Volcanic Hot Springs in Costa Rica: 8 to Book

1.Arenal Volcano and Thermal Hot Springs from San Jose

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

Review of the 13-hour Arenal Volcano and hot springs tour from San Jose, with transport, meals, Sarchi, hiking, value, and practical tips.

“This tour makes for a long day. We were picked up at the hotel at 8:30, and weren’t back until 10:30. I was really expecting a relaxing experience at the hot springs, and a lunch with a view of the volcano (like the pictures)- neither happened. We drove 45 mins or so to Sarchi and the Ox Cart Factory (by far the highlight of the tour), and then 3 hours to lunch (not at the Arenal 1968 as advertised), then to a view point at the hotel hot springs - Los Lagos (not the advertised Baldi). The hotel hot springs were not peaceful, or relaxing- lots of families and kids…”

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2.Miravalles Volcano: Hike Secondary Crater & Hot Springs Jungle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $176Top rated

Hike near Miravalles Volcano, swim at Llanos de Cortes, cross jungle bridges, explore fumaroles, and relax in volcanic hot springs.

“Absolutely amazing experience!! Guide was phenomenal... kept everyone engaged and provided some knowledge as well!”

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3.Mega Combo Zip Line Tour and Volcano Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $200

Review of Guanacaste’s private mega combo: zip lines, bridges, horseback riding, waterslide, Costa Rican lunch, mud bath, and hot springs.

“Santos was our guide and he did a fantastic job! We were not rushed at all, but he kept everything moving and ensure we were first to each experience. This allowed maximum time to enjoy every aspect of this trip, and provided a smaller/private setting. I would suggest this excursion (and Santos) 10 times out of 10!”

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

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

Zipline, tube rapids, meet Maleku culture, and unwind in hot springs on this four-hour La Fortuna adventure.

“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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5.Arenal Volcano Expeditions Walk with Optional Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $58

Review the Arenal Volcano hike in La Fortuna, with trail details, views, wildlife, hot springs, value, timing, and booking advice.

“We opted for the Arenal Hike with dinner and a trip to Paradise Hot Springs. The hike was great despite it being a bit misty out. The guide was very intelligent and knew a lot of the history of the region. She was also very personable and fun to chat with. The viewpoint offers some great views of the Arenal volcano and Lake Arenal. The hot springs was a great treat after the hike. Very laid back and relaxing.”

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6.ZipLine, Horseback Riding, Tubing, Hot Springs & Lunch @ Volcano National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $230

Review of a full-day Costa Rica adventure from Playa Flamingo with horseback riding, rapids tubing, ziplining, hot springs, lunch, and practical tips.

“Wonderful trip. A lot of driving but our driver was wonderful. The horseback riding was okay. The tubing and zip lining were amazing!! Our adult children were with us and we all loved the day. Even the lunch, we did not have high expectations, was fantastic. The hot springs was a great way to end the day. One thing, each activity had different staff and we were not prepared to tip at the end of each one and the staff was extremely good. Particularly for the tubing and zip lining which were very intense activities. Also, you horse back ride and go right to tubing. I recommend not wearing a…”

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7.Arenal Volcano Hike Expedition with Optional Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $57Best value

Review the Arenal Volcano hike in La Fortuna, with guide-led rainforest walks, wildlife, transport, weather tips, and hot springs advice.

“This was a wonderful experience, the volcano was shrouded in clouds but the hike well worth it. Spotted a mamma sloth with baby and a toucan,”

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8.Arenal Volcano Hike plus Baldi Hot Springs and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $140

Hike Arenal’s old lava flows, spot wildlife, soak at Baldi Hot Springs, and enjoy dinner on this practical La Fortuna day tour.

“Great informative guide and driver! Learned a lot of history on the volcano. Bonus was they spotted Toucans and a Sloth as we approached the parking lot! We stopped and our guide had a tripod monocular which she set up for us to get a closer look!”

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