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<\/a><\/p>\n(Yes, I realize I’m not quite a statuesque Icelandic model, but it’s the best I could do.)<\/span><\/p>\n I just want to take a moment to put some concerns I’ve read about the Blue Lagoon in Iceland to rest.\u00a0 I think it’s easy for some in the travel community to become a bit jaded, especially after an attraction or destination gains “mainstream” popularity.\u00a0 It makes sense we always want bigger, better, more adventurous experiences.\u00a0 I know I’m somewhat new to the travel game, but I hope I’m never blase about a view like this.<\/p>\n So now that that disclaimer is out of the way let’s talk about it;<\/p>\n Is it crowded?\u00a0 Sometimes.\u00a0 You’re not the only one with Pinterest.\u00a0 It was moderately crowded when I went, but not too bad.\u00a0 Of course I’ve lived through a few Christmas seasons at Disney World, so I may be a bit desensitized.<\/p>\n Is it touristy?\u00a0 Of course.\u00a0 Iceland has been gaining traction as a tourist destination in recent years and this place is pretty famous.\u00a0 Located between the Keflavik Airport and the capital of Reykjavik makes it the perfect stop on the way in or out of Iceland, as well as a reasonable day trip from Reykjavik.<\/p>\n Is it expensive? Sure is.\u00a0 So it the rest of Iceland.\u00a0 If you’re planning on staying in Iceland you should probably make your peace with $30 hamburgers and 45 Euro admission to one of the 25 Wonders of the World.<\/p>\n It’s also a once in a lifetime experience for most people.\u00a0 No matter how many times you’ve passed a photo on instagram, nothing compares to seeing it in real life.<\/p>\n I arrived at Blue Lagoon via a rather expensive bus from Reykjavik.\u00a0 If I had it to do over again I would certainly recommend renting a car to see the country at your own pace and be free from a bus schedule.\u00a0 Despite the cost, the bus was comfortable and the view incredible!<\/p>\n Many travelers stop at the Blue Lagoon on their way to or from the airport, so there is a locker facility to store items while enjoying your day in the lagoon.<\/p>\n It is highly recommended to book your entrance before traveling to Blue Lagoon as they can get very crowded.\u00a0 You can do so easily on their website<\/a>.\u00a0 You definitely don’t want to pay for an expensive bus ride only to find out you can’t take a dip.<\/p>\n Due to the bus schedule, we arrived a bit before our scheduled appointment and had time to check out the cafe.\u00a0 The Blue Lagoon has a few dining options.\u00a0 The Lava Restaurant is a gorgeous, but unsurprisingly expensive, full service restaurant.\u00a0 The Blue Cafe is a more reasonably priced ‘grab and go’, and the Lagoon Bar is a swim up bar inside the lagoon.\u00a0 I partook of the latter two.<\/p>\n Once our time had come, the registration process was a breeze.\u00a0 Simply confirm your reservation and you are given instructions on how to best enjoy your time in the lagoon.\u00a0 You are also given a handy wristband that corresponds to a locker and has charging privileges for the swim up bar!<\/p>\n There men’s and women’s locker rooms where you can get comfortable in your swimwear and leave things like jewellery (it could tarnish in the mineral heavy water) and electronics safely.\u00a0 This is also where you are asked to shower before entering the lagoon waters and given access to some heavy duty conditioner.\u00a0 USE IT!\u00a0 I left the conditioner in my hair the entire time I was in the water, and it still came out a fried mess.\u00a0 Those minerals are no joke!<\/p>\n Now, it’s finally time to enjoy the water!\u00a0 The geothermal activity keeps the water between 98-104 degrees fahrenheit year round.\u00a0 That is a welcome break from the usually frosty air in Iceland.\u00a0 I was at the Blue Lagoon on what I was told was the warmest day of the year, and I still had to show up dressed like this;<\/p>\n Tip: Bring a waterproof camera!\u00a0 It’s way less nerve-wracking than trying not to slip and drop your phone in the water.\u00a0 Believe me, you’ll want hundreds of photos!<\/p>\n Allow an entire day to really experience the Blue Lagoon.\u00a0 There is plenty to do.\u00a0 I mostly just soaked in the warmth and enjoyed a few Gulf beers from the swim up bar, but you can also arrange spa treatments for an extra charge.\u00a0 If that’s not in your budget, the soothing mud of the lagoon can be used as a skin mask free of charge, or taken home with you for a price!<\/p>\n Once you start pruning and are ready to say goodbye to the Blue Lagoon, like any tourist attraction worth its salt, you’re routed through a gift shop.\u00a0 Here you can purchase the mud mask to take home with you, as well as other spa products that use water from the lagoon.\u00a0 You can also shop for your generic Iceland souvenirs and some really gorgeous expensive scarves!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n