Iceland Travel Guide - A Ring Road trip around Iceland

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  • čas přidán 14. 10. 2019
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    Southern Iceland
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    Q: How long did it take?
    A: Around 10 days
    Q: How much did it cost?
    A: You can see a cost breakdown of my trip at 06:32
    Q: Is it easy to find gas stations?
    A: Yes, you'll find one in each major town
    Q: Which month did you go?
    A: I visited at the end of May
    Q: Where did you stay overnight?
    A: Since I was in a campervan. I just went to the closest open campground.
    Q: Where did you shower?
    A: There are shower and toilet facilities in most of the campgrounds.
    Q: Clockwise or counterclockwise?
    A: I prefer counterclockwise. But you can do it either way.
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  • @AllanSu
    @AllanSu  Před 4 lety +417

    Note: The speed limit on gravel roads is 80km/h and not 70km/h as shown in the video. I apologize for the mistake.

    • @PaolaPerez-fs1sv
      @PaolaPerez-fs1sv Před 4 lety +6

      Maybe someone already asked, but what month did you visit? Thank you! Great guide by the way!

    • @cath0dictube
      @cath0dictube Před 4 lety +2

      thank you!

    • @philipmeisterl
      @philipmeisterl Před 4 lety

      Allan Su me sweating in german

    • @Vibgyorindustrialenterprises
      @Vibgyorindustrialenterprises Před 4 lety +1

      Hi i will be visiting iceland from 22 may to 2nd june .i need ur help regarding my travel plan
      Pls share ur email id

    • @yuyo9122
      @yuyo9122 Před 4 lety

      How many miles total road trip was it?

  • @jasonle9830
    @jasonle9830 Před 4 lety +1090

    This is probably one of the best Iceland guide on you tube.

    • @katjasilanto3298
      @katjasilanto3298 Před 4 lety +3

      So true!

    • @andyngeow
      @andyngeow Před 4 lety +4

      Agreed

    • @matthewsnyder9296
      @matthewsnyder9296 Před 4 lety +10

      Agreed. I did the ring road in 2018 and wish this had been available then. My trip was very similar to his, with the exception of the westfjords. Definitely recommend every stop in this video.

    • @rooseveltdumornay4954
      @rooseveltdumornay4954 Před 4 lety +6

      I agree. It's probably one of the best ever made.

    • @hrishikesh12341
      @hrishikesh12341 Před 4 lety

      By far.

  • @allieinsa85
    @allieinsa85 Před 4 lety +716

    Icelander here. Thank you for mentioning the prohibited things such as off-roading since it is a big problem here. We have a unique country, but every time someone drives of the beaten path it reduces the value of our experience while traveling; tourist or native.
    Again, thank you.
    Fantastic video and I will be sharing this on FB with Icelandic travel groups. This is a must see!

    • @AllanSu
      @AllanSu  Před 4 lety +49

      Thank you! One of my aims for this video was to promote the importance of protecting Iceland's fragile nature. I'm glad it shone through.

    • @CorgiButter69
      @CorgiButter69 Před 4 lety +2

      Alli Einsa we are visiting in October 2020. Any more tips for visitors? Would love to hear more from the locals!

    • @MG-dv6wg
      @MG-dv6wg Před 4 lety +2

      The West is sorry for making this country famous :(

    • @TheSofa7910
      @TheSofa7910 Před 4 lety +3

      Icelander approves,this video will be my guideline when i travel to Iceland

    • @desi579
      @desi579 Před 4 lety +3

      @@AllanSu guys.... one important question about your trip...
      WHERE WILL YOU POOP AND SHOWER IN YOUR 10 DAY TRIP AROUND ICELAND??? ☹

  • @christianamerican7875
    @christianamerican7875 Před měsícem +2

    I loved the way you narrated the entire experience with your calming voice, and the beautiful background music perfectly matched the surreal views and landscapes.

  • @TuckerStoller
    @TuckerStoller Před 5 měsíci +3

    I absolutely LOVED everything about this video - the footage, the production, the narration and most importantly the information. I learned so much. Thanks, Allan and congratulations on a job well done!!!

  • @alexcoreablecoreable
    @alexcoreablecoreable Před 4 lety +207

    Calming and very informative, just the right speed and tone and no obnoxious EDM Lofi music. This is exactly the kind of travel video i want to see

  • @magnusorfririksson8475
    @magnusorfririksson8475 Před 4 lety +335

    I'm Icelandic and I've travelled a lot around my country, but you actually showed me places that I've not even heard about. Thanks :)

    • @Daoro123
      @Daoro123 Před 4 lety +4

      Hey!!! Im looking to go to your beautiful country with my girlfriend on November 2021. Can you recomend some tourist agencies to help us plan a 12 days tour?
      We are usually solo travellers, but to be honest, I wouldnt be comfortable driving on Iceland during those months. Thanks

    • @pjguer-coe3071
      @pjguer-coe3071 Před 3 lety +1

      incredible, iceland is so big, imagine you are chinese *¤*

    • @gomojo1024
      @gomojo1024 Před 3 lety

      Awesome!!

