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2019 SEASON

WE LL TAKE YOU ON YOUR NEXT SKIING ADVENTURE We were raised on the ski slopes of Iceland and after we finished our careers in alpine racing which took us both to the World Cup and The Winter Olympics we turned our passion to ski guiding and backcountry skiing We were lucky enough to have literally in our backyard a vast and amazing terrain with thousands of slopes waiting for a first decent So we put together a powerful team of ski guides and made our base in the beautiful Siglufj r ur in the North of Iceland Tr llaskagi the Troll peninsula our main skiing area has countless peaks and the rare possibilty to ski from a summit directly down to the ocean We can take you to slopes that fit every type of skiing from the steep and gnarly to the wide and gentle We re truly proud to welcome you to explore our beautiful country and go on a unique skiing adventure with the Vikings Bj rgvin Bj rgvinsson J hann H Hafstein Bj rgvin Bj rgvinsson Owner and Lead Guide J hann H Hafstein Owner and Operation Manager

SIGLO LUXURY HOTEL We are proud to offer our guests to stay in the beautiful Luxury Siglo Hotel which is one of Iceland s very best hotel Siglo Hotel strives to offer it s guests a relaxing environment with a classic and romantic design All rooms have a view over the beautiful surrounding mountains and marina and from the cozy windowseat you can watch life go by in this quiet little haven in north Iceland The rooms are spacious and decorated with pictures from Siglufjords Photo Museum spanning its history and culture All Siglo Hotel s rooms feature an HDTV in room safe complimentary Wi Fi private bathrooms with walk in showers free toiletries and a hairdryer Guests also have complimentary access to the hotel s sauna and hot tubs You will savor gourmet meals made with fresh and local food such as goose lamb and arctic char After an active day in the mountains loosen your muscles have a glass of wine and enjoy the relaxation of the geothermal water in our hot tub You may also enjoy sitting down at the bar and unwind with a pint of Icelandic beer At the hotel we have all the latest skis and snowboards provided to us by K2 as well as the top quality backcountry and avalanche safety equipment from BCA We can mount tune and wax anything We provide and you ride

Thank you for incredible hospitality delicious food exceptional accommodation and some of the best skiing and boarding of our lives We literally had one of the best days of our lives here Viking Heliskiing you Rule We will be back we love you guys Johnny and Meare Viking Heliskiing guests THE TROLL PENINSULA A SKIERS PARADISE In terms of heliskiing there are few places in the world with as many possibilities as the Troll peninsula The area is vast and largely unexplored Fantastic slopes in a unique scenery During winter you can ski until it is dark and watch the majestic northern lights dance in the sky In the springtime there is nothing like skiing down slopes in between the towering peaks ending the ride where the shoreline meets the North Atlantic

GET YOUR BOOTS ON AND GET READY FOR THE THRILL OF YOUR LIFE Viking Heliskiing crew made our stay at the Troll peninsula unforgettable through their warm welcome the great food the amazing skiing snowboarding and the great atmosphere among the whole crew at Viking helisking Flo Orley Viking Heliskiing guest

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One of the best Life Experiences even increased by the good vibes of the Viking Heliskiing Crew The Environment is just Outstanding no better place on Earth to live an incredible experience Ruben Aldonza Viking Heliskiing guest HELISKIING IS THE NAME OF THE GAME

PACKAGES AND PRICES FOR 2019 HELISKIING SEASON Viking Heliskiing offers 3 4 5 and 6 days Private Heliskiing Viking Classic and Custom Made heliskiing packages that include accommodation at the Luxury Siglo Hotel gourmet meals safety training and use of safety gear all skiing equipment you will need and much more Tour Season Private Group price per person Viking Classic 3 days 5th March 31st May 39 000 4 900 4 days 5th March 31st May 49 000 6 200 5 days 5th March 31st May 63 500 7 400 6 days 5th March 31st May 76 500 8 600 For booking tours with Viking Heliskiing please refer to our website www vikingheliskiing com or send us an email on info vikingheliskiing com or give us a call 354 846 1674 354 661 5400

WOW What an amazing time I can t say enough about how special this experience was You truly have something wonderful with Viking and your giant playground of limitless terrain Brooks Pierce Viking Heliskiing guest

