Customer reviews of tours in Reykjavik

Magical experience. A long day but every minute was worth it. Getting a balaclava for your face when on snowmobile is a good idea as the wind can be extremely cold against your face. Also good idea to bring a packed lunch or snacks for the bus as a lot of time is spent traveling.

The day from beginning to end was a blast. Great tour guides who kept chatting to the coach passengers all day, making us laugh throughout. The coach itself was lovely too. The sights were amazing, given enough time to see and take in each. We were so lucky with the weather, sunshine all day.

An experiential day to see a few sights and sledge to the Longjökull glacier. The break at the Geysirs could have been a little longer and we would have had time to eat. Now I had to buy bread in a hurry and eat them in a cramped bus. The guide JoJo was a professional guide with a good sense of humor.

We had a wonderful time seeing the beautiful landscape. The guides kept us entertained throughout the journey with interesting facts and trivia about Iceland, its geography, history and folklore. The absolute highlight of our entire trip, however was the snowmobiling at the end of the Golden Circle tour. My only complaint would be that this part was too short...one hour seemed to fly by. The scenery at the top of the glacier absolute magical.

Fascinating tour, with a very well put together audio guide provided by Karen and a comfortable drive provided by Gregor. Came away from the tour much more informed about Iceland, the Icelandic way of life, its people, history, geology...the lot! The sights on the tour were amazing to see and experience and well worth the money. It was a shame about the cancelled snowmobile tour, but we received a partial refund so not out of pocket.

Really great experience! Snowmobile was cancelled due to weather which was disappointing but can’t blame the tour for that. All the locations were amazing, worth every penny. I would 100% recommend checking weather and carrying extra socks or hoodie just in case. We got completely soaked and had to travel back drenched which was really uncomfortable but we knew better for the next tour! Our tour guide was funny too! PG if I remember correctly? Got some great pictures and memories.

Loved, loved, loved this tour !!! This was amazing from start to finish. The pick up was on time. Raga was our bus guide, informative...but a bit sharp !!! No prisoners taken!!! A long day but worth it. It was lovely to see the national park. We really enjoyed the experience of seeing the Geysir. Soooo enjoyed the big truck ride up to the snowmobile base. The truck driver a nice, kind gentleman, big in stature and nature. He got us to the snowmobile base safe and sound on treacherous roads. The snowmobiling ride was amazing. We were looking forward to this so much and it didn't let us down. It was such fun. Following this activity, we trucked it back down to Gullfoss Waterfall. The waterfall is breathtaking...as was the cold, windy, wet/snowy weather when we were there...!!!! We didn't expect it to be as good as it was but it was absolutely stunning. The sheer power of the water was amazing. We would totally recommend this tour. It seems expensive but it's not for all the activities.

We booked this tour more for the snowmobile experience and it was a good experience overall! Keep in mind that the snowmobile tour is with quite a big group (more than 20 people) and if you’re unfortunate enough to get stuck behind slower people, it would make the experience less enjoyable. When driving you have to follow a path in a single line. You were provided with all of the gear needed for the snowmobile! Our tour guide took us to a 300 year old ice cave which was an added bonus! You’re allowed to swap drivers on the way back as well.

Fabulous day out. Despite a mix up in the pick-up location, I received a call and was picked up from a different location with no further issues. Quite a lot of time on the coach so judge coffee and toilet breaks accordingly. The order in which the activities took place was Þingvellir NP, geyser, snow mobiling, gullfoss. The guide on the coach was very knowledgeable and has clearly been doing this a while - great balance between pointing out sights and not over-doing the commentary. I've no idea why the prep for this activity said to bring headphones - simply no need. The Golden Circle is a must do for any traveller to Iceland, and the snow mobiling was the cherry on the cake. Loved it. A note on clothing: it's all provided, but it's still totally freezing and I did have trouble with the throttle as my thumb went numb a few times despite the dedicated heating for it and I was not alone. Bring sunglasses. Still, no pleasure without a little pain. Highly recommend it

What an amazing tour, Very well organised, our tour guide was full of knowledge, entertaining and funny. Golden Cirle was brilliant but don’t think I’ll ever forget snowmobile across the glaciers we were lucky to have an amazing clear sunny day and the views were breathtaking. Once in a lifetime experience that my friend and I will never forget.

