This had been on my list once I heard it was built in 2021. Most visitors stop at The Blue Lagoon for their Icelandic thermal experience. Nothing wrong with that, they’ve built a solid business model – everyone knows about it. Most visitors stop there after landing or before getting on the plane to leave. We are not most visitors. 🙂
As the owners were building they took a holistic approach to sustainability for themselves and when selecting materials and construciton partners. Soaking in warm, healing mineral-rich geothermal water is a beloved Icelandic tradition being a part of most communities. It’s where you meet your neighbors and hear the latest goings-on.
This place is ……..
……..a journey of the senses, powered by the elements. LOVE it!
This was exactly what we needed after the ‘angst’ of getting to Iceland. There are a few different packages that can be booked (a reservation is a must – we had a hard time finding one) with the SKY package being our selection.
This package included private changing & showering, direct stairs to the lagoon and the 7-step Ritual. More on that in a bit. But in case you get stuck on the word private? You might think – huh? Isn’t everything private? Think of your gym class. Yep, locker-type changing rooms, communal locker showers BEFORE putting on your swimsuit and stepping into the lagoon. That is the norm around here. We’ve got no problem with that and have done it in Iceland previously. The only way to get the 7-step Ritual was through the SKY package. But enough of that. Let’s get into the water.
Instant warmth, I’m going to love this. Eric, he’s not the biggest fan of the thermal water, but there are pockets where cooler water prevails – he has to hunt for them, ha!
We haven’t even gotten to the best part yet and it’s heaven.
We went straight for the waterfall. Wellllll, maybe not me.
Time for a bit of refreshment.
And just in case there is some unsafe behavior…
The sea meets the sky at the edge of their infinity pool.
So I mentioned this 7-step Ritual.
With a map included below. All of my photos thus far are part of number 1, the lagoon, begging your body to slow down.
Number 2 the cold plunge – no way. Heartier souls than me were getting in and getting out extremely fast. Entering this portal started the rest of your Ritual.
Number 3 the Sauna was okay for about 1 minute – maybe.
Jumped into Number 4 the cold mist – just to cool down and man – I needed it. Number 5 the body scrub – undoubtedly the best step for me.
I was able to stay in longer for Number 6, the steam room. but showering off in Number 7 was bittersweet.
You’re done. At this point, Eric was very excited to get back into the main lagoon.
It was time to slowly make our way back to the shower & changing area.
Total time was about 1.5 hours. It was relaxing and everything I wanted it to be. I would definitely do it again!
No lie, was a little shaky getting out. All the relaxing thermal water (and possibly the lack of sleep) had an effect. Stopping at their cafe for a little refreshment did wonders for the body.
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