Blue Lagoon Reykjavik: Geothermal Soak & Transfers Included

Slip into 40°C mineral water with a silica mask bar right there in the lagoon

You're picked up from your Reykjavik hotel or cruise port, driven 45 minutes through volcanic terrain to the Blue Lagoon, then left to soak in geothermal water at your own pace. The silica mask bar is in the water itself, your drink is included, and you choose when to return: anywhere from early afternoon to evening. Transport, entry, towel, and mask are all handled. You just show up and get in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Blue Lagoon visit with transfers

• Pickup from Reykjavík hotel or meeting point
• Bus ride to Blue Lagoon (45 minutes)
• Enter Blue Lagoon with Comfort or Premium admission
• Use silica mud mask at in-water bar
• Enjoy geothermal waters (37–40°C)
• Have non-alcoholic drink at in-water bar
• Return to Reykjavík by bus at chosen time

The experience

You're floating in milky blue water that's warm enough to stay in for hours, and the silica mask bar is right there: no getting out, no walking to a spa. The Blue Lagoon sits about 45 minutes from Reykjavik by bus, and the drive itself moves through Iceland's volcanic landscape, so you're already seeing the thing that makes the whole country strange and beautiful before you even arrive. The water stays between 37 and 40°C year-round because it's geothermal, heated by the earth, not by anything human. That's the whole point.

Comfort admission gets you in the water, a silica mask from the in-water bar, one drink, and a towel. Premium adds a bathrobe, two more masks to choose from, a second drink, and a small 10ml silica mask to take home. The difference matters if you're the type who wants to stay longer or try different mask options without choosing between them. Most people float around for two to three hours once they're in. There's no rush, and the water doesn't get cold. Your guide or driver doesn't rush you either. You pick your return time when you book: 13:15, 14:15, 16:15, 18:15, or 20:15 if you're booking from June onward. That flexibility is what keeps it from feeling like a tour. It's more like you're just going to soak and coming back when you're done.

The bus ride back to Reykjavik is the same 45 minutes, and it's carbon-neutral, which the operator tracks through Vaxa Technologies. The vehicle has Wi-Fi if you want it, though most people just sit quiet after soaking. Hotel pickup is included, or if you're arriving by cruise, they'll meet you at the port. No negotiating transport, no figuring out how to get there. It's all arranged before you leave Reykjavik.

What’s included

• Your day includes round-trip hotel or cruise port pickup from Reykjavik, a 45-minute scenic bus ride to the Blue Lagoon, Comfort or Premium admission to the geothermal waters, a silica mask from the in-water bar, one drink (non-alcoholic for Comfort, any drink for Premium), towel use, and return transfer to Reykjavik at your chosen time.
• Premium admission also includes bathrobe use, two additional masks, and a 10ml silica mask to take home.
• The bus is air-conditioned with Wi-Fi, and transfers are carbon-neutral.

Options for this experience

4 options

Meeting point at BSI Bus Terminal, Comfort ticket7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00Start from the BSI Bus Terminal, with entry, one silica mud mask, towel and one non-alcoholic in-water drink.

Hotel pickup, Comfort ticket7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00Pickup from various hotels and designated central Reykjavik spots, with entry, one silica mud mask, towel and one non-alcoholic in-water drink.

Meeting point at BSI Bus Terminal, Premium ticket7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00Start from the BSI Bus Terminal, with entry, bathrobe, two extra masks of your choice and one drink of your choice.

Hotel pickup, Premium ticket7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00Pickup from various hotels and designated central Reykjavik spots, with entry, bathrobe, two extra masks of your choice and one drink of your choice.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Reykjavik Excursions

Is this one for you?Right for anyone staying in Reykjavik who wants to soak in the Blue Lagoon without arranging transport or entry separately: the pickup, drive, admission, and return time are all locked in, which leaves you free to just show up and soak.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long can you stay in the Blue Lagoon?

There's no set time limit. Most visitors stay 2–3 hours. You pick your return time when booking (13:15, 14:15, 16:15, 18:15, or 20:15 from June 2026), and the driver meets you in the parking lot at that time.

What's the difference between Comfort and Premium admission?

Comfort includes one silica mask, one non-alcoholic drink, towel, and water access. Premium adds a bathrobe, two extra masks to choose from, a second drink, and a 10ml silica mask to take home.

How long is the bus ride from Reykjavik?

45 minutes each way. The drive passes through Iceland's volcanic landscape on the way there and back.

Is the water temperature comfortable year-round?

Yes. The Blue Lagoon stays between 37–40°C (98–104°F) because it's geothermal, so it's warm regardless of season.

Does the price include hotel pickup?

Yes. Round-trip transfers from your Reykjavik hotel are included. If you're arriving by cruise, pickup from the port is available as an option.

Can you bring your own towel or do you have to use theirs?

Towel use is included. You don't need to bring your own.

Is the silica mask included or do you pay extra at the bar?

The mask is included. Comfort admission includes one mask. Premium includes one mask plus two additional masks of your choice.

Is the bus air-conditioned?

Yes, the vehicle is air-conditioned and has Wi-Fi on board.