Many things in life is worth experiencing and remembering but once in a while you get that special one The one that stays with you forever Viking Heliskiing was just that Anders von Holck Viking Heliskiing guest

A TYPICAL TOUR WITH VIKING HELISKIING THE DAY OF ARRIVAL Guests will be picked up at Akureyri airport and driven to our Luxury hotel in Siglufjordur Guests can also be picked up in Akureyri by our helicopter upon request When check in at our Lodge is completed our guests will have a short meeting with other skiers and the Viking Heliskiing guides After the meeting and a little chat dinner is served in the hotel In the evening guests can relax and enjoy a drink and some snacks while looking at the program for the coming tour THE DAYS TO COME Ready for the thrill of your life You better be you are staying with the Vikings and you are about to experience an adventure of a lifetime On the schedule is heliskiing adventure exploring and unique scenery spectacular view and some unforgettable moments After breakfast there will be a short briefing regarding avalanche safety and beacon training helicopter safety and ski snowboard equipment adjustment just so everyone will be ready Then the fun part starts heliskiing helisnowboarding and exploring new lines and enjoying the breathtaking view while skiing down to the Arctic Ocean Terrain selection is determined by the guides and is based on avalanche assessment weather and the skiing ability of the group Your safety is our number one priority After detaching the skis each day you can enjoy some of the adventure packages we have to offer e g whale watching sea angling or horseback riding on the great Icelandic horse It is also possible to bathe in Iceland s nicest swimming pool in an unforgettable environment The other option is just to sit down at the Bar to relax and unwind with a glass of wine or a pint of Icelandic beer Later in the evening the group will have dinner together at the Viking Heliskiing Lodge and discuss the great runs and adventures of the day DEPARTURE DAY This is the last day of the tour After breakfast we will head out to the mountains to enjoy our last day On the schedule today is exploring more new lines and the breathtaking view When we are finished skiing it s time to pack and jump in the hot tub before enjoying the final drink and saying goodbye to your guides and your new friends Guests will be driven back to Akureyri where they can either go straight to the airport or spend some time in Akureyri Upon request we can also use our helicopter to fly you back to Akureyri

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Viking Heliskiing is a first class operation They offer a high level of skiing with extreme attention to every detail I highly recommend this company to anyone considering skiing in Iceland These guys are top notch Todd Renz Viking Heliskiing guest VIKINGHELISKIING

HELICOPTERS AND PILOTS The fleet is made up of the most modern and meticulously maintained helicopters on the market and consist of Ecureuil Astar AS350B2 AS 350B3 A Star s The pilots are trained to the highest standards experienced multi lingual and friendly with a vast knowledge of Iceland s spectacular nature The pilots are specialized in flying in the arctic environment especially in the Troll Peninsula area The safety and comfort of our customers is always their main priority as well as providing them with an enjoyable experience they will never forget

Gorgeous surrounding excellent accommodation fantastic people and really good skiing a really unique experience Jerome Mari thoz Viking Heliskiing guest

WEATHER IN ICELAND From November to February we normally get heavy snow storms in Iceland We start our season in March because then the weather tends to be quite stable in terms of wind and precipitation The Icelandic winter is relatively mild for its latitude The average temperature in our heliskiing area is normally from 0 to 10 degrees Celcius up in the mountains In Iceland the weather can change quite fast For example if the weather is bad in the morning then it is quite likely that we can start skiing in the afternoon and easily get a full heliskiing day Because of our location we have the advantage of continuous daylight since the sun is not setting until around midnight SNOW AND SAFETY Each morning and evening our guides meet to evaluate and discuss the weather snow stability and terrain based on field observations and data supplied by remote weather stations and the Icelandic Avalanche forecasters Our guides are constantly practicing snow and avalanche management as they analyze the changes in the conditions and make guiding decisions accordingly

MORE ADVENTURES Viking Heliskiing offers special adventure tours to some of Iceland s most fascinating destinations or other exciting activities Our guests have the opportunity to explore Iceland in a different way We offer you to take part in all of our adventure packages that consist for example of whale watching sea angling horseback riding or even a trip to the great nature baths in M vatn or the famous Grettislaug natural pool

