Is Iceland's Blue Lagoon A Lavish Luxury? | Destination Debunkers

INSIDER's A.C. Fowler heads to Iceland's Blue Lagoon, a natural hot spring. Is it a lavish luxury or an overpriced public pool?
The Blue Lagoon is in Grindavík, a 45-minute drive from Iceland's capital Reykjavík, a quickly growing tourist hot spot. The area is a perfect blend of city and country living.
A.C. tests how crowded it is, if it's worth the $58 admission, and if the lagoon's water and mud really have healing properties.
The Blue Lagoon is one of the most visited destinations in Iceland. 80% of tourists who come to the country trek to the famous thermal waters.
While the physical lagoon is man-made, the natural geothermal waters are sourced from a nearby geothermal field.
The peak season is the summer, so the best time to visit the Blue Lagoon is in the winter.
CEO Grímur Sæmundsen said, "To be in the Blue Lagoon and having the Northern Lights, there's nothing that beats it."
The Blue Lagoon also acts as a facility for skin care research, so it makes sense that its biggest selling point is its natural silica mud masks.
Make sure you head to the lagoon early in the day to beat the crowds. Keep it mind that it can be pricey, so make sure you're picking a package that fits your needs. And don't be afraid to lather on the complimentary silica masks.
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Is Iceland's Blue Lagoon A Lavish Luxury? | Destination Debunkers

[@mariusborgarbui3211]

IMPORTANT REMINDER: When you visit Iceland, don't walk on the moss. It is fragile and takes centuries for it to grow back. Thank you for the understanding. Now go and have fun.

[@krombopulosmichael9023]

Marius Borgarbúi yes. Yes. Yes. Thank you I was about to comment that

[@lilyradford7839]

Sorry, I’m confused is moss important? I thought it was just slippery.

[@henso907]

MrMathiasdv how so

[@kathrynmccue9259]

@@henso907 every plant in an ecosystem is important

[@keeganbutler1210]

@la nibbles stfu

[@samb5868]

3:43 the last coco pop in ur bowl of cereal

[@ayanaracquel]

SamoSaGX11 😂😂chill

[@BearOnKeys]

SamoSaGX11 yo this shits funny

[@audrey9771]

SamoSaGX11 racist

[@unknownerror3568]

@@audrey9771 quiet you virgin

[@vhanessabautista9717]

I’m wheezing oml

[@sharonolsen6579]

00:42 oh HELL NO !!

[@toiletbum6988]

I eat dogs

[@dumpster9048]

@@toiletbum6988 bruh.

[@katchaish]

sharon olsen LoL! Agree. I was like WTF

[@oreganhoe7229]

Oh hell yes

[@icreatedasadcowboyemojil-l577]

EGGROLL GOD I'm pretty sure that was a moose

[@Hyuga_Princess]

0:41 they really slipped that in like it was nothing lmao

[@ryanm4044]

??

[@Team3xtreme]

@@ryanm4044 ???

[@Jack-zd3vr]

You eat beef, no?

[@strawberiv]

Michelle LT yeah that was sorta disturbing

[@KADUCTiONZ]

водка well it doesn’t look like it’s gonna bite me back

[@leilamatani8689]

3:23 awww that guy holding the phone was FaceTiming his mom or grandmaaa🥰😍

[@iloveyou-sw2bi]

plot twist its not

[@teafvll9933]

I paused it it looks like his grandma or mom or his friend

[@areusproductions4896]

It’s his grandma mayb

[@ishowyouapple]

That’s pretty sweet.

[@simbelmyne444]

It will be a 'green' lagoon soon.

[@diogoferreira6494]

i dont get it

[@squareguy6443]

Diogo Ferreira, urine is yellow. Yellow an blue make green

[@simbelmyne444]

Everyone peeing in the lagoon. Was a joke.

[@kyliek.9481]

😂

[@tabithasnowsill3521]

Diogo Ferreira r/whoosh

[@mansoureh]

I would love to visit Iceland, not only for the blue lagoon, but for its unique nature

[@hafdisrunsveinsdottir7065]

I live in iceland

[@kari_p2090]

I went there last summer it was really fun, but I didn’t go to the blue lagoon, cause we went during a really popular time, but there is so much other fun stuff to do there

[@aliciabrillante]

Travel With Mansoureh It’s a lovely country.

