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Troll Peninsula, Iceland

A Private Heli-Ski Lodge Buyout in Iceland

Deplar Farm taken whole with two helicopters and room for 34

Five nights with Deplar Farm entirely private for up to 34 guests, including as many as 24 skiers. Two A-Star B3 helicopters give the group access to the mountains of Iceland’s Troll Peninsula, with descents that can run from high ridgelines towards the fjords. Back at the 13-room lodge, a substantial programme of food, wellness and guided activities makes the buyout equally considered for those who have not come to ski.

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EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW

The Group Runs the Mountain

Taking Deplar Farm privately changes more than who occupies the rooms. The guides, helicopters and wider programme can be organised around a single party, allowing experienced skiers to pursue ambitious terrain without dictating the stay for everyone else. The result is unusually well suited to a large group whose idea of a good day may differ considerably from one person to the next.

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A Party of Thirty-Four

A Party of Thirty-Four

Deplar Farm accommodates up to 34 guests, with capacity for as many as 24 skiers. Its 13 rooms and extensive shared spaces allow a sizeable party to stay together without the atmosphere of a conventional hotel.

Skiers and Non-Skiers

Skiers and Non-Skiers

Not everyone needs to arrive with the same ambitions. While skiers head into the mountains, guided winter activities, coastal outings and the lodge’s wellness facilities give the rest of the party genuine alternatives rather than a secondary programme.

Built Around the Conditions

Built Around the Conditions

There is no predetermined sequence of ski runs to complete. Guides study the forecast, snowpack and visibility each morning, then choose the terrain and flying plan that make sense for that particular day.

A Private Heli-Ski Lodge Buyout in Iceland
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What You Need to Know

5 Nights • Troll Peninsula, Iceland

Private groups of family or friends, mixed parties of skiers and non-skiers, milestone celebrations and travellers looking for serious heli-skiing within a fully private lodge. Skiers should be comfortable in off-piste terrain.

Deplar Farm is a 13-room adventure lodge in the remote Fljót Valley of northern Iceland. Facilities include private dining and social spaces, an indoor-outdoor geothermal pool, spa and wellness facilities, a gym, yoga room and two helipads beside the property.

Whole-lodge buyout for up to 34 guests, including as many as 24 skiers, across 13 rooms.

5 nights, 6 days. A minimum stay applies during the heli-ski season.

Private use of Deplar Farm, the heli-ski programme and guiding, heli-ski safety equipment, selected guided winter activities, all chef-prepared meals, house drinks, use of the pool and wellness facilities, pre-arrival programme planning and scheduled return transfers from Akureyri.

International and domestic flights, ski or snowboard boots, personal helmets, helicopter flight time beyond the confirmed package, gratuities, travel insurance and separately booked spa treatments or specialist activities.

Alternative lodge configurations where available, additional helicopter time, spa treatments, specialist winter activities and private air charter arrangements to Akureyri.

The heli-ski season runs from late winter into early June. Spring brings progressively longer daylight hours, while snow, visibility and wind continue to determine where and when flying is possible.

International flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport. Domestic flights to Akureyri leave from Reykjavik city airport, about 45 minutes from Keflavik by road, or a private charter can fly direct to Akureyri, followed by an approximately two-hour road transfer through northern Iceland. Scheduled return transfers from Akureyri are included.

Routes, flight timing and ski terrain are determined by the guides and aviation team according to current mountain conditions and safety. Guests should bring their own ski or snowboard boots and helmet.

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In Detail

What Defines the Experience

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Two A-Star Helicopters

Two A-Star Helicopters

Two A-Star B3 helicopters operate from pads immediately beside Deplar Farm. Small guide groups keep loading efficient and allow skiers of compatible ability to move through the terrain together.

Thirteen Rooms, One Group

Thirteen Rooms, One Group

King and queen rooms sit alongside lofted arrangements and a large bunk room, giving Deplar unusual flexibility for extended families and groups of friends. Private use means the communal areas can function more like those of a large residence than a shared adventure hotel.

Summit-to-Sea Skiing

Summit-to-Sea Skiing

The mountains of the Troll Peninsula rise directly above northern Iceland’s fjords. When snow and visibility align, runs can begin high on the peninsula and descend for thousands of vertical feet towards the coast.

