Last Day of our Arctic Adventure! No rest for the weary on this trip, as we were up early and out the door. With only a 17-hour layover in Iceland, most of which was spent catching a few hours of sleep, we wanted to make the most of our time. A visit to the iconic Blue Lagoon had long been on my bucket list, so we made arrangements to finally experience it. Being only a 20-minute drive from the airport (while Reykjavik is over an hour away), it was an easy decision. We arrived just as the lagoon was opening, grateful to have booked one of the first reservations of the day.
The drive through volcanic rock fields, still steaming from eruptions earlier this summer, made for an otherworldly backdrop as our driver shared stories of Iceland’s dynamic landscape. After a quick check-in and change, we stepped outside into the brisk, rainy air, making our plunge into the warm, milky-blue waters feel especially inviting. Floating over to the swim-up bar, drinks in hand, we took in the peaceful surroundings and allowed the mineral-rich water to soothe and heal.
Our experience included a package with three different types of masks, each offering its own rejuvenating effect—some requiring up to 15 minutes to set, washed off with cool water flowing into the lagoon. Surrounded by the dramatic volcanic terrain, we felt the relaxation settle in deeply, even with the subtle hum of nearby construction for future expansion. As our Arctic adventure came to a close, the Blue Lagoon provided the perfect, restorative finale. It was bittersweet to leave, but the memories of this magical place will stay with us.