[@k.k.9800]

I've been there once, and it was def. one of my most enjoyed trips ever. The people there are absolutely wonderfully crazy. I was walking through town and this guy randomly offered me some of his bottle of alch. then walking through a park met some guys and they told me eh we pee everywhere in the park. Def. can't wait to go back one day!

[@eirikurornbeck9147]

Já ég líka sko

[@Taikamuna]

This must be the coolest job ever

[@qoq5417]

Reply to me or I'll eat your cabinet

[@TheLorax237]

@@qoq5417 reply to me or ill eat ur cookie

[@anyasingh7154]

@@TheLorax237 reply to me or a cow will eat your toes

[@TheLorax237]

@@anyasingh7154 Are You gay Or Something

[@ramirobarraza1455]

@Asvin Vis does is not even gay you don’t even now

[@aliciabrillante]

The Blue Lagoon was totally worth it. I loved the small, local geothermal pools around the country that were affordable but the Blue Lagoon was so beautiful and special. The silica in their geothermal pools really does improve your skin and there is something therapeutic about going from freezing temperatures to warm water and back to freezing. While I was there my skin was gorgeous and I felt so good!

[@brotherLee340]

Lol

[@aveaillium8754]

True. Agreed.

[@elliannem641]

I love Iceland! Especially the lagoon (: it definitely compliments skin

[@brianac8764]

How do I get your job?

[@mltvk8769]

You need a great voice and editing skills

[@ragnarox16]

I bet you I can do it better then him LOL

[@thecookingnerd8384]

Briana C you don’t

[@user-kj7bw6gj5r]

You gotta be gayer then him

[@rys8736]

@@user-kj7bw6gj5r lol

[@rosegold973]

I can only think about all the skin cells swimming around in there from all the visitors

[@koolyokam007]

Skin cells are everywhere. Dust in your home? Dead skin cells plus dust mites that eat them.

[@carobrock528]

koolyokam007 at least there my dead cells not other strangers dead cells

[@Miquelalalaa]

Rose Gold Oh no! Skin cells... the horror!

[@alyssabeth6177]

Skin cells are almost everywhere because they shed, it’s also being cleaned.

[@kav_x2562]

The water is self cleaning. You also shower before you get in and put special conditioner in your hair.

[@Zoonjse]

as an Icelander, I recommend the Blue Lagoon. It might be a little expensive. But there aren't a whole lot of lagoons in Iceland safe enough to dip in. Plus The BL has the facility for showers etc. You should go. It is real nice and you skin will feel so good after it. Leave the later lagoons for photos, as they can be too hot to go in!

[@GG-xc6uf]

Can you recommend us at least an affordable packages or tips? Thank you

[@blackleague212]

@@GG-xc6uf ask him what's " a bit expensive" ... That means nothing in the KZbin comment section. Millionaires and bums are altogether here.

[@melindajohnson3394]

I remember when Blue Lagoon was free. Everything was byo and clothing optional. '85.

[@NwoDispatcher]

Evil evil lawyers

[@mynameIwantistaken]

I loved this place. My skin was amazing for about a month after and I didn't do a crazy expensive package. Just the normal expensive package lol

[@sifskippy]

I used to work there (the Lava restaurant) and believe me it's a good thing it's so overpriced- the crowds are UNBELIEVABLE. They hiked the price and limited available tickets and it got a lot better. They even started charging just to enter the building to look at the lagoon. It was so crowded from tourists stopping by just to take pictures, guests and staff could barely breathe and it really impeded the service we were able to provide. People also used to try and sneak in without paying, and funny enough the restaurant staff were usually the ones that caught them since the restaurant has an entire glass wall view over the lagoon. Just remember to reserve in advance!!

[@skyeandbeyond6311]

I must say that the CEO of Blue Lagoon was right when he said that the best time to visit there is during winter time as the experience is really different when you're dipping in the lagoon and there is snow falling. It makes the experience 10x more relaxing.