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How many people are in each group In a Private Tour we operate groups of 1 4 people with exclusive use of the helicopter IN Viking Classsic Tours 2 3 groups of 4 people share the helicopter How many runs can I do in one day That all depends on how much vertical feet the group wants to spend in the day When the conditions are good we normally do 10 11 runs per group each day But of course the sky is the limit and we can ski all day long How are the snow conditions Prepare for a variety of snow conditions You could at any time be skiing fresh powder the famous Icelandic spring corn snow or fresh and light backcountry snow What kind of helicopter do you use Our fleet is made up of the most modern and meticulously maintained helicopters on the market They consist of both the Ecureuil Astar AS350B2 and the AS 350B3 A Star s What about the avalanche danger There is always some avalanche danger in the mountains In backcountry skiing the most important rule is to respect nature and adapt its conditions This is why we use only expert professional guides who constantly analyze the snowpack to make decisions that ensure the safety of our guests We have never been in an avalanche accident with our guests and we are proud of that Do you provide avalanche safety gear Yes we do We provide each guest with a high quality transceiver shovel probe and an avalanche airbag Your safety and comfort is our primary concern How good do I have to be to go Heliskiing It s often a great misconception that skiers have to be experts to go heliskiing Truth be told we have all kinds of terrain that will fit most types of skiers from relatively flat and easy for the moderate level skiers all the way to a more challenging terrain for the advanced skiers

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How old do you have to be to go Heliskiing All participants under 18 years must have written documents from parents or a legal guardian that allow them to attend a booked tour and that their participation is in accordance with VH terms and conditions Do I bring my own ski snowboard gear Guests can of course bring their own gear but we have a wide range of K2 skis and K2 snowboards and poles that we have available for our guests to use Guests have to bring their own boots and we recommend that the boots have been used before arrival to avoid foot pain What about snowboarders Of course we welcome snowboarders like we welcome skiers What do we do if the weather is bad If it is unsafe to fly the helicopter we have a variety of exciting activities that we can arrange depending on what you are looking for From whale watching to sea angling to riding an iconic Icelandic horse to swimming in Iceland natural hot springs No matter what you will be surrounded by Iceland s natural wonders and will never be short on things to do or see Do you have a selections of good wines Yes we do

Siglufj r ur 82 76 LOCATION AND HOW TO GET HERE Akureyri 1 1 Reykjav k Our headquarters are located in Siglufjordur in the northern part of Iceland Average flight times are between 3 4 hours from most Western European cities and 5 7 hours from North America All international flights to Iceland go through Keflavik International Airport located just outside of Reykjavik The two main airlines that fly direct to Iceland are Icelandair and WOW Air You can book your domestic flight from Reykjavik Airport to Akureyri Airport with Air Iceland Connect There are approximately five flights daily between Reykjavik and Akureyri and you will find all information about flight times on www airicelandconnect is We recommend that you book the latest flight when traveling back from Akureyri to Reykjavik The latest flight from Akureyri is 8 10pm Air Iceland Connect offers direct domestic flights between Keflavik International Airport KEF and Akureyri AEY North Iceland in connection to international flights via Keflavik However these flights are only available several days a week To get from Keflavik International Airport to Reykjavik Domestic Airport you can simply take a taxi for the quick 40 minute ride Our staff will pick you up in Akureyri Domestic Airport and drive you to our hotel This drive will take approximately one hour If requested in advance you also have the option to be picked up by helicopter and that ride will take approximately 20 minutes The cost for the helicopter pick up is 2 900 EUR divided by number of passengers in the helicopter If you choose to drive from Keflavik International Airport to the Hotel Siglo the drive will take approximately 5 hours Driving to Hotel Siglo is via Highway 1 in direction to Akureyri and then left turn onto road 82 direction Dalvik Olafsfjordur For further information about travelling to Iceland Akureyri and the Siglufjordur Hotel please contact us via email info vikingheliskiing com

