential list of equipment to bring along.

Throughout the journey, you will enjoy comfortable accommodation on a half-board or B&B basis. You’ll only need to carry a day pack with your avalanche safety gear and a few personal items.

For some trips, you may spend 1 or 2 nights in a mountain hut. These huts offer a basic yet comfortable experience with amenities like running cold water, European-style toilets, and dormitory-style sleeping arrangements. They provide ‘hut slippers’—typically Crocs—so you won’t need extra footwear. However, you should bring a sleeping bag liner, as huts supply duvets or blankets and pillows for your stay, eliminating the need for a full sleeping bag.

  • When choosing clothing for ski touring you want to think light, warm and versatile. During the trip weather conditions will change and you’re likely to go from warm afternoons where you’ll be carrying most of your gear in your rucksack, to icy-cold mornings when you’re wearing everything to keep warm! Getting hold of the best and lightest kit available is always worth it and most of the major brands will be able to supply a suitable kit.

    This season, we’ve partnered with Ortovox to provide us with the very best safety kit and clothing. Our guides will all be decked out in the latest Ortovox jackets and trousers and will keep warm, dry and comfortable thanks to their technical wool base- and mid-layers. Our guides couldn’t recommend their kit more highly.

     

    • Roll neck rather than a scarf. We use and recommend the ‘Buff¹ ¬ a light, stretchable tube. Excellent despite the name! They do both a fleece/cotton version for warmth or just a cotton one (to keep the sun off).
    • Headwear to include warm hat and sun-cap or wide-brim hat for extra protection from the sun. Mountain Tracks fully supports the wearing of helmets for skiing, although not mandatory for any of our trips we do recommend them.
    • An outer shell jacket made of waterproof and breathable material like Gore-Tex or similar with a built-in hood. The lighter the better and so a shell is recommended rather than an insulated jacket.
    • 1-2 thin fleeces - rather than a thick layer between your skin and the outer shell - an approach which gives better heat retention and good flexibility. These tops are known as ‘mid layers’. The principle of ‘layering’ e.g. allowing you to easily add/remove layers depending on the temperature and the activity is recommended to ensure comfort on the mountain.
    • Insulation layer like a down or Primaloft jacket is a good item to have ready to wear in the event of cold weather, it can live in your rucksack as a spare layer and can come in very handy for sudden changes in the weather.
    • For the lower half it’s essential that you have a pair of thermal base layer pants (long johns).
    • These can then be combined with either:
    • (a) a good pair of ‘technical shell’ pants in a waterproof and breathable fabric like Gore-Tex (b) a pair of mountain or alpine pants in a softshell material together with a pair of lightweight, breathable over trousers with long side zips.
    • Top and bottom underwear made of a synthetic, wicking material. Very popular at the moment are the wool based layers from companies such as Ortovox. They are comfy, breathable and warm when needed and can be worn for days without your friends catching a whiff!
    • Good quality Gore-Tex gloves or mitts and a thin pair of softshell or fleece gloves for when it is hot and for ski touring in. Silk inner gloves can be useful if the weather is cold and you suffer from cold hands.
    • Technical Socks - Investing in good quality ski socks will improve fit, warmth and feel when skiing for long periods. Bring along a few pairs.
  • For all touring trips it is essential you ski with an all-mountain/freeride type skis, ski touring boots and ski touring bindings. If you have your own skis but they do not have ski touring bindings then you will need to rent skis. The same applies if you have downhill ski boots, you will need to rent ski touring boots.

    Skis

    This winter our lead guides are using Elan skis. Praised by magazine testers and professional skiers alike for its unique blend of lightweight performance, the Ripstick 96 is proven to be the ultimate freeride ski in all snow conditions. The Ripstick 106 is the ultimate freeride ski for any terrain. From boundary line to the base lodge, peak to the parking lot, and trailhead to tailgate this ski excels in all conditions. The new Ripstick Tour 94 is designed on a wider platform, enabling the skier to float better, ski faster, and turn easier in backcountry conditions.

    It is built to blend high performance at a low weight, for the perfect mix of freeride downhill performance and efficient ascending capability. With Ripstick Tour 94, the confidence to conquer long ascents and charge challenging descents is the name of the game.