[@arrivingarriving5166]

I've been twice in the winter - it IS better yes, plus there are a lot fewer people there, so more relaxing in that respect too.

[@-4subscriberswithahammerad521]

That thumbnail is nightmare fuel Place looks amazing though

[@TkMediaGroup]

You seen 00:42 bro?

[@MRLONG758]

@@TkMediaGroup is that a goat's head?

[@williambrooks3366]

Btw the lagoon is waste water from a power station also you can find similar place further afield for 10$ with the locals

[@torchuga]

Looks like someone busted a n- nevermind.

[@MRLONG758]

@@torchuga 😂😂😂💀💀

[@shuaibjeetun689]

I have a question, do these waters ever get cleaned??

[@Koikama]

Nah lol I went there and went to one spot that was riddled with black hairs. Almost gagged

[@blobster91]

otter waters oh god 🤮

[@Milkyway_Wishes]

Yes, they actually do. The water is filtered and cleaned daily.

[@NonniSig75]

The water is circulated every 40 hours or so. The high quantity of salt and sulphur makes it so that no bacteria thrives in the water. So in fact it is self cleaning.

[@andrewcortes1234]

@@NonniSig75 don't forget the hot water kills bacteria and what not

[@tuono2914]

Literally nobody: This guy: *takes bite of goats head* 0:43

[@asbisi]

Sheep+s head not goat.

[@renwoo3685]

its rlly good we Icelandic people eat sharks too

[@jaydenslaptop6548]

ren woo I like meat and I gotta say it looks kinda gross cause I’am not familiar with it but it looks like it’ll be really good

[@Evry1LuvsJennieO]

My husband and I went to Iceland for 7 days, and we visited the blue lagoon on our anniversary. We splurged and upgraded where we went to the private area of the lagoon. We were allowed to be there for 5 hrs and it was worth EVERY penny.

[@Evry1LuvsJennieO]

@P M 3 full hrs in the actual water. And the remainder of it was to do the "bath spa"

[@lmznour1645]

Did you rent a car?

[@Evry1LuvsJennieO]

@@lmznour1645 yes. But be ware of gas prices. It is very expensive

[@rachel-ie3pr]

I stayed at the Silica hotel when I went to Iceland. It has it’s own private blue lagoon (It was a bit smaller and connected to the big one). I’d say that was a better experience because we had it all to ourselves. Also, don’t. Walk. On. The. Rocks. You know those rocks on the side of the road? The rocks everywhere with moss growing on them? Don’t step on them!!!! They are growing and Icelandics hate it when people step on them.

[@NoReasons-nx5nw]

Oh boy i cant wait to use WOW airlines again to go to Iceland. Wait a minute.

[@NoReasons-nx5nw]

@Xentraction WOW airlines went broke in June of 2019.

[@anirudh9059]

Lmao

[@theorangeoof926]

No Reasons Makes it more luxurious to get ;).

[@lynfl9814]

Many years ago my friend and I did an Iceland quick trip. It included the Blue Lagoon. It was the highlight of our trip. The smell of the minerals in that water was the freshest and cleanest smell; I wish I could have bottled that clean smell and taken back home with me. I would go back to Iceland in heartbeat!

[@TheXxdarkhackxX]

Can't wait to go myself. You should follow your own advice and go again :)

[@DuncanSmith]

It wasn’t too crowded when I went last week, while I was really skeptic of the price, I would honestly do it again 👊🏻

[@ashutoshpandey6095]

Man, you got my dream job..😍 Keep making these vids!

[@coahomma6794]

What a great yet underrated series!

[@industrycareer89]

Really??

[@pennygodfrey1154]

Right on, you took me someplace I had never heard of before and it looked like a good time to me. Cheers!

[@farhanmalik1781]

4:43 the girls face LMAOO IM GONE

[@elliek2717]

blue lagoon is absolutely worth it. i was skeptical about going there at first (bc of the price but iceland is expensive in general) but it's really beautiful, and it was so beyond relaxing. my skin felt really good afterwards too. definitely recommend going there.

