The blue color is created from a mix of algae, silica, and minerals, along with the addition of the sun. These minerals also cause the water to become a great, natural skin treatment. So go ahead and soak it all in! What Does The Blue Lagoon Cost To Visit?

The Blue Lagoon is a maximum of 4.7 feet (1.7 meters) deep. Although some areas are more shallow than others, you can typically walk with the water hitting your chest area at most points. Know before visiting Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, that because of the water depth, children must have a guardian with them at all times. It is very easy to drive from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon as you are mainly on one larger road the whole time. No matter how you choose to get there, the experience is fairly simple! What Amenities Are At The Blue Lagoon? After booking, you'll need to arrange how you'll get to the lagoon. If you are booking it just after you arrive, you can reserve a bus that takes you from the airport to the Blue Lagoon and then to Reykjavik afterward. Alternatively, if you are booking it just before you depart from Iceland, a bus from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon can take you to the airport. Perhaps you'll be renting a car for your stay in Iceland? You can also drive yourself there. The Blue Lagoon is 30 miles (49 kilometers) from Reykjavik. You can book in-water massages that last from 30 minutes to two hours. These massages need to be reserved well in advance as they're often fully booked. Best Budget Hotel: Igdlo Guesthouse— A warm and welcoming family-run guesthouse with both private rooms and dorms available, plus access to kitchen, barbecue, and laundry to keep costs down even further.The maximum depth of the lagoon is about 1.4 meters or 4.7 feet. At the shallowest end it is under a meter at 2.8 feet. This is perfect for lounging and walking around in the water. While you enter the lagoon at your own risk, there are lifeguards on duty. The floor is uneven, so be careful.

If you visit the Blue Lagoon in winter, it will be colder, but that just means you should get in the water a little bit faster. It’s nice and cozy year-round. But, Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is also beautiful and interesting, totally unique, easy to get to, and possibly the best damn time you’ll have this close to the Arctic Circle. Can you visit the Blue Lagoon at night? Yes — but the opening hours vary based on the time of year. From June through mid-August, the Blue Lagoon is open until midnight. During the summer months, the midnight sun ensures that you always have a bit of light out. For the dinner menu, all starters are priced the same at about 24.50 USD, mains are around 45-49 USD, and desserts are about 20.50 USD. She tells us to leave the silica masks on for 5-8 minutes, so while the minerals are working their magic, we wade through the warm blue water to the bar to collect our complimentary drinks. One red wine each, please.Let me repeat: I had no feeling in my finger for three months. However, after my three hours in the lagoon, all feeling was immediately restored and has been 100% ever since. So, consider me a believer. The Blue Lagoon is a world-class hot spring and spa so there are plenty of amazing amenities to enjoy during your stay! Some of the relaxing and fun amenities include a mask bar, sauna, steam room, in-water bar, in-water massages, and a relaxation room. There is also a cafe, restaurant, two hotels, and a skincare shop. High-quality ingredients fill the menu, sourced straight from farmers across Iceland. A team of esteemed chefs develops the meals and dedicates themselves to getting to know the producers and the product. Each dish is well conceptualized and meticulously executed with the passion of Icelandic volcanism.

You can get the silica mud mask from the mud bars inside the lagoon. Cover your face with the white silica mask (be careful not to put it in your eyes), let it rest for a few minutes, and then wash it off. You'll have incredibly smooth and beautiful skin afterward.My advice? Don’t make your trip all about the Northern Lights. (Frankly, there are places much more reliable than Iceland to see the Northern Lights, like parts of Alaska and northern Norway.) Go in with cautious optimism. If you see the Northern Lights, great! If you don’t, you’ve still had a fun trip to Iceland. The Blue Lagoon at night, via DepositPhotos Blue Lagoon at Night These early facilities were basic, consisting of only a few showers and a little white sand beach next to the geothermal plant. They are now called the "old Blue Lagoon" as the area was transformed in 1999.

If you want to stay RIGHT at the Blue Lagoon, you should stay at the The Retreat Hotel. It is a true luxury experience with views of the Blue Lagoon from bed and other high end amenities. You will have access to your own private changing suite, the retreat spa, and even a hidden exclusive spa. It comes with a hefty price tag, but may be worth the splurge for this once in a lifetime experience! Photo from Booking.com We have an entire post on Seeing The Northern Lights In Iceland and there is a whole section dedicated to the Blue Lagoon.

Lava Restaurant features a seafood menu, Icelandic menu, and vegetarian menu. Here the lava field is brought indoors, and you dine while surrounded by the remains of a lava cliff at the Blue Lagoon. Spa Restaurant For heating, boiling water is taken directly from the ground and pumped into the radiators of Iceland's houses. The Svartsengi plant drills for hot water for this purpose, and the water it receives is around 392 F (200 C). Even though the last slot of the day is not as popular, the lagoon will likely remain full as there's no time limit. How long to spend at the Blue Lagoon depends on you, though most people opt to spend at least two hours. If you have long hair, make sure to tie it up well to avoid it getting wet. Also, make sure to lather leave-in conditioner into your hair when you shower beforehand. There is a complimentary conditioner available in the showers. When you leave the lagoon, make sure to rinse your hair as well! This hotel is surrounded by an amazing landscape and offers a private lagoon only for hotel guests. The hotel is also adults-only so you will not have to deal with screaming kids as you chill.