    There are many ‘all-mountain/freeride’ skis to choose from and we also recommend skis from Salomon, Dynastar, Movement, Black Crows, Trab Skis, Scott and Volkl.  Look for a ski that is the right size for your height, typically the tip of the ski should be somewhere around your nose height.  As for the width of the ski or “side cut” a mid-fat ski – 90-110mm under the foot is a good place to start; this offers plenty of flotation off-piste while remaining suitable for day tours and they should also handle reasonably well on piste and mixed terrain.

    Elan Skis: www.elanskis.com

    Dynastar Skis:  www.dynastar.com

    Movement Skis: www.movementskis.com                                       

    Black Crows Skis: www.blackcrows-skis.com/

    Trab Skis: www.skitrab.com/en-us/

    Scott Skis: http://www.scott-sports.com

    Volkl Skis: http://www.voelkl.com

     

    There are plenty of other great skis to choose from so if you’re planning on buying skis for ski touring or general skiing and have any questions do not hesitate to call us, or Lockwoods, to discuss the options available.

    If you are planning on buying skis for ski touring and general skiing and have any questions do not hesitate to call us to discuss the options available to you.

    Boots

    It is essential that you have ski touring boots for these trips as walking uphill is much more comfortable in these types of boots with a walk mode and great flex; a dedicated touring boot or a hybrid hike & ride boot is best. 

    Our guides are using ROXA boots. They recommend R3 ski boots, the lightest high-performance alpine ski boot in its class. The 110 TI is geared for big mountain chargers who may use “Tech” and/or Alpine bindings and often hike or skin to find their lines. The RX Tours is targeted toward skiers who prefer to blaze their own trail and leave the lift lines behind.

    Scarpa has led the way in touring boots for many years but they have been joined by other manufacturers like Dynafit, Salomon, Scott, Black Diamond, Dalbello and K2; all producing their own versions of ski touring boot.

    ROXAR3 and RX Tour ski boots provide a range of models suitable for all sorts of terrain and snow conditions. It is a family-owned company located in Italy, focused on advanced materials, and ultralight compounds and one of the first companies to use

    • Scarpa’s Freedom boots are their Hybrid offerings, with great ski performance, a walk mode and Vibram sole. Their Maestrale (men’s) and Gea (women’s) boots are also highly recommended.
    • The Scott Celeste and Cosmo boots have stood the test of time and are good all-around choices.
    • Salomon’s Quest Max series offer boots with a walk mode in various flex’s with good downhill performance.
    • Dynafit offer the Mercury or Vulcan boots plus a range of lightweight options like the TLT6.

    The best of the rest are:
    Fischer - Transalp
    Black Diamond – Quadrant and Factor
    K2 – Pinnacle boot
    Dalbello – Lupo or Sherpa
    Langue – XT series offer a ski boot with a walk mode in various flex options

    Boot Liners
    These days many manufacturers offer ‘thermo-fit¹ liners as standard equipment. You may also want to consider a custom liner as these are heated and molded to your foot and boot for a perfect fit. They can make all the difference especially if you have trouble finding really comfortable ‘off-the-shelf’ boots. Zipfit liners are a great option for anyone seeking total customisation in fit and comfort. They will replace the original liner.

    Custom Footbeds
    Essential kit – to provide additional comfort and ski control. If you want to get footbeds made or a pair of new boots fitted then we suggest you visit somewhere like Profeet for a professional fitting. Don’t forget if you have footbeds in your downhill boots but need to rent touring boots then you can bring the footbeds with you and put them in the hire boots.

    Bindings
    For all ski touring trips ski touring bindings are essential. Fritschi and Marker both make excellent ski-touring bindings and you have a few different options to choose from. Many more people are seeing the advantage of the “pin” binding system now offered by a number of manufacturers as these are light and offer ever-improving security despite their minimalist looks!