[@neerajpal2940]

I love insider . It's a hub of info .❤

[@beng8565]

Thank you for such an honest and practical consumer video! Great job!!!!!

[@crigeg6307]

Went here last year, and had a blast. Kinds cool seeing all of the sights again including the capital

[@mansoureh]

renting a car costs you 215 dollars per day?????? OMG!!! too expensive

[@mansoureh]

@Eik Ægisdóttir I knew Iceland is expensive, but not like this :)

[@johntitor1054]

@@mansoureh that's not to much , it's like 200 for an Suv

[@Itchyboy_]

Expensive? How poor are u lol

[@zacfarro8678]

10,000 subs : oh hello rich people ? wake up ? stop dreaming baby

[@Kathy-pf5ms]

No, it depends where you rent it from and what car, I rented a Range Rover for two days for $167.

[@Michael-dn3io]

When I was there, I grabbed some mud from the bottom, and got a fist-full of hair in the mud.. Didn´t feel to luxurious at that moment to say the least.. It´s beautiful though lol

[@trishaa1405]

Soo much help that u put the prices ! Thankyou for that

[@EwaSara]

I agree, we have been there and I was struggling for two days if we should go or not..... However, the lagoon is totally worth a visit especially as you can spend couple of hours in there!

[@jimsnow9286]

I was there during a blizzard , it was awesome

[@lemonade1788]

The crowds definitely depends on the time of the year. I went on January and there was barely any people and the mask was really effective. I usually have a bunch of whiteheads but my face was so smooth for about a week and i was so suprised. The mask itself is really expensive though which sucks

[@alisdairSH]

Can confirm... Go in January during snow. It's otherworldly. So cool. It's a bit touristy and pricey, but not a bad way to relax after a long flight.

[@unnur-2469]

Went there once and it was so so so so worth it! Amazing and a beautiful experience!

[@alancorp3565]

3:47 I thought he said “Goo Lagoon” *SpongeBob music intensifies*

[@vikadika4107]

i can tell u it is 100% worth it, i had an amazing time and the mud masks cleared me and my cousins acne

[@StrongnBeautiful]

How many times did you go in there?

[@vikadika4107]

StrongnBeautiful once, it clears ur acne for a couple days after, then it comes back haha

[@leahmcpherson7560]

This is such a great series

[@devenpal5461]

That looks amazing!

[@trueperfect6999]

Yo I went there last summer It’s just like a spa it has sulphur which makes it warm The only bad thing is the water in the world The only bad is thing is the water in the Blue lagoon stinks, but it was worth the trip Edit 1:lol and I Will always remember this drink they sold there it was called Krap that’s exactly how it was spelled it reminded me of the smell it made me think of the smell LOL

[@mltvk8769]

Lol

[@sociopathmercenary]

Um...sulphur doesn't make anything warm.

[@averageinternetchad1652]

Did u have a stroke

[@karimab4241]

I wanna go this year! Cheap prices wow. My dad will say yes! :D

[@shantiatyler-ali2404]

I love your review! Def thinking about going for néw years!!!!!!! 2021

[@lukecage275]

Finally a big budget channel giving an honest opinion about a famous destination "not worth the money" is the stuff I want to hear and not stuff from people who are afraid of not getting future/present discounts if they give a bad review.

[@vivian6447]

It looks like dirty bath water

[@Ninja_RoseVT]

Close it’s power plant waste water

[@littlepaperjellyfish]

The 'Comfort' level seems like the best value for money... the $100 and $500 tiers for an optional reservation at a restaurant and some skincare samples are ridiculous.

[@heliophitravelvlog]

Good video. Very informative. 👍

[@TiffanyMondesir]

I had a wonderful time in November. It's so chill. Definitely unforgettable. The entry is limited and they recommend booking in advance always. So crowd control isn't really an issue any time of year.

[@DeoxysDNA]

I was not prepared for 0:40 😫

[@nataliath24]

Its really good i have tried it

[@fine-n-dandy]

Honestly it looks kinda good

[@emmasoley4449]

I get so mad at people for just walking on the moss like its just grass its NOT GRASS

[@Lucia-nl7og]

It’s good ???

