Road trips aren't the first thing we think of when it comes to Iceland - the country that was named not for its beauty but in the hopes of protection against others who may have wished to invade because of it. The country pairs far better with a country such as Greenland, which is the true ice-covered counterpart of the beautiful island known as Iceland. This dreamy countryside which only has one actual city - Reykjavik - which is truly an adventure in itself but we're focusing on what's just outside of this urban wonderland.

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Road tripping around Iceland is as easy as road tripping around any other rural countryside but with sights that are incomparible to any other in the world. Renting a car in Reykjavik will not only give the advantage of having a home base for when you leave and return, but it'll also serve as a great starting point for all the things you can see within driving distance. There are many different routes one can take in Iceland in order to see what this stunning country has to offer and each one is as different as the landscape it's set against.

A Five-Day Trip: A Nature's Lovers Haven

Luckily, Reykjavik is the begin-all and end-all for each road trip a person could take thorugh Iceland with each itinerary changing based on how many days you have to spend in the country. With a minimum of five days, such as this one, and a maximum of two weeks, each trip offers new and exciting views of this country.

On day one of each road trip, it's best to get an early start and explore the city of Reykjavik - do your research beforehand because there's plenty to see in this city and with only one day, you'll want to take note of the most important sites for you, personally.

According to Nordic Visitor Blog, the best, shortest five-day trip (560 miles) is along the southern coast of Iceland. On the second day, road trippers should make their way to the Seljalandsfoss waterfall which provides fairly easy access to a second, 'hidden' waterfall, Gljúfrabúi, before traveling another 30 minutes to see Skógafoss. By day three, visitors should be well within the range of Vatnajökull National Park, which encompasses Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon as well as a black beach by the name of Diamond Beach, given its name due to the ice that sparkles in the dark sands like diamonds reflecting in the sun.

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A Seven-Day Trip: The Most Scenic Sites For Your Time

With two extra days and roughly 930 miles to go, according to Nordic Visitor Blog, seven days is plenty of time to see all that Iceland's Ring Road has to offer. This road is the best friend of those who love road trips as it's a loop around the country's Highlands, offering access to all of the best sites with as few miles in between as possible, and it's easy to complete in a matter of a week. The most time spent on the road will be almost six hours, making this a fairly easy trip in terms of driving, especially if you get up early so that you can get an early-morning start.

After leaving Reykjavik on the second day, drivers can make their way to the Golden Circle and Þingvellir National Park, which is home to geysers, craters, and magnificent waterfalls. By day three, drives should be making their way to Diamond Beach and Reynisfjara, which is a location that looks like something straight out of Game of Thrones in its stark, dramatic beauty. Whereas the first road trip would stop here, by day four, visitors will be heading past Iceland's fjords and small fishing villages which always make for a fun stop along the way. The multiple colors of Námaskarð make clear that this part of Iceland is full of geological wonder, and this can be see in one day's drive.

The fifth day consists of a trip to Lake Mývatn and Akureyri, which has been dubbed the second 'capitol' of Iceland. On day six, visitors can start making their way back to Reykjavik, taking note of the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls along the way. These are are also called 'lava' falls and are worth spending some time at, so getting an early start this day is best. Day seven is back in the capitol city and allows travelers the extra time to spend exploring Reykjavik or the areas just outside of the city limits.

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