# Deplar Farm Skagafjörður, Norðurland vestra · Mapped: on the map. It has not cleared the selection standard yet, so read it as coverage, not a recommendation. - Page: https://mindreachgetaways.com/is/troll-peninsula/wellness-retreat/deplar-farm - Book direct: https://www.elevenexperience.com/deplar-farm/book - Their site: https://www.elevenexperience.com/deplar-farm - Find it in Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Deplar%20Farm%2C%20Flj%C3%B3t%20Valley%2C%20Skagafj%C3%B6r%C3%B0ur%2C%20Nor%C3%B0urland%20vestra%2C%20Iceland ## Our read 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 ## The place 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. ## What it is like - 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. ## Ways to stay - Exclusive Farm Buyout (all-inclusive) · From ~USD $10,000/night (full property). Confirm at elevenexperience.com · https://www.elevenexperience.com/deplar-farm/book ## Best seasons - Winter (December–April) for heli-skiing, powder, and northern lights at peak intensity - Summer (June–August) for Arctic surfing, salmon fishing, midnight sun, and Icelandic horse riding - Shoulder (May, September) for hiking, midnight sun extension, and northern lights beginning ## Stay lengths - 4-night minimum for meaningful heli-skiing or adventure programming - 7-night full Troll Peninsula immersion - 10+ night extended Eleven Experience Iceland expedition ## Getting there 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. ## Questions **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 ## How far to trust this Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book. MindReach Getaways does not take the booking. You book with the property.