    • @jiewenchan7843
      @jiewenchan7843 Před 3 lety

      Is it true In the olden day you can share wives?

    • @magnusorfririksson8475
      @magnusorfririksson8475 Před 3 lety +2

      @@jiewenchan7843 No. WTF gave you that idea?

  • @GuyVoets
    @GuyVoets Před 4 lety +162

    This is a piece of art, a video made with deep respect for life and nature. Amazing images. Sincere compliments, please don't stop sharing your travel experiences.

  • @JapanNights
    @JapanNights Před 3 lety +105

    This is genuinely the most well produced, most incredibly shot, and most professionally narrated travel vlog / guide I have ever seen in my life. Well done, Allan! I hope more is coming!

  • @sobalover
    @sobalover Před 4 lety +304

    Damnn, a 30 minute documentary / extensive travel guide. Thank you for the high quality content!

  • @andreacorinaldesi581
    @andreacorinaldesi581 Před 4 lety +336

    I'm so impressed by the quality of the video. It must have been a huge work to film, edit and post-process the entire trip. Not to mention the incredible extensive travel guide with detailed information. You should definitively be sponsored for your effort. Please keep posting such astonishing contents, they really are a joy for the sight!

    • @rooseveltdumornay4954
      @rooseveltdumornay4954 Před 4 lety +11

      It's one of the best travel videos I've ever seen. As good as anything Rick Stevens or Samantha Brown from the Travel Channel has ever done 💕 I enjoy it

    • @alysha2mcp
      @alysha2mcp Před 3 lety +3

      Could not agree more

    • @Makipichi
      @Makipichi Před 3 lety +1

      Dor sure!! He is awesome doing this. I am very impress with his work...and the Oscar is for....

    • @ceresgraca9914
      @ceresgraca9914 Před 2 lety

    • @ivi122
      @ivi122 Před 2 lety

      I agree

  • @hsb401
    @hsb401 Před 3 lety +27

    30 minutes and i have the most complete guide to Iceland travel information. Amazing explanation. Keep up the good work.

    • @AllanSu
      @AllanSu  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @eulipionbell2412
    @eulipionbell2412 Před 3 lety +9

    I was stationed at a remote, NATO/ USAF radar site at Hofn, on the southeastern tip of Iceland in the late 70's. It changed my life...good to see this.

  • @Finnurkg
    @Finnurkg Před 4 lety +178

    I live in Iceland and I can vouch for the info in this video. I would like to add two important things... Everyone drinks the tap water in Iceland. :) Alcohol is sold in ÁTVR stores and bars, the "beer" sold in grocery stores is non-alcoholic.

    • @popopo1976
      @popopo1976 Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks

    • @Shanask487
      @Shanask487 Před 4 lety +2

      Wow it sounds like a Nordic Iran

    • @SergeRibalchenko
      @SergeRibalchenko Před 4 lety

      @@riproar11 1. catch regular icelandic dog 2. apply heat to it 3. profit!

    • @MrJineeshkp
      @MrJineeshkp Před 4 lety

      Hello sir can I have your email id please

    • @korakcrystall1308
      @korakcrystall1308 Před 4 lety +2

      Can I have your e-mail id?
      Mine is korakd.15@mail.com
      I am planning to go Iceland in October 2021 so I need guidance.

  • @SuperBlueLime
    @SuperBlueLime Před 3 lety +12

    1. 50 km Golden circle:
    - Thingvellir National park (stroll)
    - Kerid Crater (lake)
    - Geyser (erupting every 5-10 min)
    - Gullfoss (waterfall)
    Hrunalaung hot spring (might be dried*)
    - Fridheimer (tomato farm? food? meh)
    2. Seljalandsfoss
    - iconic waterfall 60 m , can walk behind
    - Gljufrabui cave
    3. Seljavallalaug Pool (famous pool)
    4. Skogafass (waterfall)
    5. Solheimasandur Plane Wreck (crashed plan) - 30 min walk
    6. Reynisfjara black sand beach and colons
    7. Dyrholaey - lighhouse and fantastic view
    8. Fjadrargljufur - beautiful cayon (might be closed)
    9. Svinafellsjokull - glaciar
    10. Fjallsarlon - another glaciar (boat tour?)
    11. Diamond beach - beach with ice pieces
    12. Vestrahorn - mountains and reflective shores, costs fees
    13. Seydisfjordur - small colorful city (Nordic restaurant)
    14. Gufu small waterfall
    15. Hengifoss - 30-40 min hike to reach waterfall (striped with red)
    -> waterfall circle hike at Laugarfell (2-3h)
    16. Dettifoss - most powerful waterfull in Europe
    17. Mycatn:
    - Hverir geothermal area (bad smell)
    - Krafla Viti Crater (colorful lake)
    - Hverfjall - 2000 yo crater (1 km diameter)
    - Grjotagja cave (lava cave - not allowed to enter)
    18. Godafoss - waterfall of Gods
    19. Grafarkirkja - Grafa church (tiny church)
    20. Hvitserkur - volcanic gorge
    21. Westfjords:
    - Horgshildarlaug (hot pool)
    - Valagil hike (4km hike)
    - Dynjandi waterfall
    - Gardar A64 - ship
    - Raudasandur beach - orange red beach
    22. Kirkjufell - church mountain
    23. Ingjaldsholskirkja - small red and white church
    24. Svortulost Lighthouse
    25. Gatklettur rock arch
    26. Budakirkja (Buddha church)
    27. Reykjavik

