Aurora Arktika´s main mission is to allow our guests to play outdoors as much as possible and to share this with other like-minded people from all over the world! We grew up in the Westfjords of Iceland surrounded by mountains and the Atlantic Ocean and quickly found ways to enjoy the elements –summer and winter, sunshine or rain, calm or stormy weather.

Our love for the wild and beautiful lands of the high Arctic and the greater North Atlantic led us to explore further on foot, on skis, by kayak and under sail. We also found that it was much more fun to bring others along with us and help them to enjoy the same thrills and pleasures through exciting but safe adventure holidays.

What sort of business is Aurora Arktika? Yes, we like to run a sustainable operation in every sense of the word possible, but growth and expansion are not key to us. We stay true to our core values of silent travel, protection of the natural environment and respect of the local cultures. We strive not to harm the environment and we seek constant improvement of our operations towards sustainability.

Our expedition sailboat Aurora is the centrepiece of our operation, yet ‘sailing’ is not our primary objective. We will of course enjoy cruising under sail whenever conditions allow but Aurora, primarily serves as our ‘movable backcountry hut’ and provides the best options to access interesting and exciting destinations and enjoy great activities on land and at sea. Onboard Aurora we gain access to some of the world´s most remote and captivating places with expert local guidance for backcountry skiing, kayaking, hiking, photography, wildlife watching or any other activity you may be looking for. After a great day enjoying the outdoors, we’ll return to Aurora and be greeted with gourmet meals from tasty and wholesome local ingredients, warm and comfortable bunks, and friendly conversation.

From March to May we backcountry ski in the beautiful Hornstrandir wilderness area. During June and July we kayak, hike and run wildlife trips in Iceland’s Westfjords as well as expeditions to the remote volcanic island of Jan Mayen. In August and September we are on expeditions in East Greenland.

Come and explore the North Atlantic with Aurora Arktika. Our experience and local knowledge guarantees you safe, fun-filled tours and expeditions in Iceland, Greenland and Jan Mayen.