Reykjavik: Roundtrip Bus Transfer to the Blue Lagoon

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Reykjavik: Roundtrip Bus Transfer to the Blue Lagoon

★ 4.7(1,595 reviews)

• Guide works in English
• Duration per the operator: 4 to 8 hours

from $58

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A bus ride to the lagoon and back

This is a roundtrip transfer from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon, run by ICELANDIA. The bus takes you from the city to the geothermal spa and brings you back again, with the whole trip lasting between 4 and 8 hours depending on how long you stay at the lagoon. The departure point is Reykjavik itself, so you do not need to travel anywhere else to join. The tour runs in English, and a guide who speaks English accompanies the journey. At its core, this is a transport service rather than a guided sightseeing tour, though the route does pass through the landscape south of the city on the way to the lagoon. The price starts at 58 USD, which makes it one of the cheapest ways to reach the Blue Lagoon from the capital. The operator offers free cancellation on this booking, so you have some flexibility if your plans change before the day of travel.

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What the fare covers and what it does not

The 58 USD entry price covers your bus transfer from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon and back again. That is what you are paying for: the ride, not the soak. Admission to the lagoon is explicitly not included in this fare, and you will need to arrange that separately. The Blue Lagoon sells its own entry packages, and the official prices are 11,990 ISK for the Comfort package, 14,990 ISK for the Premium package, and 18,490 ISK for the Signature package. Children aged 11 and younger can enter for 2,000 ISK. These are the amounts charged at the lagoon itself, so you can add them to the bus fare to work out your total cost for the day. Hotel pickup is available as a paid extra, which means you can choose to be collected from your accommodation rather than making your own way to the departure point. That option costs more than the base fare, so factor it in if you want the door-to-door convenience.

A strong score from a solid number of travellers

The rating here is 4.7 out of 5, based on 1,595 reviews. That is a substantial number of ratings, which gives the score real weight. It is not a case of a handful of travellers propping up a high average; nearly 1,600 people have taken this transfer and recorded their experience. Within the Blue Lagoon tour category, this listing ranks 6th out of 44 when ordered by the strength of the evidence behind it, which means the score is backed by more reviews than most of its competitors. The price is also notable within the group. At 58 USD, this is the second cheapest of the 44 listings in its category, sitting among the cheapest 5 percent of the range, which runs from 31 USD to 2,542 USD. What sets this transfer apart from many of its neighbours is that admission is excluded, a position shared by only 8 other listings in the group of 43. Hotel pickup as a paid add-on is even rarer, with only 2 other listings offering it the same way.

When the trip makes sense

Reykjavik's temperatures climb slowly through the year. January and February see highs around 3 degrees, and the city does not reach double digits until May, when the average high hits 10 degrees. The summer months of June, July and August bring the warmest weather, with highs of 13 to 15 degrees. For a transfer that lasts between 4 and 8 hours, the season affects how much daylight you have around your lagoon visit more than it affects the bus ride itself. In the depths of winter, with highs just above freezing, you will want to time your trip so that you are not standing outside in the dark waiting for the return bus. The lagoon itself is open year-round and the warm water does not change with the seasons, but the journey to and from it happens in whatever conditions Reykjavik offers that day. The summer months give you the most comfortable window for the transfer, while the colder months mean you should check the daylight hours before booking your slot.

At the departure point and at the lagoon

Your day starts in Reykjavik, where you board the ICELANDIA bus at the designated departure point. The guide on board speaks English and will handle the logistics of the journey. The bus takes you south towards the Blue Lagoon, passing through the landscape on the way. At the lagoon itself, you are responsible for your own entry, since admission is not part of this transfer. You will need to have your lagoon ticket ready, whether you booked it in advance or plan to purchase it on arrival. The lagoon is a developed facility with staff at the entrance, so there is no question of finding an unstaffed site. After your time in the water, you rejoin the bus for the return journey to Reykjavik. The total duration of 4 to 8 hours gives you flexibility in how long you stay at the lagoon, but you will need to be back at the bus for the scheduled departure time.

Who this transfer suits

This transfer is for travellers who want to reach the Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik without driving themselves and who are comfortable arranging their lagoon entry separately. It suits budget-conscious visitors, since the 58 USD fare is among the cheapest in its category. It is not wheelchair accessible, so travellers with mobility needs should look elsewhere. If you prefer to have everything handled in one booking, the Official Blue Lagoon Iceland listing at 145 USD includes Comfort admission and runs for one day, though it carries a slightly lower rating of 4.6 from 6,056 reviews. For a shorter commitment, the From Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon Admission with Transfers option at 225 USD lasts 4 hours and also includes admission, with a 4.6 rating from 5,066 reviews. If you are coming from the airport rather than the city, the From Reykjavik/Keflavik Airport: 1-Way Blue Lagoon Transfer at 31 USD covers just the one-way journey and has a 4.4 rating from 2,072 reviews. The Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, and Blue Lagoon Tour at 257 USD combines the lagoon with a full day of sightseeing and holds a 4.9 rating from 5,889 reviews, which suits travellers who want more than just the spa.

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Reykjavik: Roundtrip Bus Transfer to the Blue Lagoon

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