  • @1polonium210
    @1polonium210 Před 4 lety +24

    My wife and I were in Iceland 16 days last year (Sept - Oct, 2019). We were in Reykjavik seven days and drove to areas east and west of the city the other nine. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the trip, and I look forward to returning in a few years to travel the entire Ring Road. I would like to schedule up to four weeks for that trip, just to hang out/explore for several days at places along the road. I have been to a great many countries, and Iceland ranks very near the top of my list of places I have visited.

  • @marcusng8047
    @marcusng8047 Před 3 lety +5

    This is by far the best (most detail) Iceland ring road trip guide!

  • @Alastair6
    @Alastair6 Před 4 lety +31

    That was one of the best, if not THE best, video on Iceland I've ever seen! You are an outstanding videographer. Thank you for making this.

  • @amarjitsingh5201
    @amarjitsingh5201 Před rokem +14

    Thank you for this video! We followed this itinerary for our 10 day trip including visiting the westjordes. It was an amazing experience especially with our 7 year old.
    I am reminiscing the joyful moments of our trip after watching this again ❤️

  • @SharnavBanik
    @SharnavBanik Před 3 lety +44

    I first watched your Japan travel guide and now this. You're hands down one of the best travel vloggers on youtube. You deserve more exposure and definitely hell of a lot more subscribers. This video reminded me of my time in Iceland which was nothing short of magical. Respect and much love from Canada.

  • @timothylinn
    @timothylinn Před 4 lety +61

    This may be the best travel guide I've ever seen on CZcams, Allan. It is certainly the best one I've seen on Iceland. Thanks for the work you put into creating this. I hope there are more of these to come. I'm going to start working my way through your other vids. [subscribed]

    • @AllanSu
      @AllanSu  Před 4 lety

      Timothy Linn thank you Timothy! Glad to have you onboard

  • @prapurnasharma5147
    @prapurnasharma5147 Před 4 lety +60

    Would say this is one of the most informative, engaging and inspirational travel vlog I have seen. Truly loved it and can't wait to plan a trip to experience this. Thanks Allan Su!

  • @beardedbahamian
    @beardedbahamian Před 11 měsíci +5

    I’m going to Iceland in 48 hours and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve rewatched this video over the months leading up to the trip. I appreciate that he shows great respect for the country. The video doesn’t feel like a gimmicky “tourism ad” or “self-centered vlogging”. He speaks and shows more about the country than he does about himself. The video, photography, audio and production is top notch. Sometimes I just play the video in the background while doing tasks. It’s oddly comforting and relaxing.

    • @sarahsarah4337
      @sarahsarah4337 Před 6 měsíci

      I hope you had a great time at Iceland.. Is it far away to go from one place to another.. is it long drive? How many hotels dhould we go to if we want to go to the same places he wentvto.. I’m so confused.. I hope it is easy because we are planning on to go next june for not more than 8 days.

