"Great. The lagoon is beautiful and well organized, maybe too well organized to my taste!"
Reykjanes Peninsula · 20 min from Keflavík Airport
Blue Lagoon Iceland — Tickets, Tours & Transfers
Iceland's most famous soak — milky, silica-rich water at a steady 38°C, set in an 800-year-old lava field. Book official Comfort or Premium admission, or bundle it with the Golden Circle or an airport transfer.
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Official ticket
From
$130
per person
Free cancellation
- 4.6 / 5 5988+ Reviews
- 38°C Silica-Rich Water
- Towel · Drink · Mask Comfort Package
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
Why the Blue Lagoon Is Worth It
What's actually included in the official admission — and why 5,900+ guests rate it 4.6/5.
Highlights
- The Comfort experience: towel, non-alcoholic drink, one face mask
- One of the world's most iconic bathing experiences, set in a volcanic lava field
- The unique water is a National Geographic Wonder, in a UNESCO Global Geopark
- Unlimited access to the lagoon, sauna, steam cave, colder lagoon, and more
- Minutes from Keflavík airport and a short drive from Reykjavík
What's Included
- Comfort entry ticket
- Towel
- Soft drink of your choice (at swim-up bar)
- Silica Mud Mask at mask bar
- Unlimited access to sauna, steam, colder lagoon, quiet zone
- Electronic wristband for locker and cashless purchases
How Your Blue Lagoon Visit Works
From booking to your first float in the silica-blue water.
Book a timed entry slot
The Blue Lagoon uses timed admission and sells out days ahead in summer — reserve your slot online with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Get there (or add a transfer)
It's 20 minutes from Keflavík Airport and about 50 from Reykjavík. Drive, or add a round-trip bus or private transfer so you can soak straight off the plane.
Check in & shower
Show your mobile voucher, collect your wristband, towel and drink token, and shower before entering — standard Icelandic pool etiquette.
Soak, mask, repeat
Float in the warm silica water, grab a silica or algae mask from the mask bar, and order a drink swim-up. Comfort admission covers all of it.
Photo Gallery
The Blue Lagoon — Through the Lens
Silica-blue water, black lava and rising steam on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. Instant confirmation — free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Blue Lagoon vs Other Iceland Lagoons
How Blue Lagoon compares to Iceland's other geothermal soaks. The highlighted column books here; the rest open that lagoon's page.
| Feature | You're Here Blue Lagoon | Sky Lagoon | Secret Lagoon | Mývatn Baths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Reykjanes Peninsula | Edge of Reykjavík | Flúðir (Golden Circle) | North Iceland |
| Adult ticket from | $130 | $115 | $34 | $63 |
| The water & vibe | Milky silica-blue, polished | Ocean-edge infinity + 7-step ritual | Small, rustic, locals' pool | Quiet silica-blue, uncrowded |
| Time from Reykjavík | ~50 min | ~15 min | ~90 min | ~5 hr / flight |
| Best for | First-timers & airport days | City stays & couples | Golden Circle & budgets | North Iceland trips |
| Book Now | Browse Sky Lagoon | Browse Secret Lagoon | Browse Mývatn |
More Options
More Ways to Visit the Blue Lagoon
From a one-way transfer to the full Retreat Spa — every option books through GetYourGuide with free cancellation.
BUDGET TRANSFERFrom Reykjavik/Keflavik Airport: 1-Way Blue Lagoon Transfer
Relax and enjoy comfortable transport to the famous Blue Lagoon from Iceland's capital, Reykjavík, or the international airport in Keflavík.
PREMIUMOfficial Blue Lagoon Iceland: Premium Admission
The Premium admission is your all-access ticket to one of the world's most iconic bathing experiences: full entry to the Blue Lagoon and its facilities, use of a bathrobe and towel, a drink at the in-water bar, a trio of face masks at the mask bar, and a Silica Mud Mask (10 ml) to take home.
WITH TRANSFERSFrom Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon Admission with Transfers
Enjoy a safe and reliable transfer between Reykjavík City Centre and the world-famous Blue Lagoon, while also getting the opportunity of selecting between the Comfort Package or the Premium Package.
GOLDEN CIRCLEReykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour
Experience Iceland’s 2 most visited natural attractions, the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon, in one day on a comfortable and convenient minibus tour.
LUXURY RETREATOfficial Blue Lagoon: Retreat Spa & Private Changing Suite
Ideal for couples, this Retreat Spa offer gives two guests a private changing suite and five extraordinary hours at this subterranean sanctuary.