    It’s essential you have ski touring bindings on your skis. Although Pin bindings have been around since the Dynafit Low Tech bindings over 30 years ago since their patent expired the technology has advanced substantially. Salomon, with their Shift Binding, are at the forefront; they’re ‘multi norm compatible’ so fit a selection of boots and are lighter than most freeride bindings. Our lead guides are using the Shift binding this winter, so if you’d like to know more about them give Lockwoods a ring.

    Ski Poles
    We recommend telescopic poles. They must have wide powder baskets (4-5 inches/100-120mm diameter) otherwise you’ll be up to your armpits on the ascents. Go for an alloy rather than carbon poles which are lighter but have a nasty habit of snapping near the basket due to ski edge nicks.

    Rucksack
    For most ski tours especially multi-day hut-to-hut tours you will need a 35 - 40 litre rucksack. You might get away with a big 30 liter pack if you are an experienced ski tourer and know what to pack. Most people will find a 35-40 liter pack is a good size for touring.

    Key features of a good ski touring pack:

    • a method of attaching your skis in either an A-frame (one either side) or both together on a diagonal ski carriage
    • easy access into the main compartment without having to empty the sack to get something at the bottom
    • separate pocket for avalanche shovel, handle and probe
    • small top pocket for items like wallet, sunglassed/goggles etc; an ice axe loop
    • built-in rain cover and a secure method of attaching/stowing a ski helmet 
    • good hip/waist belt and adjustable shoulder straps

    Ortovox Haute Route 40 rucksack will be a good choice for ski touring trips. 

    Avalanche airbag rucksacks can be used for touring but they are heavy, adding somewhere between 5-8kg just for an empty pack plus canister. So unless you are sure you can carry it and fit all you need in, we do not recommend you use one. 

    Over a long multiday tour, every gram of weight is important as you have to carry and move it yourself. Carrying a heavy pack will hinder and tire all but the most experienced and fit ski tourer.

     

    • Ski Skins – these are skins which, now made of artificial fabric, stick to the bottom of your skis and allow you to walk up hill. They must be cut to fit your skis exactly, so if you are bringing your own skis you must provide your own skins.
    • Ski Crampons (aka couteaux) - most ski touring bindings have ski crampons specifically designed for the binding. We always carry these just in case. Again if you are bringing your skis and touring bindings you must provide your own ski crampons. 
    • Ice Axe - general lightweight mountaineering / alpine pick. Ideally this needs to be short enough to fit in your pack.
    • Boot Crampons - ideally lightweight aluminum ones although steel crampons are required for more demanding tours
    • Climbing Harness - a simple lightweight harness. The key feature is that it should have fully adjustable leg loops for putting on over ski boots, crampons, etc.
    • Helmet - Some people choose to ski tour with a helmet, this is up to you. If you bring a Normal ski helmet they are heavy to carry. Many manufacturers now have lightweight ski touring helmets that work well.

    On some tours in non-glaciated terrain, an ice-axe, boot crampons and climbing harness may not always be required. However, as conditions and itineraries can change, we generally recommend bringing these items with you. If you do not own these items they can be rented to you by our guides or via one of the local sports shops.
  • The “Safety Trilogy” - required on all our ski tours and off-piste courses.

    • Avalanche Transceiver/Beacon
    • Snow shovel
    • Avalanche probe

    We recommend Simple and intuitive ORTOVOX AVALANCHE RESCUE KIT 3+ 

     

    Remember it is not enough just to carry this equipment; you have to know how to use it. 

    How about joining one of our specialist avalanche courses – check out www.mountaintracks.co.uk/activity/avalanche-training

    • Good pair of ski goggles with a lens for low light is essential in the event of snow and poor visibility
    • Good quality sunglasses with 100% UV protection
    • 35 – 40 liter rucksack
    • 1 – 1.5 Liter water bottle – we don’t recommend hydration systems (e.g. camelbak) in winter as they can freeze.
    • Food – bring some of your favorite hill nibbles (chocolate, energy bars)*
    • Suncream and lip salve
    • Camera with a large capacity memory card!
    • Money – most hotels, shops and restaurants accept credit cards, but not all the alpine huts do. You should allow about 30-40 Swiss Francs or 20-30 Euros per day for lunch and drinks (amount approximate and depends on consumption)
    Please note that your guide will have a few “spares” and other safety items that he or she will ask the group to carry between them; so leave a small space in your sack for an item e.g. spare skin, spare ski pole, emergency shelter.

