Blue Lagoon Tours from Reykjavik

Natural hot springs abound in the land of fire and ice, with the Blue Lagoon being the jewel in the crown. Locals believe this is one of the best things to see and do in Reykjavik, especially in the winter season when the cold is hostile.

There are many ways to visit the Blue Lagoon and marvel at the scenery around it. That's why I 'll show you some of my favourite tours to see Iceland's most famous hot springs.

This fun tour will depart from Reykjavík and will take you to the Blue Lagoon. It is a bus experience where you will arrive at the lagoon only to enjoy the facilities on site at your leisure. This tour lasts approximately four hours.

You have the option of being picked up at your hotel, or at a point close to your hotel, as many hotels do not allow buses to reach their premises. When you arrive at the lagoon you will notice that there are pools for men and pools for women, and you will also see some amazing photo opportunities such as small waterfalls and other similar scenery.

Details of interest

• Price: This tour costs approximately 139 euros per person. Children from 2 to 12 years old pay nothing to join the tour.
• Duration: It lasts approximately 4 hours from the time you arrive at the Blue Lagoon.
• Means of transport: The entire transfer is by bus both there and back.
• Advantages of this tour: Children can enjoy the tour free of charge. The transfer is from Reykjavík in a comfortable bus with all facilities. Included is a clay mask at the Blue Lagoon and of course the entrance fee to the site. A drink and a towel are also included.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Children under 2 years old are not allowed on this tour. Pets are not allowed and this tour is not wheelchair friendly.

This seven and a half hour tour takes you to the Golden Circle, a must-see set of natural landscapes very close to Reykjavík. In addition, if you select the option, it takes you to the Blue Lagoon where you can spend about three hours enjoying the comforting thermal bath.

This tour is available in different languages, including English. It has a tour guide who will show you different interesting details of each place you visit. Besides the Blue Lagoon, you will be able to see the Gullfoss waterfall, Thingvellir Park and other beauties of this area of Iceland.

Interesting details

• Price: You can find this experience from €52 per person.
• Duration: This tour lasts approximately seven and a half hours.
• Means of transport: The excursion takes place in a bus with all the comforts. To get to the meeting point, you must travel on your own using public transport or a private vehicle.
• Advantages of this tour: Wifi is included on board the bus in which you make the tour, also included are chargers on each seat of the bus. A tour guide is included who will teach you everything you want to know about each place. He is available in approximately ten languages. You will enjoy 3 hours of spa at the Blue Lagoon.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Food and drinks are not included during the tour. Headphones for listening to the tour are at your own expense. Hotel pick-up from Reykjavík is not included, but may be available at an additional cost.

Fagradalfsjall volcano is one of the most important volcanoes in Iceland. Hiking it during winter is one of the must-see sights that you should definitely include among the best tours to discover Iceland's volcanoes from Reykjavík.

This hike is even more special because after hiking through the snow, you will be able to have a comforting thermal bath. During this walk you will also see some mossy lava fields and other natural attractions of Iceland. The end of the walk is the most relaxing of all, and that is the arrival at the Blue Lagoon, one of the best lagoons from Reykjavík.

Details of interest

• Price: From 177 euros per person.
• Duration: The whole tour lasts approximately 10 hours to see each of the places on the itinerary.
• Means of transport: If you choose this option, you can request to be picked up and returned to your accommodation in Reykjavík. If so, the tour is done by well-equipped bus. If not, you will have to make your own way to the starting point of the tour and take the equipped bus from there.
• Advantages of this tour: Entrance to the Blue Lagoon with comfort pass is included. Also included is a complimentary drink and a tour guide during the whole experience. For the volcano hike, a head lamp is included.
• Disadvantages of this excursion: Swimming costumes are not included, you must bring your own. Food and beverages are also not included, except for the complimentary one.

On this excursion to the Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater tour in Reykjavik and of course you will have access to the Blue Lagoon. This is an almost personalised experience as it is for small groups, so you will have an almost exclusive tour.

The tour lasts approximately eleven hours and is an adventure you can experience any time of the year, although I would recommend visiting the Blue Lagoon as part of your winter activities in Reykjavík. Other places you will see on this tour include Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall and of course Thingvellir.

Details of interest

• Price: From 194 euros per passenger.
• Duration: This tour lasts approximately eleven hours or a full day.
• Means of transport: The tour is by minibus from the departure point in Reykjavík and back.
• Benefits of this tour: Entrance to the Blue Lagoon is included as well as a silica mud mask and towel. A complimentary drink at the Blue Lagoon is included in the price. Included in this tour are entrance fees to the Kerid Crater and a professional guide who will tell you everything you need to know about each site. Wifi is available in the minibus for all passengers. Transport to and from the hotel is included.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Children under 5 years old are not allowed to participate in this experience. Meals and drinks are not included except for a complimentary drink at Blue Lagoon, however, a lunch stop is made when necessary.

The Reykjanes Peninsula is one of the most attractive places to visit in Iceland and that is because this is where you will find the most frequently erupting volcanoes and therefore the coolest lava fields on the island. This is also the location of the Blue Lagoon.

During this experience, which is one of the best excursions and getaways from Reykjavik, you will have the opportunity to take an exciting hike through the places where you can still see the fresh volcanic lava with moss around it. It is a spectacle of nature not to be missed. After the hike you can't miss a rest in the hot springs of the Blue Lagoon.