Grounded Days

Grounded Days

A helicopter sitting on its pad does not leave guests without options. Ski touring, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking offer ways to explore the surrounding country under the guidance of Deplar’s team.

The Northern Coast

The Northern Coast

The fjords bring another side of northern Iceland into reach. Depending on season and conditions, guided outings can include whale watching and sea kayaking, replacing altitude and snow with several hours on the water.

Across Lake Stífluvatn

Across Lake Stífluvatn

When the lake is safely frozen, snowmobiles can cross Stífluvatn and continue into the wider Fljót Valley. The journey reaches parts of the landscape that are otherwise slow to access in winter and gives a grounded day considerably greater range.

The Viking Dinner

The Viking Dinner

One evening can be set aside for Deplar’s Viking Dinner at the long communal table. It is designed as a generous shared meal and works particularly well midway through a buyout, when the party has accumulated a few days of stories of its own.

Gardar’s Kitchen

Gardar’s Kitchen

Executive chef Gardar Gardarsson, named Iceland’s Chef of the Year in 2018, leads the kitchen. Menus can change with the rhythm of the stay, from straightforward post-ski lunches to more elaborate private dinners and celebratory evenings.

Recovery Done Properly

Recovery Done Properly

Repeated ski days demand more than a hot shower. Treatment rooms, flotation tanks, sauna, steam facilities and hot and cold water give guests the facilities to recover properly before heading out again.

The Geothermal Pool

The Geothermal Pool

Deplar’s heated pool begins indoors and continues outside beneath the open sky. It is one of the lodge’s most distinctive spaces, particularly later in spring when daylight can linger over the mountains well into the evening.

A Lodge Made for the Valley

A Lodge Made for the Valley

Dark timber, stone and a turf roof keep the 28,000-square-foot building remarkably restrained from the outside. Inside, broad windows make the landscape a constant presence without requiring the architecture itself to compete for attention.

What to Expect

The Mountain Sets the Programme

The first question each morning is not what the itinerary says, but what the mountain will allow. Guides assess the snowpack, wind and visibility before choosing where to fly. A strong weather window can mean a long day covering several parts of the peninsula, while changing conditions can alter the plan quickly.

The advantage of taking Deplar privately becomes clearer with a large party. Skiers can be grouped by ability and ambition, while guests staying on the ground can have guides and activities arranged independently. Nobody has to compromise simply to keep the group together.

The lodge is substantial enough to make the hours off the mountain part of the reason for coming. There is room to disappear for a treatment or swim, spend an afternoon by the fire, or open a bottle at the bar with whoever came down first. Private use gives those moments an informality that would be difficult to reproduce with other guests in the house.

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The Mountain Sets the Programme
Sample Itinerary

A Private Heli-Ski Lodge Buyout in Iceland Day by Day

This is a sample structure for a five-night whole-lodge buyout at Deplar Farm during the heli-ski season. The order is deliberately loose. Flying, skiing and outdoor activities are adjusted throughout the stay as the weather develops.

DAY 1
DAY 1

Arrive in Akureyri by domestic flight or private charter before continuing by road into the Fljót Valley. At Deplar, meet the guide team, settle into the lodge and complete the equipment and safety preparation for the days ahead. Dinner is served privately that evening.

DAY 2
DAY 2

With a suitable weather window, the helicopters depart from the lodge after breakfast and the guides begin introducing skiers to the peninsula. The first runs establish ability levels and allow the team to organise compatible groups for the rest of the stay. Guests remaining at Deplar can head into the valley or use the wellness facilities.

DAY 3
DAY 3

Heli-skiers follow the strongest snow conditions into a different part of the Troll Peninsula. Elsewhere, a guided coastal outing can put another part of the group on the fjords for whale watching or kayaking if conditions suit. The evening is left open for a relaxed private dinner at Deplar.

DAY 4
DAY 4

Another weather window can open entirely new terrain, with the guides selecting runs according to snow quality and the strength of each ski group. Later in spring, the northern daylight can extend the useful flying hours well beyond those of a conventional ski day. That evening, Deplar’s Viking Dinner takes over the long table.

DAY 5
DAY 5

Keep the final full day open rather than committing it in advance. Good flying conditions can mean another day of heli-skiing, while poor visibility may shift attention to ski touring, snowshoeing, fat biking or a snowmobile journey across the valley. Finish with time to recover at the lodge before the final dinner.