    For a hut night:
    • Lightweight sleeping bag liner – now compulsory in most huts.
    • Wash kit with small personal first aid items – should include:
    • Toothbrush and paste - a mini one is ideal
    • Soap
    • Anti-bacterial hand cleaner
    • Wet wipes – essential to try to maintain hygiene
    • Tissues and toilet roll
    • Plasters – of various sizes and possibly some adhesive wound dressings.
    • Pain Killers – aspirin or Paracetamol/Nurofen
    • Antiseptic cream or wipes
    • Blister kit – compeed and elastic tape to hold it in place (essential)!
    • (Note: Guides will have comprehensive first aid kits and are qualified in mountain first aid)
    • Small light quick dry towel e.g. a Lifeventure Soft fiber towel
    • Most huts have limited washing facilities
    • Earplugs – it can get quite noisy!
    • Headtorch - lightweight and carry spare batteries.
    • Book, pack of cards and or Ipod/MP3 player – It’s nice to have something to read or listen to when you are in the huts or to challenge your fellow travelers to a game of card. These items are not essential but if you have space you might appreciate them.
    What to wear in the hut
    We are often asked by people what they should wear in the hut. It's a good question as you don't want to carry many or any extra clothes with you if they are not required. In the winter you will probably end up wearing your base layer thermals (top & bottom) or you can carry a lightweight pair of loose trousers to wear around the hut in the afternoons/evenings. Your base layer top is what you will probably wear on your top half or you can carry a t-shirt to wear in the hut that can double to sleep in. 

    Food and Water
    We suggest you bring with you or buy in resort snack food that you can take out on the hill with you each day. Things like cereal bars, dried fruit and nuts, chocolate, sugary sweets or your favorite hill snacks. When you’re staying overnight in huts its best to take supplies for the days you are away. Huts do sell food but it’s expensive and sometimes stocks run low.
    If you have any food allergies or dietary requirements especially if you are a Coeliac (Gluten free) or have a dairy allergy we strongly recommend you bring some food with you that you can supplement your dinners with. The huts are fairly good at providing for vegetarians but less so for other dietary needs.
    You have to buy bottled water in the huts as usually any running water is non-potable. Bottled water is expensive in French and Swiss huts; you can be paying upto 12-16CHF per 1.5L bottle of water. So please ensure you budget for this cost.

  • Most resorts have ski shops that hire ski equipment and we try to provide relevant contact details for all our courses and tours.

    Prices do change by resort/country, but here’s an approximate guide to hire costs for 6-days hire:

    Touring Skis plus skins and ski crampons €150-180
    Touring boots €80-90 
    Boot Crampons €45-50
    Ice Axe €30-40
    Harness €20-30
    Helmet €20-30
    Transceiver/shovel/probe €75-80

    Our guides also generally have additional sets of safety equipment (transceiver/shovel/probe) which they hire out to clients for €65 for 6 days hire. Must be booked in advance.
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Troll Peninsula

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Troll Peninsula, Iceland – Arctic Ski Touring with Ocean Views

Craving a truly wild ski adventure? The Troll Peninsula—known locally as Tröllaskagi—is Iceland’s premier backcountry skiing destination, offering a rare combination of alpine terrain, maritime snowpack, and Arctic ocean vistas. With mountains rising straight from the sea and descents of up to 1,200 metres, this remote region delivers some of the world’s most unique ski-to-sea experiences.

Still off the mainstream radar, the Troll Peninsula is where adventurous skiers go to earn lines under the midnight sun, soak in hot springs by the coast, and connect with a rich Nordic mountain culture.


Region Overview: Tröllaskagi

The Troll Peninsula is a mountainous region in Northern Iceland, tucked between Eyjafjörður and Skagafjörður fjords. Peaks reach over 1,200 metres, with terrain ranging from mellow bowls and open faces to steep couloirs. Most ascents are made on touring skis, with options for snowmobile-assisted access in some areas.

