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Skagafjörður, Norðurland vestra

Deplar Farm

Exclusive Arctic farm on Iceland's Troll Peninsula: heli-skiing in winter, Arctic surfing in summer, northern lights, 13 rooms, and the entire property is yours alone

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The practice is structured, not decorative, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.

Come here for

  • Being told what happens next, instead of planning it
  • Daily practice as the spine of the trip, not an add-on
  • Small groups and solo travellers who dislike crowds
  • Wildlife and landscape first, comfort second

Skip it if

  • You want resort scale, with several restaurants and a crowd to disappear into
  • You want to arrive on a whim — reaching it takes planning
  • You would rather improvise your days than follow a timetable

We’d rather send you somewhere else than send you somewhere that doesn’t suit you.

From the property

Inside Deplar Farm

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01 - Arrive

The place itself

Deplar Farm is an ultra-luxury adventure and wellness retreat on Iceland's remote Troll Peninsula (Tröllaskagi), in the Fljót valley of North Iceland. A converted sheep farm that Eleven Experience transformed into a 13-room destination property operating on an all-inclusive exclusive-use model. The Troll Peninsula, separated from Akureyri by a dramatic highland crossing, is one of Iceland's most intact and unspoilt northern landscapes: deep fjords, glacial valleys, waterfalls, and the Arctic Ocean light that defines the north of the island. Deplar Farm's programming is structured around the seasons and what the Fljót valley provides. In winter (December–April): heli-skiing on the steep powder slopes of the Tröllaskagi mountains, snowmobiling, and the abundant Arctic northern lights of one of Iceland's best-positioned dark-sky locations. In summer (May–September): surfing on the cold-water waves of the Arctic Ocean (the peninsula has Iceland's best surfing), river salmon fishing, hiking, sea kayaking, and horse riding on Icelandic horses. The wellness program. Yoga, ice bath and hot tub practice, massage, and mindfulness in the Arctic landscape. Is designed to complement rather than replace the adventure activities. The farm spa is small and intimate, appropriate for a 13-room property. The kitchen program is a serious farm-to-table operation using Icelandic ingredients: local lamb, Arctic char, skyr, wild herbs, and seasonal northern produce.

02 - Feel

Why it is different

Heli-skiing the Tröllaskagi

Helicopter access to 1,200-metre Arctic powder slopes. The Greenland Sea at the bottom of the line and the Fljót valley farm visible below. The world's most remote and dramatic heli-ski experience.

Arctic surfing

North Atlantic swell arriving at black sand beaches on the Troll Peninsula's north coast. The most extreme cold-water surf context available from a luxury hotel in the world.

Northern lights over the Fljót valley

Iceland's remote north, no other guests, no road lighting. The northern lights above the farm valley in the winter dark sky that the Troll Peninsula provides.

Exclusive Icelandic farm

13 rooms, the whole valley, and the Eleven Experience team. The Deplar model where no other guests have ever been in your dining room.

03 · Live here

How the days go

  1. Mountain pass arrival

    The drive to Deplar Farm crosses a mountain pass above the Troll Peninsula. Glacial views, Arctic light, and the sense that the road is reaching the end of Iceland's accessible places before the valley opens.

  2. Helicopter from the farm

    In winter: the helicopter lifts from the farm and climbs toward the Tröllaskagi summit. At 1,200 metres, the doors open and the ski run begins. The Greenland Sea visible at the bottom.

  3. Arctic surfing dawn

    In summer: 6 AM at the black sand beach, North Atlantic swell arriving in sets, and the Arctic tern colony overhead. The most extreme surf context in Iceland, with a sauna on the beach afterward.

  4. Northern lights from the farm

    No other guests, no road lighting, the Fljót valley open to the north. One of Iceland's better dark sky positions, with the northern lights over the mountain ridge from October through April.

  5. Farm kitchen dinner

    Icelandic lamb from neighbouring farms, Arctic char from the Fljót River, skyr from the region's dairy, and wild herbs from the valley. A dinner that is entirely of this specific and remote place.

04 - Stay

Ways to stay

Exclusive Farm Buyout (all-inclusive)

From ~USD $10,000/night (full property) — confirm at elevenexperience.com

Full property exclusive use. All 13 rooms, all meals, all guided activities, spa, and helicopter (winter). For groups of 8–26.