The Full Guide
Everything to know before you book the Blue Lagoon
Admission levels, the best time to go, and how to bundle it with the rest of your trip.
The Blue Lagoon is the image most people picture when they think of Iceland: opaque, milky-blue water steaming against a jet-black lava field, with the Svartsengi geothermal plant venting clouds on the horizon. It sits on the Reykjanes Peninsula, roughly halfway between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavík — which is exactly why so many travellers make it their very first or very last stop in the country.
What you’re actually booking
The water isn’t a natural hot spring in the wild sense — it’s mineral-rich seawater, a by-product of the neighbouring geothermal power station, kept at a comfortable 38°C and renewed constantly. What makes it special is the silica: the dissolved white mineral that gives the water its colour and leaves your skin noticeably soft. Every admission level includes access to the lagoon, a silica mud mask, a towel and one drink.
- Comfort admission (from $130) is the standard, best-value ticket: entry, towel, one mask and a drink. For most visitors this is all you need.
- Premium admission (from $150) adds a second mask, a bathrobe, slippers and a reservation at the Lava Restaurant.
- The Retreat Spa experience (from ~$880) is the luxury option — a private changing suite, the separate Retreat Lagoon and the full spa journey.
When to go, and how to pair it
Because entry is by timed slot, the Blue Lagoon regularly sells out in summer and over the holidays — book as far ahead as you can. Early morning and late evening slots are the quietest and, in winter, the evening soak comes with a real chance of catching the northern lights overhead.
If you’re not renting a car, add a round-trip bus or private transfer — several packages let you soak straight off the plane with your luggage stored on-site. Short on days? The Golden Circle + Blue Lagoon combos knock out Iceland’s two headline experiences in one. And if you’d rather trade the crowds for something quieter, compare it with the city-side Sky Lagoon or the wild Hvammsvík hot springs before you commit.
Guest Reviews
What Blue Lagoon Guests Say
5/5
from 5988 verified GetYourGuide guests
"The experience was above average. The driver was on time. He was knowledgeable. Good customer service. It would have been nice if bottle water was provided."
"Great time. Perfect sightseeing event to do right after you get off the plane."
"Very classy spa! Absolutely recommend. Can stay as long as you would like. Sauna, face mask, changing rooms, drinks… Awesome!"
"Great first experience after landing in Iceland. It was very relaxing and the silica face mask left my skin feeling so soft! Loved the experience"
"We had a great time. It was absolutely beautiful experience"
"Blue Lagoon was such a fun experience. It was amazing. We loved the face masks. Multiple temperature options - thermal pools, cold pool, sauna, & steam cave. Private areas to shower before and after the lagoon experience. My kids want to do it again before leaving Iceland."
"Wow, what a great and beautiful place. Water is awesome, sauna is awesome, steam room is awesome and the waterfall is awesome!"
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Blue Lagoon Iceland — FAQ
Tickets, transfers and what to expect at Iceland's most famous lagoon.
Official Comfort admission starts around $130 and includes lagoon entry, a silica mud mask, a towel and one drink. Premium admission (from about $150) adds a second mask, a bathrobe and slippers, and a Lava Restaurant reservation. The luxury Retreat Spa experience with a private changing suite runs from around $880.
Yes. The Blue Lagoon uses timed-entry slots and regularly sells out days or even weeks ahead in summer and over the holidays. Book as early as your dates are firm — all bookings here come with free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot, so there's no downside to reserving early.
The Blue Lagoon is about 20 minutes from Keflavík Airport and roughly 50 minutes from central Reykjavík. Its position between the two makes it a popular first or last stop of a trip — many visitors soak on arrival or before their flight home. See our transfers page for bus and private-car options.
Comfort admission covers entry to the lagoon, one silica mud mask from the in-water mask bar, a towel, and one drink of your choice from the swim-up bar. It's the standard, best-value ticket and all most visitors need.
Yes. The Blue Lagoon has a luggage storage facility, which is why so many travellers stop there straight from Keflavík Airport. Book a transfer that includes admission and you can soak between your flight and your hotel without hauling bags around.
The water is rich in silica, algae and minerals, and many guests find it leaves their skin noticeably soft. The silica mud mask is the signature treatment. One tip: the minerals can dry out hair, so tie long hair up and use plenty of the free conditioner in the showers.
Just a swimsuit — a towel is included with admission. There are changing rooms, lockers and showers on-site. Icelandic etiquette requires a full shower without a swimsuit before entering, and it's best to leave silver jewellery at home as the mineral water can tarnish it.
Still have questions? Email us at info@icelandspalagoon.com