    • @beardedbahamian
      @beardedbahamian Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@sarahsarah4337
      It depends.
      Planning your trip should start with what you intend to do and when you intend to visit. Winter is different from summer and spring. In winter many parts of the Ring Road are closed and certain activities are not available. Naturally summer is the busiest and costliest time of the year and you have access to most of the amenities and locations. After winter, everything is bathed in a brown hue as most of the vegetation has died. It’s still beautiful in its own right but it’s not the lush greenery you may be hoping to see.
      If you intend to play tourist; then the Diamond Circle and staying near Reykjavik would suit you. It’s a one day tour and there are things to keep you entertained near the city. Personally, I feel you need to leave the city and the Diamond Circle to see the real Iceland.
      If you intend to be more adventurous; then The Ring Road as a road trip is one option. This usually takes 7-15 days depending on the sites and stops. You can opt to do it through a Tour Company, or on your own like I did.
      - TOUR COMPANY PROS: Planning a Ring Road trip is much much easier - you pay and they handle the rest. Traveling with a group can have its benefits, especially if you’re traveling alone. You make friends along the way.
      - TOUR COMPANY CONS: You pay extra for upgrades like having your own room and private bath as a lot of the accommodations they select may be shared with other guests on the trip. They select the sites and locations, so they may skip a specific spot you really wanted to visit. You’re herded like sheep everywhere and you lose your autonomy to do as you please when you visit certain sites. When it’s time to get back on the bus, it’s time to get back on the bus. You’re constantly traveling to every location with a group of people. However, there’s always a group of people at every popular site, but if you arrive early you can skip the crowds, but that isn’t something you can do when you’re a part of a tour group.
      - MAKING YOUR OWN PLANS PROS: Freedom to select exactly what you’d like to do, go where you want to go and stay as long as you like. You can avoid being herded in a crowd everywhere you go. You can book your own private accommodations. You can arrive to popular sites before the crowds and enjoy the scenery. You can travel with friends/family/solo, rather than random people you are not familiar with.
      - MAKING YOUR OWN PLANS CONS: It’s more of a hassle planning everything yourself, especially if it’s your first visit. I spent 2 months watching every video I could find to plan my trip, so I felt confident making my own plans. Not everyone will feel this way. It’s also going to cost the same as a tour or slightly more. So you may consider booking a tour for a similar price and not deal with the hassle. Since you’re traversing the country on your own, you have to be more vigilant. Learn the rules of the road, navigate on your own, avoid taking the wrong turns and adapting to driving on and in different terrains and weather. This means you need to know what to pack, and what car to rent. When in doubt opt for an SUV that can handle all terrain. It is the costliest option however. I rented a standard sedan and planned my trip to avoid any F-Roads. Taking all of this and much more into consideration can be a bit daunting if it’s your first time, but that’s why it’s adventurous and I was up for the challenge. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip and had no major hiccups.
      If you choose to be a local during your stay, then you can spent your trip staying in one of the towns outside of Reykjavik. This is probably the cheapest option. The most you’ll spend is on accommodation and getting to and from the airport. You can visit the sites near the town or choose to venture out a little. The further you venture out, the more it’ll cost you, because you’ll likely have to rent a car or book a tour for this.
      To answer your questions directly: Some places are close to each other and some are far. It really just depends on what you plan to see and whether you intend to do the entire Ring Road or just a part of the island. Naturally, places in the city are much closer. Sites in the Diamond Circle are closer, as it’s a smaller area of the island (30mins - 1.5hrs apart). Places on the Ring Road can be 30mins to 3 or 4 hours apart. It all depends.
      What you plan to see will determine whether you stay. I basically spent the entire day sightseeing and checked into my hotel at the end of each day. Each site I drove to throughout the day brought me closer to my hotel. So I basically booked a different accommodation for each day. That’s a tight schedule but it worked for me. Others may choose to take things at a slower paced and spend a day or two at their accommodations. This will of course extend your time and increase your costs… Be prepared to do a lot of driving if you intend to do the Ring Road. Easiest way to estimate your driving times in advance is to pull up the locations on Google Maps and add the total driving times between each stop. I then factored in 1-2 hrs for sightseeing at each site and that’s how I planned and calculated the time I needed for my entire Ring Road trip in advance.

  • @user-vc4zv1qg1v
    @user-vc4zv1qg1v Před rokem +2

    The best Iceland guide on youtube

  • @NickWisniske
    @NickWisniske Před 4 lety +9

    This is EASILY the best travel video dealing with Iceland that I have ever seen. Your footage is amazing and everything that you discuss is spot on. It's obvious that a lot of time and effort went into this project. I especially love that you opt for video footage so much where so many other travel bloggers just point the camera at themselves. This is a truly impressive piece of work!

  • @parmeda5604
    @parmeda5604 Před 4 lety +42

    We saw this in school! And we had to take notes what important stuff u were talking about

  • @pennychurchward1481
    @pennychurchward1481 Před 4 lety +6

    Spent 5 days in Iceland. Amazing. My husband and I had amazing experiences ......would definitely return. Peaceful and rejuvenating.
    Thanks Oscar for showing us around. Very different from Australia

  • @007jett
    @007jett Před rokem +7

    Hi Allan, after just booking our first Icelandic trip from the UK I then went on CZcams and found your video not only did I find it so informative but the music your commentary, information the tone in your voice and the passion for photography just brought this video to life, I actually felt I was taking that journey with you and your partner thank you and I will watch this over and over again and if your other videos which I’ve not seen yet but if their anything like this video we’ll all I can say is your insight is inspiring.
    Keith 5***** 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @badcoconut4529
    @badcoconut4529 Před 4 lety +40

    wow, your video has quality like Expedia or lonely planet but with more useful information.