The entire tour took the whole day as stated. We went in March and it was raining and wet all day. Our guide, Karen, was friendly and informative. Despite the rain, it was a good tour. We ran out of time and was running late due to the weather and road conditions. We almost missed our chance to see the Gulfoss waterfalls, but they accommodated us and gave us extra time for us to be able to see it. The snowmobiling was fun. We just wish the visibility wasn’t so low, so we could have enjoyed the sceneries and perhaps even go faster. But again, that’s beyond the control of the tour company. Everyone was nice and friendly and made up for the cold, rainy and low visibility day.

Beginning of the tour was sightseeing .Lunch was quite rushed as we were then passed over to the Mountain Guide who was to take us on the Snow Mobile . This was great and really made the tour .. Taken up into the glacier .The views were fantastic .25 or so minutes one was , a 5 minute stop then we headed back .

I was not convinced of this visit given the price of the activity. But I must admit that we had a very pleasant time with no unpleasant surprises: there are many changing rooms, the site is large enough for everyone to spread out in the pools without stepping on each other, the water is very hot so as not to be cold. The drink offered as promised without supplement.

A sensational, must-do! Don’t miss seeing Blue Lagoon on your trip to Iceland! I loved the strawberry sparkling wine at the bar! Mask was awesome, drinks were awesome and on a cold day I would say splurge for the robe! Make sure to bring elastics to put your hair up :)

Was a wonderful experience. It was a bit confusing doing the changing and showering process, but once you get into the gorgeous blue warm waters your body and mind are at peace. There was plenty of room to move around freely, the mask felt great on our faces, and being able to get our drinks at a bar right in the water was perfect. The scenery was amazing, having the lava fields all around. We were supposed to fly back home a day prior, but extended our trip a day so we could experience this natural wonder, and were so glad we did.

The whole experience was more than I imagined!! Getting checked in was quick and easy, and the freedom to explore the lagoon was wonderful. We actually had our booking the morning we were heading back to the US, and it turned out to be a smart idea, being so close to the airport. I would have liked to see some cocktails offered at the bar, but I managed to find something fruity to drink! The mask bar was a refreshing activity, and I liked that we could just wash it off right in the Lagoon. We actually met a few people there as well, so it is a nice place to relax and rejuvenate on your own, or mingle with others and make some new friends! I'd give it more stars if I could :-) Highly recommend that all Iceland travelers put this on their bucket list. You will not regret to opportunity to unwind and relax.

So relaxing. You don’t have a time limit, so we stayed from 4 till 7:30! Find a quiet spot and just relax in the water. Would recommend bringing an extra towel in a small bag to leave with your stuff (they provide small locker that is accessed by your wristband). You get a towel only when you get out of the pool. I suggest you Arrive with your suit on under your clothes, put clothes and stuff in locker, go shower (take off suit and you must take a full shower), put suit back on and head out! Take a waterproof case for your phone for photos (we didn’t have one and it wasn’t a problem)

This feels like a tourist trap, but it delivers. There is room to spread out, the water feels wonderful, it’s nice to get a drink and relax. It was unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. We went later in the day so perhaps that was why it wasn’t as crowded, but there is a lot of room once you’re in the lagoon.

We had a great adventure today at the Silfra Fissure. Our guide was Diogo and he did an excellent job. Went over the whole thing start to finish as well as all the safety measures. We had a fabulous time and felt quite safe with our guide Diogo. We highly recommend this adventure. The Fissure is Beautiful.

We scheduled our visit to the Blue Lagoon for 8 am on the day we left Iceland. I was advised to do this as the Lagoon is only like 10 minutes from the airport. Let me tell you this, it is worth the drive to Reykjavik and back to be able to spend as much time here as you like. I only got to spend about an hour and I could have stayed all day! I went early and would recommend doing so as it fills up quickly, the mud mask is very nice as are the changing facilities. There are hairdryers and wet bags and shampoo and conditioner. Definitely listen when they say to put conditioner on wet hair because it is hard to comb through it after the Lagoon. Take a wet bag for your phone because you will want pictures!

