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Golden Circle Self Drive Map

If you want to drive on your own then you first need to rent a car or rent a campervan/motorhome. Driving on your own is pretty easy but roads can be busy due to high volume of visitors. If you on the other hand just want to take a guided tour or some golden circle combo tours you can also do that. Our most popular tour is the Golden Circle & the Blue Lagoon tour. For pickup options on your journey, don’t miss our article on Golden Circle Cruise Pickup Options.

To complement your Golden Circle Self-Drive Map, our Ultimate Guide to Golden Circle Iceland’s Route offers comprehensive information and useful tips for your adventure.

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Golden Circle cruise pickup options

Almost all of the Golden Circle Tour Operators offer pickup in the capital area but only a few of them offer a Golden Circle Cruise pickup. The service providers usually list the option of a cruise pickup under the name of the harbor (similar to the photo below) So if you want a book a cruise…