1. Reservations are highly recommended. If you think that you can roll in without any prior reservations--you're wrong! The Blue Lagoon is a very popular tourist destination and is considered to be on everyone's bucket list when visiting Iceland. So as you can imagine, this overly desired geothermal spa gets very busy and overcrowded. You can book online, phone, or in person. One things for sure, if you are denied access due to over booked reservations, you will have to drive a long way back to the city, cause this geothermal sanctuary is in an isolated part of the island where there really is nothing to do.
2. Kids are welcome. All kids 2 and older are welcome. Kids 2-13 are free with a paying adult. They do enforce that you watch your child to make sure that they are safe and the experience for all is a great relaxing one. Although the water is very shallow (up to 3 ft deep at its deepest point) they do offer arm floats for kids of all sizes and require you to have your kids (8yr and younger) wear them when in the water. If your little one is rambunctious please do leave them at the hotel or home as most people come here to relax and destress.
3. Don't put your hair in the water. The water at the lagoon is divine and ethereal and has many minerals that are great for the skin. But don't you think for a moment that these same benefits to your skin will have the same effects on your hair. Unfortunately, the minerals, will dry and damage your locks. Although they do provided hair conditioner for you to apply to your luscious locks, I would skip this all together and put your hair up or avoid dipping it in the water. If you still are considering getting your hair wet, I highly recommend you liberally lather up on the conditioner before, during, and after your stay in the lagoon. Also, a hair mask or deep conditioning may be needed after your trip.
4. Transportation to and from the Blue Lagoon is easy and plentiful. You can get to the Blue Lagoon by taxi, bus, or car. Parking is free and located on premises. The location is a quick 15 min drive from Keflavik airport and 40 mins drive from the city of Reykjavik. If you are coming from the airport there are buses that take you directly there. Once you arrive at the Blue Lagoon from the airport with luggage, they do charge a small fee to hold your luggage in front. Last thing to note, if you will be traveling to the Blue Lagoon by camper or motorhome, they do allow parking for these large type vehicles. They don't have designated spots for these large vehicles, but we parked our motorhome in the back, with ease and no issues.
5. Truly an experience to be had. The Blue Lagoon is the most highly visited location in all of Iceland. With over a million visitors a year, this destination brings in more than three times of Iceland's population. As tourism becomes more popular in Iceland, I imagine this number will only increase over the years. This popular tourist destination didn't earn it's title as most visited location in Iceland for sheer coincidence. The Blue Lagoon and its facilities are spectacular and luxurious in all counts. The clean, white, simple architecture and decor allows you to clear your mind and prep you for the relaxing experience to come. The healing powers of the magical blue waters are said to heal skin conditions such as psoriasis. After your visit, you have the calm and enlightened feel of a new and improved you. Being in the Blue Lagoon is a once in a lifetime experience, and surely shouldn't be missed when visiting the country of Iceland.