It was so beautiful and relaxing i would go zgain when i visit iceland again staff was so helpfull

It's very good experience, better to take mobile water proof cover otherwise it'll cost you 30€ in case you think of clicking photos. It's quite crowded but still you have a lot of space to move around (it's quite bug too). We stayed there for almost 1h30.

We had an incredible time. We were incredibly lucky with the weather, the beginning of the day was a little windy but the sun was out the entire day and by after lunch the wind had died down. We had enough time to enjoy every site and each was incredibly enjoyable. At the stop with the geysers, there is a place to get some lunch but we found it to be a little expensive and we were glad we brought some of our own snacks along. The blue lagoon is the last stop and we got there with just over two hours which was just enough time to enjoy much of the pools and surrounding areas. Lastly, our tour guide was great. I admit to not knowing his first name, but his nickname we're told is Thor of Iceland. He was so friendly and so funny, constantly teased us in a friendly manner and answered all of our questions. He took us to a small area where we were able to meet Icelandic horses as we had a small bit of extra time between stops. Would highly, highly recommend to anyone visiting Reykjavik.

At this tour, you see some of the "must-see" sights in one day, which is perfect if you are in Iceland for a shorter stay. Amazing views, amazing sights. And at the end of the day bathing in Blue lagoon to relax. A nice and funny guide. A bit pricey, but I recommend the trip.

Our guide was awesome - very funny and energetic, but not overbearing. I really liked how interactive he was with all the travelers and made the drive between destinations more enjoyable by sharing Icelandic music and other relevant info. The bus was comfortable and had wifi, which was a big plus. I also liked how there was sufficient time allocated to each stop. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland for the first time.

This tour of the Golden Circle was an incredible experience! The Gulfoss waterfall, Kerid Crater and Geyser were truly eye opening wonders of nature! And of course our tour guide, Jonas, really made the tour what it was! He had answers to every question asked and drove us through snow covered roads. He was very accommodating with every request and pickup/drop off right to our door! Could not recommend this tour with Jonas enough, 10 of 10 loved every minute of it!

This was an amazing day trip! The Golden Circle gets its name for a reason and getting to see these amazing sights in person was so worth it! Our tour guide shared information about Iceland as we drove around the sights. Some of the stops were a bit shorter than I would have liked, but I was able to see what I wanted to and get back to the bus on time with a little bit of hustle. The Blue Lagoon was amazing - two hours was a great amount of time to spend there just to get to experience it!

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! Worth every penny! From start to end we were amazed with the sites and our tour guide (we forgot his name). This is the ideal tour if you’re in Iceland for a short period of time because you will get to see the most popular tourist sites with added bonuses! Highly recommended and without a doubt the best tour ever! Thank you for an amazing experience.

This trip is a must if you are visiting Iceland for a short time as you get to see so much in one day. The bus was very new and comfortable and also has usb sockets and wifi which was a bonus. Our tour guide and driver was called Brian and he was excellent, a very knowledgeable man who told you a lot of very interesting information and fun facts which made the trip so much more enjoyable, you could tell he loved his job and Iceland and he really made this a 5 star trip. I definitely recommend this to anyone

So glad that we booked this tour as a package as it was a great day and each stop was amazing, with the highlight ending the day at the Blue Lagoon that was awesome! Our tour guide Axel was a great guide, very attentive and knowledgeable and timed the day perfectly at each stop as did not feel rushed or pressured to move on from each stop at all. Would 100% recommend to anyone thinking of checking out the golden circle tour and blue lagoon together, 100% worth it!

The driver was incredible and deeply knowledgeable. He gave us an endless roll of interesting facts about the island and the sights, and we hung on his every word. The amount of time spent at each spot was appropriate and nothing seemed rushed. What an incredible day.

