ICELAND HIGHLANDS Must-Know Travel Tips

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ICELAND HIGHLANDS Must-Know Travel Tips | 4x4 Off-Road Van Life

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Come cross rivers, hike up dormant volcanoes, and witness stunning sunsets behind a waterfall in the middle of the night.
This summer I set out to explore a part of Iceland I have on all my trips there not explored. The Highlands! And the reason why I didn't visit before is because you need a special kind of 4x4 vehicle to drive on bumpy and steep gravel roads and ford scary rivers to get to some of the most stunning places you will ever see in your life.
I partnered with my friends at Happy Campers and tried out their new 4x4 VW camper van. If you want to explore this most beautiful spot on earth, check out their vans at www.HappyCampers.is
A few facts for nerds:
- I spent a total of 22 days in Iceland 🙃
- Drove 3942 km 😎
- Spent over $750 on fuel 🤯
- And ate a lot of Hot Dogs and Pasta 😅
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0:00 Welcome to the Highlands
1:30 Intro & Overview
2:25 Why visit the Highlands?
3:02 Planning the Adventure
3:20 The Right Season
3:59 Preparation
5:06 The Weather
5:24 Off-Road Driving Lesson
5:55 How to Cross Rivers
8:22 How to Drive on F-Roads
9:36 Hazards to Expect
11:00 How to Stay Safe
12:06 Enjoy the Adventure
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#Iceland #Highlands #Offroad

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@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

What’s your favourite location in this video? There will be a Top Locations video coming soon so curious to understand what you really would like to see more of :)

@ENM0123 2 жыл бұрын

The moss and volcanic areas.

@wwdagger Жыл бұрын

Joey, I went to the highlands in September driving a mid sized SUV. Did you cross either F249 or Holmsa in this van? I thought only the big boys could safely cross the bigger rivers.

@Joey_Helms Жыл бұрын

I went up to the crossing of Krossa but not go over it. That’s where I saw an SUV flooded (see my other video on off road camper canning) 😂

@wwdagger Жыл бұрын

@@Joey_Helms I saw that other video of the flooded vehicle. Unbelievable. I’m not familiar with Krossa, but I saw that at some point you flew near Maelifell, so I assumed you must’ve crossed Holmsa. Anyway, I checked with happy campers, and they don’t allow their vans to cross the large rivers, so I’ll be going with Arctic Trucks.

@Joey_Helms Жыл бұрын

@@wwdagger Oh yeah, I did but waited for two SUVs to cross to see the depth and they stuck around until I crossed. See 7:46 Wasn't as bad at that time, but certainly can get deeper. So care is needed. Was definitely the trickiest crossing I have done. 6:51 shows the end part of that crossing

@HappycampersIs 3 жыл бұрын

We know you had your ups and downs on this crazy adventure but are so excited, happy, and proud of the work you were able to create. Amazing!

@bjoernphotography 7 күн бұрын

Thank you - just love that beautiful island iceland…

@angeg.5176 3 жыл бұрын

Mega! Absolut fantastisches Video, tausend Dank.

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Danke!!!!

@pauliefraser Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joey! New subscribers, headed to Iceland for the first time from Canada in 2023 ... Can't wait to get our adventure started!

@Joey_Helms Жыл бұрын

Have a blast and welcome to the team :)

@beschuitfluiter 3 жыл бұрын

Came back from Iceland 2 weeks ago. Did laugavegur and fimmvörðuháls trails with tent. Absolutely awesome country but yes, preparation is key!

@EducationProfessional-pc6ep Ай бұрын

great drone footage, really engaging and beautiful

@gshuraleff 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this. I was looking for some inspiration, and this was perfect! I want to gear up, toss on my backpack, and get out into that amazing land.

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother 🙏 let’s go! 🙃

@yafarajallah4636 3 жыл бұрын

Just as I expected great video your videos are super high quality

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🤘

@lacyoh8066 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful!! I got a bit misty eyed watching. Thank you for sharing!

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙌

@Julian-ds8gz 3 жыл бұрын

WOW… JUST WOW! Pretty sure that’s the most comprehensive and at the same time most epic video about the highlands of Ísland I have ever seen. Excellent!! :)

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Julian :)

@jkkarkar 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing footage.

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@stollifa 3 жыл бұрын

All correct! Sheep on Iceland allways (!) come in groups of three, if you only see one be prepared that two others are not far away ;-)! We managed to get a flat tire with our Duster in a river crossing but luckiely made it out of the river (July 2021). Landmannalaugur! Porsmörk! Hekla!

@stollifa 3 жыл бұрын

Have you been at Dettifoss? If you haven't seen a really big Waterfall before, this is pretty impressive☝️😳

@obsekte 3 жыл бұрын

Wie immer, absolut sehenswert. Bilder, Infos, alles topp! Danke.