    • @AllanSu
      @AllanSu  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you! Hope you found it helpful

  • @jjkarwowski
    @jjkarwowski Před 4 lety +27

    What a great travel guide Allan! I visited Iceland back in 2016 and I practically took the same path you did along the Ring Road. The East Coast is totally underrated and the Westfjords is a must see. Thank you for bringing back those memories and in a soothing and calm way because that's exactly how I felt when I was there too.

  • @Robin-sc1lf
    @Robin-sc1lf Před rokem +1

    I just got back from Iceland yesterday and definitely fell in love with the country. When you are on the coat, anywhere you point your camera is a postcard picture. It looks like you went in the summer. It is supposed to be spring now, but they are experiencing a lot of wintery weather and we nearly missed out on the south coast as the road to Vik being closed due to snow storms in the night. Luckily they opened it again at 2 pm, so was worth waiting extra time at Skogafoss and Kvernufoss falls until the passage reopened. I'd like to return in the summer, just to see how the landscape colours change in the new season. Watching this made me feel a little home sick for Iceland and it isn't even my home. Great video

  • @RicaSiggi
    @RicaSiggi Před 4 lety +19

    Iceland is one of the most amazing country I've ever visited in my life

  • @cojophoto
    @cojophoto Před 4 lety +13

    This is the best Iceland Travel guide i've watched! Ive watched plenty and been to Iceland twice now, and this is a perfect guide!

  • @FabioAlmeida-wo5tf
    @FabioAlmeida-wo5tf Před 3 lety +8

    This video has tremendous photography and soundtrack, your skills capturing and editing it is delectation to our eyes and ears. It can also be set in the satisfying videos category as it truly calm down us as the same time amuse us! well done for such achievement, it is an art!

  • @higorbotelho3483
    @higorbotelho3483 Před 4 lety +10

    This is absolutely the best travel video i've ever seen! Extremely informative and with a very high quality! Love how you pace it slowly and really shows the beauty of the places. I'm super inspired to go for Iceland now and in a single video I learned basically everything I'll be doing there. Thanks a lot for making this!

  • @kyle4094
    @kyle4094 Před 4 lety +6

    I almost never leave comments and I don't really subscribe to channels, but this was absolutely superb. It was extremely educational, beautiful, and a complete pleasure to watch and your music choices couldn't have been better, especially for a video like this for a place like Iceland. Please please please keep producing these kinds of videos for the places you explore. Thank you so much.

    • @AllanSu
      @AllanSu  Před 4 lety +1

      oh ya know thank you for the comment! I intend to do so

  • @pritikalpande9479
    @pritikalpande9479 Před 3 lety +5

    This video is a hidden gem! So soothing, wonderful and informative. Sowing the map and taking through the places one by one made the experience complete!

  • @alexwilson7235
    @alexwilson7235 Před 2 lety

    This is the best video on CZcams talking about Iceland

  • @mickeho
    @mickeho Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Allan. I was there more than 2 years ago before pandemic. Truly enjoyed myself and was lucky to see the Northern Lights. One of the scenic countries that I have ever seen with plenty of waterfalls. I went inside on conducted ice cave and you know what - I tripped and fell twice inside the cave. Can’t help it because I was about 75 years.

  • @beblair2296
    @beblair2296 Před 4 lety +17

    This has to be one of the best videos I have watched and you had extremely beautiful shots I’m leaving in 2020 for Iceland and this is a good start for me!!

  • @chrlmlln9018
    @chrlmlln9018 Před 4 lety +6

    Dear, sir, Allan Su! A very warm and big THANK to you for this amazingly well produced Iceland video presentation! I am so glad to see how much you have enjoyed your voyage to this special country in North hemisphere! Wishing you all the blessings and good things always for both you, sir and for your loved ones and whole family! /Best Regards from Sweden!

  • @raphaelpeters1145
    @raphaelpeters1145 Před 4 lety +2

    This is perhaps the most detailed and educative travel guide I have seen.

  • @djlabate6706
    @djlabate6706 Před 4 lety +6

    Unbelievable video. I felt compelled to let you and everyone know how truly spectacular this video is. Brought back such great memories from our past trips and new discoveries for the next time we are in Iceland. Thank you for taking the time and effort to create it.

  • @michaelaboivin2935
    @michaelaboivin2935 Před 4 lety +17

    This video is amazing! I think it’s the best travel video I’ve seen

  • @rob442
    @rob442 Před 4 lety +11

    I did the Ring Road this last July 2019 with my 15 year old daughter. It was a little hurried of an itinerary for us due to time restraints, but we managed in 6 days and spent the final 2 days in Reykavik (8 days in the country total). When I go back, I'll either make sure that I have a full 10-12 days (or more if I do the entire Ring Road again) or ... stay in one region and explore all that it has to offer.
    This video is very well done. I think that you covered all the important items for people who are planning a trip there. I did a lot of research prior to my own trip, and I was wondering how I missed this video, but I see that you recently put it out - so there's my explanation :) Good job! Safe travels to you.

