VAN LIFE ICELAND: Why You've GOT To Drive The WESTFJORDS

Roadtrip through the jaw-dropping Westfjords of Iceland with local nature photographer, Ása Steinars. On this episode of Lonely Planet's Best In Travel series you'll discover why this remote region is an explorer's dream. Don't forget to sound off in the comments: What's your next great adventure?
Featuring: Ása Steinars
EP: Annie Greenberg
Senior Producer: Megan Blackburn
Video: Ása Steinars, Sepp Morrison, & Leo Alsved
Editor: Claudia Canales
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[@VisitWestfjords]

Great video! We're happy to see that Ása and Leo got to experience some of the best of what our region has to offer. Welcome to the Westfjords, everyone.

[@naturelover7347]

My husband and I are exploring the WestFjords in one week. This video helped us prepare. Love it, thank you!!!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Amazing video. I was in Iceland last December and planned to go on an epic solo road trip. Then I decided it was too risky in winter with the possibility of getting stuck in a snowstorm. Planning to go back again sometime in spring or summer when there's better weather and more daylight for hiking and exploring. Love those stark, unique landscapes.

[@LonelyPlanet]

Westfjords (and Iceland in general) definitely has a lot of stunning natural wonders.

[@johnnichols4119]

Once I went to the West Fjords, I knew I would be returning every time I visited this beautiful country!!!!!

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

Hello from Outback Australia. Fantastic video, thankyou, we are hoping to visit your country in 2024. Thank you for all of your tips.

[@LonelyPlanet]

We love Australia. We published a bunch videos last year about Australia at the bottom of our Australia page. Check them out -- www.lonelyplanet.com/australia.

[@uyitsrichard]

going there soon!! I love your videos And your information and country's beauty!!! the whole video was very informative, great quality and superb film making..

[@eliasaba2727]

Back in time when i was still a child, I always saw tourists in airport's lounge reading lonely planet book. And wonder how could they spend much time on it. Years later im one of those tourists spending hours on lonely planet. 😅 Thank you for wonderful content. #muchlovefromJakarta

[@phila3884]

Your Dinjandi footage is the best I've seen on KZbin- great angles and color grading. Most footage doesn't do it justice. By the way, why does the timeline show it as "Simon Falls"?

[@almamdani6564]

I love the part where you spoke about how clean the water is and you can drink from anywhere. I wish it was that way in the USA

[@LonelyPlanet]

It's amazing how clean the water is in Iceland. We did a video about camping, which goes into it more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYrXh6ijj5tpi9U

[@mscmsc7150]

There are still TONS of places in the US where you can drink from brooks, streams and waterfalls and the scenery is untouched and beautiful.

[@hoser7706]

All we found in Isafjordur was too many tourists (like us lol) and no space to move or eat. Lol. The fjords full of whales were magical as was route 61 out. Route 60 in was scary AF steep gravel we still talk about. We loved it and need more time in the west.

[@40g33k]

This used to be one of my favourite TV shows in the late 90s, with Ian Wright(I think that was his name)

[@LonelyPlanet]

Globe Trekker was a fun show.

[@victorecholima]

beautiful !! do we need a 4x4 drive or a normal car would be feasible visiting west fjords?

[@Eddy-tx3yd]

Hi Asa, you'll have to explain that to me, are you Steinars or Steinarsdottir?

[@HarryOsirian]

This video is helpful. However, you should include the road conditions. The one to the hilltop is very scary with no guard rails.

[@Pu2OnFootAndWheels]

Hi, can you help me please coz we are planning to drive in the westfjords by motorhome. Is it safe to drive there by using a motorhome or we might be needing a smaller vehicle? Thanks a lot

[@Eddy-tx3yd]

Hello Asa, you have to explain that to me, is your name Steinar or Steinarsdottir?

[@Bra1nSicK]

Isn't it against the law to camp outside of the dedicated campsites? Asking because you recommended staying on the Red-sand beach for the night?

[@HarryOsirian]

Good observation...also, staying at a farm with no internet sounds...err...challenging. Also, how does one get to Vigur? Boat, ferry, road?

[@shahnwajqasim7976]

Vere nice