Viking Skiing Expedition, Iceland

Iceland SKI Expedition on the Orkin
April 2026

The Iceland ski expedition in the West Fjords aboard the beautiful Orkin is a life changing experience. More than just bagging new peaks and first time ski descents, it is a journey of appreciation of beautiful landscapes surrounded by the fjords, amazing wildlife and rare marine mammals. The experience goes beyond skiing pristine fields of snow, it is also about uncovering Icelandic history, culture and tasty local meals. You will ski down slopes looking over the Greenland Sea. You’ll be just 5 nautical miles from the Arctic Circle at times! This trip is a true wilderness experience aboard a floating base camp in the form of a well equipped and expertly managed 62 ft restored fishing boat.

The captain and first mate/cook of the boat are well seasoned sailors, adventurers and skiers with local with knowledge of the area and the seas of Iceland and Greenland. The Orkin is a custom, guided, private ski touring experience.

Itinerary:
Day 1 -Depart U.S
Day 2-Arrive in Reykjavik & transfer to connecting flight to Isafjord, stay one night in Hotel Isafjord

Day 4 -Embark on the Orkin and set sail for your Viking skiing adventure

Day 9 – Get off Orkin in Isafjord.  Stay at Hotel Isafjord for the night and take a connecting flight to Reyjavik 

Day 10 – Fly Isafjord to Reyjavik and home

Price TBA by Dec 15, 2025, includes: 5 days and nights aboard the Orkin, guiding, meals, 2 nights at Hotel Isafjord. Note: sleeping arrangements aboard Orkin are there are four double cabins. There is a bathroom with a shower, a washing machine, and a drier.
Its intimate, clean, and comfortable. And the meals….they’re DELICIOUS!