DAY 6
DAY 6

Have breakfast at Deplar before the road journey back to Akureyri. Continue by scheduled domestic flight or private aircraft according to the group’s onward arrangements.

DAY 1
DAY 1

Arrive in Akureyri by domestic flight or private charter before continuing by road into the Fljót Valley. At Deplar, meet the guide team, settle into the lodge and complete the equipment and safety preparation for the days ahead. Dinner is served privately that evening.

DAY 2
DAY 2

With a suitable weather window, the helicopters depart from the lodge after breakfast and the guides begin introducing skiers to the peninsula. The first runs establish ability levels and allow the team to organise compatible groups for the rest of the stay. Guests remaining at Deplar can head into the valley or use the wellness facilities.

DAY 3
DAY 3

Heli-skiers follow the strongest snow conditions into a different part of the Troll Peninsula. Elsewhere, a guided coastal outing can put another part of the group on the fjords for whale watching or kayaking if conditions suit. The evening is left open for a relaxed private dinner at Deplar.

DAY 4
DAY 4

Another weather window can open entirely new terrain, with the guides selecting runs according to snow quality and the strength of each ski group. Later in spring, the northern daylight can extend the useful flying hours well beyond those of a conventional ski day. That evening, Deplar’s Viking Dinner takes over the long table.

DAY 5
DAY 5

Keep the final full day open rather than committing it in advance. Good flying conditions can mean another day of heli-skiing, while poor visibility may shift attention to ski touring, snowshoeing, fat biking or a snowmobile journey across the valley. Finish with time to recover at the lodge before the final dinner.

DAY 6
DAY 6

Have breakfast at Deplar before the road journey back to Akureyri. Continue by scheduled domestic flight or private aircraft according to the group’s onward arrangements.

DAY 1
DAY 1

Arrive in Akureyri by domestic flight or private charter before continuing by road into the Fljót Valley. At Deplar, meet the guide team, settle into the lodge and complete the equipment and safety preparation for the days ahead. Dinner is served privately that evening.

DAY 2
DAY 2

With a suitable weather window, the helicopters depart from the lodge after breakfast and the guides begin introducing skiers to the peninsula. The first runs establish ability levels and allow the team to organise compatible groups for the rest of the stay. Guests remaining at Deplar can head into the valley or use the wellness facilities.

DAY 3
DAY 3

Heli-skiers follow the strongest snow conditions into a different part of the Troll Peninsula. Elsewhere, a guided coastal outing can put another part of the group on the fjords for whale watching or kayaking if conditions suit. The evening is left open for a relaxed private dinner at Deplar.

DAY 4
DAY 4

Another weather window can open entirely new terrain, with the guides selecting runs according to snow quality and the strength of each ski group. Later in spring, the northern daylight can extend the useful flying hours well beyond those of a conventional ski day. That evening, Deplar’s Viking Dinner takes over the long table.

DAY 5
DAY 5

Keep the final full day open rather than committing it in advance. Good flying conditions can mean another day of heli-skiing, while poor visibility may shift attention to ski touring, snowshoeing, fat biking or a snowmobile journey across the valley. Finish with time to recover at the lodge before the final dinner.

DAY 6
DAY 6

Have breakfast at Deplar before the road journey back to Akureyri. Continue by scheduled domestic flight or private aircraft according to the group’s onward arrangements.

DAY 1
DAY 1

Arrive in Akureyri by domestic flight or private charter before continuing by road into the Fljót Valley. At Deplar, meet the guide team, settle into the lodge and complete the equipment and safety preparation for the days ahead. Dinner is served privately that evening.

DAY 2
DAY 2

With a suitable weather window, the helicopters depart from the lodge after breakfast and the guides begin introducing skiers to the peninsula. The first runs establish ability levels and allow the team to organise compatible groups for the rest of the stay. Guests remaining at Deplar can head into the valley or use the wellness facilities.

DAY 3
DAY 3

Heli-skiers follow the strongest snow conditions into a different part of the Troll Peninsula. Elsewhere, a guided coastal outing can put another part of the group on the fjords for whale watching or kayaking if conditions suit. The evening is left open for a relaxed private dinner at Deplar.

DAY 4
DAY 4

Another weather window can open entirely new terrain, with the guides selecting runs according to snow quality and the strength of each ski group. Later in spring, the northern daylight can extend the useful flying hours well beyond those of a conventional ski day. That evening, Deplar’s Viking Dinner takes over the long table.

