Visiting the Blue Lagoon in Keflavik, Iceland

As a busy mum, who works a lot {understatement}, last year I made the decision to buy my kids a trip with myself, to wherever they wished to go. My son Jacob expressed his wishes to visit Iceland, and this year? I made that happen. And no visit to Iceland can be made without visiting the Blue Lagoon. Trust me. 

Travelling to the Blue Lagoon from Keflavik Airport

We had three days in Iceland, which I will share more about on the blog. However, with only three days in one of the most beautiful places, we have ever visited, meticulous planning was needed. Which meant, as soon as we landed in Keflavik, we hired a taxi {which was the easiest way to travel from the airport to the Blue Lagoon}, This was because, there are only 2 bus firms that travel between Keflavik airport and the Blue Lagoon.

There are only three buses from the airport to the Blue lagoon, per day. We visited in March, so I am unsure if this timetable changes throughout the year. However, there are several buses from the Blue Lagoon to Reykjavik, which is where we were staying. So basically, hiring a taxi was the easiest way for us to travel to the blue lagoon, from the airport. I found them on booking.com, they were very efficient and it cost around £65. This equates to 8,446.90 Icelandic Króna, for a 20 minute drive. So not cheap!

The bus we picked up from the Blue Lagoon into Reykjavik was with Destination Blue Lagoon. I got those tickets from Get Your Guide, which is an app available on iOS & Android. Great deals available for when you’re travelling, highly recommend. I got our tickets for around £40 for 1 adult & 1 child. 

I found the taxi firm on booking.com, they were very efficient and the taxi men both spoke good english. They greeted us with a sign, showing my name at the airport and yeah, very happy with the service we received. 

What is the Blue Lagoon?

The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa, in Reykjanes Peninsula, Southwestern Iceland. Situated in a lava field near Grindavik, next to one of the many geothermal power stations in Iceland. With vividly blue waters, surrounded in volcanic landscapes, it is a place you’ll visually fall in love with. It almost feels make believe, even when you see it with your own eyes. 

Before you go in to enjoy the 38 degree geothermal pool, you can walk around a pathway that takes you around all of the surrounding pools. These pools are cordoned off and cannot be entered, but they are beautiful to see nevertheless. 

Our thoughts after our visit

Following our visit to the Blue Lagoon, I have to say, we were both very impressed. It is undoubtedly a must-do attraction when you are visiting Iceland. I booked our slots about 4 months in advance {this is advised, as it is a very popular tourist attraction}. The website is very easy to navigate and there are lots of options to choose from to build your Blue Lagoon experience. 

When you arrive, you check in at the reception and you’re given a wristband. This is for your lockers, so no cash is required. The lockers have good instructions on them and are easy to use and there is also staff floating about to ask questions if you get stuck. The locker rooms are very luxurious, with rows and rows of places to change {including private changing rooms}.

There are showers with hands down, the best water pressure I have ever experienced, in the locker rooms. I stayed in mine for far too long! There are also dressing table areas with hair dryers as well, which I thought was really good.

And lastly, you are supplied with a large bath towel when you exit the pool. Basically, everything is covered for you during your visit and even if you choose the simplest package for your Blue Lagoon experience, you still feel pretty fancy.

Was it expensive?

Yes. It took a lot of convincing, to myself, to justify a price tag of almost £100 “for a swim”. But I have to say, when you factor in the incredible beauty of the area, the heat of the geothermal pool, the sauna, LAVA restaurant etc. It is worth it, I have no doubt.

I honestly never expected it to be as luxurious as it was. Or maybe I just need to get out more! But you literally have everything there for you during your visit. The pool, a sauna, a waterfall, a quiet pool for extra relaxation, a bar for drinks {both alcoholic & nonalcoholic}. The views! Oh man, the views are everything. On the day we went it was very overcast, so I can only imagine the beauty of a clear blue sky day spent at the Blue Lagoon! 

Would I go again?

I would 1000% go again. An incredible experience during our Iceland trip and I don’t know what else is in that water, but my skin, after getting out, never felt so soft. Honestly. I mean, they say it has hydrating and revitalizing abilities. And after my visit? I’d say they were bang on. I was so relaxed and my skin felt amazing.

Just one thing? And you are made aware of this all over google before your visit. Do not get your hair wet. The tips of my pony tail got into the water and it went so hard. Really weird and it feels horrendous. Never fear, just add conditioner to your hair a few times during your shower and it will be fine. 

If you are thinking about taking your phone, grab yourself a swimcell, I adore mine and take it on all of my holidays. It is also advised to not have it submerged in the water for more than 30 minutes at a time. This will be due to the 38 degrees of the water and could potentially damage your phone. 

Having the LAVA bar there was an extra cool experience. No cash means, you can pay with your wristband and before you leave the building, there are kiosks for you to pay your tab. It’s all very efficient and well run. I was very impressed. 

You can book your tickets for your own Blue Lagoon experience, here. 

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