The peninsula has no major ski lifts, giving it a truly backcountry character. Guided trips are based around Dalvík, Ólafsfjörður, Siglufjörður, and smaller fjordside settlements. The area is geologically young, shaped by glaciers and volcanic activity—resulting in sharp ridgelines and steep, consistent vertical.


Snow & Skiing Conditions

  • Best season: Late March to early June

  • Snowpack: Maritime—stable, dense, and smooth

  • Average descent: 600–1,200m per run

  • Terrain: Big open faces, couloirs, ridgelines

  • Daylight hours: 16–20+ hrs in spring

  • Surface: Mix of powder, corn, and spring firn

The snowpack tends to be more stable than in continental climates, thanks to Iceland's maritime influence. Long daylight hours in spring allow for multiple laps in a single day, often in variable light conditions with ocean views on nearly every descent.


Getting There

Main airport: Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

Two ways to reach Troll Peninsula:

  1. Fly to Akureyri (AEY) – a 45-minute domestic flight from Reykjavík

  2. Drive from Reykjavík – approx. 5 hours via Route 1 (Ring Road), then Route 82 or 76

From Akureyri, it’s a 1–2 hour transfer to most ski touring bases in Dalvík, Siglufjörður, or Ólafsfjörður.


Travel Facts

CategoryDetail
Country Iceland
Capital Reykjavík
Currency Icelandic Króna (ISK)
Language Icelandic (English widely spoken)
Time zone UTC +0
Power plugs Type F (European 230V)
Religion Evangelical Lutheran (majority)
Population ~387,000 (2024 est.)
Emergency number 112

Local Life & Culture

The Troll Peninsula’s villages are rooted in fishing, farming, and seafaring heritage. Most ski visitors stay in guesthouses or small hotels in towns like Dalvík or Siglufjörður, where locals remain closely tied to the land and sea. Don’t expect nightlife—this is the land of saunas, natural hot springs, and quiet star-filled nights (or Northern Lights, depending on the season).


Landscape & Nature

  • Fjords & Ocean Views – nearly every run descends toward water

  • Glaciers & Peaks – shaped by volcanic and glacial processes

  • Hot springs – both developed pools and natural spots

  • Wildlife – Arctic foxes, ptarmigan, sea eagles, and whales (in fjords)

This region blends fire and ice like nowhere else. It’s not unusual to ski powder all day and then soak in a geothermal spring by the sea in the evening.


Icelandic Food & Drink

Expect simple, hearty meals reflecting Iceland’s cold seas and harsh land. Common dishes include:

  • Fresh fish – cod, haddock, Arctic char

  • Plokkfiskur – mashed fish stew

  • Lamb soup – traditional and warming

  • Rúgbrauð – dark rye bread, sometimes baked in geothermal earth

  • Skyr – thick local dairy yoghurt

  • Kleinur – sweet fried pastries

  • Brennivín – Iceland’s signature schnapps

Vegetarians will find some options, especially in guesthouses catering to tourists.


? Why Ski the Troll Peninsula?

Ski-to-sea lines with epic scenery
No lifts, no crowds—pure backcountry touring
Stable snowpack and long spring days
Nordic charm and volcanic wilderness
Hot springs + northern light potential


The Troll Peninsula isn’t just a ski trip—it’s an Arctic expedition wrapped in raw nature, Icelandic hospitality, and unforgettable descents straight into the sea.

  • It is a condition of booking that you are insured for your chosen activity and the cover must include medical expenses, personal accident, personal liability, third party risks and rescue (including helicopter rescue). You are strongly advised also to take out cover against cancellation and curtailment.

    For UK residents Ski Club Travel Insurance may be a suitable option.

    For more details and to purchase a policy online visit http://www.skiclubinsurance.co.uk/
    If you need assistance arranging your personal insurance please let us know.
     

  • The meeting point for this trip is Reykjavík Keflavík International Airport (KEF). All local transfers within Iceland are included, and on arrival day, there will be a scheduled group transfer in the afternoon from Keflavík Airport to the accommodation in Reykjavík. Please ensure you book a flight that arrives in time to join this transfer. Final timing details will be provided closer to departure.

