Day 1

 Pick up in Akureyri the capital of northern Iceland in the afternoon, followed by a 1 hour transfer to Húsavík where we join up with the captain and crew of our Schooner. A safety briefing by the captain is followed by a dinner at the quaint bistro Gamli Baukur and a quiet evening in the picturesque harbor of Húsavík. You can enjoy a nice walk along the quays or to the sea cliffs just north of town or simply let the waves roll you to sleep on board your schooner after a relaxed evening in the mess hall.

Day 2 - 3

A short sail across Skjálfandi bay to our first skiing objective. After an exciting climb and some great turns, we return to our floating mountain hut and set sail for the island of Flatey where we anchor for the night. Exploration and adventure is the name of the game as we methodically make our way around the northern tip of the Hidden Land, skiing the big lines and having a grand old time. The possibilities for exhilarating descents for skiers of all abilities are numerous in this glacier carved mountain paradise. Each morning we make landfall in different coves where the ruins of deserted farms and fishing outposts can bee seen dotting the landscape. It is amazing to imagine that only a hundred years ago the entire region was a bustling, thriving farming and fishing community and that all that remains are a few crumbling walls and the outlines of hand dug ditches and farmers fields.

Day 4

After a big day of skiing we have the option of setting sail to the island of Grímsey where the opportunity to cross the Arctic Circle awaits. Invisible lines in the ground aside, Grímsey is a unique cultural outpost and Iceland's most northerly settlement. With bird life and nature like no other place we also get to sample the local fish and dip our weary feet into Iceland's most northerly swimming pool. 

Day 5

A morning of exploration in Grímsey is followed by a crash course in sailing and ropemanship by our boatsman and captain. Ones the crew is all aboard we heave sails and set course back to Iceland...

On the way we learn as we go, how to sail a two masted schooner, and if the wind is favorable we will experience the great thrill of skimming silently over the Arctic Ocean powered only by the wind in our sails. Arriving in Húsavík in the Afternoon we catch our transport back to Akureyri in time for a last flight to Reykjavík or simply a relaxing evening in town.

Alternative Plan

If conditions do not allow for a crossing to Grimsey island on day 4, we will set sail for the Troll Peninsula and enjoy the evening at anchor in a secluded bay or in one of the small villages that dot the northern tip of this mountain paradise. We would than enjoy another day of ski touring on the Troll Peninsula or the Hidden Land before returning to harbor in the afternoon.