La Fortuna

15 Best Arenal Hot Springs

The volcano-heated soaks ranked: river-fed thermal pools in the rainforest, day passes with dinner and the free river spots guides will point you toward. Arenal heats the water underground; the resorts just landscape it.

1.La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour

Discover La Fortuna’s highlights with this full-day tour including La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano hike, and relaxing hot springs, guided by local experts.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Maybe because it was during Christmas high time, the shuttle is crammed like sardine can, even the aisle flip seats were all utilized. Then shuttle schedule had problem - the shuttle to the hot spring didn’t arrive, after previous…”

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2.Morning Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot Springs River

Discover Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano with a half-day hike, swim in a volcanic lake, and relax in natural hot springs. An authentic rainforest experience.

★ 5.0

“The hike itself was great the weather not so much We skipped the thermal springs. The meal was ok The tour guide Joseph was very knowledgeable and kind”

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3.Morning Arenal Volcano Hike, Lunch & Natural Hot Springs River

Explore the Arenal Volcano with a guided rainforest hike, enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch, and unwind in natural hot springs—ideal for adventurous travelers.

★ 5.0

“Overall, tour guides were amazing, provided lunch was delicious. We spotted some animals in the rainforest which was nice. Unfortunately the day we went, the volcano was hiding which is normal as the area experience cloudy weather often. A little expensive in my opinion.”

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4.Afternoon Arenal Volcano Tour & Natural Hot Springs River

Discover the highlights of La Fortuna's Arenal Volcano with this guided tour—combining rainforest hikes, wildlife spotting, and relaxing hot springs for an authentic Costa Rican experience.

★ 4.5

“Ended up being the only one booked, so was just me and guide. Easy hike up to viewpoint while looking for wildlife and learning about the area. Only managed to see snakes as raining quite a lot. Unfortunately we weren't able to see Arenal due…”

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5.Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano, Waterfall, Hot Springs Full day

Discover Costa Rica’s natural beauty on this full-day tour visiting hanging bridges, Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, and relaxing hot springs—perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.5

“Guides were very passionate about their work, helpful and professional. Everything went smoothly, lunch wait was longer than needed (but that could have been on the restaurant). The volcano hike was a bit underwhelming as you just walk up some lava rock to a picture…”

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6.Private ATV and Hot Springs Combo Tour in La Fortuna, Arenal

Experience a private ATV adventure through Costa Rica's rainforests, ending with relaxing hot springs. Perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike.

★ 5.0

“Beyond expectations!!!. Johnni was great guide to a of fun day. The ATV by itself was worth the money and then the hot springs were an incredible bonus. Beautiful site and Jose at the bar made the experience even better!!!”

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7.Baldi Hot Springs Day Pass with Optional Meals

Discover the relaxing and family-friendly experience at Baldi Hot Springs in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, with 25 thermal pools, water slides, and optional meals for a full day of leisure.

★ 4.0

“AMAZING EXPERIENCE! 10/10 They have 20+ hot springs and 4 different water slides (kinda rough but fun). The lunch buffet didn't have a lot of variety (rice, beef,chicken, pork, salad bar, 2 types of dessert) but was still good. Drinks are a little pricy but…”

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

Discover Baldi Hot Springs in La Fortuna with access to 25 thermal pools, water slides, and optional meals. Perfect for relaxation and family fun.

★ 4.0

“Omg. Amazing. The hot springs were the best. Beautiful atmosphere. The water nice and warm. Food was delicious. Well worth the trip. Slides for children”

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9.Skip the Line: Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket w/ Optional Lunch or Dinner

Discover La Fortuna’s mineral hot springs with a skip-the-line full-day pass, optional meals, stunning volcano views, and natural relaxation—perfect for unwinding in Costa Rica.

★ 4.0

“This was a nice place to enjoy the springs with pools of varying temperatures and a bar. It does not have water slides like some other places but was nice and not overly crowded. The meal, though, was not very good and the reason I…”

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10.La Fortuna: Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket

Discover the soothing hot springs of La Fortuna with this full-day ticket. Enjoy varied pools, scenic views, and authentic Costa Rican relaxation for $47.