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05 - Know

Before you go

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Deplar Farm is in the Fljót valley, Skagafjörður, North Iceland. Fly into Akureyri (AEY) from Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RVK, 45-min flight) or Keflavík (KEF, 5-hour drive via Ring Road). From Akureyri: approximately 90-minute drive via the Troll Peninsula coastal road and mountain pass to the Fljót valley. 4WD required. Eleven Experience coordinates all transport logistics for guest groups. Private charter and helicopter arrivals can be arranged.

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Stay for

4-night minimum typical. Confirm with Eleven Experience.

Children

The adventure programming has age and skill requirements. Confirm family suitability for specific activities.

If plans change

See elevenexperience.com for current cancellation terms on full-property bookings.

What does exclusive-use mean at Deplar Farm?

Deplar Farm operates on a full-property exclusive-use model. When you book, you book all 13 rooms and the entire property for your group. There are no other guests. This means private use of the kitchen, the guides, the dining room, and in winter, the helicopter. Groups typically range from 8 to 26 people.

What is heli-skiing on the Troll Peninsula?

The Tröllaskagi mountains above Deplar Farm offer world-class heli-skiing: steep Arctic powder slopes accessed by helicopter, with lines dropping from 1,200-metre peaks toward the Greenland Sea. The mountain terrain is not groomed or lift-served. It is backcountry skiing with certified mountain guides. The combination of Arctic light (winter sun low on the horizon), powder conditions, and the Greenland Sea backdrop is extraordinary.

Is Arctic surfing at Deplar Farm really possible?

Yes. The Troll Peninsula's north-facing coastlines receive North Atlantic swell that produces rideable waves on black sand beaches in an Arctic environment. Iceland has a small but established surf community, and the surfing at Deplar Farm is for experienced surfers rather than beginners. The water is cold (wetsuits and hoods required), the surf is powerful, and the Arctic context is genuinely extreme. Experienced surfers describe it as one of the most remarkable surf experiences in the world.

How do I get to Deplar Farm?

The most direct routing is to fly into Akureyri Airport (AEY), North Iceland's domestic hub (approximately 45-minute flight from Reykjavík, or 5-hour drive via Ring Road). From Akureyri, Deplar Farm is approximately 90 minutes drive via the Troll Peninsula coastal road and mountain pass to the Fljót valley. A 4WD vehicle is required for the final approach. The Eleven Experience team coordinates all logistics and transfers for guest groups.

What is the minimum group size at Deplar Farm?

The exclusive-use model requires booking the full property. Minimum pricing reflects the cost of the entire farm regardless of the number of guests (up to 26). Small groups of 6–10 can book the full property and use fewer than all 13 rooms. Confirm current minimum pricing and group configurations with the Eleven Experience team at elevenexperience.com.

How do I book at Deplar Farm?

Book direct at https://www.elevenexperience.com/deplar-farm/book. MindReach connects ready travellers with Deplar Farm. We do not take room bookings or spa reservations.

How do I contact Deplar Farm?

Phone: +1 970 704 0101. Email: hello@elevenexperience.com. Website: https://www.elevenexperience.com/deplar-farm

Who is Deplar Farm ideal for?

Private group bookings. Family gatherings, corporate retreats, friend groups of 8–26 Heli-skiers seeking one of the world's most extraordinary Arctic powder experiences Surfers wanting the most extreme and beautiful surf context available in any luxury hotel Ultra-luxury travellers who want total privacy in a UNESCO-quality natural landscape North American groups who want to experience Iceland without any other guests

06 · Go

Deplar Farm

Skagafjörður, Norðurland vestra

The practice is structured, not decorative, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.

Season
Winter (December–April) for heli-skiing, powder, and northern lights at peak intensity
Getting there
Deplar Farm is in the Fljót valley, Skagafjörður, North Iceland.
From where you are
Distance appears once we know where you are.
Included
All meals (farm-to-table Icelandic kitchen) · All guided adventure activities (heli-skiing in winter, surfing, hiking, kayaking in summer) · Spa and wellness facility access · All-inclusive: no charge-per-activity within the included program

Deplar Farm

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