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Lake in Iceland
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Blue Lagoon (Icelandic: Bláa Lónið) (BLAU-ah LONE-eeth) is a geothermal spa in southwest Iceland, that is almost mid-way between Keflavik Airport and Reykjavík, close to the town of Grindavik. Entry is expensive, starting at 9,990 kr per person for the basic package at off-peak time slots (April 2023) and rises rapidly from there. This is a very popular tourist destination, attended by over 80% of tourists (around 1.3 million in 2017).
Accommodation for both treatment and non-treatment guests.
It offers guests free transfers to and from the Blue Lagoon and Keflavík Airport, and has a good restaurant.
By car
It takes approximately 20 minutes to drive from Keflavik International Airport to the Blue Lagoon and 45 minutes to drive from downtown Reykjavík to the Blue Lagoon. There is lots of free car parking.
By bus
There is a scheduled service from the main BSI bus terminal in downtown Reykjavík, and a cheaper bus service that includes hotel pickup and Blue Lagoon entrance fee (Netbus).
By tour
There are lots of tour companies offering all inclusive package deals.
By taxi
Many taxi companies offer trips to the Blue Lagoon, with the taxi waiting while the visitor enjoys the Blue Lagoon and its surroundings. This option can be extremely expensive.
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