Blue Lagoon, Iceland

The Blue Lagoon is located on the Reykjanes Peninsula and attracts tourists from across the world, including those exploring Iceland packages from India, for its extremely wonderful skin-nourishing hot spring water and spas. The average temperature of its mystical water also remains at 39°C (102°F) all year round, offering a proper bathing environment. Although the Blue Lagoon is amongst the world’s 10 best natural spas, in reality, it is a man-made wonder that is not natural and was formed in 1976 close to Svartsengi geothermal power plant. The water of the lagoon is completely clean, free from harmful chemicals, and is rich in natural minerals and silica that are highly beneficial for people suffering from skin ailments like Psoriasis.

Another high point of the lagoon is that the water continually streams into the lagoon and gets renewed in 48 hours, making it completely clean. Nestled in the Reykjanes UNESCO Geopark, Blue Lagoon is close to the Keflavík International Airport and Reykjavík city center. It is advisable to book the Blue Lagoon package in advance as it is a hot favorite destination amongst tourists and allows only a limited number of visitors at a time. A café, restaurant, hotel, walking paths, tiny bridges, saunas, and a store selling Blue Lagoon’s luxury skin products are other highlights of this majestic lagoon.

Blue Lagoon is located in the center of Reykjanes, a famous and designated UNESCO Geopark. It is 20 minutes drive from the Keflavik Airport and 50 minutes drive from Reykjavik City Center.

To get to Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik or Keflavik Airport you can opt from any of the below mentioned options:

1. By Car: Book a rental car and enjoy a scenic drive from either Reykjavik or Keflavik to Blue Lagoon, which is about 50 minutes and 20 minutes respectively. Take Reykjanesbraut (Highway 41) to Grindavíkurvegur (Highway 43) and arrive conveniently at Blue Lagoon following the road signs.

2. By Bus: Destination Blue Lagoon is the official transport partner of Blue Lagoon and runs multiple bus shuttles from Keflavík and Reykjavík. Buses depart hourly and it is advisable to book your travel ticket in advance to avoid last-minute inconvenience. You can book one-way, round transfers, and mixed tickets between Keflavík, Reykjavík, and Blue Lagoon.

3. By Taxi: Taxi is easily available from any part of Reykjavík or Keflavík and is the best option to travel if you are traveling with family or a group of friends. It is most convenient and comfortable as well. Book through Kiwitax that offers taxi services at comparative prices.

The best time to visit Blue Lagoon is in the evening to experience the heavenly midnight sun in the summer or the Northern Lights in the winter. The opening times of Blue Lagoon generally remain from 10:00 am - 8:00/9:00/11:00 pm depending upon the season, and if you want to avoid crowds, head early in the morning.

1. Summer (June through August): It is the high tourism season with long bright sunny days and midnight sun. It offers pleasant weather conditions but heavy tourist crowds and higher prices.

2. Shoulder Spring/Autumn Season (April through May, September through October): Blue Lagoon doesn’t have much of a shoulder season and the tourist activities are also minimal. During these seasons, temperatures are cool and comfortable, tourists are few, and prices are lower.

3. Winter (November through March): Visitors love to come to Blue Lagoon in winters for hot springs and Northern Lights. Though the water temperature of the Blue Lagoon remains comfortable all around the year, the air temperature is on average -2 degrees Celsius and may frosts down to -15 in winters.

If you’re looking for a more relaxed experience without the crowds, plan your trip during the shoulder period but if you want to experience an otherworldly spa amidst the Northern Lights or midnight sun, plan accordingly.

Apply a mud pack at the In-water Mask Bar: Make your face and skin feel ultimate rejuvenation with an experience at the In-water Mask Bar. Swim to the bar area, apply a silica mud pack (the water’s iconic white wonder) to your face and body. Let it stay for 10 minutes and feel silica’s cleansing radiance. You can also opt for other masks like algae, minerals, or lava.

Unwind in Sauna/Steam Cave/Steam Room: Enjoy relaxing and rewinding pleasures and benefits amidst dry heat or moist heat in an earthen chamber.

Enjoy a drink at the In-Water Bar: Quench your thirst with a refreshing drink or beverage right over the water at the In-water Bar and pay using your electronic bracelet.

Feel relaxed under Lagoon Waterfall: Relax your soothing muscles under the massaging energy of the geothermal waterfall of Blue Lagoon and feel refreshed.

Observe from the Viewing Deck: Visit the viewing deck situated on the second floor of the Blue Lagoon Complex and witness the extraordinary sight of blue waters amidst volcanic terrain.

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