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🤘🤘

@belcoy68 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for the quick tour fully packed of tourists info and beautiful sceneries.

@Joey_Helms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@dronevideographyproduction 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! Some of the most beautiful drone footage I have ever seen of Iceland... Great video with lot's of great tips for this ultimate adventure. Definitely on my bucket list... Thank you for sharing! 🙏

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton

@miliko2966 3 жыл бұрын

Very revealing. Thank's for the Tipps.

@kevinjohnson8991 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joey, for a wonderful, beautiful tour guide of the highlands of Iceland.😁😁😁😁 😁

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

More coming :)

@InfiniteSoul007 Жыл бұрын

I have never been to iceland but its in my bucket list. This video is just out of the world 🙌🏻🙌🏻🔥🔥. Everything is so perfect 🤩

@Joey_Helms Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Definitely another planet!

@DannyDHidalgo 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous footage! Well done!

@hilmarreykur2672 3 жыл бұрын

As an Icelander I was ready to get angry because of the title and thumbnail seemingly supporting off road driving. But it turned out to be a very beautiful and informative video and you clearly stated that it's illegal and why. Good video!

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hilmar! Yeah never ever go off road people! But you can go off-road-1 ;)

@solidfuel0 Жыл бұрын

How is it destroying nature if you drive off road vs hiking off road

@Joey_Helms Жыл бұрын

Weight.

@yafarajallah4636 3 жыл бұрын

I am excited for this you are a great photographer so this should be incredible

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

🙌 thanks so much

@PaulePorter 3 жыл бұрын

Krasse shots Joey. Freue mich auch schon auf meine Isi Reise ;)

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Danke! Wann gehts bei dir hin

@lindabrandt4013 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Very informative and a great look at the highlands! Thanks!😀

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

🙌😃

@NateBabbel 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and great Iceland travel tips!

@emmanuelpollino3833 3 жыл бұрын

good job joey

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@MoviesRemastered 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible views and information. I did something similar in new Zealand without planning ahead. Big mistake!!

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I wanna go so bad to NZL!

@alexandervasilenko7773 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are really cool! Thanx a lot - beautiful and amazing... Would like to see more from you!!

@Joey_Helms 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@kevinharding1181 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos Joey ! invaluable information to help my planning for 6 weeks in the Highlands in 2023 : but damn those 4x4 vans are expensive !! 4x4 car and a tent is going to have to be my mode of transport & accommodation. Subscribed and off to watch all your other videos, it could take a while !

@Joey_Helms Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear Kevin and you will have a blast! Agreed, for that length a tent or roof tent is the best choice

@garrydelday5816 Жыл бұрын

Great Vlog Joey, returning to Iceland again in 2023 after a trip around the ring road in 2021. This time my daughter and I will be venturing into Westfjords and the Highlands to explore the wilderness, we have obviously rented a 4x4 and your advice, especially with regard to traversing water is invaluable. It will be in August so hopefully good conditions and won’t be venturing too far off the beaten track but F roads will be used, confident enough driving on them but your advice regarding water is very much taken on board. Can’t wait to be there and photograph such beauty, safely of course 👍📷

@DreamBig 2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly well summarized and nevertheless detailed, Joey. And as always great footgae and edit ! 👌

@Joey_Helms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million 😀

@popitastic 3 жыл бұрын

You had me at 'hello'. Subbed.

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 thanks

@RoniMaximus 3 жыл бұрын

Parabéns! Sensacional! Top demais!

@ryansulak 3 жыл бұрын

You’re videos have gotten so next level. I’d love to know how you travel with multiple drones and your komodo, keep everything charged on the road, etc. Also what type of backpack you use for hiking with a camera and tripod? Seems like a lot to handle!

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan! Video about the gear I took and the backpack will come in a few weeks

@horizontalmedia 3 жыл бұрын

WOW !!! That's awesome.

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙌

@FrancisSoTimelapse Жыл бұрын

I will be there this summser, thanks for your information, it helps me a lot.

@jurnalbackpacker Жыл бұрын

wonderful video indeed

@Joey_Helms Жыл бұрын

🙌🙌

@EducationProfessional-pc6ep Ай бұрын

I wish you had tagged locations of the footage, just some little footnotes saying Kerlingarfjöll and stuff

@Joey_Helms Ай бұрын

I do have two dedicated videos around those locations on my channel. Check them out ;)

@SIMPLIFIEDFILMING 3 жыл бұрын

I want to go sooo bad

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

😇

@phileosoo2549 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, and instructive !

