Bathing In The Blue Lagoon
Iceland & Greenland Excursions
- £41-£50
- 3.5 hours
- Medium
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
This tour commences with a drive alongside the City Lake – Tjörnin – with a view of City Hall, and continues past The Pearl – Perlan – an impressive glass dome on top of hot water storage tanks. Through Reykjavík’s suburbs we travel past the rugged lava fields of the Reykjanes peninsula, towards the Blue Lagoon
This tour commences with a drive alongside the City Lake – Tjörnin – with a view of City Hall, and continues past The Pearl – Perlan – an impressive glass dome on top of hot water storage tanks. Through Reykjavík’s suburbs we travel past the rugged lava fields of the Reykjanes peninsula, towards the Blue Lagoon
This tour commences with a drive alongside the City Lake – Tjörnin – with a view of City Hall, and continues past The Pearl – Perlan – an impressive glass dome on top of hot water storage tanks. Through Reykjavík’s suburbs we travel past the rugged lava fields of the Reykjanes peninsula, towards the Blue Lagoon. Here we will stop for approximately two hours to indulge in the waters of the lagoon. The Blue Lagoon owes its existence to a nearby geothermal power plant. A new facility was opened in 1999, which offers a tax free shop, café and good changing room facilities. The mineral rich water of the lagoon – reputed for its healing properties – is a warm 37-39°C (99-102°F). The blueness of the water, the steam and the 4 metre (13 feet) high lava wall surrounding the lagoon create a unique atmosphere. This natural and very popular health spa is now a major attraction in the region, and one of the most visited places on the island. We will spend approximately two hours here. From the Blue Lagoon we head back to Hafnarfjordur and continue on a slightly different route, along the coastline, back to Reykjavík. Please note that the Blue Lagoon is not a swimming pool for regular swimming – rather a unique, relaxing bathing experience. For reasons of hygiene, participants must take a shower without swimwear before entering the lagoon. There are separate dressing rooms and showers for men and women. There is a walk of approximately 200 metres (655 feet) each way, to and from the coach park, over slightly sloping ground. The coach journey to the Blue Lagoon will take approximately 45 minutes each way. Please note that the coach used may not have air conditioning.
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
