Viking Heliskiing & Scandic Guides Welcome Brochure

WELCOMETO VIKING HELISKIING

Itisonlyafewdaysuntilyouradventurebegins!We hopeyouarelookingforwardtoit,andwecan’twait tomeetyou.Tomakeyourstayassmoothand enjoyableaspossible,ourwelcomebrochurewill answersomeofthequestionsyoumighthaveand giveyouallthedetailsaboutouroperation.

Jóhann and Björgvin, founders of Viking Heliskiing

BEFOREYOUR ARRIVAL

Pleasemakesureyouhavefilledouttheregistrationformand sentitbacktous.Ifyouhavenotdoneityet,followthislink: https://vikingheliskiing.com/registration/.Linkfortheski touringguests-https://scandicguides.com/registration/. 01

DoweknowyourarrivaltimeatAkureyriAirport?Ifnot,please sendusthesedetails.

IfyouaredrivingdirectlytoSiglufjörður,yourfinaldestinationis SiglóHotel,Snorragata3,580Siglufjörður.Pleasearrivebetween 14:00and17:00ifpossible.Uponarrival,pleasecall+354618 2222sowecanwelcomeyouatthehotel:-) 02

Duringyourstay,wewilluseWhatsApptocommunicate.It wouldbegreatifyouhadthisappinstalledonyourphone beforeyourarrivalsothatwhenwemeet,wecaninviteyouto theWhatsAppchatgroup.Upondeparture,youcaneasilyleave thegroupchat.

WelcometoSiglóHotel.Thereceptionistwillgiveyouakeyto yourroomandtellyoueverythingyouneedtoknowregarding yourstayatthehotel.

AFTERYOUR ARRIVAL

Afterintroductions,theGuestServiceManagerasksyoutoscan aQRcodetoaddyoutotheWhatsAppgroup.Thegroupisfor sharingquickupdatesinthemorningbeforewestartskiingand foryoutoaskanyquestionsduringyourstay.

TheskifittingisdoneonyourarrivaldayatourSkiBarn.Ifyou arriveafter17:30,wewillcompletetheskifittingthefollowing morning.

Thedinnerisat20:00atthehotelrestaurant.Onthefirst evening,theGuestServiceManager,OperationsManageror Guidewilljoinyou.Inthefollowingevenings,youwillbejoined byourguidesandteam.

Safetyandavalanchebriefingsarealwaysdoneonyourfirst dayofskiing. Wehaveasmall“meetandgreet”withtheteamonyourfirst morningintheClubhouse.

The Lounge at Sigló Hotel

“KEYWORDS”

“SkiBarn”isabluehouseacrossthestreetfromthehotel,wherewe storeallourski/snowboardequipmentanddotheskifitting.

“Clubhouse”isourhelicopterbaseandachillplacewithgoodvibes. Ithasabar,abootroom,andaplacetostoreyourskiequipment, safetygearandaccessories.

“Sigló”-shorteningforSiglufjörðurtown.

“Verticalfeet”-isameasurementweusetotrackhowmuchyou skied.Wecountverticalfeetonlyusinghelicoptermeasurements.

“Torgið”-isarestaurantlocatedinayellowhousenexttothehotel. Thisiswherelunchwillbeservedincaseofadowndayorwhile waitingfortheweathertoimprove.

“Takkfyrir”-ThankyouinIcelandic.

Distance between Ski barn, Hotel and Clubhouse

MEETTHETEAM

SARA - Operations Manager

You will most likely meet Sara upon your arrival at Sigló Hotel, together with Lena or Kristín. She will always be around.

LENA & KRISTÍN - Guest Service Managers

Whether it is Lena or Kristín welcoming you at the hotel lobby upon your arrival, they are your main contact during your stay :-)

BJÖRGVIN Founder & Lead Guide JÓHANN Founder & Lead Guide

LUKAS Pilot

MAX Pilot

MAGGI Driver

TOBIAS Pilot HERMANN Pilot

PAVEL

Maintance/Dispatch

LUCIE Clubhouse Manager ESTER Finance ROS Ground Manager

MARTIN Guide Trainee

MARTIN Pilot

SIGLUFJÖRÐUR

SiglufjörðurisIceland’snorthernmosttownand isahistoricfishingtownwhosefameand fortunehavebeenlinkedtotheherringindustry.

Atinyfishingvillagein1900,Siglufjörðursoon becameoneofthelargesttownsinIcelandat thattime. Today,Siglufjörðurisapopularplacetovisit, andawalkaroundisalwaysagoodidea.Here, youcanfindtheHerringMuseum,alocal brewery,anindoorswimmingpool,agym,a pharmacy,agrocerystore,and,ofcourse,Viking Heliskiing.

Siglufjörður town

SIGLÓHOTEL

TheSiglóHoteloffersarelaxingenvironmentwitha classicromanticdesign.Surroundedbymountainsand themarina,eachroomhasafantasticview.Youcan watchlifegobyfromthecosywindowseatinthisquiet littlehaveninnorthIceland.

