Imagine walking through a ghostly lava field which better resembles a science-fiction movie-set than anything earthly. The moss-covered, jagged lava creates a moody landscape dotted with mossy greens. Suddenly, you come across a lagoon of milky cyan blue, steaming with naturally heated water, standing defiant and beautiful in the otherwise black barren landscape. Welcome to the Blue Lagoon.

Icelanders have long utilised the geothermal nature of their island for domestic and industrial use. The Blue Lagoon spa was formed in 1976, quite accidentally around the Svartsengi geothermal power-plant. The run-off water from the power plant is sea water, rich in minerals, and as the water ran through the surrounding lava field, it started to deposit silica, forming a mud which effectively plugged the holes in the lava field, creating the lagoon. As the water began to collect, it acquired another of its unique attributes, a particular kind of algae that can sometimes give the water a greenish hue.

By 1981, the first Icelander had braved to bathe in it and not only deemed it pleasant but relieving for his psoriasis.

The lagoon's location next to the airport makes it the perfect stop after arriving or just before departing Iceland, and many airport transfers to Reykjavík, offer a stop at the Blue Lagoon as part of the journey.

If you would rather make a day of it, there are other tours which include a visit to this dream-like place in their itinerary. Why not have a dip in the Blue Lagoon after exploring the famous Golden Circle sightseeing route or after a day of sightseeing in Reykjavík?

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42 Blue Lagoon Tours

Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike and Blue Lagoon Day Tour from Reykjavik

Luxurious Private Airport Transfer with Blue Lagoon Premium Admission Included

Guided Day Tour of the Golden Circle & the Wonders of Reykjanes with a Blue Lagoon Option

Classic 9 Hour Tour of the Golden Circle & the Blue Lagoon with Transfer from Reykjavik

Private 3 Day Northern Lights Tour of Iceland with the Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon & South Coast

7 Hour Tour of the Blue Lagoon & Reykjanes in a Mercedes Benz Departing from Reykjavik or Keflavik

8 Hour Tour of Reykjanes Peninsula with Lava Fields & Hot Springs with Transfer from Reykjavik

Personalized 10 Hour Combination Tour of the Golden Circle & the Blue Lagoon

Incredible 4 Hour Stopover Tour of Reykjanes Peninsula with Transfer from Keflavik

Private 3 Day Tour of Iceland's Highlights with the Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon & South Coast

10 Hour Jeep Tour of Reykjanes, the Blue Lagoon & Raufarholshellir with Transfer from Reykjavik

Private Jeep Tour | Reykjanes Peninsula, Blue Lagoon, Lava Tunnel & the Northern Lights

Private Luxury Tour in a Mercedes Benz | Reykjanes Peninsula with Lava Tunnel & Blue Lagoon

Jeep Northern Lights Tour of Reykjanes, the Blue Lagoon & Raufarholshellir Departing from Reykjavik

Exclusive 5 Day Tour of Iceland’s South Coast Treasures & Reykjavik with Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Guided 9 Hour Combination Tour of the Blue Lagoon Spa & Reykjavik Nightlife

Private 10 Hour Jeep Tour of the Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon with Transfer from Reykjavik

Private 12 Hour Luxury Tour of the Blue Lagoon & Golden Circle in a Mercedes Benz V-Class

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Top things to do in Iceland

Find the Northern lights

Explore an Ice cave

Go on a Road trip

Do the Golden circle

Visit Reykjavik

Bathe in the Blue lagoon

See the Glacier lagoon

Discover the South coast