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Marina Travel · Reykjavík

A private car to Sky Lagoon and back

A private driver takes you from your Reykjavík accommodation, or Keflavík airport, to Sky Lagoon and back at a time you choose. It is a transfer only, with no lagoon ticket, so it suits people who already hold a pass and want to skip the bus.

Private Return Transfer to Sky Lagoon

About this experience

Marina Travel, which also sells the ticket-and-car package, offers the car on its own. A driver picks you up at your accommodation in Reykjavík (or at Keflavík airport, as an option), drops you at Sky Lagoon and comes back when you call or at a time you set. Drivers are punctual in the reviews, and some leave a number so you can phone when you're done.

No ticket is included. One guest booked the car after another lagoon tour fell through, arrived at Sky Lagoon and found no slots left; they paid $180 for a drive. Buy your Sky Lagoon ticket first, then book the car around it.

Is it worth it? From $129, it's a comfort buy. The official shuttle from BSÍ costs ISK 2,499 return, and a guest reported paying ISK 6,450 for a taxi from the lagoon back to the city. The car makes sense for small groups, families with a stroller or anyone who wants a door-to-door ride. Its rating, 4.3, is the lowest here: one guest was sent to the wrong pickup point.

  • Pickup at your accommodation, return when you're ready
  • Keflavík airport pickup available as an option
  • Only your group in the car
  • Stroller accessible; infants ride on laps
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

How the day runs

  1. Your timePickup at your hotel

    The driver comes to your accommodation. On pedestrian streets, expect a call to meet a block away.

  2. 15 to 20 minDrive to Sky Lagoon

    Short ride to Kópavogur, sometimes with commentary on the sights.

  3. Your slotLagoon (ticket bought separately)

    Check in with the ticket you bought yourself.

  4. 1 to 5 hoursSoak at your pace

    The listing allows from one to five hours at the lagoon.

  5. When you callCar back

    At the agreed time or when you phone, back to your hotel or the airport.

A woman standing in mist in the Sky Lagoon on a grey day

What's included

Included

  • Round-trip private transfer to and from Sky Lagoon
  • Pickup at your Reykjavík accommodation
  • Keflavík airport pickup (option)
  • Wheelchair-accessible transport

Not included

  • Sky Lagoon admission: book it separately
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips for the driver

Who it suits

Book it if

  • You already have a Sky Lagoon ticket
  • You're a small group or family and a bus feels like a hassle
  • You want to leave the lagoon whenever you like
  • You're coming from or going to Keflavík airport

Skip it if

  • You don't have a ticket yet: book the package with the ticket or buy one first
  • You travel alone on a budget: the official shuttle costs a fraction
  • You want a long track record: the rating is 4.3 from few reviews
  • You expect a tour: it's a ride, not a guided trip

What guests say

★★★★★

Perfect service to get to and from Sky Lagoon. Karl S. was our driver and he called our hotel to let us know we had to meet him one block up since our Sand Hotel was on a pedestrian only street. [...] At our appointed time; he was out front of the Sky Lagoon and took as back home.

Gregory_P · Jul 2024
★★★★★

A very nice young man with a really nice electric car came and told us we could just call him when we were done rather than scheduling a pick up time. Very good communication and an excellent experience.

Joanne_B · Aug 2022
★★★★★

Was picked up in the lobby of our hotel for a quick, easy journey to the destination. Was able to spend extra time at the lagoon as we could call for a ride! Was perfect!!

atkinsonsh · May 2022

Tips before you book

  • Buy the lagoon ticket before you book the car. Sky Lagoon sells out, and the car doesn't come with entry.
  • Check the pickup point on your voucher the day before. One guest's voucher named a bus stop, not the hotel, and the mix-up nearly cost the slot.
  • Ask the driver whether you can call for the return instead of fixing a time.
  • Coming straight from the airport? Choose the Keflavík option and give your flight number.
  • Travelling with a baby? The car is stroller accessible, but infants sit on laps: bring a seat if you need one.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the private transfer include a Sky Lagoon ticket?

No. It is a transfer only: a private car there and back. Book your Sky Lagoon ticket separately, before the car.

Where does Marina Travel pick up?

From any accommodation in Reykjavík, or Keflavík airport if you choose that option. On pedestrian streets, the driver may ask you to walk to the nearest corner.

How long can I stay at Sky Lagoon with the private transfer?

The listing allows one to five hours. Agree a return time or ask the driver if you can call when you're ready.

Is a private transfer cheaper than a taxi?

Not by much. A guest paid ISK 6,450 for a taxi one way from the lagoon to Reykjavík; the car is from $129 return. The official shuttle at ISK 2,499 return is the budget option.

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