EachroomhasWi-Fi,TV,asafetybox,awalk-inshower, ahairdryer,bathrobesandslippers,andawritingdesk.

Outsidethehotelisahottubandasauna.Theperfect placetounwindafteradayofagreatskiing.

Enjoy the view! Northern lights above the hotel

CLUBHOUSE

Atyourhangeryouwillfindtheavalanchebackpackanda smallwelcomepresentfromus. Allnon-alcoholicdrinksandrefreshmentsofferedatthe Clubhousearefree,sopleasegrabsomethinganytime. Openyourtapatthebarandsettleyourbillwithcashorby cardonyourcheckoutday. OurVikingshopisalsoattheClubhouse,incaseyouwantto pick-upsomethingtorememberyourtimewithus.

OVERVIEW OFYOURDAYS

HELISKIINGPACKAGES

07:00-07:20-Morningstrechclassintheupstairsmeetingroomat thehotel.

07:00-09:00-Enjoyaheartybreakfasttofuelupfortheday.

08:30- 09:00-Pick-upinfrontofthehotelforaquickdrivetothe Clubhouse.Yourguidewillreviewtheplanfortheday,ensuringyou arewell-preparedandinformed.

09:45-10:15-Usualtimefortake-off,let’sgo!

Lunch-Enjoyyourmealinthemountainswithstunningviewsand greatcompany!

15:00-16:30 -ReturnbacktoClubhouse.Aprésskiawaits.*

20:00-Three-coursedinnerisservedatthehotel.

20:30-Theprogramofthefollowingdayisannouncedduring dinner.

*Pleasekeepinmindthattheschedulecanchangeduetoweatheror othercircumstances.Ifthedailyscheduleshouldchange,wewill alwaysletyouknow.Ifadowndayshouldappear yourGuest Manager,togetherwithyourguide,willmeetyouatthehotellobbyto gooverthedetailsoroptionsfortheday.

OVERVIEW OFYOURDAYS

HELI-ASSISTEDSKITOURINGPACKAGE

07:00-07:20-Morningstrechclassintheupstairsmeetingroomat thehotel.

07:00-09:00-Enjoyaheartybreakfasttofuelupfortheday.

08:30- 09:00-Pick-upinfrontofthehotelforaquickdrivetothe Clubhouse.Yourguidewillreviewtheplanfortheday,ensuringyou arewell-preparedandinformed.

09:45-10:15-Usualtimeforyourfirsthelirun.

Lunch-Enjoyyourmealinthemountainswithstunningviewsand greatcompany!

15:00-16:30 -ReturnbacktoClubhouse.Aprésskiawaits.*

20:00-Three-coursedinnerisservedatthehotel.

20:30-Theprogramofthefollowingdayisannouncedduring dinner.

*Pleasekeepinmindthattheschedulecanchangeduetoweatheror othercircumstances.Ifthedailyscheduleshouldchange,wewill alwaysletyouknow.Ifadowndayshouldappear yourGuest Manager,togetherwithyourguide,willmeetyouatthehotellobbyto gooverthedetailsoroptionsfortheday.

OVERVIEW OFYOURDAYS

SKITOURINGPACKAGES

07:00-07:20-Morningstrechclassintheupstairsmeetingroomat thehotel.

07:00-09:00-Enjoyaheartybreakfasttofuelupfortheday.

08:30- 09:00-Pick-upinfrontofthehotelandgototheSkiBarn. Yourguidewillreviewtheplanfortheday,ensuringyouarewellpreparedandinformed.

09:15-Departuretoyourskitouringlocation.

Lunch-Enjoyyourmealinthemountainswithstunningviewsand greatcompany!

15:00-16:30 -ReturnbacktoClubhouse.Aprésskiawaits.*

20:00-Three-coursedinnerisservedatthehotel.

20:30-Theprogramofthefollowingdayisannouncedduring dinner.

*Pleasekeepinmindthattheschedulecanchangeduetoweatheror othercircumstances.Ifthedailyscheduleshouldchange,wewill alwaysletyouknow.Ifadowndayshouldappear yourGuest Manager,togetherwithyourguide,willmeetyouatthehotellobbyto gooverthedetailsoroptionsfortheday.

FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM

Earnyourrunsfornextseason!

Dependingonhowmanyverticalfeetyouski duringyourstayinSeason2024,anumberof extraverticalswillbeaddedtoyourpackage forSeason2025.Thisway,ifyoureturn,you canskievenmore!

HOWDOESITWORK?

Forevery1.000verticalfeetskied(VF),you earn250VF.

So,ifyouski45.000VFintotal,youearn11.250 VFforthenextseason.

Ifyouarenotabletoskitheverticalfeet includedinyourpackage,thenon-skiedVF andtheextraVFwillbothbeaddedtoyour packageforthenextseason.

WewillupdateyouaboutyourextraVFatthe

endofyourstay.Then,youwillhavetimeuntil July2024todecidewhetheryouwantto returnin2025.

*TheFFPappliesonlytotheClassicHeliskiing Package.