DAY 5
DAY 5

Keep the final full day open rather than committing it in advance. Good flying conditions can mean another day of heli-skiing, while poor visibility may shift attention to ski touring, snowshoeing, fat biking or a snowmobile journey across the valley. Finish with time to recover at the lodge before the final dinner.

DAY 6
DAY 6

Have breakfast at Deplar before the road journey back to Akureyri. Continue by scheduled domestic flight or private aircraft according to the group’s onward arrangements.

DAY 1
DAY 1

Arrive in Akureyri by domestic flight or private charter before continuing by road into the Fljót Valley. At Deplar, meet the guide team, settle into the lodge and complete the equipment and safety preparation for the days ahead. Dinner is served privately that evening.

DAY 2
DAY 2

With a suitable weather window, the helicopters depart from the lodge after breakfast and the guides begin introducing skiers to the peninsula. The first runs establish ability levels and allow the team to organise compatible groups for the rest of the stay. Guests remaining at Deplar can head into the valley or use the wellness facilities.

DAY 3
DAY 3

Heli-skiers follow the strongest snow conditions into a different part of the Troll Peninsula. Elsewhere, a guided coastal outing can put another part of the group on the fjords for whale watching or kayaking if conditions suit. The evening is left open for a relaxed private dinner at Deplar.

DAY 4
DAY 4

Another weather window can open entirely new terrain, with the guides selecting runs according to snow quality and the strength of each ski group. Later in spring, the northern daylight can extend the useful flying hours well beyond those of a conventional ski day. That evening, Deplar’s Viking Dinner takes over the long table.

DAY 5
DAY 5

Keep the final full day open rather than committing it in advance. Good flying conditions can mean another day of heli-skiing, while poor visibility may shift attention to ski touring, snowshoeing, fat biking or a snowmobile journey across the valley. Finish with time to recover at the lodge before the final dinner.

DAY 6
DAY 6

Have breakfast at Deplar before the road journey back to Akureyri. Continue by scheduled domestic flight or private aircraft according to the group’s onward arrangements.

The Story

From Sheep Farm to Deplar

Deplar Farm is a 13-room lodge in the Fljót Valley of northern Iceland, taken whole for one group of up to 34 guests, with as many as 24 skiing. Two A-Star B3 helicopters fly from the helipads beside the lodge onto the summits of the Troll Peninsula, with descents of up to 1,500 metres that end near the sea. The heli-ski season runs from late February to early June, and from April the long evenings allow late runs.

For those not skiing, the lodge has a geothermal indoor and outdoor pool, a spa with flotation tanks, a gym and yoga room, and a programme of guided winter activities: snowshoeing, fat biking, snowmobiling, whale watching and sea kayaking on the fjords. Meals are cooked by the lodge's chefs, and house drinks are included on a buyout.

Guests fly to Akureyri, by domestic flight from Reykjavík's city airport or by private charter, then drive about two hours to the lodge. Flying is set each morning by the guides and the weather.

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Before You Go

What to Know About What to Know About Iceland

Icelandic is the official language and English is widely spoken. The currency is the Icelandic krona, although card payments are accepted almost everywhere.

Iceland uses GMT year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.

Deplar’s heli-ski season runs from late winter into early June. Earlier dates offer a more wintry atmosphere, while spring progressively extends the available daylight and changes the character of a day on the mountain. In summer, from mid-June, the same buyout turns to salmon fishing, riding and surfing, with the midnight sun around the June solstice, from a separate summer rate.

Iceland is part of the Schengen Area. Entry and visa requirements depend on nationality, passport validity and current Schengen rules, so requirements should be checked before travel.

International flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport. Domestic flights to Akureyri leave from Reykjavik city airport, about 45 minutes from Keflavik by road; private aircraft can also fly direct to Akureyri. From Akureyri, the drive to Deplar Farm takes approximately two hours.

Bring appropriate ski or snowboard outerwear, goggles, gloves, personal boots and a helmet, along with swimwear for the pool and wellness facilities. High-factor sun protection is particularly useful later in the season as daylight increases and snow reflection intensifies exposure.

There is no guarantee of helicopter flying on any particular day. The guide and aviation teams make operational decisions according to current conditions, with alternative activities available when flying is not possible.

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