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?

Blue Lagoon Tours

49 Blue Lagoon Tours

Premium Admission to the Blue Lagoon with a Private Transfer in a New Mercedes Benz V-Class

Scenic 6 Hour Super Jeep Day Tour of the Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon with Transfer from Reykjavik

The Blue Lagoon and Northern Lights (Admission Included)

Private Transfer to the Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik or Keflavik

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

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

Blue Lagoon Premium and Reykjanes Peninsula | Private Day Tour in a New Mercedes Benz

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

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

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

Reykjanes Peninsula Day Tour

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

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

Private Hour of Power Helicopter Tour over Reykjanes & the Blue Lagoon with Transfer from Reykjavik

Blue Lagoon & Golden Circle - Perfect Day Tour with a Private Driver in a Mercedes Benz V-Class

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

Private Jeep Tour | Reykjanes Peninsula + Blue Lagoon + Lava Tunnel

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

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

Relaxing 1 Way Transfer from Keflavik International Airport to the Blue Lagoon

Relaxing 1 Way Transfer from the Blue Lagoon to Keflavik International Airport

Private Transfer to the Blue Lagoon with WiFi

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

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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