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The World’s 15 Best Hot Springs & Thermal Baths

500 soaks  ·  from $5 a head

Hot water comes in four or five completely different shapes, and the one that suits you depends on whether you want to be scrubbed, left alone, or hiked up a volcano first. These 15 are the ones worth planning a trip around, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.

Budapest: Széchenyi Spa Day Ticket with Optional Upgrades - Arriving and Getting Changed
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Budapest: Széchenyi Spa Day Ticket with Optional Upgrades

1.Széchenyi Spa Day Ticket with Optional Upgrades

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 23,911 reviews · 1 day · from $51Our pick

Spend a full day at Budapest’s Széchenyi Spa, one of Europe’s largest thermal bath complexes. Your ticket covers one entry and use of a locker or private cabin, depending on the option. Expect three outdoor pools, 15 indoor pools, a grand Neo-Baroque setting, and warm mineral-rich water. Bring swimwear, towels, flip-flops, and a swimming cap.

“Such a stunning building…. Loved the out door pool. Managed to use indoor pools. It was busy but was able to move about and and find spaces in pools to sit and relax. Took one towel with me wish I had taken two… just a tip for anyone. Super place to visit”

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Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka - The two-hour road to the Tatra foothills
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Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

2.Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,720 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane for a Gubałówka funicular ride, two hours on Krupówki Street, a short Chochołów village stop, highlander cheese and regional vodka tasting, and three hours at Chochołowskie Termy. Pickup, return transport, tickets, and an English-speaking driver are included.

“Absolutely amazing trip, with the most surreal views that you really have to see for yourself! Our guide Merik was a lovely bloke and very knowledgeable & super informative during the whole trip. Thermal baths and the views are just a MUST!!!”

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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring - The 1:30 AM start and ride to Kintamani
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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

3.Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,284 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $36

Start with a guided pre-dawn climb of Mount Batur, led by local guides such as Sar, Jordan, or Nova. Reach the summit for sunrise, breakfast, volcanic views, and photos, then ease tired legs in a natural hot spring. The optional hotel transfer also includes a Temen coffee plantation visit.

“To start the day, we had our driver, Grais, he got us to the destination safely and quick!! He also helped take our friend back to the hotel (about a hour drive) when she wasn’t feeling well and had to the leave the tour early. So we thank him for that! (: Next, Nova was our hiking guide! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Bali and Mt. Batur and the hike in general. He was very personable. Lastly, our coffee tour guide, Leonx was really friendly and super knowledgeable about all the different plants. Really great service overall and definitely worth it!!”

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Reykjavik: Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual - The seven steps, from warm water to crowberry juice
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Reykjavik: Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

4.Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,166 reviews · 1 day · from $111

Spend a full day at Sky Lagoon, an oceanside geothermal spa a short distance from Reykjavík. Your pass includes the seven-step ritual: lagoon, cold plunge, sauna, mist, body scrub, steam, and crowberry juice. Choose shared or private changing facilities, then stay for the swim-up bar, ocean views, and a slow afternoon of Icelandic bathing.

“Really good experience! Very clean - we had the entry with your own private changing room so super nice. All the clean towels you want to use and didn't feel dirty to walk on bare feet: nowhere! Also the 7-step ritual was a very welcoming surprise. I am not a sauna girl but very much enjoyed it! And on top of it all: we got to see the amazing aurora's while outside! So 10 out of 10 experience ^_^”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour - Kerið Crater gives you a striking first stop
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

5.Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,009 reviews · 10 hours · from $132

Spend 10 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle by comfortable bus, with stops at Kerið Crater, Secret Lagoon, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir. English-speaking guides such as Sunny, Jessica, Daniel, and Anna add local stories and clear timing. The warm lagoon, dramatic waterfall, and easy Reykjavik pickup make this a strong one-day choice.

“Great trip. Our guide Sunny was very enthusiastic and informative about lots of things to keep us entertained brought the day. Got to visit some fantastic places on this tour.”

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Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting - Pickup from Krakow and the road south
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Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting

6.Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,419 reviews · 11 hours · from $16Best value

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking guide such as Julia, Kamil, or Daniel. See wooden Highlander homes, taste oscypek and vodka, ride the Gubałówka funicular, enjoy free time on Krupówki Street, then spend 2.5 hours in the Chocholow thermal baths.

“Daniel was our guide and he was amazing, good at explaining everything and perfect driving and information about next destinations. Would definitely recommend!”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Mae Kachan Hot Springs gives the morning an easy start
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

7.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Expect about 11 hours on the road, temple entrance fees, optional audio in 41 languages, and lunch at your own cost.

“I couldn’t ask for more. Pi Dee gave us a wonderful trip yesterday and provided us valuable information every step of the way. I wasn’t feeling well and she was so caring and understanding. Thank you Pi Dee for being there for me and thank you for making our experience so wonderful!!!! Krup koon mak ca! Hope to see you soon on our next adventure!”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour - Thingvellir, where geology and government meet
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

8.Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,270 reviews · 11 hours · from $249

Spend 11 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Christina, Filip, David, or Thorri, visiting Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. You get minibus transport, Wi-Fi, Kerid and Blue Lagoon admission, a towel, and about two hours in the hot water.