EQUIPMENT LIST We recommend that you bring with you the following gear Pair of well fitting ski boots not brand new Waterproof or water resistant outwear something that you can layer underneath Synthetic long underwear tops and bottoms Light fleece or primaloft jacket ideal for layering Windproof vest or jacket ideal for lunchtime Compact down jacket 2 pairs of ski gloves or mitts 2 hats 1 for colder days and 1 for warmer days 2 3 pairs of ski socks Swim suit Helmet Ski goggles Sun glasses Water bottle Sunscreen and Lip Protection Camera film At the hotel there is a ski shop where you can buy things like jackets socks and beanies provided by our sponsor Salewa Viking Heliskiing is a proud partner with K2 Skis and BCA avalanche gear If you prefer to use our K2 skis or boards and ski poles and BCA avalanche gear Airbag shovel probe and transceiver then you are more than welcome and all the gear is included in the package We do have all the newest models of K2 skis and boards and BCA gear both for man and women Guests can of course also use their own gear It is mandatory to ski with Avalanche airbag transceiver shovel and probe while skiing with Viking Heliskiing K2 Men s Skis K2 Pinnacle 95 Sizes 170 177 184 K2 Pinnacle 105 Sizes 170 177 184 191 K2 Pinnacle 118 Sizes 184 191 K2 PowaBunga Sizes 191 K2 Wayback Sizes 177 184 K2 Women s Skis K2 Fulluvit 95 Sizes 163 170 K2 Fulluvit 98 Sizes 163 170 K2 LuvBoat 105 Sizes 163 170 K2 LuvBoat 108 Sizes 163 170 K2 Potion 90 Sizes 163 K2 Potion 98 Sizes 170

PERSONAL INSURANCE Viking Heliskiing does not carry health life or injury insurance for our guests We recommend that you purchase insurance to cover personal injury cancellation and property losses prior to your Viking Heliskiing vacation It is important that you are insured in case of injury and hospital cost air ambulance expenses and personal belongings against loss We do recommend World Nomads www worldnomads com and also Global Rescue for US residents www globalrescue com

HOTELS WE DO RECOMMEND We recommend the following hotels in Reykjav k if you are staying there overnight Hotel Holt http www holt is english Marina Hotel http www icelandairhotels com en hotels marina Hotel Radisons SAS 1919 https www radissonblu com en 1919hotel reykjavik Hotel Borg http www keahotels is en If you want to stay close to the International Airport then we recommend Hotel Keflavik http www kef is Diamond Suites http www diamondsuites is If you wish to stay overnight in Akureyri then we recommend Akureyri Iceland Air hotel http www icelandairhotels com en hotels akureyri KEA Hotel http www keahotels is en

REFUND POLICY AND CANCELLATION Refund If less than the guaranteed amount of vertical feet have been reached we will refund you at EUR 30 for each 1 000 vertical feet Refunds are given only if a person gets less than the guaranteed amount of skiing due to inclement weather avalanche hazard or breakdown of equipment We do not refund guests who do not reach their guaranteed amount of vertical feet due to poor skiing ability fitness or injury If you decide to come in early or not ski at all no refund will be issued should the guaranteed vertical feet not be reached Cancellation In the event of a cancellation the cancellation must be confirmed in writing through email info vikingheliskiing com If a cancellation request is received less than ten 10 weeks before the trip commencement and if you or Viking Heliskiing can find a replacement for the trip booked all funds will be transferred to the replacement If a cancellation is received by Viking Heliskiing less than ten 10 weeks before the trip commencement and you cannot find a replacement for the trip booked the total of all deposits will be retained by Viking Heliskiing and are non refundable If cancellation is received by Viking Heliskiing more than ten 10 weeks before trip commencement Viking Heliskiing will only retain the amount of the non refundable deposit For further information about Refund and Cancellation please see our Terms and Conditions

WILDERNESS SKIING WAIVER Upon Arrival all guests have to sign our Release of Liability Waiver of Claims Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement before being allowed to ski ride with Viking Heliskiing

CHECK IN AND OUT FROM THE HOTEL Please notice that you have to arrive to our Hotel the day before the tour begins You will be served dinner at the Hotel in the evening on the day of arrival Check out from our Hotel is on the last skiing day when we are finished skiing Viking Heliskiing staff picks up guests in Akureyri domestic airport when they arrive and drops them off when the tour is finished

For further information please contact Bj rgvin Bj rgvinsson Owner and Lead Guide 354 846 1674 info vikingheliskiing com J hann Haukur Hafstein Owner and Operational Manager 354 661 5400 info vikingheliskiing com For booking tours with Viking Heliskiing please refer to our website www vikingheliskiing com send us an email on info vikingheliskiing com or give us a call