[@theplaneguy7730]

Well it just got more expensive cause WOW Air didn’t meet their budget

[@Milan-qs5pz]

I can’t wait to get to this point of life where I can go here for a couple weeks and chill.

[@nicolejones6844]

Loved this

[@hafdisrunsveinsdottir7065]

I live in iceland! IT'S AMAZING living there!

[@sammers3826]

Hafdis Run Sveinsdottir Besta vinur minn er íslensku og ég er að læra tungumálið, en hún hatar að búa þarna 🤣

[@buia499]

@@sammers3826 Haha

[@quby9195]

Me: *is casually eating cereal* Last cocoa puff: 3:43

[@eggtennis5215]

Went to this when I was a few months old, obviously don't remember it, but the pictures show that baby me had a blast.

[@ertfgghhhh]

Thanks for the heads up

[@emilymayerhofer9955]

Don’t walk on the moss dude, that stuff doesn’t grow back.

[@nice1archie619]

R.I.P WoW airlines. i was going to iceland for a school trip, however the airline just shutdown a 2 weeks ago..... yikes

[@harveybagley814]

just come back from rejavic airport today i saw a wow airplabe at the place not flying tho

[@kuting88]

I was there last September when it was raining and windy!! It is the most expensive country I’ve been so far but it’s worth visiting. I actually have the silica mask on right now which I think is a weird coincidence because I was watching tarot reading video but your video popped up. 😍

[@WeDoWhatWeLike]

My favorite part about the $500 package is the view of the construction in the background 7:25 lololol

[@elizakaufman3615]

Haha wow air went bankrupt like 10 days ago (march 29)

[@samalass466]

That's a good thing because tourism will decrease for us, finally!

[@Prada-Princess]

Didn’t wow air close down a couple weeks ago

[@viktor4757]

i was to iceland this summer and honestly it was amazing, and yes the blue lagoon water is that blue and warm, you can have your hand an inch under the surface of the water and you wont be able to see it

[@Jackie-O-Lantern]

So excited to be spending our time there on our anniversary this year. Hope to see the northern lights too.

[@nuttellaguy6315]

00:42 How can he just eat a cow? I mean a cooked cow recognisable as a cow?

[@nuttellaguy6315]

Grace Grimes 😭

[@nataliath24]

@@gracegrimes6711 That is a lamb i tried it when i was 4 its really good

[@nataliath24]

@@gracegrimes6711 But it is a lamb

[@nataliath24]

@@gracegrimes6711 I agree😉

[@oreganhoe7229]

You eat hamburgers

[@chloewhitesell417]

Nah I’d just be paranoid the whole time about something jumping out at me.

[@jenniemeal]

I've been there, and it is INCREDIBLE.

[@jadecummings8093]

Wow, I would love to go there........it's so beautiful and relaxing!

[@jadecummings8093]

By the way, when going to Iceland's Blue Lagoon what's with the white thing that you put on your face? I wanna know! 😑

[@adeioana1313]

@@jadecummings8093 it's says in the video at 5:37

[@vivianyao8927]

I’ve been here. It’s he best. It was so relaxing. I recommend you go try it

[@nicolasblock7658]

For anyone here after around April 1st the wow air information is incorrect as the airline has shut down for good

[@brittneywade-oo3db]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

Can't wait to visit in October YAY

[@crogg8889]

Went to Iceland, didn’t go the blue lagoon. Just didn’t think it was worth it. If your going to Iceland see the waterfalls. You wont regret it

[@C0DE_ZER0]

1:05 yeah about that....

[@livefrmbklyn]

I had a great time there last week for my bday. I would definitely go again.

[@DiscoverLifeMedia]

This sure caught my eye!

[@bryanr8398]

Swimming in dirty used silicone mask water Mmmmm just great

[@BatmanPwnage]

What im worried about is someone shitting, pissing, or vomitting in the pool. Happens a lot at my community pool. The recent one was a dirty poop diaper floating in the kid section.