MOREADVENTURES

Evenwhentheweatherisnotworkingin ourfavour-wedoourverybestto makesureyouenjoyeachday.Iceland hassomuchtooffer:whalewatching, horsebackriding,naturebaths,kayaking andmore.

ForestLagoon

HumpbackWhale IcelandicHorse

HORSEBACKRIDING

TherearenohorsesliketheIcelandicones.Explorethe uniquelandscapeintheircompany.

Duration:3hours

Price:190EURperperson

WHALEWATCHING

Thewhalewatchingtakesplaceinthepicturesque landscapeofEyjafjörður,surroundedbythemajestic mountainsoftheTrollpeninsula.

Duration:halfday

Price:ClassicBoatTour-150EURperperson

RIBBoatSpeedTour-210EURperperson

THEBEERBATHS

DiveintoabathfilledwithIcelandicbeerandrefreshyour bodyandmind.

Duration:3hours

Price:SingleBath-165EURperperson

Couple’sBath-115EURperperson

KAYAKING

EnjoykayakingonthecalmwatersofSiglufjörðurwith stunningviews!

Duration:2hours

Price:50EURperperson

SEGULL67BREWERYBEERTASTING&TOUR

Visitthelocalbrewery,tasteourtraditionalIcelandicbeer andlearnmoreaboutbrewinginIceland.

Duration:1,5hours

Price:60EURperperson

GYMORYOGA

Ifyoudecidetostayintown,youcangotothelocal gym,orifmoreguestsareinterested,ayogaclasswillbe available.

Price:Includedinthepackage

FORESTLAGOON

EnjoytherelaxingatmosphereattheForestLagoonwhile immersedinthenaturalhotsprings.

Duration:halfday

Price:105EURperperson(towelincluded)

HERRINGERAMUSEUMTOUR

Thisuniquemuseum,rightinfrontoftheSiglóHotel, specializesinthehistoryofIceland'sherringindustry.

Duration:1-1,5hours

Price:20EURperpersononweekdays

35EURperpersonontheweekends

EXTRA VERTICALS

Didyouskialltheverticalfeet(VF)inyourpackageandstill cravemoreskiing?YoucaneasilybuysomeextraVFandski evenmore! The1.000VFcosts200EURpergroup.Foroneextrarun,you needapproximately2.300VF.

Ifyouare4inthegroup,1.000VFcosts50EURperperson.

Ifyouare3inthegroup,1.000VFcosts66,7EURperperson.

Ifyouare2inthegroup,1.000VFcosts100EURperperson.

*ThisappliesonlytotheClassicHeliskiingPackage.

Check-outfromthehotelisat11AM,sopleasemakesureto checkoutbeforeyoustartyourdayofskiing.Youcanstore yourbelongingsinthehotel’sstorageroomnexttothe receptionorattheClubhouse.

DEPARTUREDAY

Ifyouhaveanyexpensesatthehotel,pleasecoverthem directlyatthereception.

Ifyouliketoshowerafterskiing,youcandosointhehotel’s outsidehousebesidethesauna.Thisisforanextracostof30 EURperperson,whichyoupaydirectlyatthereception. Atowelisprovided.

Ifyouhaveanyextraexpenseswithus(bar,shop,extra verticalfeet,otheradventures),wewillcheckyououtbeforeor afteryoufinishskiing.Youcanpayincashorbycard.

Check-outwillbedoneatthehotelorourofficenexttothe Clubhouse,dependingonyourdeparturedayplan.Wewill alwaysinformyouwithdetailsinthemorning:-)

IfyouflyfromAkureyritoReykjavík,departurefromSiglufjörður isgenerallyaround5PM.

REFUND

Ifyoudon’tmanagetoskiover75%oftheverticalfeet includedinyourpackage,wewillrefundyou30EURfor every1.000non-skiedverticalfeetleft*

TherefundforthePrivatePackagesis3.000EURpergroup foreachdayyoudidnotmanagetoski.

TherefundforunusedhelicopterdropsintheHeli-assisted SkiTouringPackageis150EURperpersonperdrop.

*Youcanalsochoosetocomebacknextseason,transfer yournon-skiedVF,andaddtheextraVFyouearnedaswell.

FUNFACTS

ThetallestpeakinTrollPeninsulaisKerling(1538m).

TheTrollPeninsulaandGoldCoastencompassanextensiveareaof over5,500squarekilometres,offeringavastterrainreadytobeskied.

Bothpeninsulasaremountainous,withseveralpeaksreachingover 1,200mabovesealevelandsomeexceeding1,400m.

Wehavethebestwaterstraightfromthetap,soforgetaboutplastic bottlesandenjoyourfreshandcleanwaterduringyourstay.

WhenwementionpowderinIceland,werefertothefreshsnowfall rangingbetween 30-60cm.Thebasethroughthemonthsisbetween 2to7metersofsnow.

ThehighestmountaininIcelandisthepyramid-shaped Hvannadalshnjúkurstandingatheightof2,109meters.Thispeakisa partofÖræfajökullvolcano.

Wewillmakesureyoudiscoversomegreatrunsinour vastandamazingterrainwhilehavingfunandgood times!