You can stay in the lagoon as long as you want, but when you book your visit, for example, for 9 AM, you must show up between 9 AM and 10 AM. We do not recommend entering the facility without a reservation.
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We cannot guarantee entry for guests who arrive at a different time than their booking. While we aim for versatility, it's often not possible to accommodate late or delayed arrivals. However, all tickets have a one-hour window of flexibility.
Early check-in and/or access to the Retreat Spa before official check-in time is subject to availability and only offered on the day of your reservation. To request an early check-in, please contact us on the day of your arrival to check for availability.
Whether you choose the Comfort package or the Premium Package, your entrance fee allows you to spend the whole day at the Blue Lagoon. However, you do have to select an arrival time slot when you book your Blue Lagoon tickets, and you'll need to arrive within an hour of that time.
On average, we would say that it is absolutely enough to allow yourself two hours for the Blue Lagoon. However, the time every traveler needs for visiting the Blue Lagoon is highly individual.
Visiting early in the morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM or in the evening between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM when it's quieter is a great way to avoid crowds and fully appreciate the natural beauty of the lagoon. These times are perfect for relaxing and taking in stunning surroundings without any distractions.
To enjoy a more peaceful and serene experience, it's best to visit the Blue Lagoon during off-peak hours. Visiting early in the morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM or in the evening between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM when it's quieter is a great way to avoid crowds and fully appreciate the natural beauty of the lagoon.
Many guests prefer to use flip-flops while walking in and around the water. If you would like to wear flip-flops, you may bring them with you or purchase them at the Blue Lagoon reception desk. Water shoes are allowed, but we don't offer them for sale.
In the Blue Lagoon you will be advised to wash your hair. If you wash your hair before going into the thermal bath, your hair will have less silicia, which makes your hair dry. If you let your hair get wet in the Blue Lagoon, than put on conditioner in your hair.
While these are great for your skin, they can leave your hair feeling dry and matted. To minimize these potential effects, we recommend that you avoid immersing your hair in the water for too long and that you rinse your hair with fresh water after exiting the lagoon.
Do you shower after the Blue Lagoon? Yes, you should shower before and after your stay at the lagoon. Guests are required to shower, without their swimsuit, prior to using the geothermal spa. Simply use the showers and soaps available in the changing rooms.
Flip-flops, slippers and water shoes are allowed around the lagoon's edge and although flip-flops are not provided as standard, the shop does sell them if you forget to pack a pair. Slippers are included with the premium package.
Save yourself a lot of time in line and plan your Lagoon Day for a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Lagoon has no Fastpass or Skip-the-Line options, so it pays to arrive early and pick days with lighter crowds if you don't want to wait long for Cannibal and other popular rides.
Sky Lagoon or Blue LagoonThe reason for that is simple – in all the swimming pools and paid hot springs in Iceland is mandatory to take a shower naked, before you enter the pool.
Sky Lagoon is quite a bit smaller, and less crowded. The pool area is still expansive, but Blue Lagoon is massive in size, with different areas wrapping around the public area to the hotel. Sky Lagoon's water isn't blue at all.
Yes, you can see the northern lights from the Blue Lagoon. Much like trying to spot aurora borealis anywhere else in Iceland, it depends on the weather conditions and solar activity. Since the Blue Lagoon is away from the city, there's less light pollution than in Reykjavik.