Work hard - Ski up!

It has been some busy weeks at the Exploring Iceland Office – our signature hotel riding tours are nearly fully booked for the summer and guests from all around the world are planning their tailor made private guided and selfdrive tours with our dedicated travel designers.

​The response to our new Hike & Relax Tours has been great – who would not like to hike in small groups with a private guide and relax in super nice hotels and geothermal pools?!

So, we decided to reward ourselves with a day out on the slopes! We simply love being outside in Iceland´s wonderful nature, be on horseback on the trails or on the slopes of Bláfjöll mountains. ​Iceland may not come to your mind as a typical destination for your skiing holiday but be assured that our skiing resorts are little gems. Granted, we can´t claim to be able to compete with the huge resorts of Aspen or the Alps, but we have other attractions! If you ski in Bláfjöll resort, located just outside of Reykjavík, you will have splendid views over craters and volcanoes. In the backdrop you will see the ocean, at least 3 glaciers and the skyline of Reykjavík. In the evening you can ski in flood light underneath the Aurora Borealis…

Our runs may be shorter, but so are the waiting lines for the lift… wait, there are no waiting lines!

If you plan a trip to Iceland between January and April, be it for a guided tour or a self-drive tour, you might want to reserve a day to join us on the slopes! Equipment can be rented on site, and you will find a suitable run for both beginners and experienced ski enthusiasts! Contact us and our travel designers will be happy to assist you. Skiing resorts can be found near Reykjavík, Akureyri, Ísafjörður, Sauðárkrókur, Siglufjörður, Dalvík and Seyðisfjörður.

Text:  Meike Witt Pétursdóttir 
Photos:  Various friends