Blue Lagoon Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Blue Lagoon. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now: 

• Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

• Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

• Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon - Small Group Tour

• Blue Lagoon Entry Ticket with Optional Private or Shared Transfer

• Golden Circle and Kerid Minibus Tour with Blue Lagoon Transfers

Blue Lagoon entrance starts at €83 for a Comfort package, which includes entry to the steam bath, sauna, and colder lagoon, a silica mud mask, a soft drink from the swim-up bar, and amenities such as towels and lockers. Upgrade to a Premium package, starting at €104, or a Signature package from €127, to add a bathrobe, additional drinks and masks, and souvenir spa products.

Yes, the Blue Lagoon is one of Reykjavik's most visited—and most photographed—attractions, and it's definitely worth taking a dip in its steamy azure waters. Reservations are essential, so prebook your ticket with round-trip transfers from Reykjavik or combine it with a quintessential Golden Circle tour.

Per one customer who booked the Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater, "It was a fun experience. So much to see and learn. Iceland is an island full of natural complexities. The waterfalls are amazing, the Geysir is fascinating, and the crater is wow! But the blue lagoon... what a piece of warm heaven in such a cold place :) Our tour guide, Thores, was perfect. She was fun, witty, and full of fun facts and stories."

The best time to visit the Blue Lagoon is in the evening. If you visit during the summer, you can enjoy the midnight sun while soaking—it stays open later in summer. Winter also offers the chance to see the northern lights while staying warm in the water.

A typical Blue Lagoon tour lasts from two to three hours. However, you can easily spend longer if you want to take full advantage of all the available facilities. There is no time limit—your admission ticket to the geothermal spa allows you to spend the whole day there—but you must leave the water 30 minutes before closing.

Yes, you can go to the Blue Lagoon without booking, but it's highly risky. The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland's most-visited attractions and is often fully booked throughout the year. It is a good idea to reserve your desired date and time as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Yes, the pool was formed in 1976 by a geothermal power plant and the runoff feeds the Blue Lagoon all year round—and it is a great place to visit any time of year. Opening hours vary throughout the year, however. During summer, it stays open until the wee hours, so check the schedule on the Blue Lagoon's website when planning your visit.

Night offers a more peaceful atmosphere at the Blue Lagoon, and a nighttime visit is a great way to unwind after a day spent sightseeing around Iceland. However, some facilities and services may not be available after dark. As the Blue Lagoon is usually fully booked, there is no significant difference in crowd size from day to night.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Blue Lagoon. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Reykjavik:

• Thingvellir National Park

• Gullfoss

• Vatnajokull National Park

• Skógafoss

• Seljalandsfoss

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Reykjavik.