[@blacknify6060]

BatmanPwnage It is filtered.

[@Miquelalalaa]

Just Monika It’s literally fine. Why tf do people have a problem?

[@aveaillium8754]

Really?! You live inside an disinfected balloon or what! Ignorant fool!

[@mm-dr2xq]

0:42 *eats deer head Me:*eat* man i was enjoying some mcnapkins now you make make mclose my mcappetite

[@lux7264]

:Bole bipers its a goat head idiot

[@catherineharris6002]

i recently went on a school trip to iceland where i visited the geothermal power station that the blue lagoon water goes through. it’s super funny that the workers there call the blue lagoon ‘waste water’ as the silica is picked up from when the water goes down into the earth and then is used in the power station. i didn’t actually go in the blue lagoon even though we walked around it however, we went to the secret lagoon which was a really nice alternative (but wasn’t blue!!)

[@Jeanology]

I want to visit the secret one!

[@jasmineh3587]

Looks amazing

[@olivias2414]

Oh yay! A face mask tub that everyone put their hands in and now gets to go on your face!

[@fueljp]

When the tourist number went up the price followed

[@emeraldrichardson1490]

I went to Iceland last year and it was expensive to visit but it was one of my favourite places that I went to :)

[@mysteriousdancer7137]

I’ve been to the blue lagoon before they have a caffe with phone protectors and face mask with a bar in the lagoon! There are molten lava rocks above too! The water is a mix of fresh water and ocean waters and the chemicals make it that colour too. When I got my mineral white mask the lady there told me not to put it near my eyes as well and when you wanan wash it off there is like a sink in the lagoon where you can do it.

[@anushkasingh3014]

I freaked out when I saw him eating the head 😣😣😣😣😣😣

[@kobbehh]

So eating legs is okay but head is where you draw the line best throw it in the garbage then and slaughter another lamb

[@eshabowlekar4447]

@@kobbehh in India we only eat chicken and seafood And many don't even eat it

[@akeith1212]

The guy at 3:30 looks like George W. Bush

[@matthewburden9403]

Years ago - before the tourists - you got the body salts for free as they were in buckets alongside the pool. It was nice sitting up along side the pool and rub the salt all over - jump in - and repeat. I don't know about the mud. I forget the admission price back then in the early '00s but the $60 or so is absolutely worth it; if you want to waste money get the robe that you only have to return - though not for me. Recently, we have not had the time for the Blue Lagoon but your video ignited good memories, especially when we were last there when the air temp was a rare (for southern Iceland) zero (0) F with a breeze - - and now we have to return! CAUTION, I do not advise testing lava springs to skimp on lagoons. Thanks!

[@SnakeMan51]

They really developed and added on to the lagoon since I was there in '99, because I don't remember any of that extra stuff (wet-bar, restaurant, etc.).

[@anushkasingh3014]

I also want a job like these guys... 😣

[@abelricardo7456]

00:42 - and I Oop 😮

[@ryan-ho3wn]

Abel Ricardo shut up

[@phoebesmythe.3940]

Looks so nice!

[@autumnburra]

I went here for a few hours in august 2019. My hair turned to literal straw for days. I followed all the guidance of lathering your hair with the conditioner given in the showers but it still happened, just be wary of that if you visit. There is a bar to get free or paid face masks and also a bar to buy drinks floating in the pool, the banana smoothie is the best there.

[@haroonkhanbizz4946]

00:02 When Theres 1 choco pop left in the bowl

[@Wushing]

what if a person is drowning and you cant see them in the water

[@zz_zam]

*ded* *lagoon*

[@etashastone5887]

Lmao, my friend went there, there no deep area, only above ur waist.

[@jaydenslaptop6548]

guess it becomes the black lagoon

[@xpejmanx]

I’ve visited blue lagoon few years ago and it was amazing, defo worth a visit.. looking to go again with new girlfriend end of the year as this Is a ideal couple spot to visit 😍

[@sienname8811]

The Banff skywalk was actually pretty cool, it was just days when everyone wants to see it at once.