How to Hike the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland

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How to Hike the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland - A Hiking Guide

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Learn everything you need to know to hike the Laugavegur trail in Iceland.
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@iddet8867 Ай бұрын

An old Icelander here. Thank you for this video. On Saturday morning (it's Thirsday now) I will be going to Landmannalaugar to start this trail. Even if I'm a 70 year old Icelander, I have never taken a highland hike like this before. I hope this will get me going more in the future.

@rickhansen9199 Жыл бұрын

Great info here but an update: Reykjavik Excursions no longer offers a "Hiking Pass." It continues to offer daily bus transportation to and from Landmannalagur, Thorsmork and Skogar, but you must purchase separate tickets for each leg of the journey. TREX continues to offer a Hiking Pass option. Each carrier has significantly increased its pricing over the 2020 figures quoted in the video.

@Alex-03 2 ай бұрын

Glad you pointed this out. It seems prices have almost tripled since 2020. On top of this, the ride back is around 10 hours long because you're on a tour bus that makes stops.

@Stephanie-Gillespie 4 жыл бұрын

Such diverse landscape, it looks like an amazing hike. I love the way you layout and present your vlogs too, informative but also captivating.

@AllanSu 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephanie, glad you enjoyed it

@aniamadamag Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, beautiful documentary. So calm. Rewarding. So serene.

@jonathanlopez7672 Жыл бұрын

This video is extremely helpful. I just booked my trip to Iceland to hike this trail and found all the info on setting up my trip with the websites added in this video. Thanks !

@filomenarozgonyi3221 8 күн бұрын

Beautiful and very informative video: loved it! Iceland is very much on my radar and I might even go for a hike there: can hardly wait!

@alisonblencowe25 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting. I'm booked to do this later in the year and it will also be my first proper solo multiday hike so being able to see the terrain and how easy it is to navigate has really helped soothe my nerves.

@alexeymind 3 жыл бұрын

So light, compact, informative, and scenic video! Thanks, Allan. Planning to make Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls + some 1-days hikes at the beginning of September. Already saw, that will have to hitchhike when returning back to Reykjavik. Praying for the same weather you had 🙂

@cl2610 2 жыл бұрын

Did you use the bus system there and back or did hitchhiking work well?

@mckenziemelcher4120 Жыл бұрын

Came across your Japan videos while I was planning a Japan trip over the pandemic and love how relaxing, beautiful, and informative they are. I just got back from walking the nakahechi route of the Kumano Kodo solo and this one is looking amazing for the next trek abroad. Keep up the great work :)

@thaliar2892 2 жыл бұрын

I convinced my dad to come with me to Iceland because of your video. THANK YOUUUUU!

@silasdebruijn6413 3 жыл бұрын

Backpack from HMG, but tent from aliexpress... didnt expect a combination like that. Great vid by the way.

@AllanSu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah what works work

@StudioFish Жыл бұрын

Once again stunning video. I got to hike along with you and enjoy a place I’ve never been. TY!

@sunglanam 3 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring! Amazing shots too I am doing it this summer 2021 🙌🏻 Very helpful to get some heads up. Thanks for the video 👌🏻👌🏻

@ricecowboy 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are absolutely superb. Thanks for posting

@user-sf5bt8eb4y 3 жыл бұрын

Great guide Allan, detail and informative. Good to know that this was your first multiday solo hike too.

@Sujowi 8 ай бұрын

I’m just reading Wild Silence where the author describes her experience on this trail. This video helps see the landscapes, even though I’ve hiked in volcanic terrain before. One of the people she meets recommends the socks from the Mountain Mall!

@morletravels 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic hiking guide and great video! Your voice over and the beautiful scenes are a perfect combination. Looking forward to more!

@sierdvanderbij3583 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff this. Calming shots and voice as well.

@bigal5743 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video and cinematography. You captured the beauty and dramatic landscapes of the Laugavegur hike. Watching your video brought back good memories.

@jenniferpersinger4020 20 күн бұрын

So informative! Thank you!

@paulkleiman 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Have to admit really liked it without the commentary! The trail is on our list. We drove right round Iceland via Route One....in winter.