    To get to Keflavík (KEF), there are numerous direct international flights from the UK and Europe. From the UK, Icelandair operates regular flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, and Glasgow. easyJet also flies from London Luton, Bristol, Manchester, and Edinburgh, depending on the season. PLAY Airlines, Iceland’s low-cost carrier, offers flights from London Stansted and other European cities at competitive fares. Additional direct routes are available from major European hubs such as Geneva, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Paris.

    If you're considering extending your stay or arriving early, Reykjavík city is just 45–60 minutes from Keflavík Airport and well connected via the Reykjavík Excursions Flybus: https://www.re.is/flybus.

    For booking your flights, visit:
    ✈️ Icelandair: https://www.icelandair.com/en-gb
    ✈️ PLAY Airlines: https://www.flyplay.com
    ✈️ easyJet: https://www.easyjet.com

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    1. What is ETIAS?

      • Starting in the first half of 2025, travellers from over 60 visa-exempt countries will be required to have an ETIAS travel authorisation to enter most European countries within the Schengen Area.
      • ETIAS enhances security by checking the details of travellers before they arrive.
      • It is similar to systems like the ESTA (USA) and eTA (Canada).
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      • Travellers with British passports or passports from other visa-exempt countries must complete the ETIAS process.
      • Holders of EU or Schengen Area passports or valid EU/Schengen Area visas are exempt.
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      • ETIAS costs a 7EUR processing fee, waived for those under 18 or over 70.
      • Validity: Three years from application, tied to your passport’s validity.
      • New passport = new ETIAS.
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      • Basic personal details (e.g., passport info, name, address, citizenship, gender).
      • Additional questions during the process (e.g., criminal history, past travel, health).
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  • All our ski tours are led by experienced and qualified guides. In most cases, this means IFMGA-certified Mountain Guides, although some trips may be led by aspirant guides or local professionals, depending on local regulations and safety considerations.

  • The programme features accommodation in two distinct locations to enhance your Iceland ski touring experience. Our primary base will be near the charming town of Dalvik by the stunning Eyjafjörður fjord, where you’ll stay in a traditional Icelandic cabin.
    This fully equipped cabin includes a bathroom, a cosy living room with kitchen facilities, and a variety of rooms offering single, double, and bunk beds. It will serve as the central hub for all ski touring activities.

    The first and last nights of the trip will be spent in a conveniently located hostel closer to the Icelandic capital, Reykjavík, and near Keflavík Airport, ensuring easy access to international flights.

    Please note that meals are not included in the trip price, so participants are responsible for their own catering. However, in practice, groups often enjoy preparing and sharing meals together, creating a friendly and communal atmosphere.
  • To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, all participants must meet the specified skill and stamina levels required for each trip, as outlined on the trip’s page at the time of booking.

    Please keep the following in mind:

    1. Trip Requirements: Before booking your trip, please review and confirm that you meet the necessary skill and stamina levels. These requirements are in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants.

    2. Guides' Discretion: Our guides and instructors are dedicated to maintaining the highest safety standards. They have the authority to exclude any participant who does not meet the required skill or stamina levels or whose participation could compromise the group's safety. This decision will be made with the utmost consideration.

    3. Responsibility for Costs: Should you be unable to continue with the trip due to inadequate skill or stamina, any additional expenses incurred will be your responsibility.

    We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Our goal is to provide a memorable and safe adventure for everyone. If you have any questions or concerns about the requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us.

    For further information please refer to the Terms & Conditions

  • When you book with Mountain Tracks, you’re not just securing your adventure—you’re joining our exclusive benefits community. As part of this community, you'll receive discounts from trusted suppliers, including retailers, transfer companies, rental shops, and more. Ski more, spend less!


    Knowledge

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    Equipment

    • Lockwoods: Enjoy 15% off store-wide and 20% off avalanche safety equipment at this specialist ski and outdoor store.
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    Note: For discount codes, please contact us directly. Existing clients will find these in our newsletter.


    Rentals

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    Transfers


    With these exclusive discounts, we make it easier for you to enjoy your mountain adventures. If you have any questions or need more details, don’t hesitate to contact us!

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