The Blue Lagoon is Iceland's most expensive attraction, but the rate includes all necessary equipment.
Entry packages (per person, vary by slot and season): Comfort €80-100 (entry, robe, towel, silica mask, 1 drink), Premium €130-150 (Comfort + 2nd mask, premium robe, sandals, 2nd drink, reserved table at LAVA), Signature/Retreat Day Pass €300-500 (private Retreat Spa access, 4 hours, full ritual). Children 2-13: 40% of adult rate. Under 2: forbidden for safety reasons.
Dining: snack café at Blue Café €18-28/person, LAVA restaurant €90-170/person, in-water bar cocktails €12-15 (3-drink limit per person).
On-site lodging: Silica Hotel (4-star, private Silica Lagoon access) €350-500/night, Retreat at Blue Lagoon (5-star, private Retreat Spa access) €600-1,200/night. Book 4-6 months ahead in high season.
Transport: hire car 20 min from Keflavík (free), FlyBus shuttle from Reykjavik €30 return, from Keflavík €25 return, taxi from Reykjavik €120-150 (not recommended).
Comparison with alternatives: Sky Lagoon (Reykjavik) €60-100, Mývatn Nature Baths (north) €50-60, Secret Lagoon Flúðir €30, public pools (sundlaugar) €8-12. The Blue Lagoon is 2 to 5 times more expensive than alternatives, but offers the most iconic and complete experience. For a constrained budget: consider Sky Lagoon (excellent immersion-quality-price ratio) or Mývatn Nature Baths if you're in the north.
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