@Alex10Adventures 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful video with some great information on this iconic trek. Thanks for sharing Allan!

@chi_archiearchaumbauldt7734 3 жыл бұрын

about a half mile away from Emstrur camp site, is an AMAZING and huge canyon for the river Markarfljót, that you can explore. Our guide took us there after set up our tents and had some food. It was one of my favorite parts of the 4 days.

@liveyourlife7904 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I hope can go to Iceland again after all the corona situation.

@jeffreya6156 2 жыл бұрын

Great work Allan, outstanding video! Very informative from beginning to end which is just what I needed as I'm preparing myself for this hike. This also will be my first multi-day solo hike but I will be doing the trail in September. Also, cinematography was superior!

@AllanSu 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I'm excited for your trip - this is really an enjoyable hike.

@user-ln4rl4um9v Жыл бұрын

This video helps a lot in picturing how would the trekking like. Thank you

@KeyserTheRedBeard 2 жыл бұрын

interesting video Allan Su. I smashed that thumbs up on your video. Continue to keep up the high quality work.

@julienstanding2367 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Allan for making this fantastic film.

@shrill_2165 3 жыл бұрын

Sick video! I can hardly wait for the highlands to open up again next year. Your musical timing with your edits is great by the way, makes me a bit emotional while I watch some of your Iceland videos. Anyway, I look forward to learning about your next adventure!

@cloud811 3 жыл бұрын

Allan, thank you for this video. I've been wanting to do this for years now and I've been waiting for a video like this to come out!

@primitivekhskills3914 4 жыл бұрын

The best trip , The best place , I like the place.

@ificouldreadmymind Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the details! This video is so well made. Not to mention all the fantastic views! I’m planning to go hiking there next yr!

@johnfenn 2 жыл бұрын

Good solid info with no ego or NS. Well done Allan.

@markhawkins2723 Ай бұрын

Thankyou for this video it’s a great point of information and very well put together

@tommyt6140 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Allan, been a subscriber since your japan videos. Gotta say I love the solo hiking video, would love to see more solo videos. Always wanted to solo travel but don't have the guts to do so, anyway keep up the good videos. Love and peace

@AllanSu 4 жыл бұрын

Tommy T Thanks Tommy. More solo videos coming

@FreerunTMac 2 жыл бұрын

Digging the katabatic! Hitting the trail next week, stoked to experience the vast beauty firsthand!

@fernandogasca7286 4 жыл бұрын

great video and great music, good work

@robinlee7531 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic and thanks for info. I plan to do this next year around end of the season hopefully I don't encounter too many human along the way, lol.

@jasonjoseph90 Жыл бұрын

Such a well done video! Thank you so much, I am going to do this hike in a few days and this was perfect to see! So excited

@zeeskyte 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for recording your adventure, experiences and advice!

@ThaneR0248 Жыл бұрын

very well done video. Thank you. I am strongly thinking about this hike end of this summer. This made it seem like far less planning than I thought.. Thanks!

@crunseverywhere1247 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and beautifully shot! Thank you!

@Youlube87 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic hike! I did it back in July 2018. Same day as the Ultra marathon. Great video! 👍

@WidyaAsoka Жыл бұрын

wadda great shot,,, also nice vlog! such a dedication with all those equipments..

@NurIsmailMohammed 3 жыл бұрын

I really love you travel videos. Learnt a lot from them. A very good reference video for me. Well done, Allan!

@justas_hikes 7 ай бұрын

Great, informative video, thank you so much Allan.

@sandeshbhai1 3 жыл бұрын

It was an absolute pleasure. Thank you for all the sharings Allan!

@ilovemusic281 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video and so helpful for my preparation to do the trail! Very well done with some amazing shots.

@sabrinarobert1965 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, amazing video and tips.... You ve inspired me to do it! Lots of helpful advice and suggestions 😊

@lukehinz9848 11 ай бұрын

Bro this Video ist heaven

@marekrybar1285 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work! I've done this trail the last summer and I believe that was not my last time doing it 🙂

@emilybahler9408 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this amazing resource! Beautifully done. Hope to do this hike in august.

