Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon Tours (Icelandic: “Bláa lónið”) to the geothermal spa are very popular. The steamy waters are part of a lava formation. The warm waters are rich in minerals like silica and sulphur and bathing in the Blue Lagoon is reputed to help some people suffering from skin diseases. The water temperature in the bathing and swimming area of the lagoon averages 37–39 °C (98–102 °F). The Blue Lagoon also operates a Research and Development facility to help find cures for other skin ailments using the mineral rich water.
The lagoon is fed by the water output of the nearby geothermal power plant Svartsengi and is renewed every 2 days. Superheated water is vented from the ground near a lava flow and used to run turbines that generate electricity. After going through the turbines, the steam and hot water passes through a heat exchanger to provide heat for a municipal hot water heating system. Then the water is fed into the lagoon for recreational and medicinal users to bathe in.
The spa is located in a lava field in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, southwestern Iceland. The Blue Lagoon is situated approximately 13km (8 miles) from the Keflavik International Airport and 39km (24 miles) from the capital city of Reykjavik. That is roughly a 20 minute drive from the airport and a 40 minute drive from Reykjavik.
A visit to the geothermal spa is an important part of your stay in Iceland. Guests renew their relationship with nature, soak up the scenic beauty and enjoy breathing the clean, fresh air while relaxing in the warm geothermal seawater.
It is no surprise that the readers of “Conde Nast Traveller” voted Blue Lagoon as the best medical spa worldwide. For five consecutive years Bláa Lónið has been awarded the Blue Flag environmental recognition granted to natural beaches and marinas. Save by combining Airport Transportation and Blue Lagoon tours.
Tour Info: Blue Lagoon Tour
50 Km
3 Hours
1-4 passengers ISK 20,000
5-8 passengers ISK 23,000 
Refreshments and admission charge to Blue Lagoon not included.