Our Golden Circle tour was with Nice Travel. We had a fantastic day. All timings were spot on. Our guide was David, who was extremely knowledgeable, fun to be with & made the day flow well, especially with his additional stops. He clearly shared all important information & was a real character! Coach very comfortable. Small group. Bonus of great free wifi

Addi was our tour guide today and have to say we couldn’t have wished for a better day in Iceland. His humour and friendliness made the tour. The attractions were outstanding and would recommend to anyone. If you are lucky you might also get Addi, and your trip will only be even better. Thanks Addi

This is perfect for all ages in my opinion. Myself and my girlfriend are 21 and we had an amazing day. Our tour guide was so good, he was very knowledge and was a great voice to go with the trip. The stop off times were a perfect amount of time to see the landmarks and enjoy them. Frequent places to stop off for food/toilet breaks. Would definitely recommend this to anyone, cannot fault at all.

Our guide Geri and driver Pietr were lovely. The whole experience was on time, and both Geri and Pietr made the whole group feel at ease and we set off our journey with positivity. There was lots of information to take in as Geri was very knowledgeable The places we visited were astounding and worthwhile; definitely worth doing the tour!

We had an amazing day with Monika, our tour guide, and Andrew, our driver. The day was well spent and it was so nice to let someone else do the driving for us in case a little napping was needed. Monika put a lot of time and energy into sharing great information about each place we visited. I liked her spin on incorporating local music into her presentation. Overall, it was a great day with incredible sights I'll always remember.

Leona was fabulous. Very organized. We saw so much; it was mind boggling. My only criticism was the boarding process. Chaotic and very frustrating. Multiple buses parked in several places. Hoards of cruise ship passengers trying to find their tour. It was a real mess.

The tour is exactly in line with the description: so the expectations will be satisfied during the trip! The different stops allow the participants to see spectacular views and attractions of Iceland, furthermore the cherry on top is the clear explanations and kindness of the touristic guide

Monika and Kalaman gave us an amazing day. My only criticism would be time given at the crater was too short for anyone less than the supper fit to walk round top and bottom of crater an extra 30 to 45 min would have given most people chance to do this once in a lifetime experience again the waterfall another 15 mins would have made the world of difference

Monika was an excellent guide.. She did appear to be a bit "rough/straight forward" but throughout the journey she has been informative and even created special playlist to reflect the mood. The only thing is they never punctual for pick up and they should improve the efficiency for customer (not standing waiting in cold for 45 minutes!)

We enjoyed how the tour guide added two stops to the tour because we were doing so good on time. She was very informative and really wanted each person to enjoy their time. While tours like this can be rushed she understood that people do want their time at each place. Great experience!

It was a wonderful experience. Our guide Perla and driver Magic did an excellent job. I enjoyed very much Perla's commentaries which were interesting, funny, informative, and sometimes including her personal episodes. Good balance between commentary time and tranquility (music) time. And many thanks for the small additional stops by a beautiful river, ice cream farm, horse farm.

An highly recommended day out. This recent trip was the 2nd Golden Circle Tour for me this year. The first was back in January. For the most part the August weather conditions were good right up until the last stop when it started to rain hard. An unexpected stop at a local farm was the highlight of the day for me as we were able to feed some Icelandic Horses. Mia and Tomasz were great hosts on the day as well. Love the little stories and facts about Iceland between stops.

It was really nice whole day trip. Jona and driver Tomek were great guides. I really like that they will tell you not just about the sights you are about to see but everything from local history to personal experience and advices... It was really nice and fun day, you get enough time also to buy food/snacks/use toilet and at the same time to see everything as promised and even more. You get just enough time to explore the sights but at the same time how much you decide to walk around, is up to you. You will see places which are definitely worth to see and experience when in Iceland.

Great experience! Myself and my boyfriend were looking for a day out to hit some of the famous landmarks and this one did not disappoint. Jacob was a brilliant tour guide with endless knowledge of Iceland and some great added stories. The whole day was planned out perfectly with a stop for lunch. This is a full day out leaving at 10.30am and arriving back at where we’d been dropped off at about 7pm. All in all a great day out, would highly recommended

This tour was great to see all of the main stops on the golden circle! It included the national park, the golden waterfall, and the geysir. Each stop has bathrooms and food options as you are on the bus for a good bit in between. I forgot our guide’s name but he was hilarious and very thorough. I recommend this tour!