Interesting details

• Price: From 87 euros per person.
• Duration: This excursion can last approximately 9 to 11 hours.
• Means of transport: The transfer is by bus with all facilities from Reykjavík to the Reykjanes peninsula.
• Advantages of this tour: Transport by minibus is included and the transfer from the hotel and back is also included. You have access to free wifi on the bus for the entire duration of the tour. Admission to the Blue Lagoon is the comfort version, this is if you select this option.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Not suitable for people with reduced mobility and pregnant women. Not recommended for people with heart problems. Swimming costume hire, lunch and refreshments are not included in the price, but stops are made to purchase such meals.

The whale watching tour is a quintessential activity to include on your list of things to do in Reykjavik in summer, and that's because it's the best time to enjoy the arrival of the whales off the coast of Iceland as they come to feed. On this combined tour you'll get to see whales and swim in the Blue Lagoon- more than you could ask for.

Before going to the lagoon you can go on the whale watching tour in Reykjavík that heads to Faxaflói Bay which is one of the places where you are most likely to see whales. After finishing this expedition, you will go directly to the Blue Lagoon to relax with a hot spring bath.

Interesting details

• Price: This combined excursion can be found for approximately 160 euros, although it may vary according to the time you choose to visit the Lagoon.
• Duration: This experience does not have a specified duration, but is subject to change according to how the day goes.
• Means of transport: You must make your own way to Reykjavík harbour, this can be done on foot if the hotel you are staying at is close to the harbour. Otherwise you can go by private car and park near the harbour or take public transport. After the whale watching tour is over, a bus will take you to the Blue Lagoon and back.
• Advantages of this tour: All local taxes are included, as well as the whale watching tour on board the boat and the entrance fee to the Blue Lagoon. Included is the transfer to the lagoon and a tour guide who will explain everything you will see on the tour.
• Disadvantages of this excursion: This adventure is not suitable for children under 2 years old. Whale watching is not 100% guaranteed as it is a natural event. It is a tour that can only be done in summer to increase the probability of whale watching.

This is one of my favourite tours and that's because it gives you a chance to get a close-up look at Iceland's capital before you go to relax a bit at the Blue Lagoon. Before you go straight to the hot springs, this is one of the best tours of Reykjavík, because you get to know the city in the company of a history expert.

Among the most interesting sites you'll see in Iceland's capital are the Harpa Opera House, the city's church and of course its picturesque streets. After touring the city and soaking up its history and culture, the bus will take you to the Blue Lagoon where you can take a thermal bath in the 40°C waters.

Interesting details

• Price: This tour is priced at approximately €904 per person, although this may vary according to the size of the group.
• Duration: The experience can last approximately 6 hours.
• Means of transport: Transport will be by bus equipped with all amenities.
• Benefits of this tour: This tour is available in Portuguese, Danish, Spanish, Italian and English. Return transfer to and from the hotel in Reykjavík is included. A towel, complimentary drink and silica mask are included in the entrance fee to the Blue Lagoon. An experienced tour guide is included. It is completely private so only your group participates.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Drinks and meals are not included. Children under 2 years old are not allowed to participate in this experience. Not suitable for people with heart conditions or pregnant women.

This tour takes you by private taxi to the Reykjanes Peninsula, where you'll take in some of the local geography before arriving to relax at Iceland' s most popular natural spa, the Blue Lagoon.

Additional sites on the peninsula include the fishing village of Grindavik and Iceland's oldest lighthouse. This is a private experience for just you and your group, so it is available for a maximum of 4 people.

Details of interest

• Price: The price per person is approximately 340 euros.
• Duration: The duration of this experience is five to six hours.
• Means of transport: A private taxi will pick you up from your hotel and take you back when the experience is over.
• Benefits of this tour: The tour is private and with a dedicated driver. Transfer from your accommodation and back is included.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Entrance to the Blue Lagoon is not included. If you prefer the transfer from Keflavik airport it is also included in the price. Local taxes are included.

Winter is the best time to see the Northern Lights from Reykjavík, as they are only visible during the very dark winter nights. On this tour you will have the chance to go hunting for the Northern Lights from Reykjavík and bathe in the hot springs of the Blue Lagoon.

The adventure is in two parts, the first part is an excursion to the Blue Lagoon where you can bathe in the hot springs and enjoy a drink of your choice, and the second part of the excursion will be at dusk to enjoy the Northern Lights. In between you will have time to have dinner and rest in Reykjavík before moving on to the next activity.

Details of interest

• Price: From 180 euros per person.
• Duration: This experience can last approximately 8 hours.
• Means of transport: If you do not contract the pick-up service from your hotel, you can arrive at the meeting point by private vehicle or public transport. The rest of the excursion will be by equipped bus.
• Advantages of this excursion: You have access to free wifi inside the bus. Includes comfort entrance to the Blue Lagoon with silica mask, towel and welcome drink included. You will have a professional guide at your disposal during the trip to the Northern Lights.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Food and beverage service is not included. If you want a transfer to and from your hotel, you will have to pay extra for it.

• Always bring warm clothes to every experience, regardless of whether it is winter or summer. Also try to bring comfortable shoes and hiking shoes, as well as waterproof jackets and sunglasses.
• If you are pregnant or suffer from back problems, consult a doctor before embarking on such an excursion.
• If you are taking children with you, make sure they are of the minimum age to participate in the experiences.
• When choosing your clothing for your trip to Iceland, don't forget your towel and swimming costume so you can enjoy your visit to the Blue Lagoon in comfort.