@garrettstrahan2218 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video, Allan. Hope to do this trail in then ext year or two.🤩

@PioturNo 3 жыл бұрын

Nice hihing I'm hiking in Norway 😍😃👋🙋‍♂️👍🤗🖐

@WanderingSoleTV 2 жыл бұрын

Looks incredible. Thanks for sharing!

@Solohikeruk 2 жыл бұрын

Great information and knowledge allan, thanks to you great film , I’m now in the process of organising this trip for myself with your info,

@Linda-ot3pj 2 жыл бұрын

There are definitely mom like landscapes. I WOULD SAY IT SEEMS A BIT DESOLATE IN SOME PARTS. You were brave Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

@davidsanvar4758 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@mikaelstigfrande1160 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Realy nice and profesional. I will go there this summer.

@nataliedepto-vesey9504 Жыл бұрын

awesome video! loved it. was truly helpful as i am going solo on the Lauge... and Fimmvor.. this fall :) thank you.

@RockTheParkOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, these shot are amazing

@AllanSu 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys

@PaulEgges Ай бұрын

If you take the trail all the way to Skolgar(sp) it is best to just to take the public bus back to Reykjavik. It is probably cheaper and definitely faster

@mircko191 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, thanks man!

@Daver903 4 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your guides, Allan. Yourself and Kraig Adams are my favorite KZfaqrs, so it was cool to see you do something similar. I noticed you opted for a quilt for your sleep system. What quilt do you have and how did you find it for this trip? Was it drafty at all? Thanks!

@AllanSu 4 жыл бұрын

I use the Cumulus 350 quilt. It’s a European brand and I’m liking it so far

@lonz46 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I’m flying in to Reykjavik this week for 10 days of hiking 🥾

@AllanSu 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@phantas777 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@shutthefuckupbiatch 3 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@Karenwhitepaints Жыл бұрын

Well done!

@Baubeles Жыл бұрын

Great thorough report of the trip, thanks! Big inspiration, I'm planning to go in the summer of '23! How did you manage you power-supply with your camera and drone? I have many many more questions for you, but this is #1. Thanks !

@Baubeles Жыл бұрын

Hi Allen! 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

@oakmystmusicproduction Жыл бұрын

Great info and video ! Greetings !!!

@Travel_Stache 3 жыл бұрын

Would you say that the marathon hindered your experience? Awesome video man! Will be doing this hike in july!

@AllanSu 3 жыл бұрын

Would've preferred without it. But it wasn't too bad since it got empty again right before the river crossing towards Emstrur.

@rupert825 Жыл бұрын

Very useful, thankyou

@madratter Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm going to hike this July'23

@davidsat24 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video thsnks

@jameschoi9399 4 жыл бұрын

nice!!

@tinkot Жыл бұрын

Thanks, im thinking of doing this

@binhtngo26 4 жыл бұрын

Your backpack seemed small. ...you were able to pack your tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear etc in it???? What airlines did you use. I have flown in Iceland air before they charge a good bit for baggage. Thanks. Great Job.

@AllanSu 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I go pretty light weight. My camera gear is probably the bulk of the total weight. As for airlines, this time I went with Iceland air and my backpack was my carry-on.

@josephjacobs6616 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllanSu hi Allan ! So Trekking poles weren’t a problem to carry-on? Thanks 🙏🏻

@ercul 3 жыл бұрын

7:48 Alftavatn lake appears at the beginning of the movie "Prometheus". Almost the same angle as in the movie.

@SensatiousHiatus 2 жыл бұрын

Great highlight video man, those drone shots are incredible…I’m curious what you shot then with…?

@yiquitipr1627 4 жыл бұрын

Wow man thank you

@agnescsorba8895 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!! I very much appreciate your work on this

@DeltadronesBr 4 жыл бұрын

There is another stage. Thorsmork to Skogafoss.

@indiea5588 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and presentation👍👍!! Curious what one would do if bathroom break needed between campsites.

@malfaris82 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you really helpful

@baba_zhenya5227 5 ай бұрын

A huge thanks to you for the guide! One important question: how to cross big rivers without a bridge? Are they deep? Is the stream fast? I slept in such a river last year in Norway and badly hurt my knee...