After a long day of travel, the Sky Lagoon was heavenly. The surroundings are gorgeous and uncrowded; the water is the perfect temp and there's a swim up bar. Incredibly relaxing.

So beautiful 20 e from Reykjavik 25 back. It’s absolutely amazing 7 step Ritual ❤️

One of the most magical experiences we’ve ever had, will never forget it. Got their for sunset, enjoyed that immensely from the infinity pool, then we headed to the 7 step ritual, finished with another hour and a half in the infinity pool. Felt so relaxed, we didn’t want to leave, skin also felt amazing. Will be coming back and recommending.

The Sky Lagoon is an absolutely amazing place to visit. It's so relaxing to just soak in a very large geothermal pool, that is carved into the volcanic rock landscape, while gazing out at the Atlantic Ocean. This spa is beautifully designed to blend with the Icelandic landscape. Upon entering the facility you receive a rubber bracelet that opens a locker for your belongings. A credit card can be loaded to the bracelet, for any purchases and to buy drinks at the carved in rock bar. The 7 Step Ritual is a unique pampering experience. We were so comfortable soaking in the lagoon, that we didn't want to leave. Don't miss the Sky Lagoon, it's a once in a lifetime experience!

Had such a great experience! Will do it again and strongly suggested. Easy to get from city bus hub.

The staff were super friendly, atmosphere was relaxing and as I expected. It wasn't too crowded at all. The food was exceptional as a lagoon. The 7 step ritual was calming. I felt like a new person afterward.

The skylagoon is a nice an interesting place, needs more signposting aaling the way an inside. It also needs more option for getting to/from, like one dedicated bus

Incredible experience. Sunset is the best. The food at the bistro is amazing too. Do not miss this.

It was a wonderful experience. The view was breath taking. We had a marvelous time. Highly recommend this experience!!!!

Paying a little bit extra for the Sky Pass to have private changing facilities was an excellent start to our session. We arrived as it opened so were some of the first in the pool which was divine. The vista is spectacular. We enjoyed a couple of cocktails whilst enjoying the pool. We didn't rush to do the ritual but when we did it was fantastic. We then splashed out on a third cocktail and more relaxation after. Prices of drinks are not for the faint-hearted

Amazing scenery, definitely worth the 11h journey. The guide, HBO, played some awesome Icelandic music which went really well with the landscape we were seeing. We managed to go behind Seljalandsfoss, the weather was good. Diamon Beach was gorgeous and the glacier lagoon is breathtaking. Scary how everything is melting though.

A very long day, but Pally, our guide, regularly gave us some excellent commentary on the sights, history, folk tales, Etc to pass the time. Big shout to Tomak, the coach driver as the conditions were not the greatest and he had to navigate compacted snow and black ice without incident

the trip is long but we stopped at so many places so it's not that bad. you can book glacial lagoon boat with them as well and that place is the highlight of the trip. good information shared by the tourguide and overall i highly recommend this day tour the south coast is beyond this world!!!!

Thanks so much to Iga( sorry if I spell the name wrong) and Thomas for the wonderful trip. It’s well organized and we saw many amazing views, highlight of my trip! Iga is a marine biologist and she is so knowledgeable and full of fun stories, I love her energies! I feel we were all well taken care of.

It was a really long day but our driver and guide HBO was amazing. He found a great balance between providing us with information about iceland and quiet time in between for us to take in the sights. He was happy to answer any questions we had about iceland. The tour was great even though the weather was really disappointing. It’s a great way to take in the sights within a day.

we travel a lot and I have to say Iga and Lukas were by far the best combination of guide and driver we have ever had. Seldom do you get a driver that interacts with people like Lukas did and then there's Iga, what can I say.... so much energy and love for her country. the two were a perfect duo that made our day so perfect. we learnt more than would have been expected on a day tour and was taken to some of the world's most beautiful sights. it may be a long day but there is plenty of nap time if you need it. Plenty of stops for food and toilet breaks. Just 10/10 !!!!

