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We skipped the Blue Lagoon in Iceland and went to its competitor instead — it was less crowded and way easier to get to

<p class="ingestion featured-caption">Sky Lagoon is located just outside Reykjavik. Megan duBois</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>I went to Sky Lagoon in Iceland — a <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-tourists-iceland-blue-lagoon-hair-2023-4">geothermal spa</a> that cost me $222 for two people.</li><li>The lagoon was less crowded than the more <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/blue-lagoon-iceland-review-experience-photos-price-2023-8">popular Blue Lagoon Spa</a>.</li></ul><p>I recently went to Iceland and spent three days in the <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-to-do-iceland-things-to-skip-frequent-traveler-2023-12">capital city of Reykjavik</a>.</p><p>The country is known for its geothermal spas, so I knew I wanted to visit one on the trip. Although Blue Lagoon is probably the most famous spot — it was all over social media while I was planning — I ended up booking a day at <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/iceland-blue-sky-secret-lagoon-comparison-visit-2023-11">Sky Lagoon</a>.</p><p>One big selling point was that it's not located too close to an active volcano, which can sometimes result in closures or evacuations. Just last week, Blue Lagoon guests <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2024/08/23/iceland-faces-sixth-recent-volcanic-eruption-as-thousands-evacuate-again-photos/">had to be evacuated</a> when one erupted nearby for the sixth time since the end of 2023.</p><p>Sky Lagoon's highest-level day pass for two people cost me $222. Here's everything it included and why I'd do it again in a heartbeat.</p>
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