@Joey_Helms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a mill

@matthieublanchard5468 3 жыл бұрын

Great video ! Your drone shots are awesome 😍 Just a little comment on the insurance: You can actually get an insurance for damages on the car (even on the motor) while crossing a river. I found only one company which can provide it : lotus car rental. When you get a big 4x4, it's maybe not very useful but it's very reassuring with a Duster !

@JSKCKNIT 3 жыл бұрын

Really great info.

@FlyZoneFpv 3 жыл бұрын

Great content brother 👍 outstanding

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

@austinmital-skiff8947 3 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting to see what you have been cooking up. Always a pleasure. If u dont mind me asking was this a personal trip you paid for or was this sponsored? Im trying to figure out how i can do stuff like this financially in my future!

@DynamicPhil84 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Joey, these Iceland videos are just gorgeous!! Also, how the heck did you get Sir David Attenborough to do voiceover for you????????

@Joey_Helms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million :) check my volcano documentary, that will give you the answer ;)

@DynamicPhil84 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to watch right now :)

@4x4OverlandTravel 2 жыл бұрын

Very good one! But only 6k calls, strange..!

@Joey_Helms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks/Danke! :)

@luismoran7176 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing video. I’m planning a trip to Iceland in 2023 , what’s the best time to visit that is not so crowded with people. I wanna rent a 4x4 camper van to be able to see as much of Iceland as possible. Thank for your help 🙏👍🏻🚐🇮🇸

@Joey_Helms Жыл бұрын

The highlands are only accessible between June and September. The deeper you go the less crowded. But the highlands in general are much less crowded and has more locals doing weekend trips.

@luismoran7176 Жыл бұрын

@@Joey_Helms awesome, thank you. September is when I was planning on going. Thanks , can’t wait to go on a vacation of a life time 😁

@Joey_Helms Жыл бұрын

It’s gonna be epic. Have a blast. I will be back in March

@Gvcuk 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joey I was told off roading was illegal because of the length of time it takes for moss and vegetation to grow on icelands volcanic rock. Was this an actual designated of road track which you can not deviate from or was i given incorrect advice? Thank you, another awesome film and love the Sir David Attenbrough voice over. Well done.

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you have to stay on the designated off road tracks called F-Roads. This is just simplified language because even these f roads in many places are not really roads but more a pre ridden path haha

@CharlesYangTravel 5 ай бұрын

At 5:56, your van cross a river and 7 or 8 small water falls just next to your car. The drone footage at this place is just epic. Where is this place called? On which f-road?

@CharlesYangTravel 5 ай бұрын

Found: f232 water fall crossing, Blafjallafoss.

@CharlesYangTravel 5 ай бұрын

Note that f232 is not on Google maps, but on Iceland published maps.

@AlinBugeac Жыл бұрын

hello. a great journey! you can please share with me your road? Did you record it to Guru Maps?

@AlinBugeac Жыл бұрын

LE: i can pay a fee if is necesary. thanks a lot

@bishokhan8926 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome video. I wanna ask, did you have good enough internet to stream videos/send emails while you were in the highlands?

@Joey_Helms 2 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly I had reception in many spots but definitely don’t rely on it cause some places are dead zones.

@anfalshams 2 жыл бұрын

Please allow captions for your videos. At least auto generated captions. Sometimes we want to watch without audio and captions would help

@Joey_Helms 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anfal, just added them to all my videos. Enjoy :)

@anfalshams 2 жыл бұрын

@@Joey_Helms oh you are the best!! Cheers man.. keep the RED content coming..

@Joey_Helms 2 жыл бұрын

🙌 thanks

@user-cx7ng5of2b Жыл бұрын

Toyota land cruiser 4x4 is good enough for icelandic highlands and its rivers?

@paulhendershott667 3 жыл бұрын

Joey how far across would you estimate the bowl of molten lava is on the top of volcano? It's hard to tell from the pictures and video... I was thinking maybe 500' to 1000'... Tx!

@heyyitsjerry 11 ай бұрын

Where was that place at the very beginning of the video?

@sijilo 3 жыл бұрын

☺️

@ommodi8351 3 жыл бұрын

👏👏

3 жыл бұрын

Who did the voice over, or is it a "borrowed" David Attenborough one?

@Joey_Helms 3 жыл бұрын

A VO artist on Fiverr

@user-cx7ng5of2b Жыл бұрын

Is a toyota land cruiser suitable for these roads?

@Joey_Helms Жыл бұрын

Sorry, hard for me to advise but snorkel, 4x4, and high clearance should get you there

@behrensf84 Жыл бұрын

can you do it on a bicycle?

@melib2227 9 ай бұрын

What month were you here?

@Joey_Helms 9 ай бұрын

July

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