It was the best day of our lives, there was only one reason for it..our guide! Our guide Simon introduced us to Iceland in as way we will never forget. Simon did not leave any stone unturned in showing us the miracles and heavens in Iceland. After the trip, i came back as a different person. Simon went extra miles to show us things that we did not even expect. Starting from stopping at all extra locations, to showing us reindeers to seals, it was a day we are going to remember for the rest of our lives..just because of Simon Adolf Haraldsson. He had all the energy that cannot be compared to anything and went on entertaining us and telling stories about Iceland whilst driving to the heavenly spots of South Iceland. Have no words to express my gratitude towards our guide. He really went far and beyond.

I had an amazing time on the trip to the glacier lagoon. Jona, our guide, was brilliant, as was our driver Tomak. Its a very long trip being around 15 hours, but it's definitely worth it and doesn't feel that long at all! Lots of amazing sights to see, would definitely recommend

This excursion was simply amazing. It’s a long one, but you get to see so much in that one day, from waterfalls, glaciers, lagoons and black sand beaches. Our guide, Simon, was charming, helpful and informative, bursting with boundless enthusiasm - the weather was glorious and he made a real effort to help us make the most of our luck. On a practical front, he kept us fully informed of the structure of the day, how long we would be in the bus before the next stop etc which was enormously helpful. We returned to Reykjavik tired but buzzing with all that we had experienced. I can’t recommend this trip enough.

We enjoyed our day with our guide, Omar(I hope the spelling is correct). It was a long day but we had fun visiting several places in south coast of Iceland and took lots of amazing pictures. Weather was on and off with hail and wind but it was still enjoyable and made our day memorable at the end. Our tour guide was a really sweet and knowledgeable guy! He made extra few stops on the way going and coming for us to take pictures with different scenaries. Me and my friend would strongly recommend this tour, it is certainly worth the money, even more!!

I had the best day and trip in Iceland!! It was wonderful to travel through one corner of the country, and stop at natural attractions, an eternal experience. The driver was a very good head, he also stopped in places that no one else notices / stops. Back in the evening, the northern light was also visible, and without request, it stood aside for us to admire and photograph! I recommend to everyone! :)

This trip is amazing, definitely worth the journey, the scenery is breathtaking and so beautiful. It was the highlight of our holiday. My daughter and I saw so much and had a fantastic time. The experience was made by our wonderful guide, Simon and his knowledge of Iceland’s history and geology. He was so lovely and had time for any questions even after a 12 hour day! He was fantastic. We wouldn’t have learned so much had we driven ourselves. An unforgettable experience that I would love to repeat when I go back with my husband.

Fantastic day. Was very well organised from start to finish. We had the premium package which includes 3 face masks and a robe- well worth the extra few pennies. Came back feeling refreshed and very relaxed. On the way home the driver took time to drop us all at our hotels rather than single drop-off at BSI. Much appreciated on a windy day!! Vouchers and contact the day before provides clear instructions.

We had the trip starting at 1pm on a Tuesday. Everything went very smoothly. We brought our own swimming suits, flip flop shoes and waterproof bag for the phone. The bus was easy to find in the BSI terminal ”back yard”, the lines at BL were quite short, bracelet easy to use, ladies’ showers were separate stalls and the place itself absolutely amazing. We had the comfort package which included one free drink and the white silica face mask. Loved every minute in the warm waters and tested the sauna as well. 2 hours was enough for us, the clouds and light rain did not matter.

This is the perfect evening tour. It comes with the ticket to enter but not with a whole day trip. The cost is very reasonable considering transport and ticket. And the options for return are great, if you go a bit earlier that the last booking you would have more busses to choose from on the way back. If you choose the 5pm time you’ll only have one bus back so you better catch it! This was such a lovely trip. I would’ve done it again during my stay if I’d had time!

