The Blue Lagoon

Our final day in Iceland was filled with one final adventure....a trip to the Blue Lagoon. We had made prior reservations with the Grey Line to get picked up from our hotel and be dropped off at the Blue Lagoon and after we were finished we would get transported from the Blue Lagoon to the airport.

We woke up to a rainy and wet day on our last day-its as if Iceland knew we were leaving.

Super Nel waiting outside Hotel Viking for our Gray Line pick-up to the Blue Lagoon. We saved the Blue Lagoon as our last adventure because we wanted something fun to do right before we boarded our final flight home.

While making our reservations for the Blue Lagoon the day before, Super Nel and I had watched the short video on their website which was extremely helpful. They tell you what to expect when you arrive, how to use the locker system, where you drop off luggage if you bring it, etc. It also meant we could hop off the bus and go straight to where we were going once we arrived. When you check in at the main desk, they give you a waterproof bracelet. This bracelet will be linked to your credit card so that you don't have to worry about having one with you while in the blue lagoon (remember, there is a bar in the middle of the blue lagoon. Using this bracelet means you never have to leave the pool to get money to buy a drink...or two).




After check-in, you go into the locker room (separated by males and females) where you use your bracelet to lock up your belongings. Super Nel and I had booked a massage so this included a free robe to use while at the blue lagoon. This was a welcome treat because it is FREEZING outside when you are not in the water and you don't want to get your towel all wet so that you have a dry towel after you shower when you're finished. Once you have your bathing suit on and all your belongings are locked up (you just tap your bracelet on the "lock" and close the door to your locker and it syncs your locker number to your bracelet-really cool technology), you go take a shower. There is an attendent supervising this area to make sure you actually shower before leaving the locker room and to make sure you don't go back into the locker area without drying off. There is a shelving unit located in the shower area where you can store your towel (towels are provided depending on which package you buy). You ideally want to put it in the slot that has the matching number to your locker.

Now you're ready to go out to the lagoon. The first step I took outside was cold, the next step was freezing, the third step made me want to jump into the water head first. However, since our massage time was about to begin, we had to walk over to the waiting pool which was farther than you want it to be when you're freezing cold and in a bathing suit. Luckily, the second you step into the water you start to warm up from head to toe. Our massage began with introductions from our masseuses and then they rubbed oil all over our backs while standing up. This would be our first massage that would take place in the water-we weren't sure what to expect but we were very happy when it started and extremely said when it was over. After oil is placed on your back you are asked to hop up and lay back on a floating mat (which was not the easiest thing to do) and then you're covered with a wet blanket. You'd think that a wet blanket would make you cold, but since the blanket was wet with water from the blue lagoon it was nice and toasty. The massage takes place with a masseuse standing behind you while you float on a mat. The masseuse uses their hands to push the mat down into the water and massage your back while you are floating face up. It's a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it if you have the change to book a massage.



After our massage was over we spent the next few hours exploring as much of the lagoon as possible. Our package came with a free drink from the lagoon bar and it was another way to stay warm while outside in the chilly weather.

There was a steam cave that has buttons you can push and hear all about the history of the blue lagoon as well as the algae located at the bottom of the lagoon. There are algae boxes located around the lagoon and if you put some on your face it helps promote healthy skin. Super Nel and I took turns giving each other algae facials.



We didn't use any waterproof cameras or go pros for these photos. We couldn't because they were already packed up in our luggage. Our last day in Iceland was captured on photo via our phones.


Super Nel and I rigged this floatie to carry our cell phone in a ziplock so that we could explore the lagoon hands free. Looking back on this photo it makes me laugh and smile. It reminds me that even though we were on our last day of our honeygroupmoon, we were still finding ways to make things work with what we have.



Before I knew it, our time at the Blue Lagoon had ended and it was time to shower, dress and head to the airport....but not before a final view of the Blue Lagoon from the inside balcony.


Good-bye Iceland!

Iceland ended up being my favorite country to visit on this month long adventure. We truly enjoyed every single country but Iceland was extremely scenic and we will definitely be back for another visit. Until our next trip, remember-Adventure is Out There!