★ 4.0

“This was a nice place to enjoy the springs with pools of varying temperatures and a bar. It does not have water slides like some other places but was nice and not overly crowded. The meal, though, was not very good and the reason I…”

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11.Arenal Volcano Guided Hike, Hot Springs Optional

Discover the beauty of Arenal Volcano with this guided hike from La Fortuna, including wildlife, lava formations, lake views, and optional hot springs for relaxation.

★ 4.5

“Highly overpriced tour. Insufficient information given. E.g. not indicated bathing suit and swim trunks were required. Rather uninterested guide. No effort to spot wildlife. Kids that joined from another family were not taught to respect nature ( yelling, hitting trees and bushes with sticks, etc.)”

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12.Hanging Bridges, Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs

Experience Costa Rica’s best in one day with this 4-in-1 tour. Walk hanging bridges, see La Fortuna Waterfall, hike Arenal Volcano, and relax in Tabacon Hot Springs.

★ 5.0

“All 4 tours were amazing . The driver Robin and our tour guide Pedro were amazing persons . Pedro is so knowledgeable about all the tours . The lunch was the best food we ate here so delicious .”

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15.Arenal Full-Day Combo: Hike, Bridges, Waterfall & Hot Springs

Discover La Fortuna's highlights with this full-day combo tour featuring lush hanging bridges, Arenal volcano views, stunning waterfall, and relaxing hot springs.

★ 5.0

“This excursion was so much fun and probably my favorite out of my whole trip! Our tour guide Roney was so nice, fun and informative on all of the Costa Rican facts! William was a great driver also. They took care of us and even…”

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More Arenal Hot Springs

5.0Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional3 to 4 hours (approx.)$87.01 4.5Morning Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot Springs6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$60.00 5.0Arenal Volcano Combination Tour: Zipline, Tubing and Hot Springs4 hours (approx.)$176.00 4.0Best EcoTermales Hot Springs Experience3 to 7 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.5Hot Springs Entrance Fee1 to 5 hours (approx.)$49.00 4.5Arenal Volcano National Park Walk with Optional Hot Springs4 hours (approx.)$58.00 4.0Baldi Hot Springs Admission Ticket6 hours (approx.)$69.00 4.5Arenal Volcano Expeditions Walk with Optional Hot Springs4 hours (approx.)$58.00 4.0Baldi Hot Springs Admission Ticket in La Fortuna, Arenal6 hours (approx.)$69.00 4.5Arenal Volcano Hike Expedition with Optional Hot Springs4 hours (approx.)$57.98 4.5Baldi Hot Springs Resort Day Pass with One Meal1 to 8 hours (approx.)$80.00 4.5Arenal Volcano Hike plus Baldi Hot Springs and Dinner5 to 6 hours (approx.)$140.00 5.0Arenal Highlights (arenal 1 Day) + Baldi Hot Springs & Dinner11 to 14 hours (approx.)$218.00 5.0Morning Volcano Hike and Baldi Hotsprings10 hours (approx.)$146.16 5.0Morning Arenal Volcano Hike & Baldi Hot Springs10 hours (approx.)$146.16 5.0Choyín Thermal River & Hot Springs1 day (approx.)$28.50 4.5Tabacon Hot Springs Day Pass3 hours 20 minutes (approx.)$180.00 4.5Los Lagos Hot Springs Admission Ticket2 to 4 hours (approx.)$55.00 4.5Arenal Volcano Horseback Riding Hot springs included3 hours (approx.)$109.00 4.5Combination Hanging Bridges, Waterfall, Volcano Hike & Hot Spring10 hours (approx.)$273.46 5.0Pure Trek Canyoning, Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs10 hours (approx.)$276.00 5.0Rafting Costa Rica + Wildlife Safari Experience & Paradise Hot Springs12 hours (approx.)$300.00 5.0Arenal Volcano Hike Trail & Baldi Hot Springs From Arenal8 hours (approx.)$136.50 3.5Full Day Arenal Volcano Hike and Hot Spring Experience with Lunch$140.00

Explore La Fortuna

A volcano with hot springs, sloths in the trees and rivers worth paddling.