Wonderful experience, strongly recommend. Went with my boyfriend during a week’s trip to Iceland and spent 3.5 hours there. Yes it’s expensive AF and an obvious tourist trap but there’s a good reason for it. The lagoon is enormous and didn’t feel crowded despite there being a lot of people there. The drinks at the bar were delicious. The mask was great fun and made our skin feel lovely. It was incredibly windy in Iceland the day we went and the lagoon was probably the best place to be to hide from it without staying in our hotel! We went to the Sky Lagoon earlier in our trip and these are very different experiences. It’s difficult to decide which of the two is best, but I think I would go for the Blue Lagoon over the Sky Lagoon as it didn’t feel as crowded and we could go at our own pace. Sky Lagoon felt more crowded (an insane queue for the 7 steps as well), there were drinks glasses abandoned everywhere in the lagoon, and we felt more comfortable in the Blue Lagoon.

My wife and I planned our event to pamper ourselves after a day of exploring some of the lava tubes. Our earlier tour ended earlier than expected but we were accommodated by the ground transportation in getting to the lagoon early. Once at the lagoon, we had to wait a little bit but were still able to start our session before the scheduled start time. The lagoon is very relaxing but we were a bit surprised by the presence of small children (estimate the youngest we saw was about 3-4 years old).

Good, tour as advertised and blue lagoon was as expected, was happy I went. The only negative was the staff, they were unusually unfriendly on this tour, both at the Reykjavik Excursions desk at the BSI and then at the Blue Lagoon reception. Perhaps just an off day so that shouldn’t put you off.

This was our first time in Iceland, and we didn't feel we could visit without experiencing a natural thermal pool. It's a very expensive experience, but we felt it was well worth it, as we spent roughly 3 very relaxed hours enjoying the pool and it's facilities. I'm not sure I'd have enjoyed it so much when our children were very young, as it's not really designed to entertain young children, so you'd probably find yourself leaving much sooner (which would be galling after paying so much), but for adults and older teenagers, this is an experience worth taking.

Slick operation and smart set-up. Everyone gets issued with a coloured wristband depending on the package you bought - right on arrival. This wristband also operates your locker (don’t forget the number)and indicates which facepack you get offered once in the lagoon and the entitlement to a drink in the lagoon bar area.. I found the lack of benches/cubicles for changing a failing and on the comfort(basic) package you won’t be issued with a towel until you come out of the water (which makes you feel quite exposed to the elements until you are immersed in the water) The more expensive package entitles you to a robe and slippers(still not worth the extra cost). The water is cloudy, lovely and warm but only about waist high. The space is immense and it was a relaxing experience. It didn’t feel quite as natural as I hoped. A lot more Center Parks than nature bath.

Metting at BSI terminal is a breeze & 15 min walk from centre. The main hub for Reykjavik Excursions & seemed to be an organised company * Drive is around 40 mins. You know you've arrived when you see the steam coming from the factory that pumps the geothermal heat * Reviews I read about lockers panicked me slightly but they're dead easy & instructions on the walls are good. Scan to open, again to lock * Don't pay any more than the Comfort package, you don't need it * Remove all jewellery & just take deodarant, shampoo/cond provided * So many people posing with phones not enjoying the experience. Even in a waterproof bag, is it worth losing your life thats in your phone for? I got plenty of good pics once dressed and went back outside * As is most of Iceland, food is mega expensive. Ham & cheese toastie around £12 * It is a beautiful experience. Even though man made it still has the natural elements ie surrounded by volcanic rock * Smoother your hair in the conditioner

The trip was amazing. Transfers were perfect. I went to the information desk inside the BSI and they were fantastic on advising me how it worked. Only thing I felt lacking was the information on the ticket. Didn’t say how to get on the transfer what company transfer we needed to get on and how we get back and how that worked.

I had heard mixed reviews as of course the Blue lagoon is a very touristy place to visit however I’m glad I went ahead with it and visited it as it is wonderful. I would definitely recommend going on a weekday as it’s probably less crowded than on a weekend. We were almost on our own and had the most relaxing time in the hot water! Be mindful not to dip your hair in the water much as it dries it a lot! (And this isn’t something you are made aware of..!)

Though it may seem a bit expensive before going, it is well worth a visit to the blue lagoons if you’re in Reykjavik. The experience is one in a life time and the place itself is amazing so it is worth splurging. The views are amazing on the walk around the lagoon and in the lagoon too.