“An amazing day out, with a great few must-see stops. full day out passed by quick and didnt feel too long. lots of stops with good amenities. Our tour guide Colin was good craic and kept us entertained with lots of local knowledge”

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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour - Emerald Pool: a forest walk before the swim
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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

9.Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,616 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $59

Spend nine hours visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple in a group of up to nine. Guides such as Arun, Tan, Oly, and AB are praised for clear explanations, photos, and crowd-smart timing. Expect a comfortable van, included entry fees, and a demanding climb of roughly 1,200 steps.

“Amazing! The guide was so good at us and we could enjoy a wonderful time together. Would definitely do it again.”

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Krakow: Zakopane Tour Local Tasting, Cable Car & Hot Springs - Starting from Krakow
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Krakow: Zakopane Tour Local Tasting, Cable Car & Hot Springs

10.Zakopane Tour Local Tasting, Cable Car & Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,607 reviews · 11 hours · from $27

Spend 11 hours traveling from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with an English-speaking guide such as Joanna, Adam, or Wiktoria. Taste oscypek cheese and local alcohol, ride the Gubałówka funicular, shop on Krupówki Street, and finish with 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths.

“What an awesome experience and Joanna is the most wonderful guide ever so much passion and effort was put into our trip to make it even more memorable”

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Bali/Mount Batur: Private Sunrise Jeep Tour & Hot Spring - The 3 a.m. pickup and Mount Batur Lounge
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Bali/Mount Batur: Private Sunrise Jeep Tour & Hot Spring

11.Mount Batur: Private Sunrise Jeep Tour & Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,528 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $55

You’ll leave before dawn for Mount Batur, meet a private jeep guide such as Kadek, Risky, Gede, or Bimas, and ride across volcanic ground to a sunrise viewpoint without climbing the mountain. After lava-field views, you’ll relax at Batur Natural Hot Spring. Hotel pickup, breakfast, drinks, and guide service depend on your selected option.

“A great day and especially wonderful to meet our amazing driver D. He was punctual, took us to an amazing restaurant for lunch, to the best coffee plantation, and was a fantastic local guide. Highly recommend!”

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Budapest: Full-Day Gellért Spa Ticket - What your full-day ticket includes
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Budapest: Full-Day Gellért Spa Ticket

12.Full-Day Gellért Spa Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3,340 reviews · from $48

Spend a full day at Budapest’s historic Gellért Spa on the Buda side of the Danube. Your ticket gives access to indoor and outdoor pools, thermal baths, saunas, and a steam room, with either a locker or private changing cabin depending on your booking. Bring a towel, flip-flops, and a swimming cap for the main pool.

“Stunning art nouveau baths, although I could not spend a full day there. It is a pity there are not half day tickets.”

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Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Spa in Old City - What happens from arrival to relaxation
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Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Spa in Old City

13.Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Spa in Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,225 reviews · 50 - 125 minutes · from $53

Meet at Beethoven Senfoni Hotel in Istanbul’s Old City for a private Turkish bath with scrub and foam massage. Add a 30, 50, or 75-minute massage, plus sauna, steam room, and face mask options. Female therapists provide the treatments, with towels, slippers, water, tea, and coffee included.

“One of the best experiences ever! The staff is so professional yet warm. I have never felt so clean in my entire life! Definitely recommend!!”

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Marrakech: Spa Massage and Steam Hammam with Pickup - Pickup from your riad or hotel
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Marrakech: Spa Massage and Steam Hammam with Pickup

14.Spa Massage and Steam Hammam with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,873 reviews · 2 hours · from $73

You’ll be collected from your Marrakech hotel or riad, then taken to a calm spa for a 45-minute black soap and eucalyptus scrub and a 45-minute natural oil massage. Expect robes, towels, mint tea, and female therapists. Drivers such as Mourad, Hamza, and Yassine are often praised for punctual service and local tips.

“Everything was perfect at the spa the service was excellent and we really enjoyed the experience Our driver Imad Jamzaoui was very friendly and professional from pick-up to drop-off Highly recommended”

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Marrakech: 2-Hour Traditional Moroccan Hammam Experience - The hot room and the first change of pace
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Marrakech: 2-Hour Traditional Moroccan Hammam Experience

15.2-Hour Traditional Moroccan Hammam Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,653 reviews · 2 hours · from $51

Spend two hours at Maison Traditional Berber in Marrakech with a 45-minute black soap and eucalyptus scrub, followed by a 45-minute argan oil massage. Staff speak English, French, and Arabic. You will receive a towel, robe, water, mint tea, and Moroccan pastries, with no transport included.

“First time in Hammam. Everything was wonderful and staff were very welcoming. Highly recommend!!!”

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