The 5 Best Costa Rica Hot Springs Tours

1.Arenal Volcano and Thermal Hot Springs from San Jose

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $195Our pick

Travel from San Jose to Arenal Volcano with hotel pickup, a Sarchi artisan stop, volcano views, lunch, thermal hot springs, dinner, and a professional guide. Guides such as Eric, Pedro, Harold, Max, and Roberto have earned praise for their warmth and local insight. Expect a scenic but very long day, often 13 hours.

“Such an incredible experience. Our guide was funny, knowledgeable, and a heck of a driver. We ran into thick clouds that covered the view of the road & he was incredible. The weather changes…. A LOT, so dress comfortably & prepare for humidity. The food was great, the people were great, and the hot springs made me want to move here.”

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2.Baldi Hot Springs Day Pass in La Fortuna: 25 Thermal Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 137 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend up to 12 hours at Baldi Hot Springs near Arenal Volcano, moving between 25 thermal pools, a natural sauna, swim-up bars, and fast water slides. The $60 day pass includes admission, with lunch and dinner available as upgrades. You arrange your own transportation, locker, towel, and meal times.

“I enjoyed my time here Very relaxing. There is a lot to do, the food was great. Can’t wait to visit again”

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3.Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 135 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

Spend up to five hours at Paradise Hot Springs near La Fortuna, soaking in mineral pools and hot tubs with different temperatures and hydromassage features. Towels, lockers, showers, and changing rooms are available. Add lunch or dinner if you wish, then enjoy the swim-up bar and views toward Arenal Volcano.

“It was good.. The pools were well maintained and we had a good time . very accessible from La Fortuna.”

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4.Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $87Top rated

Explore Arenal Hanging Bridges on a 3-kilometer guided trail through forest undergrowth, sub-canopy, and canopy. You’ll cross 10 fixed and 6 hanging bridges, with guides such as Andreas or Gustavo pointing out frogs, snakes, plants, and other wildlife. Hotel transfers, drinks, entrance, and morning or afternoon departures are included.

“Andreas was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. Didn’t hesitate to stop the group to look for animals. We saw lots of snakes and frogs!”

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5.Arenal Volcano Combination Tour: Zipline, Tubing and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $176

You’ll combine nine zip lines, 13 aerial platforms, a hanging bridge, a Maleku cultural visit, Arenal River tubing, and hot springs in about four hours. Guides including Miguel, Jefferson, Arturo, and Tiger help nervous participants feel secure. The tour includes equipment, fees, and private transportation, with a 224-pound weight limit.

“Amazing experience. We did the zip lining/ rappel and tubing down the rapids plus hot springs at the end. So much fun. We have done zip lining several times in the past and these lines seemed really fast. The tour guides on both experiences were amazing. The tubing in the rapids has been the highlight of our trip so far. My group was my family of six ages, 21, 23, 24, 43, 44 and my mom 67! The compassion that was shown to my mom on the rapids is un heard of. She flipped over (which most of our group did) and one of the tour guides said “(Mama) I’m…”

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