@AllanSu 5 ай бұрын

At least knee deep for the bigger rivers. But it really depends on the weather

@Ainsley.Silver 2 ай бұрын

incredible guide, thank you! did you bring food or are the huts enough for the entire hike?

@user-tt1ig4bv4d 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Was it ever unclear where to proceed while on the trail? I’m hiking alone in August and hope the trail is very well marked throughout.

@CalebShiple 4 жыл бұрын

Great job as always! How/where did you recharge your camera/drone batteries?

@AllanSu 4 жыл бұрын

No recharging. Just brought three batteries with me and picked my shots

@callileahrizzuto2290 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, beautiful! Thank you for putting this out there. I'm curious, is this Trail part of a National Park or regional Park system?

@AllanSu 4 жыл бұрын

I believe Landmannalauger is in a nature reserve. Not sure about the rest of the trail

@callileahrizzuto2290 4 жыл бұрын

@@AllanSu Hi, Allan! Thanks for responding..... I'm curious bc I'm planning a 2nd Trail Odyssey for Scandanavia, Great Britain & Europe and am wondering about each county's (National?) Park system... Still reseaching, but like to get feedback from ppl who have actually been. :)

@josephjacobs6616 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Allan thank you for this! I’m more Confident I can do this solo! You won a new subscriber. I did Everest Base Camp trek earlier this year . This is more beautiful and encompasses so much variation in scenery. Question: how do you get from airport to where the buses ? How far is that ? Maybe a taxi ? Thanks again , I’m planning to go mid- August 🙏🏻

@AllanSu 2 жыл бұрын

You take the flybus from the airport to Reykjavik BSI bus terminal. This is where you take the bus to landmannalaugar. The trip is around 45-60 minutes

@jawa134 2 жыл бұрын

A really great film - thanks for sharing. What time of year did you go? I am thinking of doing this trail and would like to avoid the bugs and in your video it didn't look like you suffered with insects very much.

@AllanSu 2 жыл бұрын

I did this in July. I don't think you can do the hike outside of June-September. At least before access to the trail gets closed for the winter.

@johnmca5643 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the most informative video on the hike I've seen. To the point with no extra crap....loved it! So it took you 2 nights and 3 days. I plan to continue on with the next section for some extra distance. Heck, I might as well since I'm flying all the way there. 😀 What time of the year were you there? I didn't look like you needed Microspikes or similar? I'm glad to see there's some food along the way. Thanks again.

@AllanSu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. This was in Mid-July and I do recommend micro spikes for the snowier sections near Hrafntinnusker

@johnmca5643 Жыл бұрын

@@AllanSu Hi....I did the hike July 2021. Absolutely loved it. I did do the two trails. Great time! Thanks for all the info.

@therondaknight2904 Жыл бұрын

What a great video Allan it’s given me a great insight to the trail which I will be doing in August so thank you. What month did you take on the trail?

@AllanSu Жыл бұрын

It was in July

@therondaknight2904 Жыл бұрын

@@AllanSu thank you very much

@ptrfarnan Жыл бұрын

Great video, really informative. Question: Which sleeping bag and mat did you use?

@AllanSu Жыл бұрын

Full gear list: allansu.com/gear/

@patagoniaeverything 4 ай бұрын

@@AllanSu this only lists camera gear, no camping gear

@kenedward4585 Жыл бұрын

I have an experienced backpack group of 10 guys, we want to go to iceland, but we would like something a bit longer, more challenging and perhaps more remote. Any other suggestions for Iceland?

@RohanSingh-dj6kb 4 жыл бұрын

What camera gear did you brought on this trip ? Btw, loved the video.

@AllanSu 4 жыл бұрын

Rohan Singh Sony A7III, Mavic 2 Pro and Peak Design Tripod

@juliengatien1944 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a more specific time you would choose to do the hike within the summer window?

@AllanSu 4 жыл бұрын

I would personally try to avoid late June, as there still may be a lot of snow on the trail which can be an issue. But anywhere between July through August should be fine. Once September comes around, the weather gets colder and becomes unpredictable

@isaacwill1130 8 ай бұрын

How long does the highland bus take to get back to Reykjavik? I've heard it can take 10+ hours with many stops along the way (but may be thinking of a different bus).