    • @andyngeow
      @andyngeow Před 4 lety

      Yup, 8 days definately not enough. My last visit was November 2017, 8 days for ring road + Reykjavik & Grundarfjörður, end up everyday driving in the dark night without scenery (sunset at 4:30pm)

    • @pky0ass
      @pky0ass Před 4 lety +1

      Rob holy smokes 6 days! I thought my 10 days was rushed

    • @rob442
      @rob442 Před 4 lety

      @@pky0ass - yes for sure. I had limited time but it ended up working out alright. It was basically and epic road trip and on each daily leg we made sure that we stopped at as many sites as possible before getting to our accommodations each evening. I'd probably stay in the SE region next time I go and just venture out from an Air B&B daily (used as a home base) ... and do a different nearby adventure each day (next time)...

  • @FreedomofSpeech865
    @FreedomofSpeech865 Před 4 lety +2

    Such awesome memories in 2018. I went with my two daughters and we spent less than he mentioned for three people. Airbnb was beautiful! Right in the city. We cooked almost all of our meals to save money bringing some groceries with us from the US.

  • @ChloeRoseHarrison
    @ChloeRoseHarrison Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you so much for all the time you must have put into this. I recently went to Iceland myself, and used your video to help plan the whole trip, it was immensely helpful. The trip was so incredible I am now back watching your video again just to enjoy the country all over again... I already miss it!

  • @chrisshort4121
    @chrisshort4121 Před 4 lety +7

    haha dude I've just started planning the ring road and this pops up! blown away by the production quality on this, thank you! and also in awe at how beautiful this island looks

    • @AllanSu
      @AllanSu  Před 4 lety

      That CZcams
      algorithm strikes again. Good luck on the planning

  • @joep0rter
    @joep0rter Před 4 lety +4

    One of the best and most comprehensive Iceland videos I've seen, thank you for the time and effort.

  • @cezaraberezovschi2585
    @cezaraberezovschi2585 Před rokem +2

    Definitely the best tour guide for Iceland and the most beautiful and scenic shots of Iceland I've seen so far! Congratulations, Allan! 👏👏 You are an inspiration to me! ❤

  • @marthastack2291
    @marthastack2291 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for producing and making public such an informative travel video documenting your 10 day trip. Photos are beautiful and your commentary much appreciated.

  • @lei_funtrips
    @lei_funtrips Před 4 lety +5

    The voice, the background music and the scenery in Iceland, all matched so well. Definitely will follow your step and take your advice. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @dsstudios3524
    @dsstudios3524 Před 4 lety +5

    Absolutely fantastic video! My family is planning a trip to Iceland and this has been the best travel guide yet- Incredibly helpful. Thanks so much!

  • @johnjohnson-yl4kd
    @johnjohnson-yl4kd Před 3 lety

    I love it that people come here and find our country interesting. keep coming back

  • @estelledeblois6625
    @estelledeblois6625 Před rokem

    This is by far the best video I’ve found about traveling to Iceland. So informative and well produced. Will be checking out more of your travel guides!

  • @katjasilanto3298
    @katjasilanto3298 Před 4 lety +3

    I have been visiting Iceland since 2014, once or twice every year. This year I have been lucky and I have made two trips to Iceland. I love Iceland: unique nature, landscape, friendly people, cute animals. This video is fantastic, just amazing. So beautiful and also informative. It was wonderful to see all the familiar places. Thank you!

  • @dejankolevski1985
    @dejankolevski1985 Před 3 lety +4

    Arguably one of the best videos I have ever seen on a travel guide. I truly enjoyed the informative session. I have been meaning to go to Iceland for quite sometime now and this video answered all my questions. Well done.

  • @davidunoi7099
    @davidunoi7099 Před 3 lety

    Best Icelandic Travel video ive seen on any social media platform. The shots, minimal, thoughtful narration and soundtrack of choice really brings out the etherealness of that beautiful land. Thankyou and subbed.

  • @sandykl
    @sandykl Před 3 lety

    Wow, this video was so comforting... CZcams needs more of that. I felt like I was there enjoying the peace. Also your presentation of it was so friendly and welcoming. Thank you!

  • @ceevheev6157
    @ceevheev6157 Před 4 lety +14

    I love how you presented this video. There are other travelers who exert too much energy into their videos and ruins the experience because of their burst of loudness and fast paced video clips. I actually prefer more meditative presentation of travel videos like this. It really captures the point of this video and i like how majority of clips and videos were of the place and and not you because it was about the land and the travels. Good job and hope many more to come.

  • @rooseveltdumornay4954
    @rooseveltdumornay4954 Před 4 lety +7

    I love the cinematography. That was breathtaking. I love that random shower in the middle of nowhere. I didn't expect to see that. It was so random. I love how the sink next to it didn't work. So hilarious 😎
    Dude. I love how you were able to capture the heart of such a beautiful country. I knew absolutely nothing about Iceland prior to this video. And now I'm considering scheduling a future backpacking trip to this magnificent country or possibly doing a study abroad in the future.
    Oh my gosh. It's so quient and lovely. The landscape is absolutely beautiful 😊

    • @SivaSankar-cj1lv
      @SivaSankar-cj1lv Před 4 lety

      Long live Alan sue for this wonderful Iceland video. Your voice at the back is equal to the tranquil atmosphere. Great effort my hugs!

  • @debbieselby1601
    @debbieselby1601 Před 2 lety

    I am off to Iceland next year and have already watched several travel videos of Iceland. I think your video is the best I have seen so far. Just the right pace, and the scenery is captured so well.

  • @user-vj7zp5hr5v
    @user-vj7zp5hr5v Před 4 měsíci

    Absolutely amazing video Allan. You have obviously put a lot time in creating it with the aerials, music, maps, route plan etc. By far the best video I have seen on Iceland. In fact I have changed my route plan based on what I saw here. I am very grateful for you effort in sharing it with the world. I would love to see your other videos. Best wishes and regards Allan!

  • @wakdon07
    @wakdon07 Před 4 lety +4

    I am planning for a road trip counter clockwise by referring to some articles. Watching your video just adds up everything with visuals! Thank you Allan

  • @MattandRachelTravel
    @MattandRachelTravel Před 2 lety +6

    We booked a trip to Iceland for September of this year! Definitely will be adding a few of these spots to our itinerary. Thank you for making such a beautiful video and sharing so much knowledge!

  • @amaliabeysekera9030
    @amaliabeysekera9030 Před 2 lety

    One of the best travel videos I have watched on CZcams. Thank you for all the great tips and details. They are so useful.

  • @centuryfrog
    @centuryfrog Před rokem

    this feels like a guided meditation

  • @yippie6862
    @yippie6862 Před 4 lety +3

    Wow, this is one of the best videos I've seen of Iceland. You did a really good job.

  • @fhee_3447
    @fhee_3447 Před 3 lety +4

    I just found this video. I have to say, this was the best and informative travel guide so far. All the footage was stunning. And great narrative. One of my travel bucket list is Norway. Hope you’ll be there.

  • @wymanchang7495
    @wymanchang7495 Před rokem +1

    This magnificent country has always been on the top of my travel list, but after watching your video, I'm more excited than ever. What a beautiful mini film and thorough guide - great job!! Can't wait to watch your other videos.

  • @rahulagg143
    @rahulagg143 Před rokem

    One of the most detailed and informative videos for Iceland I have found on CZcams. Many thanks for your fantastic work!!

  • @jaydenlui5776
    @jaydenlui5776 Před 4 lety +3

    This is the first complete Iceland Guide in youtube which I've seen so far, love the way how you map out the location in the map, it saves lots of my research time in planning my next Iceland trip! Thank you for the great work!

    • @AllanSu
      @AllanSu  Před 4 lety

      Thank you Jayden! Glad it helped

  • @Whitehouse7814
    @Whitehouse7814 Před 2 lety

    Best Travel video ever. The music, cinematography, narration are just spot on. So soothing . This is a therapy !

  • @tomfrigoli2145
    @tomfrigoli2145 Před 2 lety +1

    Iceland holds such a special place in my heart. I am thrilled to have found your channel! This is the best Icelandic video I’ve seen! Excellent work, fantastic insights - thanks for taking us along with you on your journeys! One of the best accounts I’ve seen

  • @michaelfairchild1417
    @michaelfairchild1417 Před 2 lety +3

    Having lived there for several years, I’m quite familiar with these amazing sights.
    This is quite possibly the best travel video I’ve seen, of this incredible place, extremely well done. Thank you for sharing

  • @flashqbephotography2828
    @flashqbephotography2828 Před 3 lety +3

    There was so much included here that was not in other guides that I added to my upcoming trip intenerary! Thanks so much for the great guide!

  • @indigochild6079
    @indigochild6079 Před 3 lety

    Ring road trip - bucket list

  • @pratapkanojia
    @pratapkanojia Před 3 lety +1

    This is the most beautiful portrayal of this amazing country. Wishlist! I am sure this would be helpful to so many people planning to visit this beauty.

  • @TheKatapulci
    @TheKatapulci Před 4 lety +4

    Fantastic guide, storytelling, and imagery! I really love it and will refer to it while planning my trip to Iceland. Thank you!

    • @AllanSu
      @AllanSu  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! Glad you found it helpful

  • @patrickchristian7353
    @patrickchristian7353 Před 4 lety +5

    just subscribed, this is high quality content and what i'm lookin for. I think many people that will go to iceland definitely have to see this first

    • @AllanSu
      @AllanSu  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for the support!

  • @alysha2mcp
    @alysha2mcp Před 3 lety +1

    This film made me emotional a number of times. Dear Lord, excellent, excellent work. Tears. Amazing. Thank you

  • @SigurdB.
    @SigurdB. Před rokem

    The landscapes are and ecotourism is absolutely captivating, I will refer back to this guide for sites to visit in my upcoming trip. Very comprehensive.

  • @sarahkaye7096
    @sarahkaye7096 Před 2 lety +3

    my family is visiting Iceland in May, and I think we should just copy your exact trip because it seems so well done and planned. thank you so much for this video, it was wonderfully produced and very engaging

  • @AudriannaB-World-Peace
    @AudriannaB-World-Peace Před 3 lety +3

    That was an incredibly beautiful trip you had. It really makes me want to come and visit Beautiful Iceland!

  • @johnbalk5170
    @johnbalk5170 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm going in a couple weeks. Rented a camper van as well. So happy i found this video because it's pretty much exactly everything I wanted to do and see. This is absolutely perfect to plan my days. Wonderful job.

  • @asharani611
    @asharani611 Před 3 lety +1

    This is such a high quality and supremely informative video. Thank you Allan Su for creating and sharing! I will definitely be using this for my trip to Iceland.

  • @Happylai3540
    @Happylai3540 Před 3 lety +5

    I agree it’s most organised with information and giving great tips how to travel. I live in iceland and often check on new videos about iceland but this one really impressed me! Great job wow ))))

  • @th3jollym0leplayz3
    @th3jollym0leplayz3 Před 3 lety +4

    The greatest video I ever see regarding Iceland. I did just subscribe in your channel . I've been planning to go to Iceland with my family . Very nice content . More power to your channel.

  • @dorothealowman9510
    @dorothealowman9510 Před 3 lety

    I thoroughly enjoyed your video. I love the way you present it. You manage to communicate the peace and quiet of the place. Thank you.

  • @luis7783
    @luis7783 Před 2 lety

    I've found so many different points to visit in your trip around the country that I never saw before in other vlogs, that I appreciate your job a lot. Thanks!

  • @ramled0697
    @ramled0697 Před 3 lety +3

    The best travel guide i watched.

  • @johnniwalker778
    @johnniwalker778 Před 3 lety +3

    Subscribed indeed!! What a great work you’ve done, the photography, the music and the narration are superb. I’ll use this an inspiration for my trip but I’ll add 8 more days :) Thank you very much!

  • @allenahale1
    @allenahale1 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations and thank you for such an informative, inspiring, and calming video. You kept it about Iceland and nothing about you - a choice that is so often not taken on CZcams. Best wishes and happy travels.

  • @eCneSSeS
    @eCneSSeS Před 2 lety

    Allan, your video is the reason to fall in love with Iceland. Good job dude!

  • @LordArioh
    @LordArioh Před 4 lety +3

    Me and my team are planning a couple week trip around Iceland, and that was very helpful.

  • @jodmk1
    @jodmk1 Před 4 lety +4

    Amazing.. this is going in my trip folder thanks for the guide!

  • @SMChua-sl2vy
    @SMChua-sl2vy Před 9 měsíci

    Super clear coverage and really admiring all the great scenes in the video! Thanks for sharing, the effort is huge!

  • @jpeltzphotodesign
    @jpeltzphotodesign Před rokem

    Amazing video Allan. I'm planning a trip to Iceland as my retirement/45th birthday celebration. Your video is pure gold.

  • @WillN2Go1
    @WillN2Go1 Před 4 lety +3

    Great video Allan, very practical. The Icelandic tourist board owes you a big thanks. Your budget alone jumped me from 'I'd like to visit Iceland some day...' to 'Spring, low season is only 4-5 months away-- I'd better book a flight!'

  • @mirzahuseinbasic9149
    @mirzahuseinbasic9149 Před 3 lety +3

    Hi Allan! I just want to thank you for this amazing video! It helped guide me through my own solo Ring Road trip. I am just finishing up today, and heading back home with a bunch of awesome memories! Keep up the great work!

    • @ashapanjo
      @ashapanjo Před rokem

      Nadam se da ti je bilo lijepo. Ja planiram Februar 2023. Izgleda kao raj na Zemlji!

    • @mirzahuseinbasic9149
      @mirzahuseinbasic9149 Před rokem

      @@ashapanjo tek sada vidim komentar 😊 Kako je bilo? Jesi vidjela polarnu svjetlost?